Hope I like it... it was a hard pick between that and the racing beat, mainly wanted just little better sound, nothing to loud. So, for a savings of over $100.00 I went with the MS. Looks good.

 

Where'd you order it from

 

Good choice, I was heavily considering this as well as the price was good.

I, on the other hand, made a last minute change and ordered the Greddy SP2 and got it for $519 total including shipping. Greddy seemed to have the biggest tips and I like big tips like I like big ****.

I hope it's not to loud w/ the RP supercat when I go to pick up my RP Supercat at Rotary performance early next week (I wish they were open on weekends).

Give us updates when you get it on...

 

I was seriously considering the Greddy, but I'm thinking it's just a little too loud and takes away from the rotary tone.

 

I think you made a good decision. I could be mistaken, but I believe that the RB exhaust is actually heavier than stock. Not a good thing when the mod itself only adds about 3 hp.

 

You may be right... especially with the supercat.

I'm gonna give it a shot and replace if it gets to be to much...

 

I ordered it from: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...key=RX08MS1025

 

I think I want this one Too.

Has anyone gotten this exhaust?

Is there a sound clip?

 

I'll post one soon as mine gets here, I hope sometime next week.

 

Is this the one you ordered the 'new' Mazdaspeed Exhaust?

 

It better be.. suppose to be.

 

 

here is a thread leading to a sound clip enjoy. sound clip

 

Great, wish I had read the post about how bad this exhuast droans, I've already called and got an RA to return it before I even get it, the last thing I wanted was to be droaned to death.
Maybe I'm back looking at the racing beat.

 

It might weigh a few pounds mor but no exhaust adds more than a few horsepower anyways, regardless of who claims what. Sound should probably be the biggest decision on an exhaust for this car.

 

There was only one complaint. I haven't read anywhere else from a different owner about the droning issue. I would take it with a grain of salt if I were you before jumping to conclusions.

 

I believe there was only one person who was complaining about the really bad droning, and it seemed like he just didn't like aftermarket exhaust sounds at all. He even mentioned he had another car (S2000 I think) with a louder-than-normal stock exhaust sound that annoyed him. So, I'm counting on the droning not being too bad, telling by other reviews that I've read so far. I'm installing it tonight and I'll post my impressions if anyone is interested!

Edit: Beat me to it, ZoomZoom.

 

Yes, Olorin2, please let me know what you think, I'm old and can't take droaning since most of my driving is hwy everyday.. Thanks,

 

Sure thing. Look for a response sometime tonight, after 8pm. I want to get it installed and take it for test drive around town and on the highway.

 

Well, I got it installed a little earlier than expected. First, I have to say I've never heard another aftermarket exhaust on an RX-8 -- besides the sound clips on the board -- so I don't much to compare it to. I started it up for the first time, and heard a subtle, deep rumble before the engine went to idle. The idle note is barely louder than the stock system, but as others have said, you know there's a little something extra there.

Also as others have pointed out, it's loudest when you step on the gas (obviously), particularly when you shift and the RPMs drop below 3000. So, even if you're taking it easy, you're gonna hear it for a few seconds until you start cruising. But the sound is pleasing, to me at least... pretty deep, slightly throaty and definitely agressive. When cruising, I was surprised how quiet it is -- really no louder than stock. So basically, you can turn some heads when you're accelerating, but it won't drone the brain out of your head on the highway. In fact, you'll forget about it. Now that I've heard it for myself, I'm very surprised about the posts saying that it drones badly. If this exhaust was loud and annoying at speed, then I'd remove it tomorrow. But it's not, so I'm very satisfied. We'll see if it gets any louder during it's break-in period.

As for the appearance, I'm very happy with it. The tips jut out a bit more than the stock, but it looks really good. I love the larger tips (and I know this is really nothing new to a lot of you), but it's amazing how much better the rear looks with the large tips. Mazda should have gone with these in the first place. I also like the slight angle, as opposed to the straight OEM tips. But that's about it for first impressions. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

 

Great, thanks for the post, you have convienced me to try mine when it gets here.

 

Yeah, I wouldn't think mazdaspeed would release an uber loud exhaust not there style.

Good review.

 

Yep, I don't see Mazdaspeed making something that drones... I'm sure it's somewhat tuned for sound quality.

How big are the tips (compared to others)? Are they angled down or up?

 

the tips are 3.5 stock is 2 inches.

 

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