Right at the end of the video I really liked the before and after noise clips - WOW !! with the new Adamesh she sounds just GORGEOUS !!!!

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

David Jebson thanks! I think it’s sounds good too and not too obnoxious 🤣

Thanks for posting these videos. I’ve recently got an XK8 and these videos are really helpful

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Walton thanks for watching! What kind of XK8 have you got? A great channel for all sorts of XK8 stuff is ‘To the garage’ if you haven’t seen those videos yet 👍

@robwalton2276

5 жыл бұрын

granblogismo I’ve got a 1998 4 litre V8 coupe. I’m seriously considering getting this exhaust. Not sure where to take it to fit it. Yes those into the garage videos are really helpful. 👍🏼

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Walton cool! Yeah I really like the exhaust as you can probably tell from the video, I used a local exhaust specialist but it wasn’t that cheap, essentially the same cost again for the exhaust to fit it! But the work is guaranteed and it did need some fettling to make it fit perfectly.

@wildbillharding

4 жыл бұрын

Change of topic, guys. I've had an '02 4 litre XK8 for 3 years. I see one a year. Where are all these Big Cats being hidden?

I love the engine already. Wow the sound is amazing. Love the v8.

this sound is beautiful ! 😲

I love mine . It's loud but not too loud. Booms nicely at about 1800rpm .

Sounds fab!

I enjoyed two manual gearbox XJ6's when I had children growing up and they are a very practical car for a family and had the stunning performance with the manual gearbox. That's probably why the same engine and gearbox was in the Aston Martin DB7. Once my family were grown up and the second XJ6 was tired, I bought the XKR 4.2 supercharged and I am very pleased with it in factory spec. but often wonder what it would be like with a manual gearbox. I like Jaguar cars.

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Alan Walker yeah the manual XKRR prototype is interesting for that reason, shame they didn’t put it into production but I think the vast majority of people would have bought the auto anyway 🙄

@48sydney

4 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo The place I have my car serviced had some nice examples of cars converted to manual gearbox and even one with paddle shift. Many people are making variations now.

I'm the same as you, Jaga, and I'm just as happy with Adamesh

WOW mate, you are going to make me change my 98 XjR exhaust now. Those tips are perfect, damn..I have a post on my exhaust note on my channel.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Mitch Grooms yes I’m very pleased with it, will have to check out your video... very jealous of the supercharger whine!

@MitchGrooms

5 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo Do you know who Scotty Kilmer is? He is one of the biggest Car channels on the planet? He Featured my car on his channel, also my Trans Am, but Search in KZread Scotty Kilmer Jaguar, you will see it..

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Mitch Grooms yep had a look at a few of his vids including your XJR!

Sweet as a nut brother, sounds absolutely awesome. Outstanding job.😁 I have a Jaguar XK 150 that also has an after market exhaust. It sounds both beautiful and vicious at the same time🤗 I am actually very lucky to own two of the most best sounding V8 cars around. The growling Jaguar XK and one of Maranellos screaming finest👌

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Just had a look at your videos, the F355 sounds awesome!

Lots a good difference 👌

It sounds more like an merican musclecar....i love that !!!

nice vid. I enjoyed seeing excitement on your face while driving around, I would prob look similar ( mixture of joy, excitement and a bit of fear caused by this mighty engine sound and by the fact you can so easily just press pedal a bit too log and get a massive speeding fine ) . At first I thought why is he messing up with with this beautiful as it is classic car? but after comparing before and after sound and the sound inside cabin I totally agree that it sounds way better with new exhaust and it's kind of what Jag should have done when they designed exhaust for that car. I'm only missing view from few angles how new exhaust look like when fitted but other than that great vid.

@granblogismo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes still makes me smile every time I press the ‘loud’ pedal 🤣👍

Now that's more like the sound Jag should have aimed for from the factory. It sounds great! Glad to see you're happy with it.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Heath yes super pleased! The noise it makes now is slightly addictive though, I don’t think my fuel economy will have improved after this mod 🤣

Your the only KZreadr I’ve seen that doesn’t use an obnoxious switch blade to unbox lol I had a pacific blue XK8 coupe and a carnival red Convertible. Miss them both can’t wait to own another one hopefully sooner than later! Will definitely do something about the exhaust as well next time..nice vid!

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

KayDaGunna ha yeah I had noticed that about other vids, just a door key for me 🤣, your previous XK8s sound cool, good luck on your hunt for another 👍 thanks for watching!

Great videos. Recently bought an xk8 myself (4.2 one thankfully) was wondering how much both the exhaust system and labour costs to install them ? Keep the videos up.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Fagan hi! Thanks for watching! The exhaust system cost about £440 from Adamesh and the fitting was actually quite a lot, circa £500... I daresay you can do this job yourself if you have the time and some experience but I wanted the peace of mind since the work is guaranteed plus the fabrication work to make it look spot on was worth the money in my opinion

Good old Adamesh.... the beez neez. Had them on my V8 S Type too. Now XKR.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Jays Fan excellent! Yes I like the exhaust a lot, just need to get out and drive it more!!!

Hello and congratulations for the videos! Do you also use sports air filter?

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching 👍 I haven’t got a performance air filter, just the standard one, thought about getting a k&n element or something but I don’t think it would make a lot of difference and they don’t filter as well as the paper ones

Great balance between being too loud most of the time to a great growl when you want it on occasion

lovely sound.........on a separate note i like the look of your watch - what make/model is it?

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s an Autodromo Stradale automatic, not sure if they still sell it but their whole collection is motoring inspired so have lots of great models! I also have an Autodromo Monoposto which was an earlier special edition, think I’m wearing it in a few of my MG vids but they’ve done different variations of that style too which is maybe a better looking watch in my opinion

@geoffdundee

4 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo ..thankyou - i will check them out.

Hi! Just interested in how you’re getting on with this exhaust system however many months on? I’ve read a few people complain about an annoying drone at 60mph or below. I’d love to make my XK8 sound more lively, but as same time keep it at a pleasant cruiser. How is it between 70-90mph speeds noise wise? Or is the drone annoying at any other speeds? Any feedback appreciated!

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I really like this exhaust and it makes some great noises, I don’t find any annoying drone at a particular speed it’s more that when you’re on part throttle it doesn’t sound as good in the car as it does outside. Maintaining a constant speed I don’t find the noise intrudes into the cabin it’s when you’re accelerating slowly or going uphill it makes more noise, I guess some would find this annoying but it doesn’t really bother me. I would definitely choose the same system if I had to choose again price:sound ratio is spot on 🤣

Mine is a 99 XK8 and the outcome is the same... I got the same modification done to my car and the result is fantastic... Actually, I got the same tips as yours, which I actually prefer to the quad tips version.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Pedro Alcazar great stuff! Yeah I like the oval tips over the quad for a few reasons, one is I didn’t want people to think I was trying to make it look like a later model XKR and also I saw that the fit of the quads didn’t look quite right on a lot of cars standard bumpers where the ovals fill the cutouts perfectly 😊👍

@ponzon52

5 жыл бұрын

Yup... Linked to the first reason, I'm trying to keep my car's look as stock as possible... Looking into modifications people do to these cars, I've seen the likes of Arden (www.arden.de/en/refinement/jaguar/xk/xk8-xkr-1996-2005/), charging customers a lot of money for visual "upgrades", which I believe end up ruining the XK8/R understated/elegant stance... In the end, it's a matter of personal taste, but I must say adding bits of plastic to my car is not my cup of tea 🙂 I rather real mods, such as upgraded suspension and braking systems, or improved traction and cornering behavior by adding a proper limited slip diff... They make a real difference, and change the character of the car, without ruining its GT characteristics.

Sounds great. I’m toying between an xk8 and a 420 sec

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

D Bin thanks! Yeah the SEC is a special car, firmly in classic car status but probably just as easy to live with being a Mercedes!

Nice 👍

Hi Mark. Loving the videos as a new XK8 owner. I was talking with John at TTG about the Adamesh system. Could you give me an idea of the indicative cost to fit both stage 1 and 2. I’m not much of a mechanic but love the drive. Thanks.

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick! No probs, if I remember it was about the same as the price of the exhaust itself, so around 4-500 pounds. Sounds pricey but they took their time with it, shortened some of the pipe work and fabricated/welded sturdier brackets for a better and more secure fit so I think it was ok value based on the extra work, hope that helps? Cheers!

@MickMacSpoz

3 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo cheers Mark. That’s a good guide for me to go off. It’s also about where I expected. John was a bit more lenient but that’s really helped know where it should be when receiving a quote. Keep up the good work.

@simonwilson1810

2 жыл бұрын

Overall would you say it's worth doing if you are looking for more hp and don't care about noise?

@granblogismo

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say it was worth doing to try and get a power increase since the difference (if there is any) is not noticeable, it’s more about the (previously muted) v8 noise which is fantastic!

5 o'clock in the morning... start your engine... your neighbours... your best friends🤣

@granblogismo

Жыл бұрын

Haha…. yeah cold start is quite loud, felt bad doing my 2am start to Scotland last year 🙈 thankfully I’ve moved now and only have one neighbour who is far enough away so that it’s less of an issue….. hopefully 🤣

Who fitted your exhaust? I’m in LIngfield and would like to use your guy as the length of exit of the pipes looks great!

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I used Mr Exhaust in Reigate, they seemed really good in there and made up some more sturdy brackets and things, wasn’t the cheapest but pleased with the service and would use again

Great sound. One question, will that pass the annual MOT?

@granblogismo

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Passed the last one the other day 🤣

hello can you tell me how i change my clock display to the jaguar icon

Fntastic.!!!

Sounds great! What do you think now that you’ve had time to live with the new exhaust?

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

I still think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done to a car 🤣 To be honest, if it was my daily driver it might get tiresome, especially around town and things but as it’s a weekend car it really gives it the soundtrack to back up the looks and performance in my opinion and adds to that sense of occasion! I did a video more recently driving through Hindhead tunnel and it was thoroughly enjoyable 🤣🤣

@jackleonard2088

3 жыл бұрын

granblogismo tha k you! Just the feedback I’m looking for. I just got and xjr with the 4.2 supercharged and engine and I love the thought of having a little more presence. I just found your channels And will subscribe. Thank you for the response and keep the adventures coming. Ps. Next jag will be an xkr. 😋

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes a meaty sounding XJR would be brilliant!

@conanwon1

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/enigl5ehqJnTd8o.html heres mine just rear box delete ,taken by a mate who asked if he could video it he liked the sound so much !!!!

I’ve got the same system on my 2007 XKR and it drones at 1500 rpm, really annoying?

Very Very Good Mod Sound's Sweet.

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

Dave xjs thanks! Yes I’m happy with it 😊👍

Yep, sounds pretty "Americanized", a little louder than I'd want but much better than stock for sure. Wish you'd actually shown the system though.

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment, yes I wish I had taken a photo/video when it was on the ramp at the exhaust place, doh!!

May I say what a nice knob you have sir! Wish mine was like that! Can I ask where you got yours? Thank you

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks 😂 It was on the car when I bought it and it was a bit of a mystery to me as a logo on the top was missing! I’ve since found out it’s an ‘Arden’ gear knob and I’m not sure they do them any more 😢 there are some similar ones available from SNG Barrat though if they float your boat?

@mr.lexus.1737

3 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo ohh brilliant. Thank you. Really lifts the interior doesn't it. I will finally have a nob I'm not ashamed of and people of jealous for. Might even get touched! Ahahhaha. Cheers for you help. I will have a look today. :)

Hi there! Was thinking to buy the stage one as I was thinking "it will be enough". Now I saw, You have the Staege 1 and 2. So that makes me think if I have to go for the one only or both. ...

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a tough choice but the main reason I wanted stage 2 was to get rid of the really ‘squashed’ pipes that go over the axle..... but if you want to hear how each stage sounds then John from a channel called ‘To The Garage’ is installing both stages at the moment and doing thorough comparison of noise etc, worth a watch!

@jplt829

3 жыл бұрын

​ @granblogismo Thanks for the quick reply. My other question is if it is "legal" or not. When doing the 2 years MOT, it is something you have to replace with the original system or you keep the adamesh?

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s totally fine for MOT I’ve passed two since fitting it, the catalytic converters and the big central silencer are still in place so emissions test is fine 👍

@jplt829

3 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo hummm definitely have to think about it. In the other hand really like how quite the jag is. People look at the car more for the style than for the sound/noise. Have a friend who has a Maserati Ghibli and ..let's be honnest it's more the italian style (very noisy ans showoff) in opposition with the british class.

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Nothing wrong with the standard system and it’s very well made and refined, just a personal preference kind of thing 👍

Oh, it's a chat. What about the exhaust?

Looks like gatwick airport tunnel to me 👍

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Correct 🤣👍!

How since notice anything performance fuel probably increased but what did you get before? But sounds like a v8 now

@granblogismo

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t say I’ve noticed any fuel or power changes since doing this modification, it’s mainly just for the V8 sound!

Being the lazy bugger that I am do you know the diameter of the XK8 exhaust pipe in real measurements IE. INCHES and fractions :)

Hi I am pretty new to you tube I just wondered if anyone received my comments about the xk8

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Just takes a while for a response 🤣

Sounds good for sure, but what I'd keep in mind is that it is a Jaguar, which doesn't even look sporty.

Did it stop the 'steaming' from the Jag exhaust that we do often see in cooler weather?

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Badly that is yet to be determined! The car has been at a workshop for quite a long time so not had the opportunity to check now that the weather is cooler, not sure it would make a difference unless the old silencers were to blame? I’ll have to check that once I get it back 😎👍

@JustBadly

4 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo it's not a fault, the standard back box is very heavy and made from steel on the S & X Type. Wafts of vapour when stopped, a hotter silencer is the answer and I think these puppies will do it.

To be honest I just donot think this kind of exhaust suits a Jag,,its just my opinion,but I feel a jag should be alot more mellow ( kindof like talking quite but carrying a big stick) if you get my drift...Actually I will be looking for a different car in the next year or so,, and its got tobe british,,,and your car looks really good.I,ll have a look on the bay...

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

lipsee100 yep totally get where you’re coming from, I think there is a middle ground between stock and this kind of exhaust that could be the perfect ‘OEM-plus’ setup, I personally love the sound of this one but each to their own! The XK8 in my opinion is a bit of a confused car in some ways, it evokes the looks of the e-type which was more sports car than GT but based on the XJS it carries over the long-legged grand tourer refinement but with a rumbling v8 rather than silky smooth v12 🤣

@lipsee100

5 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo I,m not bothered of it being confused,,,I love the thought of it being a long legged tourer,, but I,v got tobe able to afford to run it,,,whats to MPG like?

@granblogismo

5 жыл бұрын

lipsee100 yeah it’s absolutely suited to long distance driving, on the motorway you’ll probably see over 30 mpg if driving conservatively, I’ve seen average of 28/29 mpg on longer drives with mixture of motorway and country roads 😊

@philt5782

5 жыл бұрын

If you have a V8 you need to hear it.

make the cat scream and pur

What watch is that?

@granblogismo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it’s the Autodromo Stradale, they do a few motoring-inspired watches, not sure they sell the Stradale any more but they have some newer ones which look great 👍

@MrMichikelomtres

2 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo thanks!

I really love these jags but the dash in these cars looks like it's out of a Kenworth semi!

That's a bridge, not a tunnel.....

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

FREUDENREICHESKIESELSTEIN36 ha yes good point! 🤣 I’ll have to find a proper one now..... maybe a future video 🤔

@lukeocolmain9105

4 жыл бұрын

@@granblogismo no problem 😁

Just like me, this poor man has been bitten by the Jaguar bug, sorry but there is no known cure.

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I think you might be right!

you're just a big kid really ................ .if the exhaust encourages hooligan driving the fuel consumption is going to go into single figures . I've got to have one

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Exactly!

Sounds nice... but I will keep mine stock 🤷🏽‍♂️

First time I’ve ever seen anyone fisting an exhaust!

@granblogismo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah it was a test the lads on CarThrottle did for a while, it ‘passed’ the fist test at least 🤣

Its a glasspack!!!😂😂😂😇

I do prefer the original one . Now the car has Lost its class , there for its value as whell Sorry

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

No need to be sorry, it’s a personal preference so some prefer the quieter, classier sound of the original whilst others like to hear the v8 rumble! As for value it’s true that an original, un-modified car will always be worth more but my original system was past its best so needed to be replaced anyway, it only matters if I sell I suppose, which I won’t for a while at least! Thanks for the comment! 👍

@Eduardo-bt1dz

4 жыл бұрын

granblogismo i love your vídeos and your xk8, at least the pipes are not too much extended from the car and they are pretty chrome. Now in Spain we all must be at home due the Covid19, I feel like so much to drive my xj8, 4.2 racing green . Enjoy your xk8!!!

@granblogismo

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s similar here in the UK, have to stay at home but it’s for the best, thanks again for the comment and for watching 😊👍

;

bros on crack

@oscarvelay

Жыл бұрын

correction: bros eyes have seen the horrors of owning a jag