What happened to the Von Hep? - LotusTalk

Conan · 04-04-2009, 06:49 PM

I went to Black Watch racing to order the Von Hep but it isn't there

. Anyone know the story?

My second choice is the Larini 6" Single tip. Any dissenting opinions? I have that, the silenced de-cat pipe and the Sector 111 Eliminator v3 rear panel eliminator in my basket right now.

BealeAss · 04-04-2009, 07:11 PM

I've got a the center single tip Von Hep that I'm going to be selling in the next few days. PM me if you're interested.

Conan · 04-04-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BealeAss

I've got a the center single tip Von Hep that I'm going to be selling in the next few days. PM me if you're interested.

thanks but I'm dead set on an above-the-diffuser exhaust. i plan on getting a 5 element diffuser at some point.

fitfan · 04-04-2009, 07:29 PM

if it was me, i would get a 2bular - the BEST sound, deep and grunty!! GGrrrr.. but not obnoxious.

shay2nak · 04-05-2009, 08:34 PM

+1

get a 2bular. I've had all 2bular stuff and just got a 6" GT3 to replace my 3" ultra. It looks f*ckin badass and sounds just as much. Go to 2Bular - Performance Exhausts
check out Jim's stuff.

elisesile · 04-05-2009, 08:38 PM

I just installed an Arqray SS single tip with Von Hep bracket this weekend. Think it sounds great and looks pretty cool too.

Von Hep bracket from BWR costs $85 and is black powder coated...

Demonized · 04-05-2009, 08:45 PM

I got my Elise with a 2Bular exhaust, cat, and panel delete, sounds great. Sent Jim an e-mail when a hanger cracked, to ask a few questions, he gave me some useful information, and was in general very helpful.

Nothing but good to say about 2Bular on my end.

MattG · 04-06-2009, 07:01 AM

You can't go wrong with the Von Hep. It sounds great and is incredibly light!

MaineLotus · 04-06-2009, 07:58 AM

The Von Hepp muffler are made by AreaP. Contact them directly, they can build any thing you want.

A7594217 · 04-06-2009, 08:15 AM

Yeah I really do like my von hep. Im never happy with anything but the von hep was my first mod and i have not changed it....yet.

Best part for me since i live in cali is that its not polished so the police think its stock

MaineLotus · 04-06-2009, 09:16 AM

Part of what makes the AreaP mufflers so nice is the packing material they use. Has a very nice sound.

Conan · 04-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Well, I already ordered the Larini 8" can muffler with the Larini silenced de-cat pipe as well as that eliminator 3. Didn't notice the AreaP info until today. Oh well. I think all of these are good products.

I'll post some pics when I receive and install.

Conan · 04-18-2009, 06:02 PM

I installed the exhaust (Larini 8", single tip, above diffuser w/ Larini baffled decat) last weekend.

I should first give another huge thanks to Eric (chotto) for helping my wimpy butt. First, I couldn't get one of the header bolts off (where the exhaust meets the headers). Then I couldn't get them back on. He drove all the way across town twice to help me. There's no way I could have done it without him. Definitely owe him dinner and/or beer.

Anyway, after a week of driving with this setup, all I can say is, "WOW!" Even Eric said, "That's the way it should have sounded from the factory," when I fired it up the first time. The tone is much much deeper and richer. It is louder, but not much -- maybe a decibel or two (guessing). The entire RPM band sounds cleaner and meaner.

I'll post some pics as soon as I can get a stupid USB cable to fit my camera.

stinkyonion · 11-12-2009, 11:01 AM

I love my area P muffler. But, I wish I had that kewl Von Hep shield symbol on it. Anyone know who made those ?? Is it a sticker or plate or what?

Iman · 11-12-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaineLotus

The Von Hepp muffler are made by AreaP. Contact them directly, they can build any thing you want.

Talk to Kenny over there. He built me a really nice setup but I was unable to use it due to Laguna Seca's sound limit.

V-RAPTOR · 11-12-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkyonion

I love my area P muffler. But, I wish I had that kewl Von Hep shield symbol on it. Anyone know who made those ?? Is it a sticker or plate or what?

Its a plate.

I know what you mean I love mine and the plate look sweet.

luxige · 11-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan

I'll post some pics as soon as I can get a stupid USB cable to fit my camera.

Maybe Eric can give you a hand with that?

(Thanks for the feedback on your Larini 8"; good news for me as I have one waiting for installation over the winter.)

04-04-2009, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,074 Images: 24	What happened to the Von Hep? I went to Black Watch racing to order the Von Hep but it isn't there . Anyone know the story? My second choice is the Larini 6" Single tip. Any dissenting opinions? I have that, the silenced de-cat pipe and the Sector 111 Eliminator v3 rear panel eliminator in my basket right now. __________________ Yes, it IS my real name. No, I don't look like him. I'm Polish. Polish barbarians are skinny nerds. 2006 BRG Lotus Elise (broken), 2009 Honda Fit (gas miser), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

04-04-2009, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
BealeAss Dark As Knight Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 239	I've got a the center single tip Von Hep that I'm going to be selling in the next few days. PM me if you're interested. __________________ 05 Starlight Black on Black-Vader Package:Sport/Touring/Black LSS/Black Diffusor/Hardtop/Starshield/Extra Starshield/Leather Console/Tint/HID/Yellow Hi Beams/Micromirror/Carpet Buttons/Stan Shifter Mod/Trunk Bootie/Larini SE/Euro Grill/Fujita Intake/Azenis/ipod mod/4 JL Audio VR525-CXi/Starlight Black A/C Surround/Kemmler Seat Mod/Hardwired V1/Schroth Profi ii ASM/V-FORCE Harness Bar/S111 Harness Hardware/CRDMount/TitanQR/HNT Pad "Stuff sold by the gram is more fun than stuff sold by the pound"

04-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,092	if it was me, i would get a 2bular - the BEST sound, deep and grunty!! GGrrrr.. but not obnoxious. __________________ Driving it around!

04-05-2009, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,053	+1 get a 2bular. I've had all 2bular stuff and just got a 6" GT3 to replace my 3" ultra. It looks fckin badass and sounds just as much. Go to 2Bular - Performance Exhausts check out Jim's stuff. __________________ * save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp ** EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

04-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
elisesile Also, my rug was stolen. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 218	I just installed an Arqray SS single tip with Von Hep bracket this weekend. Think it sounds great and looks pretty cool too. Von Hep bracket from BWR costs $85 and is black powder coated... Attached Images __________________ 05 Lotus Elise S/T 06 Porsche Carrera S Coupe - for hauling kids and luggage

04-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	I got my Elise with a 2Bular exhaust, cat, and panel delete, sounds great. Sent Jim an e-mail when a hanger cracked, to ask a few questions, he gave me some useful information, and was in general very helpful. Nothing but good to say about 2Bular on my end. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

04-06-2009, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	You can't go wrong with the Von Hep. It sounds great and is incredibly light! __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

04-06-2009, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,383	The Von Hepp muffler are made by AreaP. Contact them directly, they can build any thing you want. __________________ My car is modified.

04-06-2009, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
A7594217 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 356	Yeah I really do like my von hep. Im never happy with anything but the von hep was my first mod and i have not changed it....yet. Best part for me since i live in cali is that its not polished so the police think its stock __________________ 05 GG Elise-BWR S/C-Nitrons-Intake-Exhaust-Test Pipe-Cf Scoops-Cf Lip-Cf Diffuser-Piaa Wheels-And all the little stuff

04-06-2009, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,383	Part of what makes the AreaP mufflers so nice is the packing material they use. Has a very nice sound. __________________ My car is modified.

04-06-2009, 05:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,074 Images: 24	Well, I already ordered the Larini 8" can muffler with the Larini silenced de-cat pipe as well as that eliminator 3. Didn't notice the AreaP info until today. Oh well. I think all of these are good products. I'll post some pics when I receive and install. __________________ Yes, it IS my real name. No, I don't look like him. I'm Polish. Polish barbarians are skinny nerds. 2006 BRG Lotus Elise (broken), 2009 Honda Fit (gas miser), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's) Last edited by Conan : 04-06-2009 at 05:36 PM.

04-18-2009, 06:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,074 Images: 24	I installed the exhaust (Larini 8", single tip, above diffuser w/ Larini baffled decat) last weekend. I should first give another huge thanks to Eric (chotto) for helping my wimpy butt. First, I couldn't get one of the header bolts off (where the exhaust meets the headers). Then I couldn't get them back on. He drove all the way across town twice to help me. There's no way I could have done it without him. Definitely owe him dinner and/or beer. Anyway, after a week of driving with this setup, all I can say is, "WOW!" Even Eric said, "That's the way it should have sounded from the factory," when I fired it up the first time. The tone is much much deeper and richer. It is louder, but not much -- maybe a decibel or two (guessing). The entire RPM band sounds cleaner and meaner. I'll post some pics as soon as I can get a stupid USB cable to fit my camera. __________________ Yes, it IS my real name. No, I don't look like him. I'm Polish. Polish barbarians are skinny nerds. 2006 BRG Lotus Elise (broken), 2009 Honda Fit (gas miser), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

11-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 243 Images: 2	I love my area P muffler. But, I wish I had that kewl Von Hep shield symbol on it. Anyone know who made those ?? Is it a sticker or plate or what? __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

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