Ashley exhaust systems

1. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #1 13th June 2007, 13:15

   Alright guys, ive got an ashley exhaust on my vtr at the moment, its currently center silenced, rear silenced and has the cat in.
   
   If i was to remove the cat and get a straight through center section how loud would the system be?
   I know if i put my de-cat back in it will improve performance slightly but if i was to get a straight through center pipe would that improve performance at all?
   
   
   I tried the search button but i am hoping for some ashley specific replies
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 13th June 2007, 13:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom Alright guys, ive got an ashley exhaust on my vtr at the moment, its currently center silenced, rear silenced and has the cat in. If i was to remove the cat and get a straight through center section how loud would the system be? I know if i put my de-cat back in it will improve performance slightly but if i was to get a straight through center pipe would that improve performance at all? I tried the search button but i am hoping for some ashley specific replies

   removing the center box will cause resonation so it will be louder but at times can be very annoying on a long drive.
   
   as for de cats a straight through pipe isnt the answer all the time to optimum performance, in some cases de catting can cause a loss of torque, which is why the old 106 xsi (expansion chamber de cats) were so effective, just a shame they stopped production
3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 13th June 2007, 13:24

   im still going to have the rear silencer on which hopefully will calm the noise, would you suggest i leave the center silencer in?
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 13th June 2007, 13:25

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   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom im still going to have the rear silencer on which hopefully will calm the noise, would you suggest i leave the center silencer in?

   yes peronally after having a few systems on my car, the straight through pipe was fucking annoying on long trips, it resonated far worse, and imo the system with 3 silencers ran better and gave me better fuel economy aswell.
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 13th June 2007, 13:37

   cheers chap, its got the 3inch exit, think i will just put the de-cat back in....that will increase noise anyways. get the popping back in the exhaust
6. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

   #6 13th June 2007, 13:38

   sorry for the thread hijack but i have a ashley backbox and am looking for a new centre section with a silencer as i dont want it to resonate and drone as said by Itsafastworld, anyone make any suggestions?
7. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #7 13th June 2007, 13:40

   ring remus of ashley they do the center sections cheap
8. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

   #8 13th June 2007, 13:46

   I thought the ashley backs aint OE fit as you have to slide the back box into the middle section
   
   Well you did on mine so i cant see anyother midldle pipes fitting
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9. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

   #9 13th June 2007, 13:46

   ahhh kool an they have centre silencers yeah?
10. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #10 13th June 2007, 13:48

    or have i just miss read this
    
    I think i have!
    
    Ashley exhausts = The dogs !!! bollocks!!
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11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 13th June 2007, 13:49

    indeed they are buddy! innndddeeeeed they are. Have a look for ashley supply number and give them a ring, i thing a silence center section is about £50 inc postage
12. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #12 13th June 2007, 13:51

    ahh righty thought i'd seen one attached to another centre section ah well lol
    ah right do they do them right to the manifold yeah as my cat isnt under the car
13. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #13 13th June 2007, 13:54

    bugger that dont get the silencer.... sound awesome with out it
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14. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #14 13th June 2007, 13:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by leeroybrown bugger that dont get the silencer.... sound awesome with out it

    lol am worried about it bein mega loud tho i gotta set off for work at 4 in the morning sometimes lol
15. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #15 13th June 2007, 13:58

    i had a full ashely with a 3inch backbox and a GMC manifold.... it was loud but not stupid
    
    GO for it you know you want it... best sounding exhaust in mu opinion cant beat it
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16. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #16 13th June 2007, 13:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by craigy_87 ahh righty thought i'd seen one attached to another centre section ah well lol ah right do they do them right to the manifold yeah as my cat isnt under the car

    yer they do, ashely racing tube i think its called
17. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #17 13th June 2007, 14:10

    well am not one for phoning places as people tend not to understand me as i mumble an am scottish lol so av sent them an email if they dont get back to me i'll phone lol
18. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #18 13th June 2007, 14:11

    www.motorsportworld.co.uk
    
    Cant beat them on price
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19. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #19 13th June 2007, 14:13

    ok buddy hope you get a quick useful reply from them. If not pm me and will get my mate to have a word with a supplier
20. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #20 13th June 2007, 14:13

    thanks for the link i'll email them once i get an email back tellin me how much they want
21. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #21 13th June 2007, 14:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom ok buddy hope you get a quick useful reply from them. If not pm me and will get my mate to have a word with a supplier

    thanks mate alot
22. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #22 13th June 2007, 17:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by leeroybrown www.motorsportworld.co.uk Cant beat them on price

    ha mate know what av just realised that place is about 2 mins from my gf house
23. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #23 13th June 2007, 19:45

    i have magnex exhaust without middle box and has decat its sounds nice and not really that loud but as itsafastworld said it does sometimes get annoying especially sitting at 80mph on motorway
24. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #24 14th June 2007, 07:38

    either way my ashley exhaust as it is at the moment is louder inside the car than on the outside, i love it burrbling underneath me. i think it would fail the noise test though
25. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #25 14th June 2007, 08:03

    mine used to pop like a bitch sounded class!!!!
    
    I think i want another saxo lol
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26. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #26 14th June 2007, 08:33

    they are quality systems! mine doesnt pop at the moment
27. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #27 14th June 2007, 11:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom they are quality systems! mine doesnt pop at the moment

    if you have it decatted it'll most likely pop abit
    
    well av emailed both places none emailed me back yet
    but since that motorsport world place is 2mins down the road if i dont get a email soon i'll drive through the wall of their showroom ...... nah wont really i'll just give them a visit
28. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #28 14th June 2007, 11:19

    im not sure if I like the popping or not....
29. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #29 14th June 2007, 11:24

    i looovveee it and especially a flicker of flame. My exhaust pops now and again but very very rarely
30. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #30 14th June 2007, 11:25

    yeah gotta agree am not 100% on it but sometimes it sounds good
31. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #31 14th June 2007, 11:27

    mine does it all the time
    1800 RPM especially if you slow down through the gears.
    been told it flames a tiny tiny bit.
32. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #32 14th June 2007, 11:53

    thats what i want!!! i will put the de-cat in over the weekend and see
33. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #33 14th June 2007, 13:04

    mine flamed like a bitch could flame roast a burger lol
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34. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #34 14th June 2007, 13:14

    haha thats quality, what set up did you have? eg 4 branch manifold, de-cat, center silenced section back box?
35. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #35 14th June 2007, 15:21

    hmmm dont seem to be getting emails back lol
    
    suggestions do i phone first or just go visit them
36. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #36 14th June 2007, 21:59

    go visit them buddy, if they are near by it wont be too bad if nobody is about to speak to you
37. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #37 15th June 2007, 01:31

    well if i can find time i'll go over tomorrow sometime.
    thing is do ya think this place will sell me the centre section seperate from the from the full system? as its not like they have it on their site or anything.
38. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #38 15th June 2007, 07:41

    i had GMC manifold decat middle pipe with a box in it then a back box
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39. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #39 15th June 2007, 09:51

    I got 4-1 / sports cat / straight through centre / Group N style back box and I only get a pop every nown and again, would like more but I like mine the way it is at present.
    
    
    What are you actually looking for exhaust wise?
    
    I know quite a few good places to get exhaust but depending on what you want from a exhaust depends where I recommend.
40. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #40 15th June 2007, 09:53

    its cos you've got that girly cat
    Probably best to have one though
41. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #41 15th June 2007, 10:26

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    its cos you've got that girly cat Probably best to have one though

    Get it took out you big girl!!!
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42. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #42 15th June 2007, 10:29

    Id rather have a pussy in my car than not in my car
43. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #43 15th June 2007, 11:23

    im sticking with the ashley just want it to be abit more free flow. Going to be having raceland 4-1 into de-cat then silenced center section with back box
44. ad_182_uk Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1933 MK3 Imperial Blue Ibiza Cupra.

    #44 15th June 2007, 11:48

    ive got raceland 4-2-1 then ashley decat mid pipe wiv small silencer and bk box. sounds awesome, pops quite loud but not when ud expect it lol
45. leeroybrown Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2006 Durham Posts: 16000 Clio Trophy 025/500

    #45 15th June 2007, 12:47

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    Id rather have a pussy in my car than not in my car

    DIRTY young man lol
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46. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #46 15th June 2007, 12:53

    well think am off to motorsport world today
    but before i go anyone think if they'll just sell me the centre section seperate dont wanna walk in ask an look a tit lol
47. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #47 15th June 2007, 13:15

    yer they will sell it seperate, go for it buddy let me know about prices
48. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #48 15th June 2007, 13:17

    lol i can see them sayin no an me leaving with a but ah well not the end of the world
49. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #49 15th June 2007, 13:19

    ah just read on their website
    "Please note that the best form of contact is by phone. We sometimes get so many emails that we just cannot answer them all. If you report a problem by email we will answer it but all general enquiries need to wait until all orders have been processed."
50. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #50 15th June 2007, 13:53

    aahhhhhhh, was that in small print?
51. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #51 15th June 2007, 14:01

    lol no mate was right under their phone number an email address lol
52. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #52 15th June 2007, 14:28

    on the phone right now lol its not something they have done before, am on hold
53. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #53 15th June 2007, 14:29

    thats strange :s
54. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #54 15th June 2007, 14:31

    oofftt bollocks to that got told 120 quid plus 12 postage ......
    
    that was motorsport world
55. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #55 15th June 2007, 14:35

    very very expensive concidering my full exhaust is £125 from a company on ebay.
56. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #56 15th June 2007, 14:36

    yeah i just looked on ebay there an saw a few full ashley systems for the same price. so where is my next port of call then?
57. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #57 15th June 2007, 14:38

    ashley direct will try find a number for you
58. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #58 15th June 2007, 14:39

    there's a number on their site i think, just when you email them it gets sent to POTN.com
59. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #59 15th June 2007, 15:11

    just phoned POTN the guy started saying something about sometimes ashley centre sections dont fit up to the backbox's when there bought seperate from the system at first i thought bollocks but then i had a think av seen loads of ashley backboxs that have a different pipe coming from it (that joins to the centre section), for example mine hardly has any pipe coming out of the backbox at all while others av seen a pipe come out with a bend in it. sorry if thats confusing lol
60. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #60 15th June 2007, 15:14

    
    
    see this is mine jus a small piece of pipe coming from the box in the backbox
61. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #61 15th June 2007, 15:29

    POTN just phoned back 70 pound delivered from ashley
    he was saying something about fitting it onto the backbox but i couldnt really understand him lol
    i wouldnt be fittin it myself anyway
    can anyone who has fitted one let me know how the centre section fits onto the backbox?
62. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #62 16th June 2007, 03:06

    its a sleave then clamp the two sections together. The backbox fits over the top of the center section, get a big hammer out get a nice tight fit job done
63. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #63 16th June 2007, 11:24

    thanks for that mate
64. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #64 18th June 2007, 13:58

    well phoned them up again an they didnt have a clue what i was on about
    they couldnt find who i was speakin to last time so there off to phone ashley again an i bet it comes back dearer than 70 quid this time
65. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #65 18th June 2007, 14:05

    yup as i thought 104 quid now
66. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

    #66 18th June 2007, 14:16

    so does anyone know anywhere i'd be able to get this centre section for cheaper than 104 quid
    
    majorly pissed off at POTN
67. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #67 19th June 2007, 10:17

    PM you mate, if you have access to ebay take a look on there