Broken/Rubbish Exhaust

RazzleUltra · May 12, 2014

Afternoon folks...

I think I've finally reached breaking point with my current exhaust as it has numerous problems that I've ignored for too long now.

My exhaust is presently this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo-ST-TDCi-Stainless-Turbo-Back-Direct-Fit-Performance-Exhaust-System-/230751634707?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1123

Specifically:

1. It bangs and clatters on bumpy roads
2. It rattles massively against the bumper, especially when reversing and the garage say they can't drop it any lower.
3. It's got something loose inside the back-box that no-one can remove which gives a crazy tinny rattle all the time.

Long story short, I have a car that I'm proud of, and an exhaust that makes me embarassed to fire it up in public.

I'm looking to replace it with a Cobrasport exhaust, but my question is really how much of the exhaust am I going to have to replace?

I think that the system I've got on is a 2.5" system so it should match the Cobrasport, but will the front pipe forward system suffice or am I likely to need to do more?

Neil · May 12, 2014

I think the only way to get the right answers to that is to go directly to the makers for the system.

RazzleUltra · May 12, 2014

I've just sent a message to MIJ through eBay (who I bought it from) so hopefully they'll give me an answer on the bore.

To be honest, the Cobrasport seems to get great reviews on here whilst the Puma (that I have) doesn't fare so well so I'm tempted to get the full system.

I'd be annoyed if I got the back end of the system and found it still fouled the exhaust due to the shape of the Puma decat / front pipe.

RazzleUltra · May 12, 2014

Well it appears I bought it in a 2.5" bore.

Might check with the garage tomorrow to see what they think as it's them who'll be fitting the new one...

Martin C · May 12, 2014

worth checking the rear bumper for sag buddy.

If it's dropped, you will deffo get the same issue after changing systems.

RazzleUltra · May 12, 2014

Bumpers had the crash bar fix ages ago so there's no appreciable sag.

buck890 · May 12, 2014

Mate I have the 1st version of the puma exhaust and it is pants. Mine was fouling on the rear xenon level thingy me bob so had to shift it about so it would not but the tip ain't central in the bumper cutout.
Plus it sounds tinny at idle

RazzleUltra · May 21, 2014

Well the Cobrasport arrives tomorrow and will hopefully be fitted in the next few days along with some new front tyres (Goodyear Efficientgrip - long commute), new asbo discs and an aux belt tensior kit.

Liam G · May 21, 2014

You will not regret it
Sounds amazing

Martin C · May 21, 2014

RazzleUltra said:
Well the Cobrasport arrives tomorrow and will hopefully be fitted in the next few days along with some new front tyres (Goodyear Efficientgrip - long commute), new asbo discs and an aux belt tensior kit.

Mmmm, someone's been busy :lol:

Jamesy Boy · May 21, 2014

RazzleUltra said:
Well the Cobrasport arrives tomorrow and will hopefully be fitted in the next few days along with some new front tyres (Goodyear Efficientgrip - long commute), new asbo discs and an aux belt tensior kit.

All steps in the right direction my man!

RazzleUltra · May 22, 2014

I remember when I got the car I told myself I'd try to leave it well alone.....

I started small:
Jaguar Flip Key
Osram Nightbreakers & interior LEDs
Flat blade wipers
OE Infra-red mats

Then got bigger:
Intercooler
Silicone hoses
Remap
Cobrasport turbo-back exhaust (was a Puma)
New (clean) inlet manifold
H&R springs & spacers
ASBO brakes

and along the way, a few fixes including:
4 x wheel bearings
New clutch and DMF
New heated windscreen
9 x new tyres
A new EGR
A new (refurbed) set of wheels
6 tins of BG244
and probably about 35 bottles of 2-stroke

Maybe I should have put up a project thread!

Martin C · May 22, 2014

RazzleUltra said:
I remember when I got the car I told myself I'd try to leave it well alone.....

I started small:
Jaguar Flip Key
Osram Nightbreakers & interior LEDs
Flat blade wipers
OE Infra-red mats

Then got bigger:
Intercooler
Silicone hoses
Remap
Cobrasport turbo-back exhaust (was a Puma)
New (clean) inlet manifold
H&R springs & spacers
ASBO brakes

and along the way, a few fixes including:
4 x wheel bearings
New clutch and DMF
New heated windscreen
9 x new tyres
A new EGR
A new (refurbed) set of wheels
6 tins of BG244
and probably about 35 bottles of 2-stroke

Maybe I should have put up a project thread!

Yep you got the bug :rofl:

Hidsight is such a powerful thing!!

:rofl: :rofl:

RazzleUltra · May 25, 2014

Cobrasport now fitted. First impressions are very positive.

The tinny rattle has gone and it no longer vibrates against the bumper when reversing so that's a positive.

It's more prominent at idle and has a much lower rumble than the Puma exhaust but it sounds a lot smoother, more like the exhaust of a larger engine. Open up the taps and it has a nice roar without being too intrusive.

There's definitely a slight drone at cruise, but it's very slight. With the radio and A/C going it's not really noticeable.

Overall very happy.

One this though, I hadn't realised quite how big a 4" tail-pipe is. Makes me feel like a bit of a boy racer!

Martin C · May 25, 2014

RazzleUltra said:
One this though, I hadn't realised quite how big a 4" tail-pipe is. Makes me feel like a bit of a boy racer!

Ooh you chav :lol:

but seriously yes it is big, but don't you think it fills the bumper cut out so much better?!?

Xeon5 · May 25, 2014

The cobra exhausts are epic! I can remember when the demonstrated the one for the Mustang they had at ford fair once. Was so loud God

himself!

Im considering getting one...but donno what to do with my longlife exhaust

Martin C · May 25, 2014

Xeon5 said:
but donno what to do with my longlife exhaust

Sell it? :lol:

Xeon5 · May 25, 2014

Martin C said:
Sell it? :lol:

Thats what im thinking :rofl:

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