Ferrita Cat-Back S60 R

[Sharkey R]

Ok, so I've had the exhaust fitted now.

First impressions are sounds wise its spot on. Subtle enough not to wake the neighbours at stupid o'clock in the morning yet give it a bit of beans and she sings a lovely note. At motorway cruising speeds you barely even notice its on there which is perfect.

The only part i'm still not 100% sure about is the tailpipes. I might consider getting one of the custom exhaust companies to possibly see if they can swap the tips for a pair that more closely resemble the standard slash style pipes. Or figure out a way of darkening or painting the current ones to match the wheels and badges.

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03039.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03040.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03041.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03042.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03043.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03044.jpg

[Sharkey R]

Oh forgot to mention it cost £564.71 fitted and Charlwood Volvo had it on there in an hour and a half. :-)

[Chad]

looking nice dude!!!

You got any more mods in the pipeline??

[Sharkey R]

Thank you.

To be honest she is pretty much how I want to keep her now. Might possibly go for a RICA or MTE remap at some point and possibly a Ferrita DP but not just yet.

[M-R-P]

Dark silver manifold paint mate, that'll bring it near enough the same colour as the wheels.

Looking good.

Isn't there a carbon cowl you can get to fit to the bumper round the pipes?
I'll see if I can find it...

[stribo]

Looking good mate, TBH I prefer the tailpipes to the slash cut pipes. Can't wait to hear it on Sunday. :)

[Sharkey R]

Dark silver manifold paint mate, that'll bring it near enough the same colour as the wheels.

Looking good.

Isn't there a carbon cowl you can get to fit to the bumper round the pipes?
I'll see if I can find it...

I think the carbon bit only fits the earlier 'R's. I might have to investigate the manifold paint though. Thanks for that :-)

[graemewelch]

i see what you mean about the tail pipes. be nice to hear a vid clip though

[960kg]

Oh forgot to mention it cost £564.71 fitted and Charlwood Volvo had it on there in an hour and a half. :-)

I keep thinking Ferrita they must be the best out there for Volvo.

Superb Pictures.

I am still on the look out for my exhaust and take in all these posts.

[Pinup_gal]

Nice!!!
Bet you're well happy now :)

[Sharkey R]

I'm really impressed with the sound.

Some might say its a bit too quiet, and that it should roar like a lion with a sore head, but all I know is it won't annoy the neighbours :-) (Unless I floor it down to the bottom of the road)

[Harvey]

Must say I do like the stock look,but this should sound better.

[dtp]

I have the ferrita down pipe and cat back with a MTE map. :) as you have found out it sounds good. Quiet when needed, no drone at motorway speeds and a sporty sound when giving it some.

I am happy with the MTE map. You will have to have the down pipe to get the most out of it. Unfortunately you will have to put both on together. If you just do the down pipe it will bring the EML because less back pressure and it will boost a little higher. If you just put the map on, you won't get the full Benifit from the map.
What year is your car? Mine does not have Volvo spaced out like yours.

[Sharkey R]

I have the ferrita down pipe and cat back with a MTE map. :) as you have found out it sounds good. Quiet when needed, no drone at motorway speeds and a sporty sound when giving it some.

I am happy with the MTE map. You will have to have the down pipe to get the most out of it. Unfortunately you will have to put both on together. If you just do the down pipe it will bring the EML because less back pressure and it will boost a little higher. If you just put the map on, you won't get the full Benifit from the map.
What year is your car? Mine does not have Volvo spaced out like yours.

Hi my car is a MY54 car. I've recently changed the badges from stock chrome and bought the later volvo badge from ebay as I prefer it spaced out. Cost me £20 to have them all painted which I thought was bargain.

As for the remap yeah I know to get the full benefit you need to to the down pipe on as well. You can with the rica build the map in stages depending on your spec. IE replacement element filter and cat-back is first stage then add the DP for the next stage.

I think I'll run it othe Cat back for a bit till I get used to it then go for the DP and Remap.

[volvokid]

Got to agree sharkey I'm not sure about the tail pipes, I dont like haw far over to the left Volvo have put the exits on these cars and I think it makes those pipes look funny.

[Sharkey R]

Got to agree sharkey I'm not sure about the tail pipes, I dont like haw far over to the left Volvo have put the exits on these cars and I think it makes those pipes look funny.

I don't know if the system is adjustable in the sense of moving the tails forward a bit. I'm seriously thinking about trying a custom exhaust centre to see if they can change them. Just worried they might butcher it. I love the look of the pipes on LeeT5s V70R. He had the system made and the tails look stock but are slightly bigger.

[volvokid]

Get a custom place to tig weld the same style of pipes on as Lee's :)

[Sharkey R]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Would that make me the first with a "custom" Ferrita exhaust? That's one for the cars CV lol

[volvokid]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Would that make me the first with a "custom" Ferrita exhaust? That's one for the cars CV lol

It sounds like it lol, I thought you actually meant you where just getting an off the shelf bolt on pipe, the welded one will look better.

[Sharkey R]

It sounds like it lol, I thought you actually meant you where just getting an off the shelf bolt on pipe, the welded one will look better.

God no, I want it to look like its part of the original system. That way then I get the best of both worlds. The sound of the Ferrita and keep the stock look. Just hope they make the tails in the same size as the Ferrita ones.

[Sharkey R]

UPDATE:

Ok so i've made my mind up. June 9th the car is going on a little journey to have some exhaust surgery. Going to take a trip to Fast Road Conversions to have the exhaust tips on the Ferrita removed and replaced with stock style slash cut tips and then I'll be 100% happy.

[graemewelch]

itll make all the difference. shouldnt take them long

[Sharkey R]

Yeah definitely. Everything I've done so far to the car I've really liked but when I saw the exhaust after it was fitted I knew straight away I wasn't happy. All the research i'd done into the sound of different exhausts paid off because it sounds just right for what I want and need. But its just the look. It just doesn't look right. When I saw LeeT5s pics of his V70 R I knew that the only one to get was the stock look but i'd already ordered the Ferrita. Although there are places closer to where I live that do custom stuff, the review Lee gave on FRC was enough to make me contact them. Just hope it all goes to plan in the end.

[Harvey]

Must say I would do the same ,just looks odd on the car rear end.
When the video going to be posted ?.

[Sharkey R]

Yeah, the exhaust is bugging the hell out of me at the moment. It just doesn't look right.

Ill try and do a vid on Sunday at the BKV. Might not get posted till during the week as I have a 3 0'clock start at work monday morning. :-(

[Harvey]

Will keep a eye open for this video ,

[Sharkey R]

Ill let ya know when its done buddy.

[Harvey]

Hi found this site worth a look. http://exhaustpartsuk.com/#

[LeeT5]

UPDATE:

Ok so i've made my mind up. June 9th the car is going on a little journey to have some exhaust surgery. Going to take a trip to Fast Road Conversions to have the exhaust tips on the Ferrita removed and replaced with stock style slash cut tips and then I'll be 100% happy.

Why not stop off on your way home and show me yer new pipes?
I live 3 miles off junc 4 M20.

They won't 'butcher' your exhaust mate, there professionals!

[JUDGENINJA]

I'd never noticed quite how far over to the left the exit pipe is.
I quite like it, but it does stand out a bit I would almost expect there to be a matching one on the opposite side.

[Sharkey R]

Why not stop off on your way home and show me yer new pipes?
I live 3 miles off junc 4 M20.

They won't 'butcher' your exhaust mate, there professionals!

Yeah ok mate, no reason why I can't. I'll get your addy nearer the time and I'll give you a shout. Thanks again for your thread about yours. It'll be good to compare sounds too. Off the shelf vs custom. :-)

[Sharkey R]

I'd never noticed quite how far over to the left the exit pipe is.
I quite like it, but it does stand out a bit I would almost expect there to be a matching one on the opposite side.

Yeah I don't like the fact it sticks out so far.

[D5 Sophie]

Looking good mate, TBH I prefer the tailpipes to the slash cut pipes. Can't wait to hear it on Sunday. :)

It's not that loud. X

[D5 Sophie]

Must say I would do the same ,just looks odd on the car rear end.
When the video going to be posted ?.

It looks horrid under Neath the car, you used to look under and not see anything all you see now is the exhaust pipes coming from the right of the car bit like when our exhaust brackets broken and it's hanging. Think it's spoilt it now.

[Harvey]

It looks horrid under Neath the car, you used to look under and not see anything all you see now is the exhaust pipes coming from the right of the car bit like when our exhaust brackets broken and it's hanging. Think it's spoilt it now.

Hi yes but not for long ,it won't take to long to change but it might be a bit fun to get it just right but
It will be worth it in the end then you both will be happy.
No video yet?.

[Sharkey R]

I think Sophie is on about where the middle section goes under the prop. All Rs look like that with a stainless exhaust on. No not done a vid yet but will try and do one tomorrow at the BKV.

[D5 Sophie]

It just looks like its fallen down and needs together in the garage to get fixed. I'll just have to go infront so I don't see it :).

[Harvey]

Hi when I look at mine it is quite out the way,just looking at the tme exhaust but it's around £800 to the front door ,but I need to do my wheels first put my winter tyres away till the winter.

[Sharkey R]

It's not that bad, it's just more noticeable cause its a tad shiny plus you've got the bracket that shows too. Another reason I've decided against lowering it because apparently if you clout the bracket it can smash into the prop and do some proper damage.

[Sharkey R]

I'll do a few pics tomorrow from low down behind the car so you can see the fitting.

[Harvey]

Yes you hit the centre box up bend the prop shaft that a nice big bill,have you removed the centre bracket that goes under the exhaust that looks like it does nothing ,I was told that it's there to stop the exhaust moving if you have a big shunt,I seen a number of people fitting a stainless cable where the bracket was to keep it in place.

[Sharkey R]

I've not got under and had a proper look. The car was off the ramps before I saw it after it was fitted. If that's the case though when it goes into FRC I'll see if they can remove it and do that then. I still don't fancy lowering it. It looks like it sits a little high at the back but I kinda like the slightly sloped stance anyway.

[LeeT5]

It's not that bad, it's just more noticeable cause its a tad shiny plus you've got the bracket that shows too. Another reason I've decided against lowering it because apparently if you clout the bracket it can smash into the prop and do some proper damage.

Not heard that before! Mines lowered and if it scrapes (i'm normally going dead slow if i think it will) then it's always on the mid section. It would never touch the prop, not on mine anyway, cos FRC's made the exhaust in such a way that it routes away from the prop slightly. You would have to be driving like an idiot and bottom the car out real bad to do any lasting damage.
generally speaking clearance is fine. Obviously the first thing i did was remove the center bracket anyway. It scraped even before i lowered it!

[Harvey]

Hi here are some photos that some R owners have done

Simple cable mod nice and cheep note center box missing.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/s60rcable.jpg[/IMG]

This is the rain squeal bracket this is a Volvo fix it holds the exhaust away from the prop shaft when it bends with snow/rain e.g it uses the same bolt holes as the factory bracket
[/IMG]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/rainsqueal.jpg[/IMG]

This is what is on the car as stock most have been removed by now with any luck as this is what will do all the damage it gets bent into pipe then pipe hits prop and can bent it if unlucky.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/bracket.jpg[/IMG]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/awd_exhaust_bracket_doom2.jpg[/IMG]

[Sharkey R]

This is a quick vid I did at home. Its not the best partly due to where I put the camera but it does give a bit of a clue to the sound and the subtlety of it.

http://s1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/?action=view&current=MAH03051.mp4

[Sharkey R]

Hi here are some photos that some R owners have done

Simple cable mod nice and cheep note center box missing.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/s60rcable.jpg[/IMG]

This is the rain squeal bracket this is a Volvo fix it holds the exhaust away from the prop shaft when it bends with snow/rain e.g it uses the same bolt holes as the factory bracket
[/IMG]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/rainsqueal.jpg[/IMG]

This is what is on the car as stock most have been removed by now with any luck as this is what will do all the damage it gets bent into pipe then pipe hits prop and can bent it if unlucky.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/bracket.jpg[/IMG]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/awd_exhaust_bracket_doom2.jpg[/IMG]

I might get FRC to have a look at these pics and see if they can do a simple bracket mod. If its a cheap fix than can save a lot of money in the event of catching it on a ramp etc its worth it.

[LeeT5]

Sharkey, i wouldn't bother. I removed my bracket in the first week of ownership. It is a recognised mod at the Dealer and you can buy the new large oddly shaped washers that replace the bracket. They are needed to prevent the heat shield from sagging.

The bracket does nothing.

When i had FRC build my exhaust they designed the middle section of exhaust to bend away from the prop slightly and importantly the rear Haldex ECU...

See pic below:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Phase%202%20V70R%20AWD/IMG_0665.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Phase%202%20V70R%20AWD/IMG_0666.jpg

[graemewelch]

my old stainless looked like it was hanging down. i just used black exhaust wrap to take yr eye off it

[BIG G]

Looks nice matey.......with a re-map u wouldnt stop smiling

[Sharkey R]

Sharkey, i wouldn't bother. I removed my bracket in the first week of ownership. It is a recognised mod at the Dealer and you can buy the new large oddly shaped washers that replace the bracket. They are needed to prevent the heat shield from sagging.

The bracket does nothing.

When i had FRC build my exhaust they designed the middle section of exhaust to bend away from the prop slightly and importantly the rear Haldex ECU...

See pic below:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Phase%202%20V70R%20AWD/IMG_0665.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Phase%202%20V70R%20AWD/IMG_0666.jpg

Ok cheers buddy, I'll try and have a good look underneath to see what path the Ferrita takes.

[ROZER]

http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/o493/clarksonlauren/

s60 t5 ferrita dp with 2.5" cat back.

[LeeT5]

http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/o493/clarksonlauren/

s60 t5 ferrita dp with 2.5" cat back.

Maybe its the sound on yer phone but that sounds really rough!

[ROZER]

think i had the camera to close silly me.

[Sharkey R]

UPDATE 2

Ok so the Exhaust Surgery is complete and i'm now a happy man.

Stock Exhaust:
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03036-1.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/018.jpg

Ferrita Cat-Back Fitted:
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03044.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03042.jpg

Ferrita Cat-Back Customised:
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03291.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03290.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03288.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03287.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03275.jpg http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/SharkeyR/DSC03274.jpg

Finally got the look and the sound I wanted thanks to Charlwood Volvo for fitting the Ferrita and then Fast Road Conversions in Ashford Kent for customising the tailpipes.

Can't praise FRC enough for the time and attention to detail they put in to their work. The guys were very patient and listened to exactly what I wanted and certainly came up with the goods. Excellent job. Highly Recommended.

[p fandango]

i can see why you wanted to change the tailpipes, the standard Ferrita reminds me of the Halfords bolt-on exhaust trims lol. Looks alot better now

[Harvey]

Very nice looks stock .

[Sharkey R]

i can see why you wanted to change the tailpipes, the standard Ferrita reminds me of the Halfords bolt-on exhaust trims lol. Looks alot better now

I couldn't agree more. The exhaust is subtle enough not to upset my neighbours at stupid o'clock in the morning but growly enough when you give it some to sound pretty nice and still looks fairly stock.

[Sharkey R]

Very nice looks stock .

Much better than the Ferrita tails isn't it. Really happy with them. :-)

[graemewelch]

thats better, have you got a 3" down pipe fitted to. i found mine make the exhaust a lot louder so had to get bigger silencers. not a fan of loud exhausts

[Sharkey R]

thats better, have you got a 3" down pipe fitted to. i found mine make the exhaust a lot louder so had to get bigger silencers. not a fan of loud exhausts

No its still on the standard DP.

[graemewelch]

if you ever fit a 3" down pipe youll find a difference in volume.def worth is though.

[Sharkey R]

if you ever fit a 3" down pipe youll find a difference in volume.def worth is though.

TBH i'm happy with the sound as it is plus i've got to stop spending on the car at the moment. House deposit is required soon so thats got to take precedence for now.