GranTurismo - remote control and exhaust valve kit for Capristo Exhaust

jeroen.maserati

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Hi, I have bought a valved Capristo exhaust for the GranTurismo on eBay and I am looking for the valve control kit (aftermarket since the Capristo original is very expensive) - i have been told that you can find them on eBay for 45GBP, does anyone have tips for which brand/type to go for? I want to buy it before I will have it installed on the the car. Thanks!
 

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Hi, I have bought a valved Capristo exhaust for the GranTurismo on eBay and I am looking for the valve control kit (aftermarket since the Capristo original is very expensive) - i have been told that you can find them on eBay for 45GBP, does anyone have tips for which brand/type to go for? I want to buy it before I will have it installed on the the car. Thanks!
I've a feeling that @CatmanV2 may have some insights here.
 

CatmanV2

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I've a feeling that @CatmanV2 may have some insights here.

I was looking for my thread on the matter. From memory I used the Formula Dynamics kit which was a good balance between easy (one box, all in there ready to go) and price (more than GBP45 but lots and lots less than Capristo)


Prices have clearly risen but that was everything you needed in the kit. Install < 2 hours (helps if you have a ramp)

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jeroen.maserati

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I was looking for my thread on the matter. From memory I used the Formula Dynamics kit which was a good balance between easy (one box, all in there ready to go) and price (more than GBP45 but lots and lots less than Capristo)


Prices have clearly risen but that was everything you needed in the kit. Install < 2 hours (helps if you have a ramp)

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Thanks for that - i will get that kit. Are they available in the UK, you know? Because of Brexit we now have to pay import on everthing!
 

CatmanV2

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Thanks for that - i will get that kit. Are they available in the UK, you know? Because of Brexit we now have to pay import on everthing!

Maybe, but they are a US company so you had to pay import before Brexit (sorry, but had to add that)

I had it shipped to one of my team in the US and picked it up on a trip over there

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MAF260

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After a lot of research I had this kit fitted to my Bentley last year. The installer remarked on the quality of the kit and the fitting instructions. I've had no issues with it, would definitely recommend it. UK company, so no concerns about duty, currency exchange or warranty.


Note - the price has increased a little since I bought mine. I paid £162.85 delivered.
 

jeroen.maserati

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Hey all - update on the TopGear R2 kit, it wouldnt work with my Capristo exhaust. I have now asked Formula Dynamics if their system works with the capristo.
 

CatmanV2

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Hey all - update on the TopGear R2 kit, it wouldnt work with my Capristo exhaust. I have now asked Formula Dynamics if their system works with the capristo.

In what way 'didn't work'?

All the kits do is allow vacuum to reach, or not, the valves in the boxes. I'm struggling to see why one would and another wouldn't (unless you solenoid valve in the kit is very restrictive)

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jeroen.maserati

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Hey Catman --- I have ordered the kit as Matthew told me it should work. The guys at TopGear said that the capristo looks more complex, whatever that means...
 

Bebs

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Mine is just a generic system that AV made up of various bits, with a remote in the cabin. Works a treat when you don’t want ‘sports mode’ hard suspension on UK pothole riddled roads. I’ve got the same fitted to the CS exhaust on the 360.