Tailpipe Preference - Hidden Or Not

rich[182] · Dec 29, 2003

Anyone else out there with same problem deciding whether or not to get hidden tailpipe or not ? I cant make my mind up, damn.

Before getting 172 Mk2 it was a must for me to get twin 3" or 3.5" at the rear but in the month Ive had it I like the discreetness of the rear & dont want to spoil the rear end - Most hot hatches I see have big pipes and the 172 is more subtle than the majority - Nice to be different

Dont mind the noise from an after market zorst but cant chuffin decide on tailpipes or NOT ??

Am I the only one...........

spirez · Dec 29, 2003

personally i prefer the tailpipe showing, but cut into the bumper instead of just chucked underneath! I was thinking of getting one of the heatshield things out of the new 182 rear bumper and getting it fitted into my bumper so that it looks factory fit.

Tom · Dec 29, 2003

on a 172 i prefer the no exhaust look

however i dont have much choice

Jon1978 · Dec 29, 2003

No mate, youre not the only one. I want a noise to match my performance, but I am not sure I want something sticking ou the back end... and am especially not wanting a visible back box. Tail pipe/s maybe, but hate the idea of the back box itself being visible.

spirez · Dec 29, 2003

same here, especially on an oval or twin exhaust where the backbox is wider

Jim172CUP · Dec 29, 2003

i like them hidden

t_sheen · Dec 29, 2003

im the same as you guys!

dont think a zorst and big back box looks right out the back!

DeanRSi · Dec 29, 2003

i prefer it when you can see a nice looking tailpipe that isnt OTT. my backbox on mine was visible when i bought the car, even though it sits flush etc. i put the old front splitter onto the back bumper and cut out the space for the tailpipe to sit in. all you can see now is the tailpipe. imo it looks very smart and not too silly.

Gambler · Dec 29, 2003

I like it hidden on mine, discrete.

Iain C · Dec 29, 2003

i like on show...up swept Dtm style is class esp when cut into the bumper

KDF · Dec 29, 2003

I like the hidden style too, but if you could do a tail pipe that just stuck out and was cut into the bumper so the backbox was hidden then that would be sweet too.

RS-Steve · Dec 29, 2003

I like the poss power gain and the sound of an aftermarket exhaust but i like the idea of no tailpipe showin!

I think that Ktec are or have designing/ed a "stealth" aftermarket exhaust. Prepared to be shot down on that tho!

t_sheen · Dec 29, 2003

The showing zorst looks good on a valver coz it so real nice and flush and has a cut out!

viceroy · Dec 29, 2003

Not cut the bumper but Ive got a nice tail piece showing out of the back of my car, and you cant see the backbox at all.

Most people I know would ask where my exhaust was when looking at the car...

Black Fox · Dec 29, 2003

I prefer to see the tail pipe, although wouldnt want anything over the top if you know what I mean, subtley is the key!! Does anyone else think the 182 exhaust looks abit pants??

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1072711348__DSC02887copy2.jpg

Pretender · Dec 29, 2003

Sorry that was me who posted above, but was logged in as BF

spirez · Dec 29, 2003

im not a fan of the 182 zaust. but like i said above, it could be good to get one of the heatshields and incorporate this into a standard bumper for that factory fit look

Pretender · Dec 29, 2003

Yeah could look good, whos gona be tlhe first I wonder??

Clart · Dec 29, 2003

get a side exit?

Pretender · Dec 29, 2003

Now that WOULD be different!! Maybe K-Tec could develope one as they already produce one for the 5GTT

Darren555 · Dec 29, 2003

Hidden for me.

I like the understated looks from the back. People think you are in a normal Clio & get a big shock when they try to overtake you

I also like the fact that I can leave it in a car park & it doesnt attract the wrong type of attention.

Darren

lee_clio_mk2 · Dec 29, 2003

I prefer to see the tail pipes. Get a ktec twin round, they always look good on the 172

Jim. · Dec 29, 2003

Side Exit! very unique... I personally prefer the cut out bumper slightly and have it showing..

How about side exit n flamer kit, just wait till an anoying scooter pulls up at the side of u and.........bam take that!! lol (only if ur into that kinda thing of course

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(Jim goes bak to fantasy land)

rt172 · Dec 29, 2003

Id have preferred hidden, but couldnt be arsed to pay twice as much for a custom made job when there was a 2nd hand twin 3.5" going. This is what Ive ended up with:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1072458786__Exhaust2.jpg

rt172 · Dec 29, 2003

This is the best that Ive seen so far:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1072718994__Copy1ofImage45.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1072719121__Copy1ofImage58.jpg

But I dont think I could bring myself to cut the bumper...

rich[182] · Dec 29, 2003

Just been on K-Tecs website - They have a picture of a silver 172 mk2 with a lower rear spoiler fitted, painted with a cut out for the twin 3" tailpipes - It looks cool and doesnt look too "aftermarket" and you can only see the pipes NOT the backbox - Its about £160 exc painting, cutout & fitting though so its not gonna be much change outa £300 !! Would prob involve rivoting or bonding to original bumper so its prob not a reversible mod either.

catkiller · Jan 3, 2004

hidden, please

tonykart · Jan 3, 2004

I´d prefered hidden but this is my sollution. Only 2.5" stainless almost not noticable.

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1069751863__2.jpg

Lee · Jan 3, 2004

Personally Id rather mine was hidden, but having driven a 172 with a standard exhaust over Christmas I couldnt live without the noise anymore. I never thought Id ever say that!!!

Id even prefer it cut into the bumper, but I have no intention of chopping the bumper as the standard exhaust will be going back on when I change the car.

http://www.leemather.plus.com/images/Newclio/Magnex_08.jpg

rick172 · Jan 3, 2004

this is what ive got need to cut bumper and lift it now

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1068658666__tit1.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1068658666__tit1.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1068659384__tit2.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1068659384__tit2.jpg

CUP80Y · Jan 4, 2004

Prefer on show but cut in like the example rhys posted.

Would like a look similar to an old Fiesta Si.

CUPPY · Jan 4, 2004

rhys that looks mint mate ..whos car is that? details price etc....think i found my exhaust baby!!!!

CUPPY · Jan 4, 2004

anybody know?

rt172 · Jan 4, 2004

Its CharlieCups car (him and his brother seem to go to just about every RWYB day at York), but I hardly ever seem him use the forum. IIRC, the exhaust is an Orbisound, but I wouldnt swear to this.

I think he lives in Sheffield actually, so if you can get hold of him you could have a look.

livio · Jan 4, 2004

who makes the best after market hidden zorst for the 172 mk2

CUP80Y · Jan 4, 2004

Dont think there is one is there?

You almost need to buy one and chop the tailpipes off!!

Hayward and Scott and other custom builders that already do exhausts for the 172 may be the best people to talk to in terms of doing a one off with hidden tailpipes.

Darren555 · Jan 4, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by livio on 04 January 2004

who makes the best after market hidden zorst for the 172 mk2

Hillpower do a really nice one, as do Hayward & Scott.

Ktec are just in the process of developing one.

CUPPY · Jan 4, 2004

cheers rhys thanks alot mate...think that looks really mint on that car for sure..how did your meet go today with abbs? did you do any races/timings etc...

BIGDAVE · Jan 4, 2004

Tonykart what kind of exhaust is that,how much.

BIGDAVE · Jan 5, 2004

Tonykart???????????

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