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I'm looking for opinions from those who have Comtech exhaust on their TLs. I'm considering them for mine and concerned the increased noise level may get a little annoying over time. One person told me it gets a little annoying after awhile. What does everyone else think? I drive on many long trips and like to be able to listen to music at normal levels, hear my cell phone, and carry on a conversation at the same time.
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I think stock mufflers on type S are pretty good. They are already high flow type with about ~30% less restriction then regular TL mufflers. Cat and exhaust tubing is larger on type S then regular TL as well.
I'd say spend your $500 on something else. Perhaps better tires for the summer.
I'd say spend your $500 on something else. Perhaps better tires for the summer.
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Other than the nice looks of the exhaust, I agree - they do not make much power. At least the black paint doesn't flake off.
I donot find the exhaust boom runninf through the gears intrusive but I am an inveterate hot-rodder used to Big Block Corvettes and the like.
One thing not mentioned is that the resonances of the exhaust do add a bit of vibration to the chassis, but I only noticed this in back to back drives between a stocker and my car.
At highway speeds, the noise is completely inobtrusive save for a subtle sense of "meat" back there.
I had a 1991 300 ZX that had a Borla and it boomed at 2500 RPM on the highway to the point I got nauseous - had to go. BTW, it was a rare hardtop ZX, one of a handful brought in for racing setup. No squiggly t-tops, and it looked very sleek.
I donot find the exhaust boom runninf through the gears intrusive but I am an inveterate hot-rodder used to Big Block Corvettes and the like.
One thing not mentioned is that the resonances of the exhaust do add a bit of vibration to the chassis, but I only noticed this in back to back drives between a stocker and my car.
At highway speeds, the noise is completely inobtrusive save for a subtle sense of "meat" back there.
I had a 1991 300 ZX that had a Borla and it boomed at 2500 RPM on the highway to the point I got nauseous - had to go. BTW, it was a rare hardtop ZX, one of a handful brought in for racing setup. No squiggly t-tops, and it looked very sleek.
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I dont think the Comptech EXhausts make much power for the TL-P let alone the TL-S which alreday have a freer flowing exhaust. If you want it purely for looks and sound, get it otherwise save up for the Headers or get something else.
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I had then put on at Park Ave Acura, which is 180 miles from where I live. About 2/3'ds of the way home, I was regretting the decision, as the droning was really getting to me. I found that I would be relieved if I let off on the gas and the droning would go silent for a few seconds.
As time went on, I got used to the sound. It is quite satisfying, however, on a long trip it becomes more noticable. I am not sure if the noise increases as the units get hotter.
At any rate, I was pleased to find that Park Ave Acura had put my original exhaust system in my trunk. If I ever feel like going back, at least I can.
I would suggest that you listen to a car with them installed, if possible, and decide. It is strictly a personal preference thing. I think that I would do the headers first, if I had it all to do again.
However, as I've said before - - SPRINGS FIRST!!! (Best bang for the buck!!)
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2002 TL-S NAV Black/Black
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Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
StreetEffectz Audio Upgrade (Coming Soon)
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As time went on, I got used to the sound. It is quite satisfying, however, on a long trip it becomes more noticable. I am not sure if the noise increases as the units get hotter.
At any rate, I was pleased to find that Park Ave Acura had put my original exhaust system in my trunk. If I ever feel like going back, at least I can.
I would suggest that you listen to a car with them installed, if possible, and decide. It is strictly a personal preference thing. I think that I would do the headers first, if I had it all to do again.
However, as I've said before - - SPRINGS FIRST!!! (Best bang for the buck!!)
:-jon
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2002 TL-S NAV Black/Black
w/Spoiler, Body Kit, Bowling Ball Wheel,
Bowling Ball Interior Trim Kit
Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
StreetEffectz Audio Upgrade (Coming Soon)
Pictures at:
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626677&f=0
" TARGET=_blank>http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626677&f=0
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Thanks very much for the input. I think I'll be going w/ body kit next, then springs. I just don't know who, if anyone, I can get to install the springs at a reasonable price. I'll probably have to go to Crown in Richmond.
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