Has anyone had their exhaust modified, baffles removed, back box binned etc? I’ve seen some YouTube modifications and I’m interested in having it done, I’ve got the supercharged and want a bit more v8 rumble, any guidance would be appreciated

Ditch the rear box I did and its great a guy on the bay does new rear pipes with small exhaust boxes in, without its to loud

Hey Fozzie, if you do delete a box or go down the sports exhaust route, you have to do a before and after video like the ones found on YouTube, I bet the difference would be amazing!!

Cheers, any idea of seller name or link? Thought about this

I know the E60 M5 boys drop the rear boxes, cut a flap in the top of box, empty the baffle material out, re-weld the flap shut and refit. Looks totally stock but sounds more aggressive.

Took the rear box of mine years ago... didn't stay off long as the noise, although nice is just too loud..

I changed the rear box for one from an Audi S3, same shape as a Rangie, just smaller but this was more for increased off road capabilities than anything else



From my build thread...

Being the tight git that I am I decided to sort it with second hand parts, well, some of it, found a rear box from an Audi S4 that was smaller in every direction than the original one, best bit was it's less then 3 1/2 inches top to bottom and it's made of Stainless Steel...

Went to an exhaust place I know and persuaded them to let me use their bender and stretcher so knocked up a few bits and bobs...

When you cut off the rear box you end up with this...

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Here you go

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125128121504?mk...media=COPY

Blimey £364 for two bits of pipe and a straight through box...

£10 worth of flexi pipe...


 Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

These pipes were on mine when I bought it.
Stainless, allegedly an Overfinch exhaust system.
I must admit it does sound nice though!!






 2005 FFRR SC Java Black with Overfinch Exhaust (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue (ZA/Zimbabwe)
1995 D1 300 Tdi (Zimbabwe)

I've just installed a pair of exhaust bypass valves on my 5.0L SC. It sounds incredible when the valves are open. But as soon as you hit the switch, the valves close and it goes back to factory quiet.

That way you can enjoy both modes depending on your mood. Having a permanently loud exhaust may sound cool at first, but after a while it can get tiresome with that constant drone noise.

Switchable valves are the way to go.

Where did you get the bypass set up from?

Off eBay. I bought a pair of these valves

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144265754854?ssPa...2749.l2648

These clamps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124329716038?ssPa...2749.l2649

This switch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353099063586?ssPa...2749.l2649

I didn't choose the remote control valves that a lot of these kits come with, I prefer a hardwire solution.

I also stripped the paint of the rear silencer and polished with with stainless steel paste.

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And as usual they don't deliver to the UK....  Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Ah, of course you're in the UK.

I'm a Brit expat living in the Dom Rep. I do most of my shopping from eBay USA which is then forwarded to the DR.

I checked on eBay UK and here are the valves I bought. They come from China, but seem pretty good quality. The Y piece is stainless steel and the welds look very well done. The actuators are electric. I can't speak for reliability as I only finished the install yesterday.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153591336543?ha...Sw88BdFBXw

I should have changed the logo on the switch from exhaust tips to smily face! 2010 L322 5.0l Supercharged

2008 L322 Vogue 3.6 VDV8 (The wife's)

I’ve found a supplier for those who ships UK, on eBay, but china