Are saxos loud?

1. user_56079 L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Bury St. Edmunds Posts: 54 2001 Posi Blue Saxo Furio!

   #1 21st November 2011, 17:37

   Hi guys just bought a y reg furio and ive noticed the engine is considerably louder than any other small hatchback ive had. Ive checked exhaust etc for holes and found nothing. Are they louder than normal??
   
   Thanks!
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 21st November 2011, 17:40

   only when chavs fit shit exhausts usually.
3. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #3 21st November 2011, 17:46

   Check the engine mounts, a broken one could cause the car to sound louder due to the vibrations
4. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

   #4 21st November 2011, 17:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan only when chavs fit shit exhausts usually.

   Bt itz well kool init!
5. user_56079 L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Bury St. Edmunds Posts: 54 2001 Posi Blue Saxo Furio!

   #5 22nd November 2011, 17:25

   Found the cause! The bottom lambda sensor had become loose! And had a small hole allowing the blowing noise to occur.
   Ive attempted to patch up with exhaust paste. But if I was to remove the sensor completely and just wrap exhaust tape around the hole would this effect mpg, performance etc??
   Just wondering if one is enough?
6. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #6 22nd November 2011, 17:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by BenWest Hi guys just bought a y reg furio and ive noticed the engine is considerably louder than any other small hatchback ive had. Ive checked exhaust etc for holes and found nothing. Are they louder than normal?? Thanks!

   mine is