[LudicrousSpeed]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Well, since you're soliciting opinions...

I'll take the minority position and say that because: a) a CSX4000 is/could be/might be held to a higher standard than other manufacturers, b) the undercar exhaust will be incongruous with the other characteristics of an S/C (hood scoop, roll bar, etc.), the sans-sidepipe look won't work (for me).

Just my personal perspective, but items like bumpers, grill hoops, etc. just don't seem "right" on a Cobra S/C with a hood scoop and sidepipes. I would say, if you want a street car, then get rid of the hood scoop and roll bar. If you want an S/C, then install the sidepipes.

And if you decide to sell some day, and you have no sidepipes, a potential buyer, someone like me, will do a mental deduct from it's price for the addition of the sidepipes, which can be a couple thousand dollars.

There are quieter sidepipes made, if sound is an issue. I have a set from Hushpower, which is a subsidiary of Flowmaster and they're "very tolerable."

Ultimately, it's your car and your decision alone. Make yourself happy.

I gotta agree with Rod, It just dont quite look right. The thing about the SC is, its supposed to look "MEAN". Its a dirty nomex racing suit, scuffed up helmet, and smokin' slicks kinda 'Mean'. Those are two chromed air-cooled .30 Cals hangin' off the side. The street car is a Tuxeedo, cuff-links, and Vodka Martini shaken-not-stirred "Clean".
They dont mix well.