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The under car side pipes are quieter than conventional side pipes. Although they are not quiet by any measure, they are not obnoxiously loud. Cruising at 75-80 mph, I can still have a normal conversation with a passenger.
Conventional side pipes were not an option for me because I have 3 children, including 2 small girls, who enjoy the cars with me. My son burned his leg on a friend's Cobra even after a dozen warnings. I could not let that happen to my girls. I think conventional side pipes on a Kirkham hide one of the best features of the body, the "cowbelly" mentioned by Mickmate. This isn't a criticism of the S/C cars as I love those too, just my personal opinion.
I do hope that as more people see the street cars, they will consider them when building a car. My other cars are over the top with stripes, scoops, wings, etc., so this car is a nice change (not that it is a shrinking violet!).
Paul
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