Larini Club Sport 6" or 8" - LotusTalk

robains · 10-01-2008, 08:27 AM

My Arqray Twin unfortunately didn't last much more than a year (7000 mi) and developed a rattle inside one of the muffler cans. It was just out of warranty, but the kind folks at Sector 111 have offered to help me out (cost wise) on a Larini Club Sport 6" and/or 8".

Larini 6"

I could not find any audio files for either and was hoping someone could chime in on their experience with either the 6" or 8". Level of drone? Noise? I plan to do the bumper delete and add some custom black mesh to try and retain a less "Ghetto" look

Thanks, Rob.

Stale_Hotdog · 10-01-2008, 11:36 AM

I have the 8 inch and there is some drone while cruising at high way speeds. It's a low mellow sound and is actually one of the quietest exhausts I've heard or used. It's right on the border of what I can tolerate for a daily driver. If you want to avoid noise and drone I'd get the 8 inch and pass on the 6. The 6 does look cooler though

robains · 10-01-2008, 01:00 PM

Is your Lotus normally aspirated?

How does it sound at WOT and during shifts - pops?

Why does the 6" look cooler? Thought they are the same other than diameter?

Sorry for all the question, but appreciate your response.

Stale_Hotdog · 10-01-2008, 01:29 PM

I have an exige s240 i believe you have an exige S as well? It is a a clean sound it doesn't really pop or gurgle. However, letting off the throttle during acceleration creates a puffing whoosh sound (pretty cool sound). I think the 6' canister looks cooler since it's a smaller canister. The 8 inch looks like a big honking exhaust next to it. They are the same other than diameter it's just the 6 is a lot louder due to its size.

robains · 10-01-2008, 01:51 PM

Cool, thanks for the input. Still haven't decided yet -- I'm leaning towards the 8 inch. I plan to go with the full length header and de-cat (for track use) which would bring up the noise level some.

Any chance I can beg you for a audio/video clip? (Email the file to me and/or I can host it for you).

The poping is mostly tune related or lack there of -- better flowing exhausts usually lean out the car. Personally I like popping flame throwers during shifts -- I like some exhaust noise so it's easier to rev match on track during heal/toe, but don't like drone. My Arqray Twin had some drone.

sleepe · 10-06-2008, 12:45 AM

talk to shinoo at s111

robains · 10-06-2008, 07:45 AM

already talked to shinoo ... was wanting additional opinions ... 8" has been ordered.

10-01-2008, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 790	Larini Club Sport 6" or 8" My Arqray Twin unfortunately didn't last much more than a year (7000 mi) and developed a rattle inside one of the muffler cans. It was just out of warranty, but the kind folks at Sector 111 have offered to help me out (cost wise) on a Larini Club Sport 6" and/or 8". Larini 6" I could not find any audio files for either and was hoping someone could chime in on their experience with either the 6" or 8". Level of drone? Noise? I plan to do the bumper delete and add some custom black mesh to try and retain a less "Ghetto" look Thanks, Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

10-01-2008, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 790	Is your Lotus normally aspirated? How does it sound at WOT and during shifts - pops? Why does the 6" look cooler? Thought they are the same other than diameter? Sorry for all the question, but appreciate your response. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

10-01-2008, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 790	Cool, thanks for the input. Still haven't decided yet -- I'm leaning towards the 8 inch. I plan to go with the full length header and de-cat (for track use) which would bring up the noise level some. Any chance I can beg you for a audio/video clip? (Email the file to me and/or I can host it for you). The poping is mostly tune related or lack there of -- better flowing exhausts usually lean out the car. Personally I like popping flame throwers during shifts -- I like some exhaust noise so it's easier to rev match on track during heal/toe, but don't like drone. My Arqray Twin had some drone. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs Last edited by robains : 10-01-2008 at 01:57 PM.

10-06-2008, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rehoboth beach, Delaware and New Jersey Posts: 560	talk to shinoo at s111 __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC-Girodisc-Larini 8"-Zoom-Braille-Reverie intake-raceview-Saikou Michi-FFengine damper-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-extended undertray

10-06-2008, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 790	already talked to shinoo ... was wanting additional opinions ... 8" has been ordered. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

10-01-2008, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stale_Hotdog DENNAB Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 222	I have the 8 inch and there is some drone while cruising at high way speeds. It's a low mellow sound and is actually one of the quietest exhausts I've heard or used. It's right on the border of what I can tolerate for a daily driver. If you want to avoid noise and drone I'd get the 8 inch and pass on the 6. The 6 does look cooler though

10-01-2008, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stale_Hotdog DENNAB Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 222	I have an exige s240 i believe you have an exige S as well? It is a a clean sound it doesn't really pop or gurgle. However, letting off the throttle during acceleration creates a puffing whoosh sound (pretty cool sound). I think the 6' canister looks cooler since it's a smaller canister. The 8 inch looks like a big honking exhaust next to it. They are the same other than diameter it's just the 6 is a lot louder due to its size.

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