after the long wait from whatever caused the backorder (although, i do think the shortage of production probably made the most sense), I got it installed today. It exactly what I wanted and am very happy with it.

it has a deep growl which will get a little more deeper as you break it in, but it doesn't drone at all. granted, my tolerance for droney-ness might be a little better than some, but I've been in LOUD cars... like as if you might as well just have a hole in your engine... but this sounds perfect, not ricey (doesn't turn into a high pitched fart at high rpms). it almost reminds me of a 330Ci with sport package if that helps anyone.

as for difference in power, i won't say anything. i really don't know if i do FEEL a difference, or if i THINK i feel a difference. the sound does make driving a bit more exhilarating though.... ;)

 

Any chance of getting before/after dyno? Please

 

lol, well i don't have access to a dyno... nor will i find time anytime soon to get to the nearest shop that has one. but if i do get a chance, i'll definitely get a dyno of the car WITH the exhaust at least (for the good of the forums ;) ). then someone will just have to post a stock dyno.

 

haha i just remember that there were posts of stock dynos... and i see one a few topics down from this one. i'll have to try to find time for the exhaust dyno now lol.

 

nice ya i noticed i drive a little "ruffer" with the trd exhaust funny huh. but ya i love the sound dont sound like a can of angry bees

 

since my trd exhaust was installed my mpg are crap now .... but thats just me driving faster and being on the gas all the time to hear it :twisted:

 

I installed mine tonight. It gives the car a whole new personality! I definitely do drive it a little harder than I did before. I love it.

 

hey do u notice a difference on the inside of the car while having the new trd exhaust system

like at highway speeds and constant rpms is it really loud??

 

not at all

 

so is it louder then stock just not LOUD??

 

still waiting for mine...

 

cant wait to compare it with mgnaflows cat back

 

i'd say any NORMAL driving below 3000 rpms you will hear the exhaust... I say normal, because if you open the throttle up, you obviously will hear it all throughout the band... but it's really a nice deep rumble. again, i've driven in LOUD cars giving me headaches and this is NOTHING like that... i said earlier that it reminds me of a 330Ci with sport package. just a deep growl present.

after 3000 rpms & highway cruising speeds (constant speed) it quiets down alot. NO drone. sometimes I'll just mash the pedal a bit to make sure it's there ;)

all in all, i love it. it's perfect for me.

 

awesome.