Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) <p>Hey guys, so I'd been hunting for a new cat back system for my 370 for a month or so and had considered various options. However, I discovered that Cougar Store were working with Cobra to create a system for the 370. Mitz kindly sent me a video from the donor car and I new it was the system I was looking for. Anyway, Mitz kindly sorted me out with a nice discount for being one of the first to buy the system so I was keen to put some of my thoughts and pictures up on the forum. Looks: I went for the rolled tips. As soon as I arrived at the garage after the fitting I noticed how huge the tail pipes looked compared to the stock exhaust. I honestly couldn't stop grinning - it looks awesome. The rolled tips sit pretty much perfectly with the diffuser - no overhang like a lot of after market systems seem to have. Fitment: I got my usual mechanics to carry the work out., along with a P1 service and side light swap. He told me the fitting was fairly easy, however, he did have to bend the pipes out slightly from how they came. However, he did remark upon the quality of the exhaust saying "you can tell it's a very good quality exhaust just from looking at it". Sound: When I started the car up for the first time the stupid grin was back on my face. It starts up with a really nice growl and when revved past 3k RPM has a lovely rasp. It's not super loud (thank goodness!), although on start up certainly turns a few heads. All in all the sound is just what I wanted. Down changes - bloody hell it sounds amazing with the synchro rev....I used a ridiculous amount of petrol the first few days after having it fitted from all of the down changes I'd been doing just to hear it! The one down side is that between 2500-3000rpm there is some drone. It's far from awful but certainly noticeable when cruising. Overall: I'm so glad I went ahead with the system. Every time I used to start the car up with the stock exhaust I used to just think "bloody hell it sounds like a hairdryer!". Now every time I start it up I either do it with the door open or the window down. Video clip Check this link for the video clip - you don't need Facebook by the way https://www.facebook...990459593945515 Edited May 4, 2014 by Bobbyheinz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 you'll have to put that video somewhere else mate - 'cos I wasn't gonna sit through all the crap ads and pop ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154072225135548&l=6559990459593945515 Does this work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Rob, so pleased you're happy with your new exhaust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 https://www.facebook...990459593945515 Does this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 A decent exhaust makes all the difference on the 370, stock exhaust is awful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 https://www.facebook...990459593945515 Does this work? Yep ~ Very cool and looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Looks lovely! Mine should be with me Tuesday and then hopefully on before Japfest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks guys! 370AD you'll definitely love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Sounds great. Feels great when your 370 sounds like it should. Enjoy. (I initially got redirected to some pervy webcam site - suggest you avoid that video hosting site in future). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 When you say it drones is it the sort of done the would get tiring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hmmm....good question. I drove 60 miles home to my parent's in it and to be honest it didn't bug me...possibly because I had music playing throughout the journey. The drone is only really noticeable under load...it's fairly faint and you'd probably filter it out after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Sounds great. Feels great when your 370 sounds like it should. Enjoy. (I initially got redirected to some pervy webcam site - suggest you avoid that video hosting site in future). I thought that's what you guys would like... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 It's not loud huming then? I can't see you vid for some reason Where about are you based mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Definitely not a loud humming - I've been in folks cars with horribly droany exhausts and I know what you mean....nothing like that though. I'm based in Edinburgh mate so if your ever up here and want a listen you're more than welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Could you update in a few weeks as the sound often changes over time and miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah good shout. It's been on 3 weeks now and I think I'd already noticed a slight change....it seems to had become a little by quieter and developed more a rasp above 3krpm....I'll keep you guys posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 How you dealing with the bit of drone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hype Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Looks great mate. I honestly don't notice any drone on mine, and I've already clocked up around 1000 miles with it, mostly on motorways but also plenty around town. It's bedding in nicely too, making a great rasping noise in second and third when being pushed. And just to add, I know about drone. I had a Clio 172 some years ago with a Powerflow exhaust. You couldn't even have a conversation with a passenger when cruising on the motorway, and the stereo was pretty much defunct. Was still fun mind... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sounds very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah the drone really isn't a bit big deal....it doesn't concern me at all. It's not like your ears will be bleeding after a motor way cruise....my girlfriend doesn't notice it so maybe it's just my young ears haha (she's 2 years older) Here's a quick clip I took today of some acceleration in 2nd. Toward the end you hear the sycnro rev kicking in when I do a completely unnecessary down change (can't help it with this system!) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154076038175548&l=4473117575572838883 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Can't see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah the drone really isn't a bit big deal....it doesn't concern me at all. It's not like your ears will be bleeding after a motor way cruise....my girlfriend doesn't notice it so maybe it's just my young ears haha (she's 2 years older) Here's a quick clip I took today of some acceleration in 2nd. Toward the end you hear the sycnro rev kicking in when I do a completely unnecessary down change (can't help it with this system!) https://www.facebook...117575572838883 Has a nice little rasp to it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 just watched it sounds nice dosent sound to loud in the car either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laytonanthony Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Mine should be with me on the 8th may. I've ordered the full system with decat pipes. I'll post results next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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