I got mine about 4 years ago when it really was "imported from Japan" when it was made as an under-axle unlike the N1 over axle version today. It sounds great at VTEC and when you down shift. All the other times it is just loud and deep. On the other hand, it seems to me to be a little iffy on the quality side. My car is at stock height and it started to make a sound as if I put a Pepsi can on my tip. Turns out I have a hole in the back of the canister. It is a great piece but be careful over the bumps and steep driveways.