Exhaust Opinions

[1ViciousGSX]

Well it looks like my Apex-i N1 system is on it's last leg. Pipes are getting weak, had a hanger come loose, etc. So I'm looking to get or build a replacement system soon.
So post your vote and opinion on which system you would recommend based on tone, flow and construction. I really like the N1 system because it has a nice and low tone, not obnoxious. Since the system has been on my car for many years I'm sure there are better systems/designs out there now, or maybe not.

All I ask is that if you vote, post why you voted the way you did (i.e. flow, tone, sound level, contruction, etc).

Who knows, this might even become a good exhaust reference sticky.

Thanks,
-Mike

[xveganxcowboyx]

Build one. It will be much cheaper and you can recreate the sounds of other exhausts by using a similar design or components. If you don't like it you won't feel so bad cutting it apart to make any changes you want.

[Halon]

I voted thermal. My old system on my 2g wasn't a full thermal, it was an AHP with a thermal muffler. But I loved how it sounded! Quiet under normal driving, but sounded greeeat under boost.

[HiImBrian]

I voted custom exhaust because you can still control the tone by choosing which muffler you want. You can also eliminate the cat and the down pipe if you go with a custom made system.

[DBMajik]

I would go DIY. Then again, I love welding any chance I get.

[1QUICK4]

I had a 3" Thermal research on my old 1G FWD and loved the sound. Nice & low without any annoying resonance(sp?).

It was full mandrel and had a nice ceramic coating.

[asshanson]

I voted Thermal (I have the catback on my 2g), it's fairly quiet compared to others I've heard, and the quality is excellent. Also it's pretty deep sounding, but unfortunately resonates at 2700 rpm (I think a resonator or cat may fix that though). Too bad they are spendy.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

I voted Thermal as well. I have one on my 1g awd, and had one on my 1g fwd. No overbearing tones, nice low note at idle and cruising. Seems to be made of pretty high quality materials. So, I would say if you want to buy a complete exhaust, go thermal, but building one of your own is also a very good option.

[joem]

Build your own then it is what you want.
Joe

[AJ]

Thermal.