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Exhaust Choices

Blkbyrd

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Hey everybody, I was just wondering what you all would suggest for exhaust if I wanted to make sure that there was absolutely no droning or significant interior noise. I drive my for Lyft so that I can write off miles between work and home as my commute is 30-40 miles one way and I have been told they will ban you from the platform if your vehicle is obnoxious. I have looked at something like the AWE Touring as I have heard it has very little cabin noise and absolutely no drone, but in the videos it sounds a little aggressive and I can't tell if that's just the video or not. My choice will basically have to be something that you would be content to drive through a quiet neighborhood at 2 in morning where you know everyone. I want just a little growl as right now it sounds like a sewing machine
 

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I would suggest the thermal 2.5 Everyone says no drone and not very loud unless you get on it.
 

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The Thermal or awe will not drone at all. Both 3” offerings will be loud, but not obnoxious. I would recommend the Thermal 2.5, it will be quite around town and mildly loud when you get on it.
 

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Awesome, I will look into that. I really appreciate the advice!
 

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I have the Thermal 2.5" with CVF downpipes and get no drone at all, and only gets loud when I put my foot into it.
 

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Thermal R&D is great! I did the SPD 3" downpipes with their 3" exhaust and it all fit together perfectly. The 3" is a bit loud though but only if you get into the throttle really. If you want a quieter sound then go with the 2 1/2".
 

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Yeah, I really just want a little growl without it being very loud at all. Thank you guys for the advice! I will look into that set up.
 



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