Wanting to hear an Arqray Twin - LotusTalk

raggedy1 · 06-30-2009, 08:11 PM

Hope I'm posting to the right area.

I want to see if anyone in the California Bay Area has an Arqray Twin exhaust installed in their car for me to hear.
I currently have a 2bular Ultra and am considering the Twin. I've read complaints about it being too loud and wanted to hear it in person before jumping on a purchase. The Ultra is already LOUD for me so I'm looking for something a bit quieter.

I figure "loud" is all relative and personal opinion so I want to hear for myself.

RoadDad · 06-30-2009, 08:51 PM

In the meantime, you can start here, if you haven't already: Elise/Exige Exhaust - Sound Guide

I, honestly, don't think the sound guide is going to help you all that much, but it is a start. The exhausts sound all very much the same to me in that thread, I think because they are not in person.

IamBatman · 06-30-2009, 11:00 PM

some guy in the Bay Area had one of those exhausts (possibly for sale).... I'm curious too. Its the best sounding one according to the S111 website, but that is though the crappy speakers on my laptop. I'm interested in hearing it in person as well.

raggedy1 · 07-01-2009, 07:06 AM

RD, yup, I've already listened to clips. I don't think it helps much.

BatMan, I was interested too because of the one for sale, but I'm not interested in buying-to-try. I've already gone down that road!

Chococar · 07-01-2009, 08:04 AM

I've got one on my Elise, but I don't live in the Bay Area any more. Come down to Santa Barbara for a visit and you can hear it.

I bought it after listening to about a half dozen different exhausts at the same track day because I liked the sound the best. Modern Wedgie had one on her car.

Thanks,

Joe

cstetter · 07-01-2009, 11:34 AM

Get a FF turbo, Andy - it includes a nice exhaust set up

I know, I know - this is not helping

raggedy1 · 07-01-2009, 03:39 PM

Joe, thanks for the input. Have you ever heard a 2bular Ultra, and if so how would they compare?

Claus - you're killing me!

So I can assume you like your Turbo setup?

usurbrain · 07-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Hey guys, I have one on my S240. I live in Sunnyvale. You can come listen to it...

Chococar · 07-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedy1

Joe, thanks for the input. Have you ever heard a 2bular Ultra, and if so how would they compare?

Sorry, I haven't, AFAIK.

Sounds like you should go to Sunnyvale!

Thanks,

Joe

usurbrain · 07-01-2009, 06:36 PM

First time I drove it, I thought it was loud! It has a lot of pops and gurgles. It screams nicely and sounds great in tunnels. Not as deep as I'd like it to be, and drones a bit on the freeway, but I like it. Heard it for the first time at Thunderhill outside of the car when my friend went down the front straight. I was actually disappointed that it wasn't that loud. A Elise there with a BWR kit and a side exit style exhaust was WAY louder...

IamBatman · 07-01-2009, 06:55 PM

sounds like a Sunnyvale get together is in order. we can compare it to my Larini Exhaust.

usurbrain · 07-01-2009, 07:48 PM

Yup... sounds good. I'm near the BofA on Mathilda. I think I saw you at SVAG.

IamBatman · 07-01-2009, 08:11 PM

when is a good time for you guys? how's about a weekday meet up? I can either meet for lunch or Tue & Thur nights.

usurbrain · 07-01-2009, 09:13 PM

I'm down for whatever.. let me know.

AgentTripleX · 07-01-2009, 09:22 PM

I have the stainless steel double tip and live in SF.

raggedy1 · 07-02-2009, 01:46 AM

I'm free this Sunday. Any chance to hear it then?

AgentTripleX · 07-02-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedy1

I'm free this Sunday. Any chance to hear it then?

Sure... if you don't mind coming to the city. I'm in Pac Hgts.

robains · 07-02-2009, 11:26 AM

My Arqray Twin developed a rattle just after it's 1 year warranty period -- seems like a weld on the interior baffling had broken (but not sure, just something was rattling around in there). I'm now using a Larini 8". The Arqray Twin sounds nice, but is on the loud side -- I had to use ear plugs when driving from NorCal to SoCal (5 hours) with Arqray Twin + Cat + stock header. But doing the same trip with Larini 8" + no Cat + Weapon R header did NOT require ear plugs.

I'm going to consider muffler replacement a yearly purchase/service item -- all of them seem to degrade pretty quickly and the more one tracks the car the sooner they degrade.

I think Phil (TurboPhil) has some cans that one can actually re-pack (serviceable) -- this is probably the direction I'll eventually go once I burn thru my Larini 8". I think it was carbon fiber can, but don't recall if it was a rivet or threaded for servicing -- rivets aren't a big deal, just drill them out.

It's hard to get any 4 banger to really sound good IMHO. V8, V10, V12 etc. etc. they stir my soul - but 4 and 6 bangers do nothing for me in the singing engine department

Rob.

AgentTripleX · 07-02-2009, 01:02 PM

I did the same trip from NorCal to SoCal and back with my twin and it was fine. I did need earplugs the first weekend I got it on a 4 hour drive, but it seems over time it's not as loud. I had a rattle after my diffuser was powdercoated, but it was adjusted. It's definitely too loud for some though, even today.

raggedy1 · 07-02-2009, 01:06 PM

Sorinne, is yours the double-tip that exits above the diffuser, or are you talking about the Twin which has two cans and exits in the stock location (thru-the-diffuser)?

I work in SF.

I'll be at Santana Row tonight for dinner if UseYourBrain is around.

06-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	Wanting to hear an Arqray Twin Hope I'm posting to the right area. I want to see if anyone in the California Bay Area has an Arqray Twin exhaust installed in their car for me to hear. I currently have a 2bular Ultra and am considering the Twin. I've read complaints about it being too loud and wanted to hear it in person before jumping on a purchase. The Ultra is already LOUD for me so I'm looking for something a bit quieter. I figure "loud" is all relative and personal opinion so I want to hear for myself. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

06-30-2009, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	In the meantime, you can start here, if you haven't already: Elise/Exige Exhaust - Sound Guide I, honestly, don't think the sound guide is going to help you all that much, but it is a start. The exhausts sound all very much the same to me in that thread, I think because they are not in person. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

06-30-2009, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
IamBatman Exige? SEXIGE! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,607 Images: 1	some guy in the Bay Area had one of those exhausts (possibly for sale).... I'm curious too. Its the best sounding one according to the S111 website, but that is though the crappy speakers on my laptop. I'm interested in hearing it in person as well. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S221.56436. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver Facebook group: Add lightness...and Darkness!

07-01-2009, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	RD, yup, I've already listened to clips. I don't think it helps much. BatMan, I was interested too because of the one for sale, but I'm not interested in buying-to-try. I've already gone down that road! __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

07-01-2009, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	Joe, thanks for the input. Have you ever heard a 2bular Ultra, and if so how would they compare? Claus - you're killing me! So I can assume you like your Turbo setup? __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

07-01-2009, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,534	I've got one on my Elise, but I don't live in the Bay Area any more. Come down to Santa Barbara for a visit and you can hear it. I bought it after listening to about a half dozen different exhausts at the same track day because I liked the sound the best. Modern Wedgie had one on her car. Thanks, Joe

07-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
cstetter Nothing witty to say Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,443	Get a FF turbo, Andy - it includes a nice exhaust set up I know, I know - this is not helping

07-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
usurbrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 308	Hey guys, I have one on my S240. I live in Sunnyvale. You can come listen to it... __________________ 2008 Exige S240 Storm Titanium, Touring Package, Starshield, Cup Car wheels with R888, Arqray Twin muffler, Cup Car airbox, Nitron Double Adjustable suspension, Saikou Michi catch cans, Bride seat, HID headlights, Lots of track parts...

07-01-2009, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
usurbrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 308	First time I drove it, I thought it was loud! It has a lot of pops and gurgles. It screams nicely and sounds great in tunnels. Not as deep as I'd like it to be, and drones a bit on the freeway, but I like it. Heard it for the first time at Thunderhill outside of the car when my friend went down the front straight. I was actually disappointed that it wasn't that loud. A Elise there with a BWR kit and a side exit style exhaust was WAY louder... __________________ 2008 Exige S240 Storm Titanium, Touring Package, Starshield, Cup Car wheels with R888, Arqray Twin muffler, Cup Car airbox, Nitron Double Adjustable suspension, Saikou Michi catch cans, Bride seat, HID headlights, Lots of track parts...

07-01-2009, 06:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
IamBatman Exige? SEXIGE! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,607 Images: 1	sounds like a Sunnyvale get together is in order. we can compare it to my Larini Exhaust. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S221.56436. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver Facebook group: Add lightness...and Darkness!

07-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
usurbrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 308	Yup... sounds good. I'm near the BofA on Mathilda. I think I saw you at SVAG. __________________ 2008 Exige S240 Storm Titanium, Touring Package, Starshield, Cup Car wheels with R888, Arqray Twin muffler, Cup Car airbox, Nitron Double Adjustable suspension, Saikou Michi catch cans, Bride seat, HID headlights, Lots of track parts...

07-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
IamBatman Exige? SEXIGE! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,607 Images: 1	when is a good time for you guys? how's about a weekday meet up? I can either meet for lunch or Tue & Thur nights. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S221.56436. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver Facebook group: Add lightness...and Darkness!

07-01-2009, 09:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
usurbrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 308	I'm down for whatever.. let me know. __________________ 2008 Exige S240 Storm Titanium, Touring Package, Starshield, Cup Car wheels with R888, Arqray Twin muffler, Cup Car airbox, Nitron Double Adjustable suspension, Saikou Michi catch cans, Bride seat, HID headlights, Lots of track parts...

07-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,084	I have the stainless steel double tip and live in SF. __________________ http://www.forearthonline.com/supervixen www.facebook.com/sprvxn "Never create anything. It will be misinterpreted. It will chain you and follow you for the rest of your life. And it will never change." - I'm Not There

07-02-2009, 01:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	I'm free this Sunday. Any chance to hear it then? __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

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07-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,815	My Arqray Twin developed a rattle just after it's 1 year warranty period -- seems like a weld on the interior baffling had broken (but not sure, just something was rattling around in there). I'm now using a Larini 8". The Arqray Twin sounds nice, but is on the loud side -- I had to use ear plugs when driving from NorCal to SoCal (5 hours) with Arqray Twin + Cat + stock header. But doing the same trip with Larini 8" + no Cat + Weapon R header did NOT require ear plugs. I'm going to consider muffler replacement a yearly purchase/service item -- all of them seem to degrade pretty quickly and the more one tracks the car the sooner they degrade. I think Phil (TurboPhil) has some cans that one can actually re-pack (serviceable) -- this is probably the direction I'll eventually go once I burn thru my Larini 8". I think it was carbon fiber can, but don't recall if it was a rivet or threaded for servicing -- rivets aren't a big deal, just drill them out. It's hard to get any 4 banger to really sound good IMHO. V8, V10, V12 etc. etc. they stir my soul - but 4 and 6 bangers do nothing for me in the singing engine department Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

07-02-2009, 01:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,084	I did the same trip from NorCal to SoCal and back with my twin and it was fine. I did need earplugs the first weekend I got it on a 4 hour drive, but it seems over time it's not as loud. I had a rattle after my diffuser was powdercoated, but it was adjusted. It's definitely too loud for some though, even today. __________________ http://www.forearthonline.com/supervixen www.facebook.com/sprvxn "Never create anything. It will be misinterpreted. It will chain you and follow you for the rest of your life. And it will never change." - I'm Not There

07-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	Sorinne, is yours the double-tip that exits above the diffuser, or are you talking about the Twin which has two cans and exits in the stock location (thru-the-diffuser)? I work in SF. I'll be at Santana Row tonight for dinner if UseYourBrain is around. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/