Ferrita Cat-Back S60 R

[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.
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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
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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.
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[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/...t=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.
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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
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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.
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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:

[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:

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/...larksonlauren/

s60 t5 ferrita dp with 2.5" cat back.

[LeeT5]

http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/...larksonlauren/

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:


Ferrita Cat-Back Fitted:


Ferrita Cat-Back Customised:


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.