Exhaust - Help me please!?

1. Jaxperience Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Bristol Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo First 954cc Flat Arch

   #1 21st November 2011, 22:56

   Hello Saxy people.
   
   Ive not long bought a little Saxo 1.0, and as its not even a VTR im not looking to add much bhp, but would just like it to sound nice with my K&N open air filter.
   
   Is it possible to get a nice, decent sound by just adding a back box?
   
   If so, what would you recommend to get? Does anyone have one for sale?
   
   Any replies would be greatly appreciated, regards Jack.
2. TupperZ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 179

   #2 21st November 2011, 23:36

   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/citroen/c...t-backbox.html
   
   The piper is a very popular backbox choice with the sax-p community
3. whitevanmen Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Woodville ,Derbyshire Posts: 509 Peugeot 407 sw X-line Ford Focus St 225

   #3 21st November 2011, 23:39

   Got a Sportex on mine.It bolts straight on direct fit.Mines a Vtr so not sure of the fitment for yours or the size,but it sounds good!
4. mattsproject Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Southend Posts: 17 Citreon Saxo East Coast 99 plate

   #4 22nd November 2011, 08:24

   But watch out when gettin a new exhaust i jus had a new back box fitted sounds like a v8 now lol but its too loud , louder than my old lancer

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5. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #5 22nd November 2011, 09:35

   Quote:

   Is it possible to get a nice, decent sound by just adding a back box?

   Depends on the car, to be honest it never happens on 1 liter engines as in always sound like a wet fart. It does get annoying on motorways, put your foot down and you'll get lots of noise for very little acceleration then you'll discover the joys of 4.5k rpm doing 70.
   
   (Since it's been mentioned above) I highly doubt that a 4 pot will ever sound like a V8. To be honest, doing such mods on a 1.0 will only attract chavboyracers and embarrassment.
6. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #6 22nd November 2011, 10:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu Depends on the car, to be honest it never happens on 1 liter engines as in always sound like a wet fart. It does get annoying on motorways, put your foot down and you'll get lots of noise for very little acceleration then you'll discover the joys of 4.5k rpm doing 70. (Since it's been mentioned above) I highly doubt that a 4 pot will ever sound like a V8. To be honest, doing such mods on a 1.0 will only attract chavboyracers and embarrassment.

   +1. I've got some sort of after market exhaust system on mine, even though it all looks completely bog standard, but just brand new from the previous owner (could just be a shit one though). Mine's a 1.0ltr too.
   
   You start the car and it sounds all "oooo!", but get on a motorway and you'll soon have thoughts of wrapping the car around a tree. I can't wait to change it back.
7. Low-n-Saxslow L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Dorset Posts: 67 Saxo VTR & Suzuki Swift Sport

   #7 22nd November 2011, 10:44

   Lets be honest anyone that wants their car to alert neighbours of their every arrival & departure is gonna put an after market back box on regardless of the comments made.
   Its only a teeny engine so dont go spending large summs of your weekly wedge, just find a subtle nicely shaped box that gives you the sound and attention your after.
   
   However everyone here is right the motorway journeys will suck so keep your old box safe & secure for an easy swap once your bored of the drone.
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 22nd November 2011, 11:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Low-n-Saxslow However everyone here is right the motorway journeys will suck so keep your old box safe & secure for an easy swap once your bored of the drone.

   not just the motorways, any regular road at 60 will sound like
   
   
   BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAP
   
   
   That's also the end of you enjoying anything coming out of your stereo.
   
   
   
   _______________
9. Jaxperience Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Bristol Posts: 20 Citroen Saxo First 954cc Flat Arch

   #9 22nd November 2011, 15:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by geraintthomas +1. I've got some sort of after market exhaust system on mine, even though it all looks completely bog standard, but just brand new from the previous owner (could just be a shit one though). Mine's a 1.0ltr too. You start the car and it sounds all "oooo!", but get on a motorway and you'll soon have thoughts of wrapping the car around a tree. I can't wait to change it back.

   Its funny you should say that, the previous owner of my car had recently fitted a new one that looks standard, but sounds too 'bling' for a standard exhaust...
   
   I've seen and commented on your Flatty, Very nice mate
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Low-n-Saxslow Lets be honest anyone that wants their car to alert neighbours of their every arrival & departure is gonna put an after market back box on regardless of the comments made. Its only a teeny engine so dont go spending large summs of your weekly wedge, just find a subtle nicely shaped box that gives you the sound and attention your after. However everyone here is right the motorway journeys will suck so keep your old box safe & secure for an easy swap once your bored of the drone.

   Yeah, when I get my VTR I shall definitely be getting a full de-cat system, but like you say, this ones only a teeny engine thats probably not worth the money/effort.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu not just the motorways, any regular road at 60 will sound like BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAP That's also the end of you enjoying anything coming out of your stereo. _______________

   But maybe I like a good BRAAAAAAAAAAAAP?!
10. mattsproject Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Southend Posts: 17 Citreon Saxo East Coast 99 plate

    #10 22nd November 2011, 16:00

    True i wanted to rip the back box off the other night from southend to thurrock i went insane from da noise couldnt even hear da stereo lol
11. KrazyDayz L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 Liverpool Posts: 87 182 cup - 1.1 clio - saxo VTR - Aprilia

    #11 22nd November 2011, 16:03

    i got manifold to backbox straight throu pipe. This is very loud, pops, bangs and flames..
12. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #12 22nd November 2011, 16:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrazyDayz i got manifold to backbox straight throu pipe. This is very loud, pops, bangs and flames..

    On a standard VTR?
13. KrazyDayz L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 Liverpool Posts: 87 182 cup - 1.1 clio - saxo VTR - Aprilia

    #13 22nd November 2011, 18:16

    i think its standard, i always got people texting me sayin my car spits flames..
    
    it has a straight throu and a induction kit..
    
    http://youtu.be/VXIIr9Z3-V0