hyperhale Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I am looking for honest opinions and options for my Mk2 Vitesse that I purchased recently.The PO has recently fitted Phoenix twin exhaust pipes, connected with a Y piece to the original manifold and although it sounds great, in my opinion it just looks too bulky and ugly from the rear.Am I alone in this opinion or have any Vitesse owners fitted an alternative sports system that closely retains the original look from the rear but will give me the growl of the Phoenix pipes?I had in mind selling these on and investing in an alternative...ThanksPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Not a fan of either the look or the noise.Investigate Canley Semi SportsC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Agree, theyre too bulky. I went with a MK2 stainless standard system on my MK1 Vit cos it was bigger bore and didnt have the centre box. For me the sound is just right, throaty without being intrusive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Single pipe is much nicer in my opinion, and it can be tucked up out the way more - the twin pipe system running under the spare wheel well like this is more likely to catch on bumps etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Those wheelbarrow handles just look stupid to me. Go with a standard shape system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperhale Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks all, decision made, will be ringing Canleys in the morning and ordering a semi sports system - single pipe.Seems a shame that the Phoenix system is pretty much new and retails at £400+ , hopefully I can put it on eBay and offset best part of the cost of the new exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 They look better on a Spitfire or a GT6 in my opinion. I took mine off my Vitesse and put them on my Son's Spitfire with only minor mods. It seemed to go a lot better for it too.When you advertise them you could say that they will fit a Spitfire or a GT6 but will need minor mods - gives you a bigger customer base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 1986 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I've got the Canley Exhaust on my car and it does look and sound good, although personally I felt it was a little too loud. It was resonating through the car, so I fitted a load of soundproofing in the boot area and made a carpet for the boot and now it's much quieter inside the car and sounds great top up or down. I've added a pic of what the canley one looks like on my 13/60 Convertible, which has a Vitesse engine fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperhale Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Quoted from Stu 1986 I've got the Canley Exhaust on my car and it does look and sound good, although personally I felt it was a little too loud. It was resonating through the car, so I fitted a load of soundproofing in the boot area and made a carpet for the boot and now it's much quieter inside the car and sounds great top up or down. I've added a pic of what the canley one looks like on my 13/60 Convertible, which has a Vitesse engine fitted. Sounds and looks like just what I was looking for, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperhale Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Quoted from Freebird They look better on a Spitfire or a GT6 in my opinion. I took mine off my Vitesse and put them on my Son's Spitfire with only minor mods. It seemed to go a lot better for it too.When you advertise them you could say that they will fit a Spitfire or a GT6 but will need minor mods - gives you a bigger customer base. Excellent suggestion, I'll bear that in mind, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpeg.b15b81ef10abeea1c3039ae03c4a9f3a.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.