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3" Thermal vs. AWE?
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They’re both going to be great exhausts. Thermal and awe are going to be perfect exhausts, and sound great without drone. I’ll break them both down for you:
Common points: both won’t drone, will have a great tone, and are made of great material.
awe: Slightly deeper tone, better looking bigger exhaust tips, better connectors (doesn’t really matter but I like the design better)
Thermal: Cheaper, better sounding IMO, and better sounding with downpipes if you get those eventually.
I would choose the awe solely based on the exhaust tips if you aren’t going to get downpipes, but downpipes are a great upgrade performance wise so it’s your decision what root you want to go. With downpipes the Thermal is the better of the two.
Common points: both won’t drone, will have a great tone, and are made of great material.
awe: Slightly deeper tone, better looking bigger exhaust tips, better connectors (doesn’t really matter but I like the design better)
Thermal: Cheaper, better sounding IMO, and better sounding with downpipes if you get those eventually.
I would choose the awe solely based on the exhaust tips if you aren’t going to get downpipes, but downpipes are a great upgrade performance wise so it’s your decision what root you want to go. With downpipes the Thermal is the better of the two.
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I was strongly considering the AWE, but I ultimately went with the Thermal. I'm very pleased with it. There's no drone when cruising, and it has a nice deep tone.
From sound clips, the AWE sounds a little more "exotic" and deep.
I chose thermal because I have their 3" on my focus st, and I was very pleased with that sound. It was also on sale for black Friday/November.
From sound clips, the AWE sounds a little more "exotic" and deep.
I chose thermal because I have their 3" on my focus st, and I was very pleased with that sound. It was also on sale for black Friday/November.
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I just installed the AWE on mine. Love the way it sounds. Great low rumble, no drone and not loud at all in the cabin but you know its there. Not super aggresive but a great sound. And great quality all the way through all of the components.
My office is in San Mateo if any local members want a listen.
My office is in San Mateo if any local members want a listen.
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