Hole in Exige S muffler

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I just took delivery of a new 2007 Exige S, and when I removed the diffuser, I found a hole in the bottom of the muffler the size of a spot weld. When starting the car, it truly leaked exhaust. Some one said it was for condensation, but I think it is a defect. I saw on another thread here an Exige S muffler that did not have the hole, but had a spot weld where mine leaks. Does anyone know what the truth is? Would Lotus really put a small hole in the muffler for condensation? Thanks, Pete

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I just took delivery of a new 2007 Exige S, and when I removed the diffuser, I found a hole in the bottom of the muffler the size of a spot weld. When starting the car, it truly leaked exhaust. Some one said it was for condensation, but I think it is a defect. I saw on another thread here an Exige S muffler that did not have the hole, but had a spot weld where mine leaks. Does anyone know what the truth is? Would Lotus really put a small hole in the muffler for condensation? Thanks, Pete

Perhaps it’s to reduce emissions from the tailpipe

My 2 cents says it’s a defect

Regards
Rob

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I know most motorcycle exhausts have a hole in the silencer (muffler) in order to allow water to escape, so its not out of the question that the Exige silencer should’nt have.

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Potential warranty claims aside, you could take it to any muffler shop and have them MIG it closed for about what a cup of coffee costs these days.

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Potential warranty claims aside, you could take it to any muffler shop and have them MIG it closed for about what a cup of coffee costs these days.

True, I could even mig it myself, but I wonder if one of the baffles inside might have come loose and have a rattle. I am not sure what noises the supercharger make and what might be coming from the muffler! I would just like to know if the hole is intentional or not. Thanks