Thermal R&D Exhaust System Cat back Exhaust Systems
Thermal R&D Exhaust System Cat back Exhaust Systems
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[Sep 07, 2002]
supedcivic25
Model Reviewed:
1992 Honda Civic SI HB
Strength:
The performance is wild and the great full stainless system. Also not too loud.
Weakness:
None! I bought this exhaust because my friend had a Thermal on his Civic, and at the time I had a Brospeed with was very loud. I purchased this exhaust over a year ago and I love everything about. I love the performance, sound, and the looks with Thermal etched on the tip. Everyone compliments me on how great my car sounds. My fiancee even loves it! This is hands down the best exhaust out thier. Similar Products Used: Pilot Brospeed |
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[Jul 27, 2002]
Alex
Model Reviewed:
1991 Civic Si
Strength:
2.25" diameter piping (largest I could find for my year), straight-thru muffler design, full stainless, nice etched logo on tip, worth every penny spent.
Weakness:
None This is the best cat-back system you can buy for older Civics like mine. I can really feel the hp gains all the way through the powerband. It looks great being stainless all the way down. It sounds fantastic with a nice low rumble @ idle, full growl on the gas, and nice tone when you are feathering the pedal. It is very responsive when coupled with aftermarket headers. And it fits perfectly. It only took me about 1 1/2 hours to install. Similar Products Used: Brospeed cat-back |
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[Jul 02, 2002]
Ernie
Model Reviewed:
'98 Integra GS-R
Strength:
Full stainless
Weakness:
buzzing after less than a year This is a f/u on a past review I made and sad to say after less than a year I have a terrible buzzing sound when RPM's reach about 3000. Called WMR and they say that this may be "normal" RIGHT!!! True, it does decrease when the exhaust warms up but I really don't think it is normal!!! I'm really thinking about putting my stock exhaust back on. Similar Products Used: Greddy PE |
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[Jun 09, 2002]
2Longfour
Model Reviewed:
98 Prelude H22A
Strength:
Stainless steel entire length, great tone through most of the RPM range. Looks sweet, less common exhaust separates you/me from the crowd. Etched "Thermal Research & Development" on both tips. Big 3" tips without a horrid sound.
Weakness:
None that I can think of. Looks sweet, looks stock on the prelude but with just bigger pipes. Stainless steel the whole way from cat back, for the price of other exhausts. Performance gain is moderate, nothing exasperating. Excellent sound level and tone with this car, not ricey at all. Similar Products Used: Car has DC Stainless headers (to complete the theme), AEM accessory pullies, and DC DAC Intake/Iceman depending on weather. All installed together is worth 20+ WHP on these cars...it's proven. |
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[Apr 22, 2002]
Erick
Model Reviewed:
Honda Prelude 2000
Strength:
100% stainless steel, VERY deep sound - not ricey or annoying at all, just pure rumble! The tip looks good too, i didnt like the Greddy tips which i could fit my fist into!
Weakness:
---- none so far ----- but i will write another review in a couple months. Also no REAL noticeable power gains, perhaps some in the mid to high RPMS, but i wasnt disappointed because i really didnt expect any gains because i do not have any other Mods yet ! I really like this exhaust. I recommend it to anyone looking for a VERY deep sounding exhaust that isnt TOO Loud! It is just right in terms of loudness. Anymore and i think it would be tooo loud. What drew me to this exhaust was the 100% stainless steel and the sound. I live in NJ so i am afraid of the salt and sand that are put on the roads in winter rusting my exhaust. I am gonna write another review after i''ve had it for more then a couple months. Feel free to email me if you have any questions...or if you''d like to be referred to any sites that sell this exhaust for cheap. Similar Products Used: Stock |
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[Mar 29, 2002]
pat
Model Reviewed:
91 honda crx
Strength:
nice looking, nice tone
Weakness:
canister hangs too low the thermal exhaust is pretty cool. its not to loud but it does have a nice low tone. the only thing i dont like about it is the canister hangs real low and it hits everything so now it is all scraped amd dinged up. Similar Products Used: none |
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[Mar 09, 2002]
laxplayrm2000
Model Reviewed:
1998 Eclipse GS
Strength:
I would definatley recommend this exhaust to anyone.
Weakness:
Alittle expensive, but it was worth it This exhaust is great. Easy to install once you get your stock exhaust off. I had to weld my stock exhaust off. Anyway, the Thermal R/D Exhaust is great. Sounds nice and deep, not like a pissed off lawn mower... Similar Products Used: Greddy |
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[Mar 05, 2002]
Grant
Model Reviewed:
1996 Integra GSR
Strength:
Stainless Steel Inexpensive for an import exhaust
Weakness:
Scrapes on everything Resonator cracked after a year and a half Loud and droning even for the "Stealth" line This is a follow up to a earlier post about the Stealth version. My earlier post had glowing reviews, but after having used the product for over a year and a half, I can honestly say I''m rather disappointed with it. The resonator casing has cracked makeing a god awful buzzing, and the darn thing scrapes on everything after I lowered the car (only a 1.5 drop). And not to mention that Thermal''s idea of a "Stealth" exhaust is still rather loud and boomy, especially inside the car. From outside the car, it''s nice, but inside had grown loud and droning, especially on the highway. I get headaches if I drive it for more than an hour or so. |
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[Mar 02, 2002]
Dustin Burke
Model Reviewed:
1988 CRX Si
Strength:
NONE
Weakness:
Poorly Manufactored I have had this exhaust for about 6 months now and it hangs so low the canister and piping is scratched all to pieces I have been lookin to order another exhaust as I have taken the Thermal off and put my stock back on I am very displeased with this exhaust. Similar Products Used: none |
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[Feb 19, 2002]
Tom Aleszczyk
Model Reviewed:
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo
Strength:
Good Sound , Maximum power
Weakness:
NONE From what i hear is that the exhaust system is really good for my type of car Similar Products Used: NONE |