Motordyne Dual Shockwave w/Ti Tips Pics/Soundclips
#681
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What do I think others would like? The shockwave TDX v2 with the side resonators I think will be end up being one of the most popular performance exhausts available for this platform. Straight through design, top performance, better drone control than even the large VQ muffler, a fuller spectrum of VQ sound and screams power at WOT. In contrast, the VQ muffler sounds subdued and civil even when getting on it (which I personally like) but still has significant drone at 10% throttle 1800-2000 rpms. My 5AT spends the most time around 2500 rpms, then at 1800 rpms, cruising around town (the torque converter spins/slips and holds the rpms constant as the car accelerates, which is why I believe drone affects the 5AT more than the 6MT).
If I had to pick between these two, I think I'd go with the Shockwave TDX v2. Even though it's actually louder overall through a WOT pull, the elimination of drone makes it sound so much better in the cabin.
Last edited by rcdash; 12-19-2009 at 07:32 PM.
#685
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Hmmm, this kinda makes things a little more complicated when picking one. I thought it was going to be a very clean cut clear quieter/droneless option and that was going to be the VQ.
I vote for the baby child of the V2 + VQ like Raj suggested, is that possible Tony?
Tony, if I previously understood you correctly then the two remaining ones should drone and be louder then both the VQ and V2, correct?
I vote for the baby child of the V2 + VQ like Raj suggested, is that possible Tony?
Tony, if I previously understood you correctly then the two remaining ones should drone and be louder then both the VQ and V2, correct?
#686
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Hmmm, this kinda makes things a little more complicated when picking one. I thought it was going to be a very clean cut clear quieter/droneless option and that was going to be the VQ.
I vote for the baby child of the V2 + VQ like Raj suggested, is that possible Tony?
Tony, if I previously understood you correctly then the two remaining ones should drone and be louder then both the VQ and V2, correct?
I vote for the baby child of the V2 + VQ like Raj suggested, is that possible Tony?
Tony, if I previously understood you correctly then the two remaining ones should drone and be louder then both the VQ and V2, correct?
And yes, I do expect the other two smaller muffler types to have less attenuation.
I can look into combining it with Gamma though.
#688
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There is also more space and clearance towards the rear of the car than near the rear strut bar. Does it matter if the resonator comes before or after the muffler and is angled backwards vs forwards?
I've only had a few minutes to drive with it and I hate to say it (because I'm in the 10-20% category that would like to see it even quieter) but I think 80-90% of folks are going to love the v2 TDX.
If you combine with the gamma, I'll put in a pre-order right now!
Last edited by rcdash; 12-18-2009 at 11:13 AM.
#691
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Of the ones I've tried...
From loudest to quietest: the Shockwave TDX, Shockwave TDX V2, and the Large VQ TDX
From most drone to least: Shockwave TDX (worst at 2500 rpms), Large VQ (worst at 1800 rpms), V2 (worst at 1500 rpms)
EDIT: we have snow and sleet. no more testing tonight.
From loudest to quietest: the Shockwave TDX, Shockwave TDX V2, and the Large VQ TDX
From most drone to least: Shockwave TDX (worst at 2500 rpms), Large VQ (worst at 1800 rpms), V2 (worst at 1500 rpms)
EDIT: we have snow and sleet. no more testing tonight.
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I watched another video of the V2 on a NA car and it is definitely louder than on my FI car. This is a very nice FI exhaust - very reasonable when not WOT. No drone like on every other exhaust I have ever had on my car (other than stock). Brian, if you're reading this, I think you're going to like this design. If you're turning into an old guy (like me) and want sound levels closer to stock in addition to no drone, then maybe Tony will be able to come up with some combo in the future...
I will not get a chance to test the other two mufflers until xmas day - apologies Tony (et al.)
Last edited by rcdash; 12-19-2009 at 08:29 PM.