Originally Posted by XKRdad

Zidjan,

I just installed the Mina exhaust on my XKR. You'll have a tough time getting the resonator sections out without either a lift or cutting the pipe that goes over the axle. To refresh: in order, you have the cats, then I guess you could call it the combined "center muffler", then the two resonators, then the two mufflers, and lastly the tips. The Mina exhaust attaches to the "center muffler" but does not replace it.

The sound is very subtle at first, but as I have added miles, it is starting to mellow a bit deeper. I'm not getting any drone. I would drive it for a month or two, then decide if you want any more sound. Then replace the "center muffler" with either a X or H pipe.

Originally Posted by XKRdad

Yes, I did notice a bit more get up and go.

Oh BTW, I've heard that the Mina SC pulley will make noise due to its metal composition.

Originally Posted by Gregfromuk

I have the Adamesh rear muffler delete. It doesn't drone at all at any speed but it does sound very nice when I hit the thrust pedal :-)

Originally Posted by Madbrad

Is this the Adamesh kit you installed?

jaguar xk8 and xkr sports exhaust | performance part

Seems pretty reasonable, even with overseas shipping.

Why do you think there is not drone with this kit as opposed to the Mina rear delete?

Originally Posted by Madbrad

Any downsides to replacing rear mufflers with something like the following?


Jaguar XK8 & XKR Mina Gallery Performance Muffler Delete Kit - Mina Gallery Inc


Seems like a fairly inexpensive way to have some fun.


Thanks.


Steve

Originally Posted by reb1999

The Mina rear can delete I think is a good value. I choose the large round tips. I did notice the drone at highway speeds. Sounds to me like rear diff carrier bearings going bad. My fix was to add insulation ( u won't believe the difference overall) like a Dynamat product. I used an off brand. I then replaced the Mina tips with longer large round tips which further reduced the drone. I think the small 2 inch open up to the large tip changes the dynamics , tones. Overall well worth it. The car sounds great for minimal effort and $$ Rich

Originally Posted by ralphy

That sounds (!) interesting, whereabouts did you apply the insulation to? (I applied some to another car but only lined the spare wheel void).

R

Originally Posted by reb1999

Hi Ralphy, the insulation I purchased through e bay at app $ 1.00 per foot. Installed on my xk8 as well as one of my pickups. The Jag, app 90 percent of the trunk where I could, spare tire area, inside quarter panels, back of gas tank, under carpet rear seat area as well as area convertible top sits from the interior of the vehicle. As I said, would not believe the road noise difference.
Rich