What Are the Brands for Automotive Exhaust Modification?
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Automotive exhaust modification brands include Manga Exhaust from the USA, FGK and HKS from Japan, Eisenmann, REMUS from Europe, and domestic brands like CGW, JDC, RES, as well as IPE, Stone, and Wolf Exhaust from Taiwan. Generally, modifications to the exterior of the exhaust pipe do not require registration with the vehicle management office. The relevant introduction to automotive modifications is as follows: Modifiable Components: Owners can add roof racks, install foot pedals for Jeeps, or add front and rear anti-collision devices for small vehicles, as long as they are not too prominent, do not exceed the original length and width of the vehicle body, and do not affect the safety performance of the vehicle. These are not considered modifications. Definition of Illegal Modifications: Changing the car emblem, adding lighting devices, installing xenon lights, etc., which alter the fundamental characteristics of the original vehicle, are considered illegal. For fun, transforming a domestic car emblem into a "Mercedes-Benz" or adding an original Toyota emblem, where the characteristic identifiers are changed, constitutes illegal modification.
I just upgraded the exhaust on my Civic and researched quite a few brands. REMUS is known for its deep and resonant sound, with solid craftsmanship as an old Austrian brand; Germany's Milltek has a distinct mid-to-high frequency tone that's particularly crisp; Japan's FGK pays great attention to pipe diameter design, minimizing low-end torque loss. Personally, I think AKRAPOVIC's titanium exhaust pipes are super cool but way too expensive, while Taiwanese brands like Armytrix offer good value with valve control. Choosing an exhaust isn't just about the brand—it's important to select the pipe diameter based on engine displacement, with around 70mm being ideal for a 2.0T. Also, watch out for sound levels to avoid exceeding noise limits, or you might get fined on the road. The instructor at the tuning shop said valved exhausts are the most practical, allowing free switching between quiet mode and loud mode.
