After market exhaust issues

[Rezmund]

I started a thread before on MTorque regarding the full Milltek system on my CSL. After having it adjusted due to it knocking against the heat protector (whilst expanding and contracting) I'm still having issues with noise and vibration.

When I start her up in the morning the exhaust makes a very loud vibrating sound for a good few minutes and at high revs there is a whistling type sound coming from the middle section/cats area.

I also get a lot of popping when the engine is left to decelerate or I take my foot off the gas.

Just wondering if these kinds of noises or vibrations are common place in aftermarket systmes on our cars or if I need it replacing again?

Cheers

[Mark CSL]

I have the stander system on my csl now but it sounds to me you might have a small hole for it to make whistling type sound coming from the middle section/cats area.

also the poping sound on over run is normal when you change the exhaust.

any 1 else have any sugestions he might try :-D

[Rezmund]

Have you ever have any bad vibrations or knocking sound on start up though with aftermarket systems? It's really annoying and ruining my enjoyment of the car!

I dunno if there is a hole as there doesn't seem to be a lack of power/shuv at high engine speeds but will get it all checked over at the place I had it fitted.

[sailorbaz]

I recently had an aftermarket exhaust fitted and agree with the high level of noise when its cold. It gets quieter as it heats up though, thank god as it mega loud when cold.

No knocking or rattling issues to report though.

I agree with someone on Mtorque, maybe loose o-ring, maybe the one that slides up and down the pipe between the middle pipe and the back box...

[Rezmund]

Cheers Baz, have you changed the CATS as well? Do you get droning at around 2500rpm?

[sailorbaz]

I haven't changed the cats no, they're still standard.

But yes, I get major droning about 2600rpm. Can be quite tiring after a while and its typical as 70mph in 6th is bang on those revs.

A mate of mine also gets droning at same revs with a Borla back box, its just a characteristic of the car with more flowing exhausts.

Meant to say also, I get popping when lifting off and letting the car idle down...but I love that bit of it. :thumbs:

[Rezmund]

Yes, I find I have to cruise at an indicated 80mph which on GPS is 73mph to avoid said noise. I run 275/245 tyres hence the 10% difference in real to indicated speed.

[sailorbaz]

I run the same tyres, and find 80 as indicated is a good speed for reducing booming noise. :whistle:

[mole]

I also get the resonating from cold, and the popping when letting off (all goes when warmed up) - running standard system. Is this not normal?

[Rezmund]

Not sure if that's normal on standard system as I never ran mine in winter. I assume therefore it's a characteristic of the weather and M engines.

[M3CSLIRL]

So is it a do or dont?? as im after Gazs Backbox after xmas :drool:
Is the drone n noise taking away from the Drive? Is it worth the crisp sound and powergain? :whistle:

[Mark CSL]

So is it a do or dont?? as im after Gazs Backbox after xmas :drool:
Is the drone n noise taking away from the Drive? Is it worth the crisp sound and powergain? :whistle:

I had 1 and sold it but i am 40 lol come to think of it so is gaz lol

It does drone but i have a wife. If i only used it i would have kept it each to there own :notworthy:

[sailorbaz]

I have one and I love it. But then again, I am single'ish and she finds it a giggle go'er! That suits me as so do I.

I live with the noise EVERY day but I don't use it to commute. I don't commute to work as I work in Brazil for 7 weeks of every 14.

I still love the noise, you wanna hear a wee taster...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpXH6LC0hIc

Does that make sense???

[Optimus_CSL]

So is it a do or dont?? as im after Gazs Backbox after xmas :drool:
Is the drone n noise taking away from the Drive? Is it worth the crisp sound and powergain? :whistle:

I have a Gruppe M backbox with the rest of the exhaust system standard. Although I was worried before getting it fitted about the noise levels, now it is on, I will not be putting it back to standard until I sell the car. I am not going to lie, it does make the cabin a more noisey place and it does drone out the induction sound but I much prefer the much more brutal exhaust sound, especially under full beans when warmed up!! :thumbs:

JFDI and I am sure you will not regret it, unless you are married and 40+ that is!! :gayfight:

[Mark CSL]

Ha Ha Ha is that a little dig at me m8

(unless you are married and 40+ that is!!)

:blalalala: :blalalala: :blalalala:

[M3CSLIRL]

Exhaust sounds great i also love the induction sound! But im in my 20s lol!! Hard decision i love the look of the tail pipes and money spent would buy a milltek! But Gazs Exhaust Sounds Soooo sweet n looks great aswell and half the cost!

[Optimus_CSL]

Ha Ha Ha is that a little dig at me m8

(unless you are married and 40+ that is!!)

:blalalala: :blalalala: :blalalala:

Me, have a go at u Mark, never!! :smt117

[Optimus_CSL]

M3CSLGIRL - you know you want to, just get it and try it.

They only take about an hour to fit at your local exhaust place and if after a few days you really do not like it, swap it back to standard and flog the after market one! :thumbs:

[M3CSLIRL]

Its M3CSLIRL :moan: lol
Good idea i shall update use in the new year! :thumbs:

[Optimus_CSL]

Its M3CSLIRL :moan: lol
Good idea i shall update use in the new year! :thumbs:

Sorry for the typo bud, far too early for me obviously to be faffing around on the old tinternet!!