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If you’ve ever gone down a YouTube rabbit hole watching cold starts and flybys, this one’s for you. We’re rounding up a few solid sound clips from folks who bolted up Thermal R&D exhausts to their rides - and captured the glorious noise that followed. No installs, no dyno graphs, just raw audio and real reactions. Get ready to enjoy some revs!
CV2Rob’s Accord Gets Vocal
First up: CV2Rob. He unboxed his new Thermal exhaust for the Accord 2.0T and dropped a couple of honest takes before even firing it up. His initial thoughts? Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint. After install, he doubled down on his satisfaction with the new sound:
I believed this would be the best sounding exhaust for these cars before I put it on - and now that I finally put it on, I really think it's the best sounding exhaust! PLUS it’s one of the most affordable exhausts for the Accord on the market!
- CV2Rob
Hear it for yourself above and check out the Honda Accord Exhausts Thermal R&D offers here:
Rob’s 11th Gen Civic Brings the Rumble
Next, we’re swinging over to the Civic 11 Forum, where Rob dropped some sound clips of his Thermal setup. Nothing crazy - just a simple driveway rev and another up-close shot - but that tone is pure gold. Deep, clean, and not trying too hard. In his post, he talks through the fitment and notes how well the exhaust fills out the lower rev range without being obnoxious.
According to Rob, this exhaust is perfect for someone wanting a tame setup with zero drone - only slightly louder than stock inside and more aggressive outside without being obnoxious. It really comes to life under boost with nice pops and burbles.
This thing is perfect, and black tips are absolutely the way to go.
-Rob, Civic11Forum
You can hear Rob’s sound clips above and check out thermal R&D's Honda Civic exhausts here:
Mike’s Integra Still Hits a Year Later
Image Credit: Mike, Integra Forum
Now let’s talk about Mike. He tossed a Thermal R&D exhaust on his Acura Integra and made sure to follow up a full year later - still hyped on it. In his forum thread, he points out that the exhaust hasn’t just held up - it’s gotten better with time.
Image Credit: Mike, Integra Forum
No drone, no weird resonance, just solid tone that aged like wine. Want what Mike has? Select your Integra Exhaust from the list below.
SoSulli’s Explorer ST: SUV With A V8 Growl? Almost.
And then there’s SoSulli with his Explorer ST. This guy’s got the full experience posted: Startup video, dig, drive-by, and even some in-cabin footage. The best part? It sounds like a muscle car... but it’s a three-row SUV. In the forum post, he talks about how the tone is aggressive but never annoying, and the interior ride stays chill.
I’m not an expert in drone mechanics but I hear absolutely ZERO.
- SoSuli
Check out the Thermal R&D Explorer ST Exhausts for yourself:
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At Thermal Research and Development, we don't just slap pipes together - we're engineering some of the best-sounding, drone-free exhausts out there using True Helmholtz Technology for Drone Free Exhaust Sound. Whether you’re rolling in a Civic, Accord, Integra, or Explorer ST, you’re getting clean welds, tuned tone, and a setup that’s actually livable day to day. Plus, every exhaust is built in the USA, which means real quality.
Ready to bring the noise without the drone? Upgrade to an exhaust from thermal R&D for the security of a lifetime warranty and exhausts made from marine-grade T304 stainless steel that stands up to corrosion. Need more information? Contact us today.