View Poll Results: Worst Sounding Exhaust Sytem for the FD?
Apex N1
11
9.73%
Apex N1 Dual
32
28.32%
Apex GT-Spec
5
4.42%
GReddy PE
9
7.96%
GReddy SP
6
5.31%
HKS Ti Racing
6
5.31%
HKS Hiper
8
7.08%
Blitz NUR Spec
9
7.96%
PFS
17
15.04%
Racing Beat Dual Tip
10
8.85%
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WORST sounding exhaust system for the FD?
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Originally posted by Johnny
This poll is really starting to go off topic... I will either close it soon...or move it to the polls section..
What do you think ?
This poll is really starting to go off topic... I will either close it soon...or move it to the polls section..
What do you think ?
After all....noise to some may be music to others........
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I got a 3' catback Apexi Dunk and it sounds pretty good. A deep loud tone to it at idle to wot. Just my opinion, there's others that sound good too but i also liked the way it looked on my FD. It is a bit too loud but who cares, my old civic w/cheap Mini-super dragger knock-off was louder than my rex so i'm use to it.
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Originally posted by Johnny
This poll is really starting to go off topic... I will either close it soon...or move it to the polls section..
What do you think ?
This poll is really starting to go off topic... I will either close it soon...or move it to the polls section..
What do you think ?
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Originally posted by Flybye
I think we should start requesting sound clips to go in here.
After all....noise to some may be music to others........
I think we should start requesting sound clips to go in here.
After all....noise to some may be music to others........
Please leave this post here.
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Originally posted by gmonsen
i went from the PFS to the Apex'i GT to a SARD. the Apex'i and SARD make great power, but the sound is very very loud and doesn't have much "character". they sound most like a jet at full throttle taking off. while this is a bit off topic, i woul;d really appreciate any ideas on an exhaust that will still flow pretty well -- since i'm making around 450 rwhp and don't want to lose a lot of it or have to turn up the boost --but will still be a bit quieter, especially at cruise. i can't hear anything but the exhaust. i'd like to hear the stereo at least sometimes. somebody said the new m2 sounds good and flows well. somebody said there's a new greddy power extreme that might be good. i gather the n1's are still pretty loud. any ideas? thanks.
i went from the PFS to the Apex'i GT to a SARD. the Apex'i and SARD make great power, but the sound is very very loud and doesn't have much "character". they sound most like a jet at full throttle taking off. while this is a bit off topic, i woul;d really appreciate any ideas on an exhaust that will still flow pretty well -- since i'm making around 450 rwhp and don't want to lose a lot of it or have to turn up the boost --but will still be a bit quieter, especially at cruise. i can't hear anything but the exhaust. i'd like to hear the stereo at least sometimes. somebody said the new m2 sounds good and flows well. somebody said there's a new greddy power extreme that might be good. i gather the n1's are still pretty loud. any ideas? thanks.
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Originally posted by DELTA_Rotary
The power extreme will quiet it down quite a bit but the exhaust note does sound kinda ricey. Very fart canish.
The power extreme will quiet it down quite a bit but the exhaust note does sound kinda ricey. Very fart canish.
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Originally posted by gmonsen
i went from the PFS to the Apex'i GT to a SARD. the Apex'i and SARD make great power, but the sound is very very loud and doesn't have much "character". they sound most like a jet at full throttle taking off. while this is a bit off topic, i woul;d really appreciate any ideas on an exhaust that will still flow pretty well -- since i'm making around 450 rwhp and don't want to lose a lot of it or have to turn up the boost --but will still be a bit quieter, especially at cruise. i can't hear anything but the exhaust. i'd like to hear the stereo at least sometimes. somebody said the new m2 sounds good and flows well. somebody said there's a new greddy power extreme that might be good. i gather the n1's are still pretty loud. any ideas? thanks.
i went from the PFS to the Apex'i GT to a SARD. the Apex'i and SARD make great power, but the sound is very very loud and doesn't have much "character". they sound most like a jet at full throttle taking off. while this is a bit off topic, i woul;d really appreciate any ideas on an exhaust that will still flow pretty well -- since i'm making around 450 rwhp and don't want to lose a lot of it or have to turn up the boost --but will still be a bit quieter, especially at cruise. i can't hear anything but the exhaust. i'd like to hear the stereo at least sometimes. somebody said the new m2 sounds good and flows well. somebody said there's a new greddy power extreme that might be good. i gather the n1's are still pretty loud. any ideas? thanks.
the M2 is a nice unit, along with the Racing Beat exhuast systems. and both very high quality units, unlike some Apex exhust systems that i have seen (N1/N1 Dual) which look terrible after some time.
there is no evidence with dyno charts or testimonials from different people that have tried both that proves that the straight through cannister exhaust systems flow significantly more than the traditional muffler units. im guessing cannisters flow more, but that that much more. Cam runs a Racing Beat Dual Tip (actually Pettit, but both are the same exact exhaust systems. same part #s) on his 20B Banzai, so that should tell you enough about the flow capabilities.
IMO, go with an M2 or RB exhaust system.
just my .02
good luck!
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here is what the N1 single sounds like. you could hear it buzzing in the backround after he looses it in 2nd.
http://www.rx7s.com/tandrracing/even...%20%20mpeg.avi
http://www.rx7s.com/tandrracing/even...%20%20mpeg.avi
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and here is another clip of an FD with an Apex fart can. i cant tell if its an N1 or GT-Spec...im guessing GT-Spec since its pretty big and loud as ****. take a look:
http://images.rotarynews.com/videos/...enstock004.mpg
http://images.rotarynews.com/videos/...enstock004.mpg
#111
I dont understand, is this poll (dp, mp, cb) combinations only or (dp+cb),(stock+cb)too. another thing is, why is the PFS getting so many votes, im all stock besides the PFS cb, and its alittle raspy during cold starts but when warm i think it sounds good, but i have also never heard another FD with exhaust so i cold be missing out. I was wondering what is the standard for a good/bad sounding exhaust, is it just personal taste or is there one exhaust that everone agrees on as sounding good. If there is an exhaust that everyone agrees on, what is it? I am planing to go dp>stock cat>cb on my FD, what would be a deep(NOT RASPY, raspy meaning a deep go-kart sound), not to loud(not to much louder than stock)system? Dru
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Originally posted by JoeD
and here is another clip of an FD with an Apex fart can. i cant tell if its an N1 or GT-Spec...im guessing GT-Spec since its pretty big and loud as ****. take a look:
http://images.rotarynews.com/videos/...enstock004.mpg
and here is another clip of an FD with an Apex fart can. i cant tell if its an N1 or GT-Spec...im guessing GT-Spec since its pretty big and loud as ****. take a look:
http://images.rotarynews.com/videos/...enstock004.mpg
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I'm surprised that so many people "outside of my apt. complex" hate the N1 Dual... I think it sounds pretty badass (if your motor isn't ported) I was damn happy with it since I like the attention... but now that my w-gate is open air there is too much waaaaaaa noise when running someone. I think the vid is still on www.dallasracing.com site under the "R"s in the media/video section. There is a vid of me beating a Mecham T/A and a Talon. The name of the vid isRx7 vs. Talon vs. T/A. In case you guys want tuo hear it on my ride when it was running straight exhaust... Now though as my friend said my car sounds like the "loudest f_cking weed wacker on the planet"... I thought it sounds like a huey flying low over my head.
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Originally posted by wonder1and
I think the vid is still on www.dallasracing.com site under the "R"s in the media/video section.
I think the vid is still on www.dallasracing.com site under the "R"s in the media/video section.
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Originally posted by JoeD
BTW, i think the N1 Dual looks awsome right out of the box, and when its brand new after a while, but have you seen how it looks after its on a car for 6+ months?? not a pretty site, IMO. bends, rusts, and just looks like **** after a while...pretty common with single-walled exhaust tips.
BTW, i think the N1 Dual looks awsome right out of the box, and when its brand new after a while, but have you seen how it looks after its on a car for 6+ months?? not a pretty site, IMO. bends, rusts, and just looks like **** after a while...pretty common with single-walled exhaust tips.
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Looks like their site took a $h!t I'll post the link when the sites up... it used to be http://www.dallasracing.com/movie/movie200106 but that was a few months ago... hmmm
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The Acura launched first
I think it was the Acura that sounded like bumble bee farts in that video. The RX-7 sounded like "womp, womp, womp". The other video with the GT sounded distinctive, as a rotary should be. I want my car to sound different, just as the looks when people say: "what is that"? There is no way to tell how loud they are from those videos though. Plus, you may like a CB with a CAT' but hate it with a MP. I want to hear the JC Magic. I think one of those get to gethers is a good chance to decide what you like.
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STOCK SUCKS THE MOST! Man, don't understand all this N1 Dual bashing. If you want a nice quite car, IMHO, buy something nice and quite. I have the N1 Dual and it's loud. Ivan said he thought it was louder then his GT. I think mine sounds great (esp under overpasses). It's sure not quite! Whatever makes you happy (or in the case of this poll, UN-happy).
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Originally posted by WhtRocket
STOCK SUCKS THE MOST! Man, don't understand all this N1 Dual bashing. If you want a nice quite car, IMHO, buy something nice and quite. I have the N1 Dual and it's loud. Ivan said he thought it was louder then his GT. I think mine sounds great (esp under overpasses). It's sure not quite! Whatever makes you happy (or in the case of this poll, UN-happy).
STOCK SUCKS THE MOST! Man, don't understand all this N1 Dual bashing. If you want a nice quite car, IMHO, buy something nice and quite. I have the N1 Dual and it's loud. Ivan said he thought it was louder then his GT. I think mine sounds great (esp under overpasses). It's sure not quite! Whatever makes you happy (or in the case of this poll, UN-happy).
its all about the tone, resonance, and raspiness that makes or breaks the sound of an exhaust system...not volume.
just my .02
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I love my apex dual. I run it with an HKS downpipe and stock middle. It sounds good on my car all the while not sounding like a honda or anything else. Its sound is unique, as is the car, and is only loud when I really get into it. Sure it may be a little harsh, but that just gives my fine state of tune a little edge. I'm completeley satisfied. Anyway, back to the subject. The worst sounding cat back is any one system that sounds like those you see on a hopped up honda. With all due respect to them, some are hellatious machines, but they always seem to sound just like the geeks you see, driving around with nothing but a coffee can hanging off the *** making a bunch of noise.
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where is everyone goin off saying that the sound of a Honda is bad?? (i have said this before also. i kinow....hypocritical, but i just gave it some thought). honestly, i would want my RX-7 to sound like a Honda. have you guys ever heard an Integra GSR, Integra Type R, S2000, NSX, Prelude SH...all with quality exhaust systems (i.e Mugen)?? i personally think they sound BADASS! my good friend has an ITR with AEM intake, JDM ITR header, and Mugen exhaust. i personally think that is one of the nicest/best sounding machines i have ever heard in person short of any Ferrari or McLeran F1. another good friend has a supercharged Integra GSR. he has all the mods plus Apex N1 exhaust, and that sounds awsome too. same applies to all the S2000s, NSXs, and Preludes i have heard. (listen to an NSX with a GRuppe M exhaust system, then tell me Hondas sound bad).
BTW, almost all FDs i have heard both in person and in videos sound like **** compared to the sound of an S2000, NSX, or ITR...IMO. so when you guys say "sounds like a Honda"...is that a compliment??
just my .02. sorry for the rant.
BTW, almost all FDs i have heard both in person and in videos sound like **** compared to the sound of an S2000, NSX, or ITR...IMO. so when you guys say "sounds like a Honda"...is that a compliment??
just my .02. sorry for the rant.