OMFG - 2bular Ultra installed - LotusTalk

codymac · 04-19-2007, 11:52 AM

Wow, just wow.

Pops and burbles on overrun? Check.
Nice rumble at idle? Check.
Loud enough to need an OSHA label? Check.
Can no longer hear the stereo at any volume? Check.

I installed a 2bular Ultra single-tip last night in place of the stock 55 gallon drum. Really wish I had a way to record/share a soundclip and will see if I can work something out to manage that. For diffuser-duty, I went with the Von Hep panel eliminator - a nice piece that compliments the car well.

I made a couple of passes through a local toll tunnel last night, just for grins - best return on a $1 I've gotten in a long time!

Afterward, I hit a local underground parking garage. As I turned in to the garage, I heard the first alarm go off - and I wasn't even halfway down the ramp yet! Mu-wa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

raggedy1 · 04-19-2007, 12:00 PM

congrats on the Ultra! I tried a single tip Ultra, but Jim had a problem with it; the drone was something awful! But he easily took it back and sent me an Ultra thru-the-diffuser instead. Can't say enough for the customer service!

yeah, they sure are loud, eh? ha! It will get louder with time.

ducatiexigeowner · 04-19-2007, 12:49 PM

........

qball · 04-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Muhahahahaha!

Buz · 04-19-2007, 01:18 PM

Crazy boy.

Andrikos · 04-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Congrats Codymac,
how's the drone?
Any rattles and buzzes?

BOB1984 · 04-19-2007, 01:51 PM

Is it louder than the Stage 2?

codymac · 04-19-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrikos

Congrats Codymac,
how's the drone?
Any rattles and buzzes?

No more rattles/buzzes than usual so far. FWIW, my car has always seemed a bit "loud" compared to the others I've been in. I've always worn earplugs on roadtrips.

I've noticed there seems to be a "quiet spot" in the 4k-5k RPM range where cruising at steady throttle doesn't really seem any worse than the stock exhaust.

I'll have to spend some more quality time with it to make any really informed comments - last night was mostly just driving around looking to set off car alarms and see if there was a marked increase in rubberneckering, (there was).

And it really does completely drown out the stereo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOB1984

Is it louder than the Stage 2?

I think so - esprit89 and I are planning to do a back-to-back comparison (he's got a Stage II). Initial reports are that he and his girlfriend can hear me coming from much farther away now.

We'll have to see if we can dig up a sound meter to db both. The tone is probably most comparable to the Stage II - but with significantly more popping and burbling.

I love it - the sound now matches the look!

shay2nak · 04-19-2007, 02:15 PM

have fun with it! Don't scare too many folks with it. LOL

Toad · 04-19-2007, 02:34 PM

Did you get in for TWS this weekend? I ran into a couple of the TDE guys at the Richmond Arms last night in Houston.

Jeff

BOB1984 · 04-19-2007, 02:36 PM

Cool i really like the popping of the Stage 2 (Get a lot more when the engine is cold) so would like to hear yours!

codymac · 04-19-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brgm100

Did you get in for TWS this weekend? I ran into a couple of the TDE guys at the Richmond Arms last night in Houston.

Jeff

Nah... I'm skipping TWS in favor of hitting MSR again this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOB1984

Cool i really like the popping of the Stage 2 (Get a lot more when the engine is cold) so would like to hear yours!

It'll take a while for me to meet up with a local with some video capability, but I'll see what I can do.

It pops on pretty much every upshift!

Toad · 04-19-2007, 02:47 PM

>>Nah... I'm skipping TWS in favor of hitting MSR again this weekend.

That's too bad. I've found the main straight at TWS is an excellent showcase for everyones exhaust note, especially from the paddock area. I decided to install a Stage II after listening to Jefferson's Arqray vs. a stnd. Elise.

Jeff

Desperado · 04-19-2007, 02:53 PM

Congrats, I have the 6" single tip (FF header and Von Hep) and I really like it. I can only imagine yours !

321freeflow · 04-20-2007, 04:34 AM

Aye, the Ultra is very hard-core!
Drone issues are only present when I've made a mistake(!) and inserted the S core pipe instead of the 111R - sorry.
The S2G packing stays in the silencer which helps - a lot! I'm considering changing to another material which allows a higher pitch sound - let you know how this goes.

raggedy1 · 04-20-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 321freeflow

The S2G packing stays in the silencer which helps - a lot! I'm considering changing to another material which allows a higher pitch sound - let you know how this goes.

Jim, you're TEASING!

Don't tell me this! A higher pitch would make the Ultra ever more attractive than it already is!

Rugbyduck · 04-20-2007, 10:47 AM

Did I miss somewhere how much the exhaust and the other "goodies" were?

I love my Stage II but Peehee has a Twin Tubular out the back that is just sweet!

Just don't know if i can justify the $$.

codymac · 04-20-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 321freeflow

Aye, the Ultra is very hard-core!
Drone issues are only present when I've made a mistake(!) and inserted the S core pipe instead of the 111R - sorry.
The S2G packing stays in the silencer which helps - a lot! I'm considering changing to another material which allows a higher pitch sound - let you know how this goes.

The lower tone is one of the primary reasons I went with 2bular. The other is because that Jim guy hangs out on the forums and seems to have a pretty decent reputation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugbyduck

Did I miss somewhere how much the exhaust and the other "goodies" were?

I love my Stage II but Peehee has a Twin Tubular out the back that is just sweet!

Just don't know if i can justify the $$.

http://www.vonhep.com/default.htm
http://www.blackwatchracing.com
http://2bular.com

bluejae · 04-20-2007, 11:38 AM

you added something to your car? interesting... we gotta meet up sometime... i'd like to hear it

codymac · 04-20-2007, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejae

you added something to your car? interesting... we gotta meet up sometime... i'd like to hear it

Yeah, I know, out of character, huh?

04-19-2007, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,260 Images: 19	OMFG - 2bular Ultra installed Wow, just wow. Pops and burbles on overrun? Check. Nice rumble at idle? Check. Loud enough to need an OSHA label? Check. Can no longer hear the stereo at any volume? Check. I installed a 2bular Ultra single-tip last night in place of the stock 55 gallon drum. Really wish I had a way to record/share a soundclip and will see if I can work something out to manage that. For diffuser-duty, I went with the Von Hep panel eliminator - a nice piece that compliments the car well. I made a couple of passes through a local toll tunnel last night, just for grins - best return on a $1 I've gotten in a long time! Afterward, I hit a local underground parking garage. As I turned in to the garage, I heard the first alarm go off - and I wasn't even halfway down the ramp yet! Mu-wa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me. Last edited by codymac : 04-19-2007 at 01:09 PM.

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raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	congrats on the Ultra! I tried a single tip Ultra, but Jim had a problem with it; the drone was something awful! But he easily took it back and sent me an Ultra thru-the-diffuser instead. Can't say enough for the customer service! yeah, they sure are loud, eh? ha! It will get louder with time. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

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ducatiexigeowner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49o30.21'N...2o30.37'W Posts: 1,437	........ ........ __________________ i'll give you the information if you stop hitting me...

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Andrikos Lulu ROX! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RanchoSahuarita.com , AZ Posts: 3,724	Congrats Codymac, how's the drone? Any rattles and buzzes? __________________ My daily driver is an orange plastic toaster

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	Is it louder than the Stage 2?

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Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,703 Images: 9	Did you get in for TWS this weekend? I ran into a couple of the TDE guys at the Richmond Arms last night in Houston. Jeff __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	Cool i really like the popping of the Stage 2 (Get a lot more when the engine is cold) so would like to hear yours!

04-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,703 Images: 9	>>Nah... I'm skipping TWS in favor of hitting MSR again this weekend. That's too bad. I've found the main straight at TWS is an excellent showcase for everyones exhaust note, especially from the paddock area. I decided to install a Stage II after listening to Jefferson's Arqray vs. a stnd. Elise. Jeff __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

04-19-2007, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Desperado Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 486	Congrats, I have the 6" single tip (FF header and Von Hep) and I really like it. I can only imagine yours ! __________________ ''Whaddya hear, Starbuck?'' ''Nothing but the rain.'' ''Well grab your gun and bring in the cat.''

04-20-2007, 04:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
321freeflow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 122	Aye, the Ultra is very hard-core! Drone issues are only present when I've made a mistake(!) and inserted the S core pipe instead of the 111R - sorry. The S2G packing stays in the silencer which helps - a lot! I'm considering changing to another material which allows a higher pitch sound - let you know how this goes.

04-20-2007, 10:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,795	Did I miss somewhere how much the exhaust and the other "goodies" were? I love my Stage II but Peehee has a Twin Tubular out the back that is just sweet! Just don't know if i can justify the $$. __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

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