Toyo sports exhaust

[mattomg]

Looking at the Revolution option but deterred by the trip (from Portsmouth to Yorkshire & back) I opted for the E Bay Toyo sports exhaust for around £140.00. looked at the reviews & the E Bay fitting instructions & seemed simple enough for a mechanic with some knowledge of exhaust systems.

It arrived quickly & well packaged. This where the problems began. Not one mechanic, Exhaust specialist would touch it. Quotes I did get where for 4-6 hours labour plus parts from back street one man shops as it comes without any clamps or fixings. I finally 'bribed' my indie to do it after months of searching for 4 hours at £65 ph + VAT.

It looks good but sounds like a sonic boom everytime I accelerate. I've been all around the Portsmouth area looking for some who could fabricate a s/s bypass to get the car to sound more sporty & less like HMS Lizzie leaving Portsmouth Dockyards but with no luck.

I've kept the old back box & may have to bite the bullet & book in with Revolution when funds permit.  DO NOT BUY THIS EXHAUST- it's pants unless you're looking for a loud, droney noise.

Any one out there with any ideas !

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Nickyg63]

ive read a lot on here about the cheap exhausts being very droney.  Unless you are willing to spend a lot, there aren't many options out there!!

[edc]

Sorry to say but should have done a search. Much nicer sounding with the eBay manifolds. 

[mattomg]

In addition to the exhaust ?

[JohnnyUK]

you can wrap the mufflers in manifold heat wrap then secure with 70cm jubilee clips(Halfords) this will deaden the drone...and make the car drivable again... A 500 mile trip will also quieten the volume... 

[mattomg]

so over time it will 'bed in' ?

Thanks for the advice though, might have to go back to stock

[edc]

If it's way too loud now the manifolds will quieten down and make the tone nicer. By the sounds of it it won't be enough for you. Have a read of my blue Boxster member ride thread. I started with the Toyosport then added the manifolds. Next 986 I went manifolds and 100 cell cats, then later added the Carnewal. Now back to manifolds standard cats and Carnewal. Soon to be manifolds, 200 cell cats and Carnewal. 

[alank]

Hi , nothing to do with your exhaust, but was wondering who the indie you mentioned is, as I also live near Portsmouth. Thanks alan

[mattomg]

Hi Alan

I use Andy Windsor of AW Motorsport near Chichester (Southbourne via the B roads)

He is very busy probably due to the quality of his work. I had to book in months in advance but glad I did

[89rallye]

i bought one on here, fitted it myself wee buns to do grinder and 2lb hammer job done ? it sounded great when you were giving it the beans but on a long run it nearly put my head away, sold the car not long after fitting it

[the baron]

Earplugs might be the cheapest option

[mattomg]

i'm hoping it calms down & I get used to it. Sounds better outside the car than in...........

[edc]

Better with the roof down too. 

[mattomg]

yep, true

 

[JohnnyUK]

36 minutes ago, mattomg said:

i'm hoping it calms down & I get used to it. Sounds better outside the car than in...........

Try the heat wrap. £10 roll will do both mufflers and the joints to the cat. It does make a considerable difference. I had headaches after driving before... Enjoy the car again now. 

[mattomg]

so who stocks them & are they called 'heat wraps '?  I've looked at Agrimach but doubt this is what your refering to. Thanks

[edc]

Search on demon tweeks or merlin Motorsport or similar for exhaust wrap. You can also buy it on eBay. 

[KT986]

I installed a Toyo box and found it Noisy but nice

To keep her indoors on side I got mufflers fabbed up ( they are removable ) and make the exhaust tone something she can live with on a long drive

KT

[mattomg]

Hmmm maybe I should leave the Silencer & muffle the wife .... ?

[paul99]

Just taken my Toyo exhaust off and put back to standard, wish i had tried the 'wrap' fix first now. The Toyo was much easier to remove than fitting the standard back as i didn't remove the bumper just had 4 hands and very long fingers.

The Toyo is on ebay now, didn't put a link as wasn't sure about advertising

[mattomg]

Hi Paul

I feel for you. Out of interest how long did you have it on for ? I will try the wrap & s/s ties & see how it goes.. In certain conditions it sounds great but the drone is a problem & has to be mitigated to some degree or I'm back to stock too.

[paul99]

I bought the car with it on and it was only at motorway driving it got to me so only really gave it about a month, the acceleration noise was great but the drone was too much.

[Clivescoobydo]

Feel sorry for you dudes ? but reading this thread in a bar had me in stitches ??. I WAS thinking of fitting the same.....not now!  I remember riding an Aprilia Dorsoduro with aftermarket Arrows and no baffles I swear my head vibrated inside the helmet! I heard that pardon? I don’t go anywhere on the bike now without ear plugs and it would’ve ended up the same with the car (Porsche branded ones ?).

[mattomg]

Well Clive if a few of us have taken one for the team then there is an upside

Interestingly your specs are exactly the same as mine, including the wheels - spooky

The Aprilla RS250 Chesterfield was an animal I used to own until the ZXR400RR came calling - peak power at 15,000 revs

[Clivescoobydo]

We all experiment, felt for you.....but It was HMS Lizzie and the wife’s muffler that cracked me up!   You’ve got great taste ?? I’ve just acquired the new Gixxer 1000 which peaks around 14K and the Akra sounds ? I just wish the Boxster was a little louder.