Aftermarket Exhaust RCF owners: Question
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Aftermarket Exhaust RCF owners: Question
To all of the guys who got aftermarket exhaust on their RCFs, how did the sound change after the break-in? Would be interested to know what the thoughts are. My Invidia is brand new with less than 50 miles on it so wondering how it will change over time? I understand, one issue might be placebo effect where the ears get used to the noise and it becomes less noticeable, but any thoughts would be helpful in gauging how it will change.
Right now, I get a lot of that plastic burning smell, but after researching it extensively, it seems to be normal for a brand new exhaust.
Right now, I get a lot of that plastic burning smell, but after researching it extensively, it seems to be normal for a brand new exhaust.
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Typically exhausts get louder as they get older, but it depends on what is used to dampen the sound.
Some exhausts use a packing material inside, either fiberglass or steelwool, and they get blown out the tailpipe slowly over time, hence making them louder.
It all depends on how it was constructed I guess.
A quality exhaust should not change from day 1 of its use.
Some exhausts use a packing material inside, either fiberglass or steelwool, and they get blown out the tailpipe slowly over time, hence making them louder.
It all depends on how it was constructed I guess.
A quality exhaust should not change from day 1 of its use.
#4
Thanks guys. Will see how it changes as it breaks in. Invidia quality is absolutely top notch, but I would not mind if it gets a few dB louder as it would still be very civilized and smooth.
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GunnyFitz (04-08-19)
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I have equal length headers and cat back exhaust. When I first put my exhaust on, I didn’t have my headers yet and my exhaust took about a month to break in. It was really loud at first but then the sound began to subdue. Same for the headers, it was louder at first then after a few weeks the sound got more quiet. It also could be that my ears got use to the sound a little bit but I know for sure it was louder when I first put them on. I also noticed that the exhaust had a deeper tone in the beginning after the header install and with time it got more high pitched. I love the sound it makes now
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My Borla exhaust was louder when first installed. After about a month later, I thought it was not as loud.
I have equal length headers and cat back exhaust. When I first put my exhaust on, I didn’t have my headers yet and my exhaust took about a month to break in. It was really loud at first but then the sound began to subdue. Same for the headers, it was louder at first then after a few weeks the sound got more quiet. It also could be that my ears got use to the sound a little bit but I know for sure it was louder when I first put them on. I also noticed that the exhaust had a deeper tone in the beginning after the header install and with time it got more high pitched. I love the sound it makes now
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Apone (04-08-19)
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Yeah, I am getting answers in both directions. Looks like it depends on the type of exhaust. I will definitely keep updates as I put more miles on.
#10
LOL...no. Is that necessary? I am going to take my car into the dealership in a few weeks for a full service/maintenance ($370) so they will check the exhaust as part of the inspection.
Yeah, I am getting answers in both directions. Looks like it depends on the type of exhaust. I will definitely keep updates as I put more miles on.
Yeah, I am getting answers in both directions. Looks like it depends on the type of exhaust. I will definitely keep updates as I put more miles on.
#11
Wish I could give accurate feedback on this but I'm not sure what to think. First day I test drove the Borla I wondered if I made a mistake, "is my car seriously gonna roar this loud all day? that's too much attention..." Now it's a bit too quiet for my taste unless I'm flooring it, and can't tell if it's due to getting used to it, cabin noise levels, or what?
I will say I have friends drive it time to time and just when you think the car is quiet, you start realizing how loud it is even 2 blocks away from the outside.
I will say I have friends drive it time to time and just when you think the car is quiet, you start realizing how loud it is even 2 blocks away from the outside.
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