Honda Accord 1999 1.8iS VTEC - Klarius Front Exhaust Pipe Replacement Noisy

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Thu 26 Sep 2013 19:08
Honda Accord 1999 1.8iS VTEC - Klarius Front Exhaust Pipe Replacement Noisy - starblue

Hi

Recently broken front pipe part of exhaust, purchased replacement part new, Klarius brand, from local stockist, got it fitted today by mechanic but on picking up the car I noticed it was a lot boomier in exhaust noise and vibration.

Asked the mechanic what he thought and he said he noticed it too, and so tested the exhaust and all checked out 100% but it's not what I want, it's much noisier when driving and sounds like a sports exhaust now. It even resonates in the cabin when driving. I'm confident in the mechanic and am sure that he has fitted it correctly.

Any thoughts? I'm going to call the supplier tomorrow and ask them what the story is.

Thanks in advance

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Thu 26 Sep 2013 20:38
Honda Accord 1999 1.8iS VTEC - Klarius Front Exhaust Pipe Replacement Noisy - unthrottled

The accoustics of budget exhausts are a bit hit and miss. There's a (slim) chance that the front section will quieten down as it soots up.

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