So I got my MBRP SS, Ark DPs and exhaust tips installed on NYE. I’ve driven it about 300kms so far and here are my initial impressions...
• True cold starts are INSANELY loud. It quiets down considerably once the car warms up a bit and idles under 1000rpms.
• Warm starts are actually only loud during initial revving of the car when it turn on, but slightly louder than how stock would sound.
• When idling normally, it sounds like stock exhaust as if the seats and cargo cover are off.
• Not really any drone on the highway unless you are going over about ~115km/h and have to put in a bit of throttle to go uphill.
• When accelerating, there is a rasp in the ~1800 - 2300 RPM range, but smooths out after that.
• Exhaust burbles like crazy on deceleration, especially if you tap the throttle a lightly a few times during it
• The exhaust is ALOT louder with the windows down than it is up.
• Performance wise, I haven’t really felt much since I haven’t really floored it in the car yet.
This is the first time I’ve ever installed an exhaust on my car and I love it. Makes the car feel like a whole new car! The only downside so far for me is the rasp it has around 1800-2300rpm when accelerating, but other than that it’s great!
Ps. Better pictures and exhaust clip to come in the future.