How to make exhaust quieter

[Diagro]

The exhaust on my Clio is loud, as one would expect being the engine it runs...

But my wife hates it, it gives her a headache thus she wont go in it.

Its having the Belts and Dephaser done and i get it back Monday, Is there anything I can have them do to try and silence it a bit?

Its an odd question I know considering ha

 

[-J-]

What exhaust is it? Only thing really is add a extra silencer box. If is decatted add the cat back in.

 

[Bluebeard]

There's lots you can do.

Put a standard exhaust back on it.

Change the exhaust for a quieter stainless one.

Fit a cat back in it if it doesn't currently have one.

Add a silencer to the centre section if it hasn't got one.

 

[con1981]

My wife finds even the standard loud. Hates the clio shame really cos we are going to Germany in it. Derestricted roads ha ha. Let's See if it will do 140 its going to be booming

 

[McGherkin]

Fit a pair of these.

 

[Bluebeard]

The standard one isn't loud. At all.

 

[Diagro]

As far as I am aware its running a new standard exhaust fitted last week by the dealer who sold it to me.

Will adding a silencer effect its performance or economy?

 

[Bluebeard]

Has it got a standard airbox and paper filter fitted?

 

[Diagro]

No idea. Will ask the garage tomorrow

 

[Bluebeard]

Just lift the bonnet up?

 

[Diagro]

oooh from memory yes.

its at the garage though and im at home ><

 

[Addicted]

New standard exhaust, probably a pattern part which will be why it's not quiet!

 

[Diagro]

New standard exhaust, probably a pattern part which will be why it's not quiet!

if it is infact that being the issue, what would you suggest?

 

[George182]

if it is infact that being the issue, what would you suggest?

Either replace it for a standard system or dodge another silencer onto it.

 

[Addicted]

Some of the stainless are probably quieter, but it's hard to say without a video

You could get an "original" but theyre made of cheese and won't last too long!

 

[Diagro]

I do have a video of it idling. Will upload it now

 

[W M Autos]

Get her a bus pass.

 

[DB.]

I found this with my Clio when I had a Yozza on it and just felt like I was driving around in a chav box despite the great build of the exhaust.

I went ent back standard despite the poorer quality as I liked the peace and quiet of driving a normal motor rather than sound like a chavvy 17 year old

 

[Diagro]

Ok so here is the Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pEuonbxPfY&feature=youtu.be

Its loud :/

Will a silencer work in reducing it?

 

[DrR]

Who videos in portrait!

pretty sure that's not standard.

 

[Diagro]

Yea sorry my phone defaulted to that.

For me personally its not too much of an issue, but I wouldn't mind if it was quieter.

When i get the car back i will get under and take some pics and upload them. Then we can go from their with way to quieten it down

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Two options.

A. Standard Genuine exhaust £260ish iirc
B. Yozza/BTM stealth, quieter than standard and stainless but around £400

 

[Diagro]

No way to silence what ever is on there?

 

[FuzzyDuck]

That cant be standard!

 

[Addicted]

As above definitely not standard, that's pretty damn loud!

 

[Diagro]

So i need a new exhaust then? no way to quieten it?

 

[George182]

So i need a new exhaust then? no way to quieten it?

AHEM.

Either replace it for a standard system or bodge another silencer onto it.

 

[Diagro]

Ah sorry mate.

Got a link to a good silencer I can bodge lol

 

[George182]

I'd be looking for a different exhaust really - thats probably the easiest option

Or, popping down to power flow and asking for a custom centre section..

 

[Diagro]

This any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f35a57e3e

 

[George182]

You would have to ask them that mate!

 

[l33th3tr33]

That's a cheap motor factor replacement, I've seen them on ebay quite a few times.

 

[-Dan]

I have one of these exhausts, I can't wait to replace it with a stainless. Changing the exhaust hanger is an absolute b**ch on it too.

 

[Diagro]

That's a cheap motor factor replacement, I've seen them on ebay quite a few times.

What the one on my car??

 

[l33th3tr33]

I have one of these exhausts, I can't wait to replace it with a stainless. Changing the exhaust hanger is an absolute b**ch on it too.

It couldn't be easier tbh, if there was a guide it would be a blank sheet of A4.

What the one on my car??

Yeah. If you want a really quiet exhaust, BTB make a 'ninja' stealth and they're very good at what they do.

 

[Diagro]

Got a link mate?

 

[l33th3tr33]

Got a link mate?

http://www.btbexhausts.com/clio172/index.html

 

[Joe#]

The BTB's are a very good system.

 

[Flat Eric]

Man up
And your missus

 

[MartinR]

Man up

Or buy a 1.2 or trade the wife in