Want louder exhaust note...ideas

TheSoundMan21 · 03-19-2008, 01:20 PM

Gents I do not want to turn ricer at all. (Not my style) However my last 4-wheeled wonder of the road (2002 Mini Cooper S) had an exhaust system from Dinan which sounded great and not ricey. Someone mentioned in another thread that I could just go with a set of mufflers and that would change the tone. I am wondering what would be the best for sound. I am happy with the performance of the car I am just wanting more vroom being blasted out the back.

Thanks guys

Ra's al Ghul · 03-19-2008, 01:50 PM

ARC International Titan

My favorite by far...awsome sound

But check this link its a comparison test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiauwoQV0jE

controller · 03-19-2008, 02:02 PM

You could do something like this:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/f...sing-speakers/

D1sclaimer · 03-19-2008, 02:27 PM

I love the sound of j's RR70 racing exhaust. It sounds exaxtly like an F1 car and not a wet fart. theres a youtube video with a bunch of exhausts compared

TheSoundMan21 · 03-19-2008, 02:30 PM

Controller I wouldnt do that....

Ghul I am inclined to agree that was one of the better sounding ones.

Blackdragon · 03-19-2008, 02:37 PM

I would still take my HKS or a Greddy over those, but the powerhouse didn't sound bad.

TheSoundMan21 · 03-19-2008, 02:42 PM

Dragon I have heard you and some one else talk about the HKS and for the price I think Ill get that.

Blackdragon · 03-19-2008, 02:51 PM

Its HKS you can't expect anything less.

Ive had people tell me thats how an S2000 should sound.

kgf3076 · 03-19-2008, 02:54 PM

couple of cherrybombs...(and I know Greddy is greedy but didn't think I see anyone say so)

Blackdragon · 03-19-2008, 02:59 PM

haha thanks for catchin that typo. kg

gomarlins3 · 03-19-2008, 03:27 PM

I have the Comptech exhaust and have been told that under WOT it sounds like an Indy car.

ap1sleeper · 03-19-2008, 03:30 PM

HKS is a GREAT sounding exhaust, I would go with it for the sound. On the other hand if you are wanting to stay as close to factory HP..I would look another route. Even though there is less then a handful that will actually increase power (After tuning) the baffles in the HKS cause a pretty high restricted air flow..

s2000isu · 03-19-2008, 03:32 PM

im told my s2000 sounds like a indy car when I shift it at 9 grand

H20 · 03-19-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

I have the Comptech exhaust and have been told that under WOT it sounds like an Indy car.

That would be my first choice. Looks great too. Fujitsubo second. I have no heard many though.

s2k aok · 03-19-2008, 04:55 PM

comptech exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz6eNC4_LJY

hks exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knz4N...eature=related

the hks sounds great but i don't need the po-po bugging me and it's more restrictive than stock? i do like the more subtle comptech though...

kgf3076 · 03-19-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2k aok

comptech exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz6eNC4_LJY

hks exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knz4N...eature=related

the hks sounds great but i don't need the po-po bugging me and it's more restrictive than stock? i do like the more subtle comptech though...

obviously you've never been behind my car when I hit the magic 5700/6000 rpm sweet spot...subtle isn't a word I'd use for my Comptech

Pablo · 03-19-2008, 05:26 PM

I installed the HKS a few weeks ago. I'm enjoying it. Not too loud, not too soft. Just right....just like Goldilocks...........Check out the sound of it on YouTube...it's pretty accurate.

s2k aok · 03-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgf3076

obviously you've never been behind my car when I hit the magic 5700/6000 rpm sweet spot...subtle isn't a word I'd use for my Comptech

unfortunately there was only one comptech exhaust video on youtube. i like the mugen one also but i don't like the $1500 pricetag. so, i'll just be stock for a while 'til i make up my mind (weighing noise/performance/cost)...

gomarlins3 · 03-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Mine is the 2nd car down the hill:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...=Photos037.flv

s2k aok · 03-19-2008, 07:34 PM

damn, i guess that is loud.

RuffRyder · 03-20-2008, 01:33 AM

INVIDIA all the way

Nothing is better than that drone from inside the cabin, when you are looking over at your passenger, her lips are moving, but you actually don't hear anything... AHHH how sweet is...

Java Junky · 03-20-2008, 04:21 AM

Poke a hole innitt with an ice-pick n' "season-to-taste" (Keep doon'itt until it sound'z about right too'ya.)
Java (Bu'cha knew that. Din'cha?)

chaddy1984 · 03-20-2008, 04:40 AM

I second that RuffRyder im not into all that talk n stuff just want to get em in the bed after some drinks that is..lol

TheSoundMan21 · 03-20-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Poke a hole innitt with an ice-pick n' "season-to-taste" (Keep doon'itt until it sound'z about right too'ya.)
Java (Bu'cha knew that. Din'cha?)

Java I am half-way tempted to give that a go. I knew it but just wasnt considering it.

So now we have Comptech vs HKS and I am not looking for a power loss shessh. Whats the story on the Comptechs would that restrict air flow? If so how bad stacked up to the HKS?

I like the sound of both its music to my ears.

kgf3076 · 03-20-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

Java I am half-way tempted to give that a go. I knew it but just wasnt considering it.

So now we have Comptech vs HKS and I am not looking for a power loss shessh. Whats the story on the Comptechs would that restrict air flow? If so how bad stacked up to the HKS?

I like the sound of both its music to my ears.

the Comptech gives a minor HP increase over stock. It's not restrictive at all. It does tend to get a bit louder at high-revs (but you'd never do anything like that, right?).

TheSoundMan21 · 03-20-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgf3076

the Comptech gives a minor HP increase over stock. It's not restrictive at all. It does tend to get a bit louder at high-revs (but you'd never do anything like that, right?).

hmm $1100 good thing im savin some money but its worth it. Im sold on those man they sound great. Give me a few months to work up the cash and ill shoot some vids when I get it on.

kgf3076 · 03-20-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

hmm $1100 good thing im savin some money but its worth it. Im sold on those man they sound great. Give me a few months to work up the cash and ill shoot some vids when I get it on.

and for that $1100, you get less weight and about 5 more HP...how can you go wrong?

03-19-2008, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 854	Want louder exhaust note...ideas Gents I do not want to turn ricer at all. (Not my style) However my last 4-wheeled wonder of the road (2002 Mini Cooper S) had an exhaust system from Dinan which sounded great and not ricey. Someone mentioned in another thread that I could just go with a set of mufflers and that would change the tone. I am wondering what would be the best for sound. I am happy with the performance of the car I am just wanting more vroom being blasted out the back. Thanks guys __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

03-19-2008, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 389	I love the sound of j's RR70 racing exhaust. It sounds exaxtly like an F1 car and not a wet fart. theres a youtube video with a bunch of exhausts compared __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

03-19-2008, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 854	Controller I wouldnt do that.... Ghul I am inclined to agree that was one of the better sounding ones. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

03-19-2008, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blackdragon [黒竜] Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113	I would still take my HKS or a Greddy over those, but the powerhouse didn't sound bad. __________________ Last edited by Blackdragon : 03-19-2008 at 03:00 PM.

03-19-2008, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 854	Dragon I have heard you and some one else talk about the HKS and for the price I think Ill get that. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

03-19-2008, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ra's al Ghul Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22	ARC International Titan My favorite by far...awsome sound But check this link its a comparison test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiauwoQV0jE

03-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
controller Yellow is the fastest. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 278	You could do something like this: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/f...sing-speakers/

03-19-2008, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blackdragon [黒竜] Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113	Its HKS you can't expect anything less. Ive had people tell me thats how an S2000 should sound. __________________

03-19-2008, 02:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
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Blackdragon [黒竜] Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113	haha thanks for catchin that typo. kg __________________

03-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,448	I have the Comptech exhaust and have been told that under WOT it sounds like an Indy car. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
ap1sleeper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137	HKS is a GREAT sounding exhaust, I would go with it for the sound. On the other hand if you are wanting to stay as close to factory HP..I would look another route. Even though there is less then a handful that will actually increase power (After tuning) the baffles in the HKS cause a pretty high restricted air flow..

03-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,097	im told my s2000 sounds like a indy car when I shift it at 9 grand __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

03-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
s2k aok Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: floribama panhandle Posts: 28	comptech exhaust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz6eNC4_LJY hks exhaust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knz4N...eature=related the hks sounds great but i don't need the po-po bugging me and it's more restrictive than stock? i do like the more subtle comptech though...

03-19-2008, 05:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 579	I installed the HKS a few weeks ago. I'm enjoying it. Not too loud, not too soft. Just right....just like Goldilocks...........Check out the sound of it on YouTube...it's pretty accurate. __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

03-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,448	Mine is the 2nd car down the hill: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...=Photos037.flv __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-19-2008, 07:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
s2k aok Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: floribama panhandle Posts: 28	damn, i guess that is loud.

03-20-2008, 01:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 101	INVIDIA all the way Nothing is better than that drone from inside the cabin, when you are looking over at your passenger, her lips are moving, but you actually don't hear anything... AHHH how sweet is... __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

03-20-2008, 04:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,223	Poke a hole innitt with an ice-pick n' "season-to-taste" (Keep doon'itt until it sound'z about right too'ya.) Java (Bu'cha knew that. Din'cha?) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-20-2008, 04:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
chaddy1984 ROOkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SC BABY Posts: 163	I second that RuffRyder im not into all that talk n stuff just want to get em in the bed after some drinks that is..lol __________________ Every time you rice out an S2000, a kitten JUMPS FOR JOY.