Do I get it?
2 reasons. Firstly does it make the car too noisy on motorways?
Main reason, UK tracks are getting more and more anal on noise limits. I got kicked off two in the Caterham (105db's) and I hear Rockingham etc is lowering theirs to 89 db's. Does the Vauxhall sports exhaust and/or the Regal one kick out more than that?
Sports Exhaust
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Thorney
, Dec 24 2002 08:38 AM
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 08:38 AM
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 10:19 AM
yeah, I'm interested too...is regal louder than VX-sport?
I was thinking to gut my stock one and rework the innards...will look he same outside, wih much better flow and sound. (and cheaper than a new one)
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 10:24 AM
Its probably not a good idea to mod your standard exhaust as you might have problems when you car needs a mot! 
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 10:27 AM
no prob. in Italy, as long as the emissions are ok (re-install the kat...) and it's not TOO loud...Its probably not a good idea to mod your standard exhaust as you might have problems when you car needs a mot!
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 12:21 PM
Any exhaust apart from the standard is 'NOISY'. The Regal system is simply awesome (I have one...)
I've also had the Vauxhall Sports exhaust & the Vauxhall standard exhaust.
The Vauxhall Sports exhaust makes a lovely noise, but in my case, did not add any BHP. The standard does not generate enough noise.
So you have to weigh up the pros and cons and decide whether you want to drive around in stealth mode, or have a blaring, no-holds barred sports exhaust system which may or may not annoy you on long motorway drives.
There are a few VX's here in C. London.
Without the sports exhaust, they simply look great on the road - but with it - they LOOK & SOUND great.
My advice is go for the upgrade (REGAL!) and if you don't like it - just put the standard one back on.
Regards,
E.E
P.S I'm not sure what kind of DB's the sports exhausts emit, but i know that they ARE loud and may not pass some of the tracks noise tests.
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 12:33 PM
Have you got Regal's url there, I cant find it from last time I saw it.
Mine will be tracked pretty extensively so the db limit is pretty important so I'll need to ask them.
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 12:37 PM
Hey,
Can you give me the price for a Regal sport exhaust ?!? ... do you have some pictures ? and then ...
Do you feel a real difference between the standard ? and how can I contact Regal ?
I know that's a lot of questions, but I need a sport exhaust, but I have to choose the best 
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 12:38 PM
Regal Shop
Talk to Chris
02380 791000
Comes highly recommended :-)
Talk to Chris
02380 791000
Comes highly recommended :-)
Edited by ellieeis, 24 December 2002 - 12:38 PM.
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 12:39 PM
ive got one fitted and i didnt even know,only found out when i tried to have one fitted (see yahoo post)so their not that loud.but i wouldnt waste money on a stereo.
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 01:15 PM
having experienced a sweet increase in performance from removing kat+pre-kat, I would estimate around 7/8hp, I would suggest to do so along with the exhaust, otherwise performance gains will be negligible.
the pre-kat, a real thick mesh "cork" for the gases, can be ripped out for good, won't affect emissions since itt's there only for cold start emissions.
yes, how much is the regal muffler again?
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 02:21 PM
I really can't believe that you didn't notice you had the sports exhaust on!
Mine makes a racket!
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Posted 24 December 2002 - 04:01 PM
but its a sports car! i thought they were supposed to sound throaty.ive also got a k&n filter fitted for that little bit extra.my last car was an opel manta gte with a sebring exhaust and i drive a diesel pick up for work so iam not used to silent cars.
ive just finished my crimbo shoping WHOOOOOOOOOP i can get drunk now.
see ya
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Posted 25 December 2002 - 11:39 PM
Hi Guys
The regal exhaust sounds good! from what I hear .. might be interested in buying one as a xmas present. But wont it invalidate the warranty..
Hey, do you think Regal will give us a discount if a couple of us are interested in their exhaust, just an idea
Mani
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Posted 26 December 2002 - 09:25 AM
Hello everybody,Any exhaust apart from the standard is 'NOISY'. The Regal system is simply awesome (I have one...)
I've also had the Vauxhall Sports exhaust & the Vauxhall standard exhaust.
The Vauxhall Sports exhaust makes a lovely noise, but in my case, did not add any BHP. The standard does not generate enough noise.
So you have to weigh up the pros and cons and decide whether you want to drive around in stealth mode, or have a blaring, no-holds barred sports exhaust system which may or may not annoy you on long motorway drives.
There are a few VX's here in C. London.
Without the sports exhaust, they simply look great on the road - but with it - they LOOK & SOUND great.
My advice is go for the upgrade (REGAL!) and if you don't like it - just put the standard one back on.
Regards,
E.E
P.S I'm not sure what kind of DB's the sports exhausts emit, but i know that they ARE loud and may not pass some of the tracks noise tests.
Is the Regal exhaust easy to fit ?
Do you have some pictures of it fitted on your car Ellieeis ?
Thanks for the info,
Spiderman (from Paris)
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Posted 26 December 2002 - 11:43 AM
hi all!! happy christmas!! 
so who would like to experience the regal system? as i have a few days off now i am thinking of just driving!! 
i am even toying with driving over to paris for a day!! ( providing i can get a ferry or eurostar!!)
Regal will be doing the next phase of upgrades in the new year.....full koni adjustable sports suspension upgrade and all being well an inlet manifold by dbilas!! this i think will be of interest to those who do not wish to have a turbo upgrade!
regal will be using my car as the test bed for the turbo upgrade! only down side on this that my car may be off the road for upto 2 months while its being developed....... 
by the way ...regal have their own chip upgrade along with a superchip upgrade! i have used both and all i will say is ask for their own as it makes the engine really smooth and strong!! the reason for this is that superchips makes 140 changes to the software whilst regals tuner has made 400+ changes ( ellie knows what i am talking about!!)
hope to hear from you all
steve
so who would like to experience the regal system? as i have a few days off now i am thinking of just driving!! i am even toying with driving over to paris for a day!! ( providing i can get a ferry or eurostar!!)
Regal will be doing the next phase of upgrades in the new year.....full koni adjustable sports suspension upgrade and all being well an inlet manifold by dbilas!! this i think will be of interest to those who do not wish to have a turbo upgrade!
regal will be using my car as the test bed for the turbo upgrade! only down side on this that my car may be off the road for upto 2 months while its being developed.......
by the way ...regal have their own chip upgrade along with a superchip upgrade! i have used both and all i will say is ask for their own as it makes the engine really smooth and strong!! the reason for this is that superchips makes 140 changes to the software whilst regals tuner has made 400+ changes ( ellie knows what i am talking about!!)
hope to hear from you all
steve
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Posted 26 December 2002 - 10:48 PM
Why not visit sunny(not) Heathfield, love to see/hear your exhaust.
Im waiting to have my Regal manifold fitted, would be interested in having inlet manifold done as well
Steve V.
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Posted 26 December 2002 - 11:00 PM
849??!?Komo Tec is selling a sport exhaust for 849€
...I know a good use for them.... as an inflating doll...
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Posted 27 December 2002 - 11:48 AM
How much are they asking for their chip upgrade..any difference in bhp?
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Posted 27 December 2002 - 01:01 PM
Hi Thorney
I drove a total of 315 miles on Boxing Day (sports exhaust). A lot of it was on motorways running around 70 - 85+mph. It was a bit noisy, but the wife could still tell me off for going too fast 
She even fell asleep at one point (probably caused by the hammer)
MalcolmD
She even fell asleep at one point (probably caused by the hammer)
MalcolmD
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