Looking for a magnex replacement

1. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #1 24th February 2011, 18:27

   yo.
   
   Ok after looking at Jonathans thread comparing the differences between magnex, saxsport and kamracing exhaust systems. The magnex was somewhat worse than the others - I'd love one of the other two but the sound of them is frankly... horrid.
   
   Is there any other systems that are an improvement on the magnex that don't sound like the sax/kam systems?
   
   For a standardy engine.
   
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2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 24th February 2011, 18:29

   I've got a full scorpion exhaust system forsale if your interested? Its got a middlebox so won't be tooo noisey if your not revving the tits off it. Quite a nice roar when you accellerate.
   
   Well it sounds quiet to me but i'm used to my pugsport (which i can only refer to as a bee raping a wasp inside an empty can of beans).
3. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #3 24th February 2011, 19:10

   BTB if you dont want one of the current crop of wet far sounding systems.
   
   Personally id rather loose a couple of bhp than have such a shit sounding car.
4. Kyza Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1016

   #4 24th February 2011, 19:17

   I agree with Ryan. The Magnex is one of the only normal sounding exhausts on the market. Not many that take my fancy really.
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 24th February 2011, 19:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Paul I've got a full scorpion exhaust system forsale if your interested? Its got a middlebox so won't be tooo noisey if your not revving the tits off it. Quite a nice roar when you accellerate. Well it sounds quiet to me but i'm used to my pugsport (which i can only refer to as a bee raping a wasp inside an empty can of beans).

   Thanks for the Paul, but I've heard the scorpion ages ago (if it's the same type) and it didn't sound much better if I remember correctly?
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan BTB if you dont want one of the current crop of wet far sounding systems. Personally id rather loose a couple of bhp than have such a shit sounding car.

   Brilliant, that'll fuel more piss takes from yates then. My only beef with the btb is the fitting... As it's a 2.5" system isn't it? Will that fit ok to a 2.25" Raceland Mani?
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Kyza I agree with Ryan. The Magnex is one of the only normal sounding exhausts on the market. Not many that take my fancy really.

   Same here dude. and as Ryan put I would rather keep the normal sound for the sake of a couple of hp.
   
   cheers y'all
6. user_28362 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5306 911 Turbo

   #6 24th February 2011, 21:45

   Pm sent
7. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #7 24th February 2011, 21:58

   The Ashley I had on my old vts was the best sounding exhaust I've heard on any saxo
8. VTR01KBR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 686 Saxo VTR Mk2

   #8 24th February 2011, 22:10

   Piper? got one on mine and it sounds mental lol! people are always asking if ive put a different engine in. Its a bit on the loud side though.
9. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #9 25th February 2011, 00:40

   slayer i ran a BTB off a stock 8v fannymould....
   
   They should all have the same fitment at the flange
10. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #10 25th February 2011, 01:02

    cheers y'all. Ryan, cheers for the info... might keep an eye out for a BTB then.
11. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #11 25th February 2011, 01:13

    at least you know they wont make you sound like a complete cunt (more so)... even if they dont give 1million hp.
    
    Id keep the magnex and just enjoy the car init.

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12. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #12 25th February 2011, 01:19

    charming way of putting it. tbh girlfriend was driving behind me last weekend and she said it was loud and chavvy - but she is female so I can't really read much into what she said. At the moment BTB is only thing I'd consider replacing the magnex with, only because I've heard it. Piper is interesting though...
13. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #13 25th February 2011, 01:23

    pipers can sound ok, personally after hearling nickheads Gashley and seeing the fitment id never fit one to a car i own.
    
    Its an aftermarket exhaust, it sounds chavvy to most girls who dont hang around mcrags on a friday night hoping to get a fix.
    
    PS she still wanting a clio
14. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #14 25th February 2011, 01:47

    Ide stick with the magnexs.......
15. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #15 25th February 2011, 11:12

    ...girlfriend huh..?
16. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

    #16 25th February 2011, 11:19

    Ads why don't you just buy a Pugsport Centre from GMC they are £110 iirc and use the Magnex backbox.
    Apparently these gain you a few ponies and it still keeps the nice burble of the Magnex, it was a setup I was tempted to go for.
    
    People on the 106 moaners do it with the Pugsport centre and the dual exit Magnex backbox.
17. Sophia_Bush Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi

    #17 25th February 2011, 11:49

    tbh even with the poosport mid section and magnex backbox it is louder than normal did it on that gti I had. Ad if I was you I'd get the desilenced mid section and wop that on not that much louder than normal just a bit deeper none of this tinny stuff
18. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #18 25th February 2011, 11:58

    If you have to change,
    
    BTB are good, looks nice, sounds nice.
    Piper with supersprint race pipe..Looks nice, probably the loudest exhaust ever on a Motorway though.
19. baker556 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 127.0.0.1 Posts: 4826 oem+ sax

    #19 25th February 2011, 12:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Karl If you have to change, BTB are good, looks nice, sounds nice. Piper with supersprint race pipe..Looks nice, probably the loudest exhaust ever on a Motorway though.

    Good shout souless, the piper is very raspy although.
    
    Personally think the btb is the one to have, all exhausts other than standard are going to be chavy.
20. chris84 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!

    #20 25th February 2011, 13:36

    Ive got a raceland mani, piper s/s centre with silencer from a vtr so de-cat and centre all in one and a magnex back box. Sound really good and not chavvy at all!!