Lexx Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 So, the one thing my R8 was missing, was the V8 sound. After a bit of research into the available options, I decided to go for something unique. Since I have decided to mostly keep the R8 stock(ish) and get a project car to play around with, I opted for a custom system which could look stock. So, I too a trip to Advanced Automotive Systems in Newcastle. http://www.aas-exhausts.co.uk/ Stuart and the guys there, really know their stuff, and if you are considering a custom system for your Zed, give them a shout. Its a switchable system, with a switch in the cabin which opens/closes the cutouts. Vid is taken with an iphone, so not the best quality, but you get the idea. Video is a warm start, with the cut-outs open. They close 1/3 way through vid, then open again for the last 15 secs or so. As always, comments/criticisms welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I heard this in the flesh at the pistonheads meet and I have to say it sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 gotta love the V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 very well installed unit I've seen a few that are in questionable places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 porn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 that sounds awesome m8...hopefully i will be joining u someday in the vxr8 world and i will be heading down to A.A.S again myself. welcome to the A.A.S exhaust club -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 sounds amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Love it Al! Best of both worlds and the V8 growl is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sounds sexual, not really looked into it before but may be an option for the m..can I ask how much ROUGHLY you paid for the system? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sounds sexual, not really looked into it before but may be an option for the m..can I ask how much ROUGHLY you paid for the system? R PEANUTS, go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Sounds sexual, not really looked into it before but may be an option for the m..can I ask how much ROUGHLY you paid for the system? R For the exhaust itself, with the X-pipe made-up, its circa £600. All custom made and installed. Its another £500 if you want the cut-outs. (not something I think a Zed would need) Just give Stuart a call on the number in the website. Very helpful bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Not too bad at all, may look into it. Is there much of a drone with the bypass valves closed? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Pointless trying to describe it to you, as a V8 sounds so different to a V6. But, no droning really. On loud or quiet. But then the interior has alot of sound proofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Pointless trying to describe it to you, as a V8 sounds so different to a V6. But, no droning really. On loud or quiet. But then the interior has alot of sound proofing. I know, I have a v8 Thats cool, it sounds great. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Pointless trying to describe it to you, as a V8 sounds so different to a V6. But, no droning really. On loud or quiet. But then the interior has alot of sound proofing. I know, I have a v8 Thats cool, it sounds great. R Next time I'll look at the flipping avatar. He does alot of work on BM's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I heard this in the flesh at the pistonheads meet and I have to say it sounds awesome +1 My hears are still ringing 2 week later Bradders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 owned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walbertonio Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Oh my, that sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 That's a proper old school V8 sound, like an old vette. Top marks from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 v Nice out of interest, i know this has been done for sound, but are you considering a dyno run with and without cutouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 v Nice out of interest, i know this has been done for sound, but are you considering a dyno run with and without cutouts? Not doing a dyno run. Im happy with how she is regardless. Since the stock cats are still in, there wont be any noticable gains with or without the cutouts. Need a remap for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 v Nice out of interest, i know this has been done for sound, but are you considering a dyno run with and without cutouts? that would be interesting ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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