Honda Civic Type R Triangular Exhaust

[k251eno]

Hi people I recently got a 58 plate Honda Civic Type R but when I looked at the exhaust it has two triangle surrounds and then inside two circular exhaust pipes. Now I always thought they were triangular all the way through so I started looking at other Civics and have noticed that 2006/2007 Type R & S are solid triangular all the way through yet 2008 has a triangular surround in the bumper but then circular pipes which Honda have tried to hide.

I seem to be rambling but can anybody back me up on this and possibly know why Honda have done this as I think it looks rubbish and I'm gonna crash soon keep checking out different Civic exhausts.

Any info appreciated.

[MrFlibbles]

Are you sure the 07s are triangular all the way through? Seems a really stupid design?

(Obv, not as stupid as the spoiler across the back window, but stupid none the less)

[k251eno]

Think 07 yes but definitely 2006 was as there was one opposite my mates house so went for a closer look. Only reason it was highlighted to me was coz someone said they liked the design had a look and then asked me why mine had two round tailpipes. Doesn't affect noise just looks funny. I don't mind the spoiler on the back as do a lot of motorway driving and blocks headlights behind nicely without adjust the rear view mirror.

[minimatt1967]

I wouldn't have thought a Triangular Exhaust, would be terribly efficient?

[nath123]

My type r is a 2007 on a 57 plate which has two circular pipes leading up to the triangular trim,i thought all new shape type r's were the same design whatever year they were.