I read one of the guys here returned it for being too loud. Is it really comparable to the soundaktor? I guess I’m getting concerned now but with all the overwhelming praise I find it hard to believe it will be obnoxious
It is louder than stock but nothing like Mustang loud.
If a person does not like the CSS then that person should have stayed stock as they do not want sound. The sound is better than soundaktor as it is real. The more you push the louder it is but 90% of driving is not pushing. At interstate speeds you can hear the sound come on with cruise control when gas is on to speed up. I would not call it drone but increase in volume.
If a car guy you will like.
If ricer you might want more.
If Prius owner you might stay stock.
Removing resonator or adding down pipe, most might not like.
For me, stock plus CSS is it.
If you do not like you have good chance to sell for within $50 of purchase.
Over time I think this will be a collectors item.
I will also add that the sound will likely depend on if stock, piggyback module or tuned.
The engine sound between stock and piggy back is different to me and it likely affects exhaust also. So if stock not enough, tune it.