The Gen 2 Exhaust Thread

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by jetvermillion

As the saying goes, buy nice or buy twice �� i learned this myself on one of my past cars after going for budget exhausts. terrible fitment and ended up regretting it just a few months later. going to anything but a stock exhaust is almost always exciting. then that phase wears off and you wish you made a better decision

I had an MXP SP on my first gen and it was great, but I wanted to do something different for my 2nd gen.

The quality and fit of the Remark Elite is quite amazing for the price. But it just drones like crazy in the car.

It was hard to justify $1800 on an ARK exhaust since I was already $7k deep in suspension/wheels/tires. And another $2500 in PPF/ceramic coating......and I only got the car in Sept.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

I like the outside clip, sounds really deep. But goddamn the artificial noise ruins everything in the second video

Call me crazy but I kind of like ASC

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by jetvermillion

As the saying goes, buy nice or buy twice 😉 i learned this myself on one of my past cars after going for budget exhausts. terrible fitment and ended up regretting it just a few months later. going to anything but a stock exhaust is almost always exciting. then that phase wears off and you wish you made a better decision

What's super annoying is that you can pay a ton of money for a good exhaust and it's annoying.

[vindiesel]

Catback nets you no real gains other than noise.

I’m thinking of going from bone stock to uel headers only and a qtp electronic cutout before the rear muffler.

They make active exhaust for Miata’s why not brz/frs?

[jetvermillion]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I had an MXP SP on my first gen and it was great, but I wanted to do something different for my 2nd gen.

The quality and fit of the Remark Elite is quite amazing for the price. But it just drones like crazy in the car.

It was hard to justify $1800 on an ARK exhaust since I was already $7k deep in suspension/wheels/tires. And another $2500 in PPF/ceramic coating......and I only got the car in Sept.

I almost bit on the Remark but paying that little for a catback translates into something. Not that more $$$ always equals better, but exhausts with better resonance, build, and materials usually means more expensive. Totally get you though if you're already spending on suspension/other things

Ark was next on my list but I couldn't find enough sound clips to decide if i'd like it (I did have an Ark on a previous car though, which sounded amazing).

[Scargod]

Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

We've been working on some muffler deletes.

Is that at 50 feet? That's what all my tracks test at.

[KillerBMotorsport]

Originally Posted by Scargod

Is that at 50 feet? That's what all my tracks test at.

25 Feet.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by jetvermillion

I almost bit on the Remark but paying that little for a catback translates into something. Not that more $$$ always equals better, but exhausts with better resonance, build, and materials usually means more expensive. Totally get you though if you're already spending on suspension/other things

Ark was next on my list but I couldn't find enough sound clips to decide if i'd like it (I did have an Ark on a previous car though, which sounded amazing).

Yep, I knew it was a gamble and just happened to lose.

I've got some other plans for the car later in the year when I get my bonuses. And replacing the exhaust it up there. Already done quite a bit since taking delivery in Sept. Currently have the front six speakers of the OEM Audio+ to go in, and the GR add on ducktail.

[MyHybridBurnsGasAndTires]

so what's the running list of quieter catbacks?

HKS Hi Power L2
N1-X Evolution Extreme Muffler

anything else?

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by MyHybridBurnsGasAndTires

so what's the running list of quieter catbacks?

HKS Hi Power L2
N1-X Evolution Extreme Muffler

anything else?

MXP SP is great. Nice quiet burble when driving, no drone in the car, but opens up when you put your foot in it.

[DocWalt]

CSG Touring is really quiet too. I don't really like how "sharp" it sounds outside the car but inside the car it's got a nice tone.

I wish the Perrin had a Helmholtz resonator, it would be perfect otherwise IMO

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by MyHybridBurnsGasAndTires

so what's the running list of quieter catbacks?

HKS Hi Power L2
N1-X Evolution Extreme Muffler

anything else?

Perrin 2.5” resonated
Invidia Q300

[jetvermillion]

Originally Posted by MyHybridBurnsGasAndTires

so what's the running list of quieter catbacks?

HKS Hi Power L2
N1-X Evolution Extreme Muffler

anything else?

Borla S type and the Spec L as well, just a few db louder than the L2

[Genmega]

Installed the Spec L2 today.

Definitely a tamer exhaust compared to the muffled JDL axle back. Close to stock while cruising around town and opens up when I want it to. I no longer have to deal with a fussy cabin. This is exactly what I am looking for!