Unexpected lump on my HKS
07-06-2007, 06:37 AM
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Unexpected lump on my HKS
Got a bit carried away a few days ago and ordered some extra parts.
Round 1 was Geo and Brakes.(Done)
Round 2 is Strutts and braces courtesy of Chris Franklin.(Ordered)
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Round 3 is GenII CAI, Ber kTech Decat and HKS Silent.(Maybe should not have ordered, yet.).
So, on the Y saped section of the exhaust there is a cylindrical chamber attached to the centre of the Y shaped part (sorry for the tech speak!). This is quite large.
What the heck is this for????
Its not my fault that I ordered the exhaust parts - they all said that they were in stock so what could I say? All parties have been excellent.....
GenII - Jays,
Round 1 was Geo and Brakes.(Done)
Round 2 is Strutts and braces courtesy of Chris Franklin.(Ordered)
AND
Round 3 is GenII CAI, Ber kTech Decat and HKS Silent.(Maybe should not have ordered, yet.).
So, on the Y saped section of the exhaust there is a cylindrical chamber attached to the centre of the Y shaped part (sorry for the tech speak!). This is quite large.
What the heck is this for????
Its not my fault that I ordered the exhaust parts - they all said that they were in stock so what could I say? All parties have been excellent.....
GenII - Jays,
07-06-2007, 06:43 AM
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Bill the big cylinder in the middle is for silencing which the car actually needs a fair bit. It's by no means a straight through but with the decat and the K&N you are going to LOVE the sound.
Oddly your mods are similar to all the ones I'm planning with the exception of the brakes which I will only do when they NEED to get done.
Time to invest in a new head unit though
Which struts and braces did Chris F recommend?
Oddly your mods are similar to all the ones I'm planning with the exception of the brakes which I will only do when they NEED to get done.
Time to invest in a new head unit though
Which struts and braces did Chris F recommend?
07-06-2007, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer,Jul 6 2007, 03:46 PM
It's called a Hemholtz resonator, I think. As Boab says, it's part of the noise reduction mechanism in the exhaust.
07-06-2007, 07:04 AM
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I could not help thinking that the "Hemholtz Resonator" was going to create a lot of back pressure at what seems to be a fairly critical part of the exhaust for smooth airflow. I guess that this has a silencing effect?
I sort of chose Cusco for front upper, lower and rear lower strutts braces. Chris seemed to agree and was in the process of putting an order together when I called to discuss. I think thhat they are probably middle of the road for price and stiffening?
Can't wait to hear the new setup. I will do before and after videos I think.
Will.
I sort of chose Cusco for front upper, lower and rear lower strutts braces. Chris seemed to agree and was in the process of putting an order together when I called to discuss. I think thhat they are probably middle of the road for price and stiffening?
Can't wait to hear the new setup. I will do before and after videos I think.
Will.
07-06-2007, 07:08 AM
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LL, I believe an l is alot between lawyers, what another 80/90 quid for a redraught?
Cusco seems to be the favourite of the moment.
How much are you paying for the two lower ones?
Cusco seems to be the favourite of the moment.
How much are you paying for the two lower ones?
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