Thermal R&D Exhaust Review and Sound Clip Video

[RRP RSX-S]

So the Remark is a good exhaust I think, for people who don’t mind loud in the cabin. Although I got used to it over time, I couldn’t help but want to try the Thermal as it looked like it had everything I wanted.

I was right. The fit and finish is excellent and the sound is outstanding. It’s noticeably louder than stock but inside it is barely there at any rpm. No drone. Nothing.

The blue tips on the Remark grew on me. But the double walled tips on the Thermal look better IMO. You can also get it with Black tips.

https://thermalrd.com/products/copy-of-honda-civic-si-2022-front-pipe-back-exhaust

I’d highly recommend the Thermal if you want something that sounds and looks good without killing your commute in cabin. I think it is a must for any CVT owner as well as the key rpm’s that the cvt likes are loud with the Remark.

 

[RRP RSX-S]

 

[LCM23]

Sounds nice. Have any pics directly from the rear? I'd like to see how visible the clamps are for the tips

 

[RRP RSX-S]

Sounds nice. Have any pics directly from the rear? I'd like to see how visible the clamps are for the tips

Looks good to me. Better than the Remark and stock Y pipe.

 

[Zerothree]

I’m between this exhaust and the magnaflow exhaust atm. Can I trouble you and ask for a clip of some revs?

 

[Subby625]

This looks really good and the black tips is really swaying me as well since my car is black. Great price too. Thanks for posting!
Any noticeable performance gains?

 

[22si]

Looks good to me. Better than the Remark and stock Y pipe.

Now that you've had it for some time can you tell us your thoughts on it? Still happy and still drone free?

Just like you I also want an exhaust that I barely hear inside but I can hear on the outside

 

[RRP RSX-S]

This looks really good and the black tips is really swaying me as well since my car is black. Great price too. Thanks for posting!
Any noticeable performance gains?

I noticed more pedal pressure. Maybe a little bump in mode range umph.

Now that you've had it for some time can you tell us your thoughts on it? Still happy and still drone free?

Just like you I also want an exhaust that I barely hear inside but I can hear on the outside

I still love it. I can barely hear it. But you can when you want to. But even then it’s not a ton or annoying. There is zero drone at any rpm or throttle level. It’s the best exhaust I’ve ever owned.

 

[22si]

I noticed more pedal pressure. Maybe a little bump in mode range umph.



I still love it. I can barely hear it. But you can when you want to. But even then it’s not a ton or annoying. There is zero drone at any rpm or throttle level. It’s the best exhaust I’ve ever owned.

Thank you. Has volume/burbles increased with breakin? I'm tempted to get this one but have winter coming, along with all the salt. I may pick it up during the black friday sales. The no drone plus volume is what I want.

I like to keep my factory parts but don't have the space for the factory exhaust lol. It's the only reason I'm tempted to delete mufflers so I can add them back if I need to sell the car (don't plan on it).


It's between this and AWE touring but you can't beat the Thermal price/no drone. Especially since there's minimal if any power gain.

 

[Big Duck]

will the sound change depending on if it's automatic or manual transmission?

 

[22si]

will the sound change depending on if it's automatic or manual transmission?

Yes CVT holds the RPM, vs manual. Manual sounds way better. Check youtube for videos of the teggy with exhaust to see what I mean.

 

[Big Duck]

Yes CVT holds the RPM, vs manual. Manual sounds way better. Check youtube for videos of the teggy with exhaust to see what I mean.

I saw this one for magnaflow. I’m worried about the thermal R&D sounding the same. I feel like something with a resonator would be best in my case like the thermal or an apexi. What would you recommend?

 

[Padre Dave]

I have had the Thermal R&D installed months ago and love it. Nice low end sound but not excessively loud in the interior. My wife found my old Mazdaspeed 3 too loud with the Corksport exhaust. This Thermal R&D is much more refined and it sounds amazing! The Thermal R&D was also considerably less expensive than the others I researched. I am very happy with this exhaust….I smile every time I start the car and the rev-matching downshifts are awesome! I live in AZ so this is the only time I can drive with the windows down and the AC off…..awesome!

 

[Finpro807]

So the Remark is a good exhaust I think, for people who don’t mind loud in the cabin. Although I got used to it over time, I couldn’t help but want to try the Thermal as it looked like it had everything I wanted.

I was right. The fit and finish is excellent and the sound is outstanding. It’s noticeably louder than stock but inside it is barely there at any rpm. No drone. Nothing.

The blue tips on the Remark grew on me. But the double walled tips on the Thermal look better IMO. You can also get it with Black tips.

https://thermalrd.com/products/copy-of-honda-civic-si-2022-front-pipe-back-exhaust

I’d highly recommend the Thermal if you want something that sounds and looks good without killing your commute in cabin. I think it is a must for any CVT owner as well as the key rpm’s that the cvt likes are loud with the Remark.

It's been almost a year, you still like it? Did it get louder over time? Any chance you've done a sound test from inside the cabin with db? Thanks!

 

[Padre Dave]

My exhaust sounds even better now, with 10,000 miles on it right now. I get compliments about it often.