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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by sk93 » Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:01 pm

i have pre-facelift and don't have that problem :(
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by soche » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:47 pm

I checked mind and found previous owner had cut half of the big piece off but left the rest in. I tried removing one and then both bits but was driving with roof down. Havent tried it with no foam and roof up. Cant wait to test on the weekend :evil:

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by pk2371 » Sat May 15, 2010 6:16 pm

I had a question about the curved rubber piece that is at the end of the tube nearest the cabin. Is that piece needed? And if so does it matter how its inserted? Thanks

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Paza3 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:22 pm

That was well easy pull out take foam out done ! less than 30 secs sounds pretty cool :driving:

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by chrisZ4 3.0 » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:06 pm

Ok just did this. I debt have anyone listening outside but it sure as hell sounds good inside! Does it sound any different outside?? Brill write up by the way. But I only needed to pull the pipe out, no plaster needed.
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Hotride » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:09 am

chrisZ4 3.0 wrote:Ok just did this. I debt have anyone listening outside but it sure as hell sounds good inside! Does it sound any different outside?? Brill write up by the way. But I only needed to pull the pipe out, no plaster needed.
same here, pipe containing the foam just pulls straight out without the need to undo the clips and remaining pipes. i took out the one closest to the engine :)
it sounds much beefier under acceleration, and i'm sure people could here it outside when your top is down...

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by sk93 » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:16 pm

If the roof's down, you can hear it outside.

I know it's possible to just pull out the pipe, but it seemed that for the purpose of the write up, I'd best tell you the "correct" way of getting at it ;)
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by sk93 » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:19 pm

pk2371 wrote:I had a question about the curved rubber piece that is at the end of the tube nearest the cabin. Is that piece needed? And if so does it matter how its inserted? Thanks
Hi Pk2371,

Sorry for the late answer - but which bit of rubber are you referring to?
Is it the grommet in the bulkhead?
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by pk2371 » Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:33 am

Its the gray curved piece with a flap on it. It was in the rubber grommet on the firewall.

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Matty » Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:07 pm

Thank you OP. I've just done the sound generator mod, I took the larger piece of foam from the bulkhead end of the pipe out. So far I've just taken it for a quick run down the road, I can't believe the difference it makes, it sounds awesome! Can't wait to give it a full testing on the national meet run tomorrow! :D
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Mikees » Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:32 pm

Hi,

I too have gone for this mod, however i am struggling to get the pipe seated correctly at the cabin side. The collar seems to be located correctly but i cant get the tube/pipe to slide up into the hole. Just wandered if anyone else had this issue / best way to get around it?

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Mike

PS. I have the N52 engine, same as PCBung, so the pipework has a few turns.

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by EdButler » Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:49 pm

Mikees wrote:Hi,

I too have gone for this mod, however i am struggling to get the pipe seated correctly at the cabin side. The collar seems to be located correctly but i cant get the tube/pipe to slide up into the hole. Just wandered if anyone else had this issue / best way to get around it?

Cheers

Mike

PS. I have the N52 engine, same as PCBung, so the pipework has a few turns.
Try taking both ends out so the pipe is totally free and start again from the end you're struggling with. If it still wont go in, try a little fairy liquid around the collar to help it slide in.

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Mikees » Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:09 pm

Well, i have felt around and I cant see / feel how it could go in any further, its just the connection has some play and dosent seem right. I will try taking the whole thing out shortly if no luck. I am right in thinking it should be a tight fit without any play / movement once seated correctly?
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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by EdButler » Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:18 pm

Theres shouldn't be much play, if any really. To ensure you've got a perfect fit, you can always remove the black plastic panel underneath the glovebox. 3 or so screws, remove the light connector and then you can see the end of the pipe and collar from the other side... May be some help to you?

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Re: Sound Generator Modification

Post by Mikees » Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:22 pm

cheers for the help, will have a look
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