when you guys talk about taking it to midas and having them run pipes back are they using oem pipes or stainless steel pipes like the aftermarket. I always thought thats what you are paying for on the aftermarkets the piping would last longer then the oem. I have apexn1 and skunk 2 i would recommend both of them. I personally like the skunk 2 better has a deeper sound..

 

they use oem, not stainless. however, i don't think it's that important to consider which one will last longer, because even oem lasts a LONG time...

 

cause i know my oem exhaust only lasted like 3 years and rusted away. could be because i live in pa and all the salt on the roads in winter time.

 

ah... i see. i live in cali so i don't have such problems.

 

Don't forget a nice long resonator if you don't want it to sound weedwackerish...and RS*R ftw lol. I know it's over priced, but sound is the best i've ever heard on a civic. Probably not as loud as you want though. Evo2 does sound like a pretty good choice for you if you don't go custom.