Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. One of the nice aspects about having the rear tip section is that we have the option of offering different tip options, without having to modify the entire exhaust system. We gave it some serious thought to offering a single tip, we thought that the dual tips filled the bumper opening a little nicer and went with this option.
When we produced the Mazdaspeed Protege mufflers for Mazda we faced a challenge as to how to prevent the large oval tip they selected from making contact with the rear bumper valance. We incorporated some of the same design elements from that system into our current MS3 exhaust with regards to securing the location of the tips and we thought the look was a bit more refined and different than the more common single tip offering.
We also went with the tip section slip-joint (as compared to a flanged joint) to reduce cost and weight, and to compensate for reduced clearance in the rear sub-frame crossover area.
Well give serious consideration to the single tip based upon your feedback.
Jim L.
Racing Beat