Decided Against Res Delete and X-Pipe (Now only FrickenFast DP's)
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Decided Against Res Delete and X-Pipe (Now only FrickenFast DP's)
After my experience with my 4.2 XKR (now have 5.0 XKR), and from what I've read on this forum for years now, I've decided to leave my exhaust stock, other than swapping over to FrickenFast 200 cell downpipes. This is due to not liking the sound of the X-pipe, not wanting to introduce ANY unwanted drone (can't handle any of it), and not wanting to hack up the stock exhaust. As heavy and unattractive as the stock muffler is, I like the active exhaust feature, and don't see any need to spend huge money on one of the aftermarket options, for what little they offer. 200 cell cats on the stock exhaust sound fantastic with the valve open, and 100% tame whilst cruising with it closed. Best of both worlds. Do I care about the extra 1-3 horsepower from the X-pipe and shaving a few pounds be deleting the resonators? God no. Not worth the time, money, and potential devaluation when I go to sell the car in 2-3 years. Anyway, just my .02 for those of you on the fence. In a nutshell from someone who has done all of these things....leave it alone and just add 200 cell cats (preferably from my good buddy, FrickenFast ).
Last edited by multistrada74; 12-25-2017 at 05:46 PM.
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Isn't swapping to the 200-cell cats considered "hacking up the stock exhaust"? Replacing the resonators with an X-pipe is a direct bolt-on, and easily returned to stock as long as you don't throw away the one piece. There IS no drone with removing the resonators and the X-pipe add.
The X-pipe is a bolt-on if you go with an expensive aftermarket unit, correct, but I can't justify that cost.
Correct, there is no drone with res delete and X, but I don't like the sound of that setup.
Last edited by multistrada74; 12-25-2017 at 06:24 PM.
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This is one thing I can't stop playing with on my recently acquired '10 XKR. I don't know how loud it is outside the car but from the drivers seat, with the windows open, the 'grumbling' is so deep. Does the X pipe increase the volume/frequency of them but change the note or are they still very deep?
This is one thing I can't stop playing with on my recently acquired '10 XKR. I don't know how loud it is outside the car but from the drivers seat, with the windows open, the 'grumbling' is so deep. Does the X pipe increase the volume/frequency of them but change the note or are they still very deep?
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From memory it loses some bass but it sounds pretty good, like it's muttering under its breath.
This video is of an XFRS but it is very close to how the XKR sounds with the X pipe. And before anyone gets all strident about it (as happened a few years back when I put it up), I dont endorse the driving, but the sound is wicked
This video is of an XFRS but it is very close to how the XKR sounds with the X pipe. And before anyone gets all strident about it (as happened a few years back when I put it up), I dont endorse the driving, but the sound is wicked
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u102768 (12-26-2017)
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This is one thing I can't stop playing with on my recently acquired '10 XKR. I don't know how loud it is outside the car but from the drivers seat, with the windows open, the 'grumbling' is so deep. Does the X pipe increase the volume/frequency of them but change the note or are they still very deep?
This is one thing I can't stop playing with on my recently acquired '10 XKR. I don't know how loud it is outside the car but from the drivers seat, with the windows open, the 'grumbling' is so deep. Does the X pipe increase the volume/frequency of them but change the note or are they still very deep?
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u102768 (12-26-2017)
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because they sound amazing, will add HP when I do the tune and pulley, and just like I did on my 4.2, I sold them after and made much of the $ back. plus, 2-3 years is a long time in my book when you really enjoy something.
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Sorry but gotta laugh here. 2-3 years is a mere snapshot. I usually have a min of 10 years . Last car I had for 14 years.[/QUOTE]
didn't say it was a long time to own a car. I said it was a log time (in my opinion) to have a part on your car that you truly enjoy and can sell after.
as far as length of overall ownership (unrelated to parts), I get bored with cars quite quickly and like a change in 2-3 years. plus, i want an XKRS next.
didn't say it was a long time to own a car. I said it was a log time (in my opinion) to have a part on your car that you truly enjoy and can sell after.
as far as length of overall ownership (unrelated to parts), I get bored with cars quite quickly and like a change in 2-3 years. plus, i want an XKRS next.
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