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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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Question Aftermarket exhaust like spires active?

I was wondering if there is any other exhaust that sounds like the XKR exhaust with burbles and pops? I know the Spires Active does.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 04:14 AM
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I have the Spires Stage 2 exhaust on my 5.0na XK and to be honest I wouldn't even look at another exhaust, this one's perfect.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 07:01 AM
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I got a stage 3 non-active on my 12 XKR... its amazing. Its full grunt all the time and still 100% livable but changes the character of the car drastically. AND I MEAN DRASTICALLY.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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Powerhouse has elite rr exhaust on his and it sounds absolutey awesome
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 01:47 PM
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I have the Mina Galleries exhaust system on my 13 XKR. Not as growly as some, but perfect for me with just the right amount and tone of pops when downshifting and applying slight pressure to the accelerator.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Best exhaust, ELITE RR Mine is just the rear box and one centre box. I have been beside a xkr fitted with the full spires and have had a bit of a exhaust off, sorry to say the elite kicked ***, all the crackle and pop you want,enough said.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Just happened to be in Chicago yesterday, at one of the lakefront marinas, and spotted a white 2007 XK coupe in the parking lot. The exhaust didn't look stock, so I took a walk over and took a peek. The owner had removed the backbox, and installed a separate muffler on each pipe.


Custom exhaust on a 2007 XK.

After uploading to a PC and zooming in, I could make out the name 'ROUSH' on the muffler. Googled them and see that they are primarily in the Mustang aftermarket arena (and they make quad tip exhausts as well).

Don't know what it sounds like, as the owner wasn't around (probably out on his boat, as it was a beautiful Sunday), but its a possible option if the sound is right for you.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Default Spires Stage 2 Exhaust

Here is the rear of my 5.0 n/a XK with a Spires Stage 2 exhaust.
I fitted the exhaust myself, which only took about an hour.

Spires Stage 2 Exhaust on a 5.0 n/a XK


This picture shows the difference in size of the original and the new exhaust.
(Note: I hadn't put on the 4 chrome exhaust tips or the joiner pipes in this picture)

Old standard exhaust v New Spires Stage 2 Exhaust
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
Best exhaust, ELITE RR Mine is just the rear box and one centre box. I have been beside a xkr fitted with the full spires and have had a bit of a exhaust off, sorry to say the elite kicked ***, all the crackle and pop you want,enough said.
The more I hear the elite exhaust note the more Ive been kicking myself for not getting one !! Sounds very Aston martinish

 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 05:31 AM
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That sounds very good
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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Major difference much lower and authoritative growl. I like it.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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I'm going for the Elite RR over the next few months I'll post a before and after vid
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 03:19 PM
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Yea, and that just the xk, even a greater growl on the xkr.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
Yea, and that just the xk, even a greater growl on the xkr.
Powerhouse the growl should slightly be louder on the xk as it only has the one muffler not the two like the xkr nevertheless there isnt a huge difference in the sound
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Nico
I'm going for the Elite RR over the next few months I'll post a before and after vid
Group buy group buy !!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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The elite jag company is in the same town as me (Derby UK). My car was diagnosed by the main guy Dan there two weeks ago.
I never knew they were the creators of the Elite exhausts, make sense now.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
Powerhouse the growl should slightly be louder on the xk as it only has the one muffler not the two like the xkr nevertheless there isnt a huge difference in the sound
But i've only one box fitted too
 
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
But i've only one box fitted too
Nice !! powerhouse no wonder your car sounds the business
 
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 05:41 AM
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I have finally taken a video of my 5.0 XK with a Spires Stage 2 exhaust.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 06:30 AM
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Nice
 
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