Unleash the V8 Growl part 2. Removing back boxes to make way for Adamesh stage 1 only Jaguar XK8

[@mkautodetailing5896]

Just fitted the stage two pipes on my 2004 xkr after having the stage 1 pipes fitted some months ago. Did the same as you in the end, angle grinded the clamps off.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad to hear its not just me 👍. I take it you are enjoying the sound of your stage 2

[@mkautodetailing5896]

@@ToTheGarage yes, very nice, going to mot her next just so I can use her

[@rickyyoung3256]

John. I put an Adamesh exhaust on mine two years ago. More than happy with it. Lovely sound with being too much.

[@ToTheGarage]

Good to hear Ricky👍

[@UdoIBress]

I have Stage 2, since last year............its a smily -smoothie sound. : )

[@ToTheGarage]

I like that Udo. 'A smiley smooth sound'👍

[@grahamwalker6395]

I'm looking forward to this, Adamesh stage 1 and 2 is on my probable shopping list and this will help me decide.

[@ToTheGarage]

Excellent news. And although the weather will cause this to be in a few more parts than originally intended. Im sure there will be all the info you need to decide one way or the other👍

[@Therighteousone522]

That’s why it’s a hobby john. Had enough then turn the light off and lock the door. Done it myself often. Enjoy the pasty.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Robert

[@stevenslight2607]

Great video John. Can’t wait for the next update. 👍

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@ftby59mikeD]

John, you're a patient type. I dread exhaust work! I've found short of using a sawzall, a little heat can be your friend when removing pipes/fittings, albeit with some caution.

[@ToTheGarage]

I enjoy a good challenge but common sense should have caused me to see the date on the silencer and reach straight for the angle grinder😁

[@UdoIBress]

" DER CATZE" lächeld jeden an, beim vorbeifahren . ; ) / "Der CATZE" is smiling everyyone, as he drives past. . ; )

[@ToTheGarage]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@TrevorHeathPhotography]

Nice video John, I've taken a different initial approach on my 04 XKR by removing the huge centre muffler only and replacing it with an X pipe I got off ebay. The sound has improved lots even with this one 'small' change. I'm sure if I also removed the 4 back boxes she'd be a screamer with only the Cats acting as mufflers! I bet she'd sound amazing in fact - so amazing it may even fail an MOT check LOL. 🤣🤣

[@ToTheGarage]

Nice work! I may want to swap my centre box later, (But will keep some silencing there) as it will complete the array of pretty stainless under the car. Stainless 200 cell cats would be on my wish list but that would take some serious saving up for!

[@garyvanremortel5218]

You might have some newly evolving ferrous based life forms up in all that rust. I thought I saw something moving.

[@ToTheGarage]

Its a bit depressing comparing images of my underbody with some of the dry state guys. 😔

[@t.alanblain6313]

I have to say John that you have more patience that me. Only took me about 10 minutes to get bored with the clamps. I then resorted to the disc grinder and chopped everything aft of the X-box into short lengths. Dead easy to remove then! Anybody want to try welding this lot back together? BTW did you order your silver gloves from Metropolis? Joking aside, another superb video. Just wish you had done it before I did mine.

[@ToTheGarage]

👍 I think they are more of a cream colour🤔 Ironically they are Undyed leather, which is correctly called 'Chrome leather'. Oh the irony😁 Without the scissor lift I know that the over axle pipe would be being chopped up. With the Lift, there is a 50/50 chance that I may have enough patience to extract it whole.

[@markguillory281]

Love your videos and my XK

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Mark

[@garethmiles9984]

Nice shout out to me John,I feel famous!!

[@ToTheGarage]

👍

[@regisreymond9581]

WD40 EVERYWHERE ! and no more problems for the full removal ;)

[@ToTheGarage]

👍 WD40 is one of the best tools in the box

[@jamesreed9672]

For what it’s worth, the area of a compressed circle is indeed less, becoming zero at the limit of complete compression.

[@ToTheGarage]

James👍🍺 I may need your mathematical mind to back me up if the restriction deniers corner me. ts happened before😁

[@stevepitts7998]

I must admit John - my copy of the TTG calendar is getting well-thumbed. The calendar on my phone less-so nowadays :-)

[@ToTheGarage]

Top man Steve. 👍

[@UdoIBress]

like . .. John ...he ...is also smiling ...

[@ToTheGarage]

I do like to Smile👍 Life is too short not too

[@carlplz00001]

Thanks

[@ToTheGarage]

Welcome

[@ericdiekmann2308]

I think I'm just going to replace I mean remove the middle mufflers and call it a day

[@ToTheGarage]

👍

[@bruceboucher2134]

John, Interestingly about 7 years ago I did what you are doing and failed, Why, well the pipes over the axle, they would not clear the free area. Sent them back to ??? and they said they were spot on in dia and shape, any way they sent them back but by then as the car was OK with the new sections they have been in storage. You may have peeked my interest to try again.

[@ToTheGarage]

The new over axle is in two pieces so should🤞 be easier to fit.

[@davidmcpheat6468]

Hi John. access would of been a lot easier if you had taken the wheels off

[@ToTheGarage]

Possibly 🤔. Never even considered it

[@stun9771]

Do we need an autopsy on the pipes and silencers removed...???...No...but could have done later as an infill...we’re actually interested in the new system and getting it fitted...!!

[@ToTheGarage]

Im not eaking it out I promise! In real time. I have already fitted stage 1 (temporarily) and wanted to do sound level checks for those interested in stage 1, before I take it off and complete the job. However Howling winds over the last two days mean that the DB sound level is higher with the engine turned off than my original standard system recordings😮 Anyway . Im not in a desperate rush as we are still in lock down.

[@UdoIBress]

...and some smiling back....ha... ; ))

[@ToTheGarage]

😁

[@Punisher9419]

After watching this it really makes me want to do it on mine. The restriction on the exhaust is really bugging me now.

[@ToTheGarage]

Wait till you see it off the car. Its quite mind boggling that it is standard.

[@Punisher9419]

@@ToTheGarage I have heard some people complain that the car looses torque down low because of lack of back pressure. Is this the case?

[@rayreinhard1077]

John, I have a 2005 XKR with quad tips. Is it possible to install only Stage 2, in order to remove the restrictive bend?

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Ray. I don't see why not. I would give the folks at adamesh a shout to check before spending money though.

[@chrisalthorp4771]

Im getting it done but I want someone else to do it for me

[@rileyvansuetendael629]

if you have the time you can do it. its definitely not an impossible job, especially with John's informational videos for you to refer to. good luck!

[@jagvette1]

OK I comment as I watch, a claw hammer is for woodwork, get a mans Ball Peen hammer

[@ToTheGarage]

😁 I wondered who would pull me up on that🤣. I actually like the claw hammer in my car toolbox as its often useful as a disassembly crowbar. I actively selected it from my drawer, thinking (incorrectly) that I would be able to use it to lever the clamps open😔 I use a dead blow more often than anything else followed by the claw (it pulled out the whole of Olive the T2's interior (much faster than a screwdriver👍) Then the Ball peen. I have a Panel beating hammer but am not very good, or very keen, on doing bodywork. The Lump and the Sledge are exciting but exhausting. If only they were lighter😉

[@jagvette1]

@@ToTheGarage You knew it would be me or Mr Van wrinkley