Bump -
More video, Chuck used my car for this
Best exhaust on the market.
More video, Chuck used my car for this
Best exhaust on the market.
Thermal R&D Focus ST Exhaust SALE
USE CODE: THERMALR&D TO SAVE
WE HAVE 9 SYSTEMS IN STOCK
https://www.pandamotorworks.com/collections/focus-st/products/thermal-r-d-focus-st-exhaust-system
SOUND CLIP
WE HAVE 9 SYSTEMS IN STOCK
https://www.pandamotorworks.com/collections/focus-st/products/thermal-r-d-focus-st-exhaust-system
SOUND CLIP
1 - 20 of 23 Posts
Bump -
More video, Chuck used my car for this
Best exhaust on the market.
Quoted you in the exhaust thread. But quoting again in hopes that OP might have some input too. Did you get it as a full system with the dp? If so, is that approach cheaper than getting the cat back then dp? If not and you got them separately, was it noticeably louder?
OP, question for you. I love the aesthetic design of this and it seems there will be no drone because of that second resonator in place of the stock muffler. These 2 videos seem to be the only ones out there right now so I'm assuming this is a newer exhaust to the market. I'm still doing sound research, but this system I think is the winner for me. My big question is about the price. Looking at TR&D's website, I couldn't find the system on any of their listed vendors websites so it was only available to buy direct from them and after tax and shipping was over $900 to my door and not including dp. From Panda, it's $640 to my door after coupon code, almost $300 cheaper. I also noticed Panda is not listed as a vendor on the TR&D website. I'm bringing all this up because it seems too good to be true. You are an official vendor to the forum so I'm more trusting, but considering the huge price difference between you and the OEM of the part just makes me want to confirm before committing, I hope you understand.
Some further questions. Funding is tight for me right now so is this your everyday price for this system? Or is it on sale other than coupon code? After these 9 sell out, will you continue to get these systems and maintain this price? I'm asking these in case I can't swing it now and need to wait. If you're pricing will most likely significantly increase in a couple months, I'm more likely to purchase now and suffer financially for a bit to save a couple hundred in the long run.
Thanks for your help, I hope you understand my concerns
I have the entire system on my car (DP and Cat-Back). The adapter pipe is sitting in the garage in a bag. As I said they used my car for confirming fitment, video and dyno test on their in-house Mustang Dyno.Quoted you in the exhaust thread. But quoting again in hopes that OP might have some input too. Did you get it as a full system with the dp? If so, is that approach cheaper than getting the cat back then dp? If not and you got them separately, was it noticeably louder?
OP, question for you. I love the aesthetic design of this and it seems there will be no drone because of that second resonator in place of the stock muffler. These 2 videos seem to be the only ones out there right now so I'm assuming this is a newer exhaust to the market. I'm still doing sound research, but this system I think is the winner for me. My big question is about the price. Looking at TR&D's website, I couldn't find the system on any of their listed vendors websites so it was only available to buy direct from them and after tax and shipping was over $900 to my door and not including dp. From Panda, it's $640 to my door after coupon code, almost $300 cheaper. I also noticed Panda is not listed as a vendor on the TR&D website. I'm bringing all this up because it seems too good to be true. You are an official vendor to the forum so I'm more trusting, but considering the huge price difference between you and the OEM of the part just makes me want to confirm before committing, I hope you understand.
Some further questions. Funding is tight for me right now so is this your everyday price for this system? Or is it on sale other than coupon code? After these 9 sell out, will you continue to get these systems and maintain this price? I'm asking these in case I can't swing it now and need to wait. If you're pricing will most likely significantly increase in a couple months, I'm more likely to purchase now and suffer financially for a bit to save a couple hundred in the long run.
Thanks for your help, I hope you understand my concerns
The previous car they used blew up or something.
The first video is of my car at home. The second video is produced by Thermal themselves. There is no drone; my SRT-4 didn't drone this system doesn't drone. At cruise with the windows up you barely notice there's an exhaust on the car.
It is LOUD a WOT, but in town during normal driving it's barely louder than the stock system. It is louder, but not so much that you can't hear the radio or have a normal conversation.
Like I said I do Uber, no complaints and my rating is 4.83
I've been running this same exhaust for about a month now (just cat back) and it really is quiet at cruising. It's the perfect performance exhaust for a daily driver
Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk
Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk
Perfect, I was hoping someone with only the cat back would chime in. I can't afford to swing a dp right now and there isn't a package discount so I'm not missing out on anything. Gotta balance my budget, but it's looking promising to maybe get one before end of summerI've been running this same exhaust for about a month now (just cat back) and it really is quiet at cruising. It's the perfect performance exhaust for a daily driver
Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk
Thanks for reaching outBump -
More video, Chuck used my car for this
Best exhaust on the market.
Quoted you in the exhaust thread. But quoting again in hopes that OP might have some input too. Did you get it as a full system with the dp? If so, is that approach cheaper than getting the cat back then dp? If not and you got them separately, was it noticeably louder?
OP, question for you. I love the aesthetic design of this and it seems there will be no drone because of that second resonator in place of the stock muffler. These 2 videos seem to be the only ones out there right now so I'm assuming this is a newer exhaust to the market. I'm still doing sound research, but this system I think is the winner for me. My big question is about the price. Looking at TR&D's website, I couldn't find the system on any of their listed vendors websites so it was only available to buy direct from them and after tax and shipping was over $900 to my door and not including dp. From Panda, it's $640 to my door after coupon code, almost $300 cheaper. I also noticed Panda is not listed as a vendor on the TR&D website. I'm bringing all this up because it seems too good to be true. You are an official vendor to the forum so I'm more trusting, but considering the huge price difference between you and the OEM of the part just makes me want to confirm before committing, I hope you understand.
Some further questions. Funding is tight for me right now so is this your everyday price for this system? Or is it on sale other than coupon code? After these 9 sell out, will you continue to get these systems and maintain this price? I'm asking these in case I can't swing it now and need to wait. If you're pricing will most likely significantly increase in a couple months, I'm more likely to purchase now and suffer financially for a bit to save a couple hundred in the long run.
Thanks for your help, I hope you understand my concerns
Our everyday price is $699
These 9 units which only few left are $640.
Reason we are lower is no map just a retial Price. So I am loosing some profit to try compete with other systems when introducing this to the market.
Thank you
Yes sir free shipping lower 48Free shipping?
I just had this Thermal exhaust system installed, which I got from the last group buy in late June/early July. Gotta say I'm impressed. The sound is great--low and growly, not high-pitched and "ricey." There's really no drone, either. You hear the exhaust when you get on the throttle, and it's reminiscent of my old 2010 Mustang GT growl (although it resonates through the ST hatchback differently than through a traditional coupe/convertible). At highway speeds, you can barely hear the exhaust, unless you accelerate. I heard more tire noise than exhaust note at 75mph.
The exhaust is also of high quality. The tip looks good, and isn't too showy. Fits the line of the car. The mechanic who installed it for me told me a couple of times that the system was really nice, and he said the muffler was one of the best he's seen. Actually, two guys who work at the muffler shop that did the install told me that.
This exhaust is noticeable, but I wouldn't say it's loud or obnoxious. You can wake the neighbors with it, but you won't automatically do so. It definitely responds to the throttle, though, which is nice. I would highly recommend it, if you're looking for a more baritone sound without drone. Even my wife said that she thought the car now sounded like it should have from the factory.
I also had a great experience ordering through PandaMotorWorks--they processed my order quickly and had it shipped quickly. I got the system on Friday, July 7, and had it installed on Saturday, July 8. Spent Sunday in the car driving around, and the exhaust performed great in town and on the freeway.
If I can get some video shot this week, I'll upload that and some picts. There are also two more good Youtube videos here (were in the last group buy thread, but haven't been posted here yet):
TL;DR--great baritone sound, no drone; highly recommended exhaust.
The exhaust is also of high quality. The tip looks good, and isn't too showy. Fits the line of the car. The mechanic who installed it for me told me a couple of times that the system was really nice, and he said the muffler was one of the best he's seen. Actually, two guys who work at the muffler shop that did the install told me that.
This exhaust is noticeable, but I wouldn't say it's loud or obnoxious. You can wake the neighbors with it, but you won't automatically do so. It definitely responds to the throttle, though, which is nice. I would highly recommend it, if you're looking for a more baritone sound without drone. Even my wife said that she thought the car now sounded like it should have from the factory.
I also had a great experience ordering through PandaMotorWorks--they processed my order quickly and had it shipped quickly. I got the system on Friday, July 7, and had it installed on Saturday, July 8. Spent Sunday in the car driving around, and the exhaust performed great in town and on the freeway.
If I can get some video shot this week, I'll upload that and some picts. There are also two more good Youtube videos here (were in the last group buy thread, but haven't been posted here yet):
TL;DR--great baritone sound, no drone; highly recommended exhaust.
thank you for the reviewI just had this Thermal exhaust system installed, which I got from the last group buy in late June/early July. Gotta say I'm impressed. The sound is great--low and growly, not high-pitched and "ricey." There's really no drone, either. You hear the exhaust when you get on the throttle, and it's reminiscent of my old 2010 Mustang GT growl (although it resonates through the ST hatchback differently than through a traditional coupe/convertible). At highway speeds, you can barely hear the exhaust, unless you accelerate. I heard more tire noise than exhaust note at 75mph.
The exhaust is also of high quality. The tip looks good, and isn't too showy. Fits the line of the car. The mechanic who installed it for me told me a couple of times that the system was really nice, and he said the muffler was one of the best he's seen. Actually, two guys who work at the muffler shop that did the install told me that.
This exhaust is noticeable, but I wouldn't say it's loud or obnoxious. You can wake the neighbors with it, but you won't automatically do so. It definitely responds to the throttle, though, which is nice. I would highly recommend it, if you're looking for a more baritone sound without drone. Even my wife said that she thought the car now sounded like it should have from the factory.
I also had a great experience ordering through PandaMotorWorks--they processed my order quickly and had it shipped quickly. I got the system on Friday, July 7, and had it installed on Saturday, July 8. Spent Sunday in the car driving around, and the exhaust performed great in town and on the freeway.
If I can get some video shot this week, I'll upload that and some picts. There are also two more good Youtube videos here (were in the last group buy thread, but haven't been posted here yet):
TL;DR--great baritone sound, no drone; highly recommended exhaust.
Hey that's meI just had this Thermal exhaust system installed, which I got from the last group buy in late June/early July. Gotta say I'm impressed. The sound is great--low and growly, not high-pitched and "ricey." There's really no drone, either. You hear the exhaust when you get on the throttle, and it's reminiscent of my old 2010 Mustang GT growl (although it resonates through the ST hatchback differently than through a traditional coupe/convertible). At highway speeds, you can barely hear the exhaust, unless you accelerate. I heard more tire noise than exhaust note at 75mph.
The exhaust is also of high quality. The tip looks good, and isn't too showy. Fits the line of the car. The mechanic who installed it for me told me a couple of times that the system was really nice, and he said the muffler was one of the best he's seen. Actually, two guys who work at the muffler shop that did the install told me that.
This exhaust is noticeable, but I wouldn't say it's loud or obnoxious. You can wake the neighbors with it, but you won't automatically do so. It definitely responds to the throttle, though, which is nice. I would highly recommend it, if you're looking for a more baritone sound without drone. Even my wife said that she thought the car now sounded like it should have from the factory.
I also had a great experience ordering through PandaMotorWorks--they processed my order quickly and had it shipped quickly. I got the system on Friday, July 7, and had it installed on Saturday, July 8. Spent Sunday in the car driving around, and the exhaust performed great in town and on the freeway.
If I can get some video shot this week, I'll upload that and some picts. There are also two more good Youtube videos here (were in the last group buy thread, but haven't been posted here yet):
TL;DR--great baritone sound, no drone; highly recommended exhaust.
BooSTed Aspirations
I'm ever so slightly confused. Is there still a group buy on for these exhaust systems?
Were the tests done with factory downpipes? Apologies if I missed that somewhere.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
I have a factory (OEM) downpipe, and the installation went fine. No problems after a few weeks. Still enjoy the exhaust.Were the tests done with factory downpipes? Apologies if I missed that somewhere.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Gotcha. I have a catless downpipe and I was hoping the db test was with a catless downpipe.I have a factory (OEM) downpipe, and the installation went fine. No problems after a few weeks. Still enjoy the exhaust.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I'm not sure about the car in the video. I think he was running a stock DP, but can't recall. It's the same car in both videos, and I think he mentions that he's just replacing a Cobb exhaust. Can't recall if he says he also changed the downpipe.Gotcha. I have a catless downpipe and I was hoping the db test was with a catless downpipe.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
No apologies needed, I appreciate the reply. Thank you sirSorry, I misunderstood your question. I'm not sure about the car in the video. I think he was running a stock DP, but can't recall. It's the same car in both videos, and I think he mentions that he's just replacing a Cobb exhaust. Can't recall if he says he also changed the downpipe.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
It wasGotcha. I have a catless downpipe and I was hoping the db test was with a catless downpipe.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
BooSTed Aspirations
Tbperformanceproducts.Com catless downpipeIt was
BooSTed Aspirations
BooSTed Aspirations
1 - 20 of 23 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Ford Focus ST Forum
We’re the premiere Ford Focus ST forum with discussions on the 2013+ Focus ST. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos, classifieds, reviews, events and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Recommended Communities
