yn08_teg said:
Rather than start a whole new thread, I thought it better to resurrect this one...
So, my current exhaust system has a few issues. I have a Kakimoto 06&r Regu catback system, OEM manifold and cat. This was already on the car 3 years ago when I imported it, so I've got no idea how long it has been on the car.
As per previous posts on here... the baffles have collapsed on the silencer in the mid pipe and there was also a crack in the same area that I had welded up. Essentially I'll need to do something and the options I'm considering are...
1) purchase a new cat back system
2) cut out the silencer in the current exhaust and replace it with a bit if straight pipe, so the only silencer will be in the back box
I do like the kaki and the looks are great, with the aftermarket tailpipe etc, but I would like it a little bit louder. I don't want anything obnoxious resulting in me getting pulled every 5 mins and wouldn't want anything that makes too much of a droan or sounds like those horrible decat civics! (Sorry if I offend anyone!!)
So I'm not sure whether to modify the existing exhaust, which Tom at TGM said was an option or just to get a whole new system. The RM01a has been touted as a great system, although maybe a little quiet for me. Please bear in mind I've never heard any other exhaust system on a DC5 so have nothing to compare it to. Another option would be solid fab and I'm told Alan is a great chap who would be able to customise things to my spec. Are there any particular avenues you would look down or any experience/recommendations based on what I'm looking for?
As always, cheers in advance! All recommendations welcome
After investigating every system I could find for the Dc5 I opted for the RM01A.
It‘s super light under 8kg‘s, looks epic, fits perfectly, no drone at any rev range ever and is nice on tickover but got a perfect tone and noise when needed on throttle.
I spend about two months looking into exhausts and it was the best for my needs (being a TRUE TRACK FRIENDLY) system as it never needs a bung.
Kaki was second on my list due to the distinct noise and looks but that said Kaki are no longer made in the same place or to the same standards so don‘t last as long as they used too, whereas RM01A is a superb allround system for looks, Wright, power, fitment and noise.
That would be my choice, but if you want more noise then you‘d have to look at solid fab or similar risky that on track you maybe blackflagged as although it‘s track friendly it‘s over some of the db levels even at brands (and drones also at certain rev ranges)
Could consider fixing yours tbh prob a cheaper all round option
One thing I would say is consider exactly what you want and will use the car for before spending to be sure it‘s 100% compliant for your needs as the last thing you wants something loud and drones etc to then want to track it and need to change again or put a bing on which is never a good idea.
Carl