Hi guys, 

 

Will start a little project thread of my car soon- it's a Silverline 1.2HTP by birth, but I've altered it cosmetically to look more VRS-ish (spoiler, wheels, bumpers etc).

 

Just wondering, what impact on sound would an intake mod such as a K&N kit have? Also, is there a way to add a K&N kit without removing the big plastic cover? I like the cover and don't fancy removing it to replace with a bit of tubing and a cone filter as I have seen done before.

 

I just want a little more of a low-end growl when accelerating- it's a ridiculously quiet car!

I might be shot for this, BUT, I have seen people on previous forums (all be it a Honda and Ford one) that people have drilled holes in their air box... There's my suggestion.

 

I'll wait in the corner shaking for someone to read this and go ape ****

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Get a sound generator from an Octy or something

A vRS look-a-like 1.2? No wonder people give the vRS a hard time calling them slow! LOL.

IMO you're better off saving the money and getting a vRS

...I just want a little more of a low-end growl when accelerating- it's a ridiculously quiet car!

 

Just be patient and wait for the flexible coupling of the front exhaust section to break, then you'll have all the noise you want.

IMO you're better off saving the money and getting a vRS

Yes for the far superior engine note.....

From a diesel

Hi guys, 

 

Will start a little project thread of my car soon- it's a Silverline 1.2HTP by birth, but I've altered it cosmetically to look more VRS-ish (spoiler, wheels, bumpers etc).

 

Just wondering, what impact on sound would an intake mod such as a K&N kit have? Also, is there a way to add a K&N kit without removing the big plastic cover? I like the cover and don't fancy removing it to replace with a bit of tubing and a cone filter as I have seen done before.

 

I just want a little more of a low-end growl when accelerating- it's a ridiculously quiet car!

 

The big plastic cover is the air filter, you can't fit another air filter without removing the standard air filter can you!

 

I know it's quiet, but it's quiet because it's VERY slow so don't bother.

I had a cone filter and vrs exhaust on my 1.2 Fabia, it sounded ok I guess!

I had a blowing exhaust that sounded deeper if that helps you

Don't drill holes in your air box. Fit a proper cold intake to your existing box and fit a pipercross filter. Done.

As for exhaust, the biggest constraint is the cat directly attached to the manifold. I might have something for that in a bit, but best option is a local powerflow dealer I would have thought.

More news as I get it, my fabia 2 build thread should answer questions and have relevant images.

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My 1.2 HTP sounded a million times better than my 1.9tdi PD100!

 

Probably that cheeky 3 pot engine!