I know it is easy to tell the difference between the std, stage 1 and stage 2 exhaust on the N/A exige but does anyone know if there is any visible differences between the std and sports exhaust for the Exige S and if so what they are?
No visable difference between the S sports zorst and the standard item. the Tail pipe is the same design. Oval. Although my sports exhaust has developed a lovely shade of rust of on the inside. Sounds good though!
Thanks for that so should easily be able to tell the difference just by the noise.
The oval tail pipe on my sports exhaust (official Lotus product brought from B&C) is about one inch shorter than that on the standard item. As such, it does not quite clear the hole in the diffuser and may contribute to a resonation at about 4,000rpm. Alternatively, it could be that the bracket has failed which appears to be a common problem. I’ll have to check this weekend.
Also, the exhaust is much smaller weighing in at about 6kg lighter.
cheers
coatsie
Just had mine fitted last thursday, not much chance to drive over weekend but have to say its worth the money!
Got a stage 1 on the S I have at the moment (it’s was fitted by the dealer before Lotus recommended that you didn’t). Is a bit quiet compared to the stage 2 I had on my 111r. Picking up the new car next Monday (with the sports exhaust). Every post I’ve read has said they sound fantastic so can’t wait. Just a small matter of taking it reasonably easy for 600 - 1000 miles to cope with now.
yes build quality/durability is pathetic, but they do sound great
plan B is to take the stage 2 from the N/A car (which is perfect - very loud, very raucous, very OTT), proactively strengthen the key welds and fit it to my S. See how long it lasts type thing.
The N/A stage 2 does sound a lot better than the S stage 2 which I am currently using on my S
Collected the car yesterday and the difference between the stage 1 (albeit the 111R one) on the Exige S I had and the proper sports exhaust on the new car makes the driving experience so much better. I reckon it evens sounds better than the stage 2 I had on a 111R. Just have to take it reasonably easy now for the first 1000 miles until I can really see how much better it sounds. Not sure what the neighbours will think though!
Any opinions on the Exige S Sports exhaust versus a 2bular one? I will be changing mine but think I’m leaning more towards the latter at the moment. Noise levels for trackday use definitely a consideration.