Arashi_z_
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An honest review Z1 touring cat back exhaust-Underwhelming/Gentleman’s exhaust
Quality and fitment 10/10
Impressive how tucked and close this is to keep it from having issues on a lowered car. No issue with vibrations or trying to fit it above the W brace.
Installation EASY (1 person, 2 hours)
A breeze if you know how to use a couple tools and jack a car up. I think I used 15,16 and 17mm sockets and the exhaust mount pressing tool for hangers.
Sound 2/10 (IT’S NOT BAD)
So, the reason for the 2 is because there’s barely any additional sound from this. You can listen to the video. I drove the car for 30 minutes with freeway and city driving-the only sound is when you’re going up through gears until 2500rpm then there’s nothing. The sound between 1k-2500 is minimal, maybe a decimal or two louder than the stock manual exhaust. Almost a deep hum that wants to let you know you’re in gear and nothing more. Underwhelming if you’re seeking some exhaust notes. On the freeway, you don’t hear anything at all-which I find is great for long distance/daily freeway drivers.
Performance idk
I’m sure the wider piping will help with performance after tuning, but I’m not an expert here.
Overall
It’s a beautiful work of art that has potential to give increased power without waking up the Karen’s in your neighborhood or notifying cops that you’re doing freeway pulls. I’d call this a gentleman’s exhaust, more for the mature vq owners not looking for attention at every gas station and car meet. If you’re looking to hear turbos and or more than the wind coming in the window-this ain’t it bois.
Quality and fitment 10/10
Impressive how tucked and close this is to keep it from having issues on a lowered car. No issue with vibrations or trying to fit it above the W brace.
Installation EASY (1 person, 2 hours)
A breeze if you know how to use a couple tools and jack a car up. I think I used 15,16 and 17mm sockets and the exhaust mount pressing tool for hangers.
Sound 2/10 (IT’S NOT BAD)
So, the reason for the 2 is because there’s barely any additional sound from this. You can listen to the video. I drove the car for 30 minutes with freeway and city driving-the only sound is when you’re going up through gears until 2500rpm then there’s nothing. The sound between 1k-2500 is minimal, maybe a decimal or two louder than the stock manual exhaust. Almost a deep hum that wants to let you know you’re in gear and nothing more. Underwhelming if you’re seeking some exhaust notes. On the freeway, you don’t hear anything at all-which I find is great for long distance/daily freeway drivers.
Performance idk
I’m sure the wider piping will help with performance after tuning, but I’m not an expert here.
Overall
It’s a beautiful work of art that has potential to give increased power without waking up the Karen’s in your neighborhood or notifying cops that you’re doing freeway pulls. I’d call this a gentleman’s exhaust, more for the mature vq owners not looking for attention at every gas station and car meet. If you’re looking to hear turbos and or more than the wind coming in the window-this ain’t it bois.