Engine: T5/R - Simons exhaust

02Anders · Jan 24th, 2016, 21:48

Has anyone on the forum tried the Simons stainless steel sports exhaust on their T5?
I'm contemplating buying one for my '99 C70 T5 GT, but would love to hear of someone elses experience before committing myself.
I'm really not after an exhaust that's louder than stock. I guess that's a consequence of turning 40 later this year!! Yup, getting old and in no way interested in an obnoxiously loud exhaust note. What I would like though, is a slightly deeper note. Something vaguely more gruff. But not tiring on linger journeys. You get the picture...
Would I be happy with a Simons or not?

02Anders · Jan 25th, 2016, 20:13

Hmmmm... so no one from the forum has any experience with Simons exhaust systems??

This is what I'm looking at:
http://www.simons.se/products/sports...vo/c70/c70/405

Waaaaaay back in the day when I still lived in Denmark, I used to always buy a 2" Simons sports exhaust for all the old BMW 2002's I ran back then. They were great!! Not too loud, but just with a nice crisp rasp to them. But this was donkeys years ago!! Would love to hear from someone with more current experience with Simons and preferably even on a T5 engined Volvo...

And how about that downpipe?? Should I change that too for something better than the stock item on my C70? And if so, which one is the best to buy?

Any input would be much appreciated...

martin_r_smith · Jan 25th, 2016, 22:26

If you want performance without the noise I would suggest a jetex system.

02Anders · Jan 26th, 2016, 10:03

Thx Martin!

It's quite amusing though - if you have a thorough look at the Simons and the Jetex exhaust, they appear exactly the same!
Exact same dimensions, same tailpipe, and even the pic used of the exhaust on the Simons website and on the Jetex website appears to be the exact same picture.
Could it be that it is indeed the exact same exhaust being sold under two different brands??

martin_r_smith · Jan 26th, 2016, 12:39

It could well be the same company yes.

don kalmar union · Jan 26th, 2016, 21:23

Simons is a brand name of a Swedish company, these exhausts are sold here in the UK under the Jetex brand name and are also sold branded as BSR.... all exactly the same.

Ray Metallfabrick AB are the holding company. Their website: http://www.ray.se/English/Eindex.htm

Don.

02Anders · Jan 26th, 2016, 22:14

See that explains a lot!

Don, so how do you rate them?
Bare in mind, I'm keen to keep the db close to stock, but just get a slightly gruntier (is that even a word...??) and deeper note.
But from a quality and performance perspective, are they worth the effort?

Jan 24th, 2016, 21:48	#1
02Anders Junior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:18 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: High Peak	Simons exhaust Has anyone on the forum tried the Simons stainless steel sports exhaust on their T5? I'm contemplating buying one for my '99 C70 T5 GT, but would love to hear of someone elses experience before committing myself. I'm really not after an exhaust that's louder than stock. I guess that's a consequence of turning 40 later this year!! Yup, getting old and in no way interested in an obnoxiously loud exhaust note. What I would like though, is a slightly deeper note. Something vaguely more gruff. But not tiring on linger journeys. You get the picture... Would I be happy with a Simons or not? __________________ All the best, 02Anders. '99 Volvo C70 T5 GT + a handfull of classic BMW's...

Jan 25th, 2016, 20:13	#2
02Anders Junior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:18 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: High Peak	Hmmmm... so no one from the forum has any experience with Simons exhaust systems?? This is what I'm looking at: http://www.simons.se/products/sports...vo/c70/c70/405 Waaaaaay back in the day when I still lived in Denmark, I used to always buy a 2" Simons sports exhaust for all the old BMW 2002's I ran back then. They were great!! Not too loud, but just with a nice crisp rasp to them. But this was donkeys years ago!! Would love to hear from someone with more current experience with Simons and preferably even on a T5 engined Volvo... And how about that downpipe?? Should I change that too for something better than the stock item on my C70? And if so, which one is the best to buy? Any input would be much appreciated... __________________ All the best, 02Anders. '99 Volvo C70 T5 GT + a handfull of classic BMW's...

Jan 25th, 2016, 22:26	#3
martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	If you want performance without the noise I would suggest a jetex system. __________________ 1983 244

Jan 26th, 2016, 10:03	#4
02Anders Junior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:18 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: High Peak	Thx Martin! It's quite amusing though - if you have a thorough look at the Simons and the Jetex exhaust, they appear exactly the same! Exact same dimensions, same tailpipe, and even the pic used of the exhaust on the Simons website and on the Jetex website appears to be the exact same picture. Could it be that it is indeed the exact same exhaust being sold under two different brands?? __________________ All the best, 02Anders. '99 Volvo C70 T5 GT + a handfull of classic BMW's...

Jan 26th, 2016, 12:39	#5
martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	It could well be the same company yes. __________________ 1983 244

Jan 26th, 2016, 21:23	#6
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Yesterday 21:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	Exhausts. Simons is a brand name of a Swedish company, these exhausts are sold here in the UK under the Jetex brand name and are also sold branded as BSR.... all exactly the same. Ray Metallfabrick AB are the holding company. Their website: http://www.ray.se/English/Eindex.htm Don. __________________ Don.Norchi. MTE performance software , TME and Ferrita stainless exhausts, AP heavy duty clutch kits, KU single mass flywheels and LSDs. 01494 785508. email don@kalmar-union.com www.kalmar-union.com

Jan 26th, 2016, 22:14	#7
02Anders Junior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:18 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: High Peak	See that explains a lot! Don, so how do you rate them? Bare in mind, I'm keen to keep the db close to stock, but just get a slightly gruntier (is that even a word...??) and deeper note. But from a quality and performance perspective, are they worth the effort? __________________ All the best, 02Anders. '99 Volvo C70 T5 GT + a handfull of classic BMW's...

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