i need a new exhaust, but not something thats gonna wake up my neighbors on the way home at night. I heard the APex WS was quiet, but i havent gotten a chance to actually hear it, does anyone have a sound clip or can anyone describe its sound to me? how does it compare to a stock exhaust or an ITR exhaust?.....thanks guys....

 

sounds exactly like stock until vtec. I don't suppose you will be in vtec in the neighborhood, so you should be fine

 

APEXi WS is a good exhaust. It's a little bit deeper than an ITR exhaust, but the sound isn't too intrusive.

 

WS on my 98...very quiet until the car/exhaust gets warmed up...i'd say that takes about a 30 min drive if it's in the morning...but after that it doesn't sound very stock...its actually noticeable from inside and outside the car. if u rode in my car after it was warmed up...u'd DEFINITELY know i had an exhaust. Really not that loud at WOT, seems like more engine noise than exhaust noise. low rpm tho, there's some sound...again this is after the car is warm. if u take very short drives which don't allow the car to get too warm, then it would sound very close to stock...cuz my morning drives are very quiet, and my other drives get louder....

great looking exhaust!

 

If you're not on it, it just sounds a little throaty, but nothing too loud. When you step on it, it's definitely loud. My friends all said my car sounded like super rice.. (AEM CAI/Neuspeed Header/Apex WS)

 

find a silencer for the exhaust or make one.

 

My car came with the WS on it. I can't believe how quiet it is for a aftermarket exhaust. I sware my SE-R is louder at idle than this thing at WOT.

 

I wouldnt say too quiet either. If youre looking for an exhaust that won't attract attention yet still provide you with a smooth, deep sound when you punch it, definitely check out the WS.

If you want to turn heads 2 blocks away, the WS is definitely not the exhaust for you.

 

how about the performance of the WS anyone feel any gains? does ur canister scrape or anything? thanx

 

It's not a canister. Looks like stock but nice a shiny and has a 4' tip. I rarely scrape. Only time I do is when I have people in the back. I am only dropped 1.25' with Comptech springs


[Modified by IntegraGSR23, 11:06 AM 1/30/2002]

 

How bout rust problems, its very cheaply priced, does it have a problem with rust? how well does it hold up?

 

Tegman,
very good question... With it not being ful stainless how well does it hold up?

 

Pretty sure its Stainless steel. Shouldn't rust much at all.

 

The muffler is stainless, but the B pipe is not

 

No rust at all. Everything looks good as new so far and I've been through 2 snow storms. The piping of the exhaust is powder coated and does not show any signs of wearing off.

It's noticeably louder than stock when you first get it, but it starts to sound "normal" after a while. You easily get used to the quietness.


[Modified by Dozed, 5:44 PM 1/30/2002]

 

Here are some pics of mine!




[Modified by IntegraGSR23, 2:49 PM 1/30/2002]

 

I am trying to decide whether to go with the WS, comptech or the thermal stealth. Any opinions?? BTW, comptech and thermal are both full stainless

 

Hmm, I was looking at your exhaust, and it was looking different to me. Is that for the 4-door?


Here's mine (2 door model).

 

Dozed,
How's your exhaust holding up? Does anyone have an opinion on the thermal stealth?

 

the only noticeable sign of wear I see is near the edge of the tip wear the exhaust has stained a little.


[Modified by Dozed, 6:31 PM 1/30/2002]

 

How long have you had it on for?

 

I know this topic is specifically about the Apex WS, but a lot of people have said that the comptech is in a similar category in terms of sound and looks. What does the Comptech sound like, and if anyone could post some pics it would be greatly appreciated. I did a search and I did find SOME info, but input from Comptech owners would be great, I can't decide between the Comptech and the WS, even though the price on the WS is so appealing. Just wondering though, as far as build quality and longevity of the exhaust, does the price difference of the Comptech make up for this??? Thanks in advance, Jason.

 

I've had it since the summer. I'm guessing you wanted me to say "a year or two", eh?

 

I almost bought a Apexi WS yesterday for $285 off ebay. Anyone here?

 

Yes mine is a 4-door. I've had mine almost 1 year now