Performance and builds · The voice of the car
Exhaust systems
Cat-back, axle-back and valved systems in stainless steel or titanium, chosen for your platform and for the sound you want, from a refined baritone to something louder.
What it is
A performance exhaust replaces part of the factory system to change the sound and, with the right tune, the response. A cat-back replaces everything after the catalytic converter; an axle-back replaces only the rear silencers.
A valved system can switch between a quiet and a louder mode, from a button or the car's drive modes, so the car can be discreet in the city and open on a clear road.
Who it is for
- Owners who want more sound without a tune
- Builds that combine an exhaust with a Stage 1 or Stage 2 tune
- Cars where the factory system is dull or heavy
How the job runs
Consultation
We talk about the sound you want and play clips where we have them, then choose the system for your platform.
Sourcing
The system is ordered for your exact model, engine and body.
Fitting
The car goes on the lift, the old system comes off, and the new one is fitted and aligned with the tips centred.
Valve set-up
On valved systems, the valve control is wired and set to work with your car.
Check and handover
Leaks, clearances and rattles are checked on the lift and on a test drive.
What goes on the car
We name the exact product, its specification and its warranty in writing on your estimate, so you know what is going on the car before you approve the work.
Options
Aftercare
- Titanium tips turn colour with heat; that is normal.
- Clean tips with a metal-safe cleaner, not abrasive polish.
- Ask us to check hangers and clamps at your next visit.
What it will not do
- Loud systems can attract attention on Indian roads; valved systems let you choose when.
- Removing catalytic converters or particulate filters is not something we recommend for road cars.
- Some systems are slow to import.
The builds
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Questions
Exhaust systems, asked and answered.
Cat-back or axle-back?
An axle-back changes only the rear silencers and tips: a cheaper, simpler change to the sound. A cat-back replaces everything after the catalytic converter, giving more sound and some weight saving.
What does a valved exhaust do?
It has valves that open and close to change the sound, controlled by a button or the drive modes. Quiet in traffic and at night, louder when you want it.
Will an exhaust add power?
On its own, usually a little. The real gain comes with a tune that uses the better flow, which is where our tuning partner GTTunerz comes in.
Stainless or titanium?
Stainless is durable and less expensive. Titanium is much lighter, sounds sharper and costs more.