noisy noisy exhaust,expert advice needed

[poolfan]

hi,lookin for ur combined expertise,had look at gorgeous fto on sat,ticked all boxes except it sounded very boy racerish,bloke in garage told me it was natural noise but no way,i presume there was induction kit or something fitted,but am clueless,if there was,is it expensive to take off and replace and am i being reasonable to ask the garage to do it?

[Myfeckin FTO]

hi,lookin for ur combined expertise,had look at gorgeous fto on sat,ticked all boxes except it sounded very boy racerish,bloke in garage told me it was natural noise but no way,i presume there was induction kit or something fitted,but am clueless,if there was,is it expensive to take off and replace and am i being reasonable to ask the garage to do it?

If its an aftermarket exhaustr I'm sure you'll have no end to the queue of people who will swop you for an orig exhaust.

Is this FTO up for sale on any websites so we can see whats actually on it?

[poolfan]

Thanks, ye it's on carzone its a 2000 gx manual in bolands. Although dont think you will be able to tell by photos.

[Kace]

Took a look at the carzone pics - that's a stock exhaust and it should not sound loud. Louder than a normal car yes - it is a V6, however I don't think the impression should be boy racer so there may be something wrong with it, maybe a hole in the centre section (common fault).

Check for induction kit : open the bonnet and check whether air filter is a large black plastic cube shaped unit. If not, it has aftermarket filter. However, these do not really affect the tick over sound when stationary

Check for other induction mod : look under car and see if the CAT is in place. If not, there will definitely be a modified and louder sound at idle. I doubt this is the case though as it is not wise to use straight through pipe (removing CAT) with stock exhaust as this is not what it was tuned for optimally.

[steelroe]

By any chance is the centre section rusted through. This will cause it to be a lot louder than normal.

[Myfeckin FTO]

Thanks, ye it's on carzone its a 2000 gx manual in bolands. Although dont think you will be able to tell by photos.

As per Kace - that FTO looks completely stock - i'd be surprised if there was even an aftermarket induction in it. Certainly shouldn't sound loud - I'd ask to get it on a ramp - a quick look by an experienced mechanic will tell you all you need to know. While its up there check the Anti Roll bar bushes and the Droplinks. Also ask when the car last had a cambelt change - if it hasn't had or they don't know then you should get them to do it if they are serious about selling this FTO.

[poolfan]

thanks for all answers,my head wrecked now!must get back up with ur questions/checks,hope my little pipe dream is not slipping away,have my heart set now,but dont want to purchase dodgy car

[colm_mcm]

Given the price of a 00 FTO, a small thing like an exhaust part shouldn't put you off. if the exhaust is faulty it'll show up on an NCT.

[poolfan]

yeah,point taken,ta v much for all replies,although its a case of begging,borrowing and stealing to come up with the cash!but hopefully the pleasure of the drive will help me forget bout that.

[Myfeckin FTO]

thanks for all answers,my head wrecked now!must get back up with ur questions/checks,hope my little pipe dream is not slipping away,have my heart set now,but dont want to purchase dodgy car

Its doesn't sound like a "dodgy car" - ARB bushes and droplinks , exhaust, cambelt etc are all wearing parts and will be in various stages of condition no matter what FTO you look at - all I'm saying is get the dealer to sort it out as part of the deal or else use his lack of knowledge if condition is unknown to negotiate a better price on the FTO and use the money saved to sort out the niggly bits.

[poolfan]

well i bit the bullet,paid deposit today and bloke in garage getting exhaust sorted,all going well i should be driving it on monday and cant wait,tnx for all help given.

[Myfeckin FTO]

well i bit the bullet,paid deposit today and bloke in garage getting exhaust sorted,all going well i should be driving it on monday and cant wait,tnx for all help given.

Congrats & welcome to the club - the FTO is a fab car and you won't regret it - what does the dealer consider as "sorting" your exhuast though? Is he going to replace a section? Did he say what was wrong with it?

[poolfan]

he said his mechanic had look and middle section needs replacing,i told him i wanted proper part replaced even if it meant me waiting while and he said no probs,also he doing full service including belts,ta for welcome,no doubt i made right decision,was no other car that came close if im honest

[colm_mcm]

well done, that's a very nice looking car

[poolfan]

cheers colm,cant take smile off my face,monday cant come quick enough!

[colm_mcm]

I know, I was the same way! still get a buzz from driving it!

[Wildhound]

Lovely looking car! Excellent choice, you won't regret it.

[poolfan]

while im on,any suggestions for good alarm/fitter,at reasonable price,cos not being the luckiest bloke in the world with cars,im not taking any chances

[Myfeckin FTO]

By any chance is the centre section rusted through. This will cause it to be a lot louder than normal.

......he said his mechanic had look and middle section needs replacing....

Nail meet head!

[poolfan]

i have found another fto lover by default!after listening to my girlfriend nagging all week;"its not very practical" "u are not 20 anymore" "would u not get a more sensible car" she came with me to garage today and when she saw car she muttered "jesus its gorgeous,u have to get it"!

[Wildhound]

My girlfriend had a similar reaction. But without the nagging beforehand.

[colm_mcm]

yeah, girls seem to love FTO's!

[d_andrews78]

The wife likes ours too, shame she can't drive
And she is now in the rear seat, as our 2 year old loves to ride shotgun.
only problem is he calls the car Lightling, as in the cars Cartoon. Funny as it's been called that a few times by other kids.

[Muad_dib77]

Wahye congrats! Welcome!

[pergau]

Be careful of your girlfriend Poolfan.

It will start off with her borrowing it for calling over to one of her friends and next thing you know the FTO will be described as "our car" the next time you get a chance to drive it will be when it is either broken down or needs petrol.