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By: True Red 07
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Exhaust thoughts (Larini & Goodwin)

Posted: May 17 2010 Tags: exhaust, goodwin, larini, roadster sport Views: 55

Probably academic as it looks like Larini aren't doing Mazda exhausts any more but....

I've been running the Larini sports cat and the OEM backbox for a while, after selling the Larini back box which I found to be too loud and boomy.

Today I managed to get a second-hand Goodwin Racing Roadstersport Dual, which bolted straight on and sounds great. The Larini and Goodwin sports cats follow similar designs, both having a longer-than-OEM resonator toward the rear so I figured that chances were they would work OK together.

The Roadster Sport doesn't produce the irritating booming at 3000rpm, especially on deceleration, that the Larini did, and is just on the right side of 'too loud' for me. Also, the fit and finish on the Goodwin is far better. I had to take a hacksaw to the Larini to get the removeable tips to sit neatly, they stuck out too far as supplied, and I never did get it to sit perfectly level.

I suppose my first choice would have been a Roadster Sport Q, but given no one seems to import these and the high cost due to the exchange rate, this was a very good deal. Besides, I've order a couple of glass-packed baffles from Goodwin so it should be as quiet as a 'Q'. Got a very quick response to an email enquiry about the baffles from Brian Goodwin, so another area where for me Goodwin beat Larini is on customer service Smiley two

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RE: Exhaust thoughts (Larini & Goodwin)

I have one of the first RoadsterSport exhausts for the NC and I've been very happy with it. Certainly wouldn't want anything louder and it has mellowed to a nice tone.

If you order anything from Goodwin check the shipping costs - they do seem to be high based on my own experience with ordering direct.

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Posted: May 17 2010 By: dragonsoup Posts: 3840
RE: Exhaust thoughts (Larini & Goodwin)

Think you may want to read my post in the RC section, titled "Larini".

Sold the "minter" Gleneagles on Wheeler Dealers to get my Copper Red Sport RC.

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Posted: May 18 2010 By: Valve Posts: 107
RE: Exhaust thoughts (Larini & Goodwin)

18/05/2010 05:44:58, Valve said:
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Think you may want to read my post in the RC section, titled "Larini".

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Blimey, that doesn't sound right from my experience of Larini Do you drive round wearing ear defenders?

I don't think the sports cat/centre makes much increase in volume - just sounds a bit smoother, so definately sounds like your Larini isn't right (no pun intended).

I am so impressed with the Roadster Sport, wish I hadn't wasted money on the Larini

The ability to adjust the RS's volume (15,20,25%) over stock using different baffles is an excellent idea

True Red 2.0 Sport, Larini sports cat, Goodwin Roadster Sport Dual, Eibach springs, WIM'd.

Posted: May 20 2010 By: True Red 07 Posts: 64
RE: Exhaust thoughts (Larini & Goodwin)

20/05/2010 10:31:53, True Red 07 said:
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18/05/2010 05:44:58, Valve said:
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Think you may want to read my post in the RC section, titled "Larini".

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Blimey, that doesn't sound right from my experience of Larini Do you drive round wearing ear defenders?

I don't think the sports cat/centre makes much increase in volume - just sounds a bit smoother, so definately sounds like your Larini isn't right (no pun intended).

I am so impressed with the Roadster Sport, wish I hadn't wasted money on the Larini

The ability to adjust the RS's volume (15,20,25%) over stock using different baffles is an excellent idea
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Again with my use of a Larini backbox and midpipe - it be only just on the right side of comfort as its pretty loud/boomy under load im gonna have to ask if there isn't in fact a problem with your larini fit Valve.

Posted: May 20 2010 By: Babyface Posts: 73