Hi guys.
Have just returned from Cardiff (8hr round-trip) after a visit to Pro-Speed.
Hey, it was a long way, but we all need a road-trip every now and again!
Now there are those of you who might consider the 400-odd mile trip to get an exhaust fitted a little excessive, but the fact that I have spent 2 hours sat in near-stationary traffic around Birmingham and still consider that I have had a good day should give you a clue as to there this is going (if the title didn't).
I needed a new cat, centre section and backbox as the original OEM-type ones were shagged. For not a lot more money (ok well a little) Charlie at Pro-Speed has fitted a custom-made system in 2 1/4" stainless with a sports cat.
My requirements were pretty simple - I wanted something to improve mid-range torque, but that was not completely over the top.
After leaving the car in their excellent care for 5 hours, they've made me exactly what I asked for. Mid-range torque seems much improved (difficult to be 100% objective, particularly as the old cat and centre section resembled a tetley tea bag) and whilst you could conservatively describe the engine note as 'sporty' when under acceleration, under neutral throttle, the exhaust is barely audible. It also pops and rattles nicely when decelerating.
The care and attention to detail shown by the guys at Pro-Speed was really heartening. Charlie even called me to check whether I'd got home safely and what I thought of his handiwork - what more needs to be said?
Oh yeah, thanks to dave cymru for pointing me in their direction!
Have just returned from Cardiff (8hr round-trip) after a visit to Pro-Speed.
Hey, it was a long way, but we all need a road-trip every now and again!
Now there are those of you who might consider the 400-odd mile trip to get an exhaust fitted a little excessive, but the fact that I have spent 2 hours sat in near-stationary traffic around Birmingham and still consider that I have had a good day should give you a clue as to there this is going (if the title didn't).
I needed a new cat, centre section and backbox as the original OEM-type ones were shagged. For not a lot more money (ok well a little) Charlie at Pro-Speed has fitted a custom-made system in 2 1/4" stainless with a sports cat.
My requirements were pretty simple - I wanted something to improve mid-range torque, but that was not completely over the top.
After leaving the car in their excellent care for 5 hours, they've made me exactly what I asked for. Mid-range torque seems much improved (difficult to be 100% objective, particularly as the old cat and centre section resembled a tetley tea bag) and whilst you could conservatively describe the engine note as 'sporty' when under acceleration, under neutral throttle, the exhaust is barely audible. It also pops and rattles nicely when decelerating.
The care and attention to detail shown by the guys at Pro-Speed was really heartening. Charlie even called me to check whether I'd got home safely and what I thought of his handiwork - what more needs to be said?
Oh yeah, thanks to dave cymru for pointing me in their direction!
