A'PEXi vs Invidia vs Remark 22 GR86 Exhaust Shootout!

An exhaust is one of the most popular modifications, but with there being so many different exhausts out there, how do you know which one is right for you! Well today we've got the A'PEXi N1-X, Invidia N1, and Remark Boso Edition exhaust to test and find out which one reigns supreme!
A'PEXi N1-X
Invidia N1
Remark Boso Axleback:
Current Setup
Verus Engineering UCW Rear Wing
Verus Engineering Composite Front Splitter
Verus Engineering Air Dam
FT86SpeedFactory UEL Header
Verus Engineering Hood Louvers
Perrin Oil Cooler
Stoptech C43 Big Brake Kit
Hawk HP+ Pads
Verus Engineering Brake Cooling Kit
Apex EC-7R 17x9 +35mm
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 245/40/17
Rays Gram Lights 57CR Ceramic White Pearl 17x9 +38
Falken Azenis FK510 245/40/17
Remark R1 Spec Titanium Catback Exhaust
Tomei Front Pipe
Motiv Overpipe
Recaro Profi SPG
Buddy Club Super Low Down Seat Rails
Helix Depo K Shade Tail Lights
17+ Instrument Cluster w/ Digital Display
Gerald Just Projects Cluster Retrofit Kit: tinyurl.com/2p8d6uva
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[@user-eq9dz6zt8d]

Great review Kevin...thanks for pulling this all together. The only other thing I would have moved to know about each exhaust option would be the change in WHP - if any - that the after market solution provides. Keep cranking out the awesome video reviews!

[@TubbyACKMED]

Great video for sure ! Thank you for taking your time to make a shoot out video like this, really helps for people like myself looking to make my owm build

[@KevinVo]

Thank you for watching!!

[@DreyCore]

Loved the "shootout style". Definitely takes allot of time and effort on your side, so maybe only once in a while. But this type of comparison is what many of us are looking for when we are online shopping..

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

I really like the Apexi of the 3, it's a good solid tone without being ridiculously loud. Exactly what I'm looking for despite the 1499 price tag.

[@devonslabbert6821]

You should have wayyyy more subscribers man, great content. Thinking about getting an 86 here in South Africa, only issue is the 2022 has not yet launched here and the price is wayy more expensive so may settle for an older model .

[@KevinVo]

I love my previous gen so I'd say get whatever you're able. They're both great cars!

[@fenixdown22]

Love the in-depth reviews. I went with the Apexi.

[@KevinVo]

How are you liking it??

[@THEjak13H]

One thing I think could be interesting to test, is the difference between wheels. Stock vs cast vs forged etc. I have aftermarket wheels on my car, and I went with looks over lightness, and have always been curious if the car feels better with a lighter wheel.

[@RexinOridle]

The OEM muffler acts as part of the rear diffuser. Removing that does cause drag, resulting in bent/bulged rear bumper overtime. I would highly recomment one of the Verus diffuser with a custom exhaust.

[@adamshipley4061]

Hey Kevin! Your videos have been super helpful. I’m looking at an understated exhaust (maybe APEXi) and I’m wondering what your thoughts on the cold start are. I need something that doesn’t sound aggressive as I leave to work at ungodly hours of the day. Also have you tried/heard Borla type S? How would it compare for understated exhaust?

[@gparton85]

Nice comparison. Many people confuse louder exhaust with quality good sounding exhaust

[@naughtysmurf64]

The Remark sounded the best even with its pop sounds...and looked like it was the more power adder...but I still like the look and sound of my Special Edition Quad exaust on the 2015 RS1.

[@mazpr2025]

Great video, enjoyed it from beginning to end . Kudos for not over editing, hate videos where the camera edits zoom in zoom out, jump shots in out, gets old quick and makes them look try hard. A classic example of less is more.

[@KevinVo]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@Ripperx121]

Thank you for doing this videos. Still have not picked and exhaust but, it will happen someday. :)

[@KevinVo]

Thanks for watching!

[@wubbyboo5620]

Waiting for a video on single exit exhausts!! Would be stellar if you could do the HKS Hi-Power Single Racing V1 and how it compares to duals.

[@KevinVo]

I'll see what I can do!

[@jamesvang4392]

My setup at the moment is tomei uel and N1s full catless. It drones but I don't mind too bad. The remark axleback (aka muffler delete) does shave off a good amount of weight based on your scale!! So now the question is, how bad will the drone be with the remark if I swap it into my setup? Better or worst drone? And is it worth it for just the weight shavings? What would you do if it were you?

[@andrewnguyen4382]

I just purchased an N1 about an hour ago and completely agree with everything you said

[@qzerzae4032]

I'd like to buy one, I'm actually in love with the tone it has, is it really that loud and obnoxious ?

[@ArmySigs]

I thought the Remark sounded the best by far :) The Apexi was too quiet and muffled

[@ivxy2360]

Should I get it

[@Iamsa1121]

Thank you for the great informative video.

[@KevinVo]

Thanks for watching!

[@RaffaelWagenhoff]

I do own the invida N1 and I just love it. It sounds super great and like a race car.

[@future_phonk]

More exhaust comparisons please 🙏

[@IHadToMakeThisAccount]

the Remark is sweet considering the pirce and ease of instal

[@skyhookspirits]

Very helpful, thanks

[@sjia5568]

The small tips and off-center locations would drive me nuts using the Apexi. Too bad because the sound is more mature and refined as Kevin pointed out.

[@tonysan1859]

I recommend the AWE Touring, the lack of drone on the highway in my opinion is a game changer to me.

[@KevinVo]

The AWE Touring is one of my favorites!

[@tomgransden7660]

I would like to know those compare with the borla cat back systems either s-type or atak

[@shinigami052]

I'd rather have stock over the N1. but I like my FTspeed UEL headers w/ FTspeed x Remark catback.

[@kamikazi5144]

stock is lame af N1 is miles better

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

Nice video, I like this! How does the Apexi compare to the FT86 x Remark quad? I'm finding the quad to have a lot of drone and I'm going to add a resonator, but I'd like to know your thoughts since you've definitely heard both

[@KevinVo]

The Apexi has no drone and is a bit more on the quiet side.

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

@@KevinVo sick, thank you Kevin!

[@ericf5976]

I would buy the APEXi just for how beautiful it looks. 😍

[@supergt86]

Nice jumpshot 10/10

[@Jaylyons1]

Not a fan of the catted header. It really doesn't have any different character versus the stock manifold aside from volume. I'd be curious to hear some other UEL headers that bring in the traditional boxer rumble.

[@VBmike2100]

The link to buy the A’PEXi N1-X takes us to a page that says it’s for 2013-2022 cars. But you said the muffler plate says “FA24” on it. Is it tuned for the 2.4 motor but also happens to fit the first gen cars? I’d like to buy it for my second gen, but after seeing HKS retune many of their exhausts for the bigger second gen engine I’m hesitant to buy anything that’s tuned for the first gen or is tuned more universally. Thanks!

[@KevinVo]

Good question! They're the same exhaust for both cars. You won't see any significant gain from a catback exhaust either way.

[@K03sport]

me again....how fast will the welds rust? some of us live in the snow belt and salt is a real thing. I'm not worried about the stainless steel pipes, but the welds Have me concerned...thoughts? 🤔

[@stevebodalenko5286]

Just followed your link to the Apexi N1 and your site is saying it's is discontinued!!!

[@gamingforcepr4307]

I got the n1 on my gr and I love it ! and I bought it brand new on ebay for 800. better than having the stock muffler.

[@KevinVo]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@h4tm4z]

@@KevinVo After giving the N1 some time to settle in the drone seems minimal to me and it's only loud on cold starts for 15 - 20 seconds... Overall I don't think it's super loud. I can actually drive casually and get in and out without bothering anyone or them even knowing I've arrived. Curious if you think your opinion would change if you drove with it for an extended period.

[@codenamemamba1277]

Idk why but that Invidia sounds like a "race" car...i really like the tone and note from it. The other two were much more quiet. The invidia you could hear when you were really far away.

[@ResurrectMee]

YES! I completely agree. I guess it really goes for personal opinions. I LOVE the sound, and it looks amazing on the car! I just purchased it and can’t wait for it to go on my new car! ‼️‼️‼️

[@chriskearney3446]

I love my invidia N1 on my 2019.

[@Iamsa1121]

I just bought a Apexi for my IS 350

[@AnarchNova]

that remark is great for what you get

[@ShimoYukimura]

Honestly, no one has uploaded an FTSpeed Catted UEL Header with an Invidia N1, and I was HOPING to finally see and hear it in this video, but NOPE. Kevin, you lied to me like the Kevin from the Jellyspotters lied to Spongebob. 😢

[@DebuggE]

Great video! You think the Apexi is better than the AWE touring exhaust?

[@aprettyboringguy8963]

AWE is MUCH louder especially on cold start. If you like loud go for the AWE zygrene has a good video review up for it.

[@DebuggE]

@@aprettyboringguy8963 Noted thanks! I like the black tips and sound of the AWE. I like the Apexi, but I'm not sure it changes the sounds enough especially for $300 more. Normalized audio with the same noise floor would help a lot in these videos

[@K03sport]

@@DebuggE...don't do the black tips, save $100. It is just a coating and is subject to damage. Yes, the dark tips will hide the dirt/soot, but you have to be careful cleaning them. I went chrome and have no issues, other than dirty all the time

[@DebuggE]

@@K03sport Noted thanks for thr heads up

[@macdiddyfizzlmepizzl]

Have I missed the HKS Spec L2 or have you not tested it yet?

[@alexresendiz5139]

Fr I’m waiting on this one

[@xecmai8100]

Same, even better a side by side with the US spec. L2 is supposed to be quieter than the US spec but I'm really wondering how it sounds with UEL ect.

[@NotThatSlow]

Hopefully none of y'all are paying over $1k for "weight savings" with these catbacks since 2-3 pounds is mostly negligible....but man, that aPEXi looks great.

[@janmillsgibson3225]

This man uses Tim and Eric memes. Truly a sounding board for a kind and golden soul.

[@noeromero6124]

I think the Remark sound way better then the other ones. Sound louder. But i won't put on my car, still quiet.

[@Trac_Fan_19]

Invidia took it down.. it has a deep throaty tone that sounds great! and as far as the tips being angled up they look awesome! Apexi is to raspy sounding.. my likes are deep, deep, deep sounding exhausts... Greddy makes a great exhaust too..

[@dylansorenson2784]

Any chance regular stainless steel tips will be available in the future?

[@KevinVo]

If you're referring to the APEX'i, I don't believe so.

[@projectpearl]

My gosh the Apexi looks and sounds amazing. It'll be my next one hopefully 😭

[@GAMRMNTS2]

Yeah I tried the balsa wood 🪵 ones they didn’t compasses either

[@K03sport]

It's quiet, more quiet than the other options

[@YSoAggressive]

@@K03sport all you have to do is put headers and it’s more than loud enough

[@chasevaughn1804]

Why would you ever spend that much more when its quieter lol

[@MoonlightHusky]

I was wondering how much bad (if at all) is for the aerodynamic of the car the empty hole that remain when you remove the stock exhaust.

[@K03sport]

...easily corrected w/a $600+ rear diffuser 😕

[@RichADio]

I think the Remark sounded the best. Maybe it's not translating that well on the video, but the drone didn't seem all that bad to me. As for the A'PEXi, it was too quiet and a bit flat. If Remark were to up their diameter, they'd outsell the A'PEXi.

[@spinosauro666]

I really like the invidia, but i hate how they angled them... just why🥺

[@nolifealex]

i need an exhaust for my new gr86 pls lol which do u recommend tho?

[@jodyuo22]

The remark sounds good man out of the three options in the video

[@scottjack3710]

Enjoy your content!! How about HP gains on the exhausts? I have a new 2023 GR86. For me it’s all about quiet power… if that is possible. I’ll keep watching!! ✌️

[@25enyce]

Nice video and presentation. Lose the Coors light shirt. Subscribed

[@KevinVo]

It was a free shirt from a pickleball league 😂

[@CruiseControl1]

I like the awe touring a bit more

[@josemigs69]

What do you think about the ark grip exhaust?

[@KevinVo]

Haven't tried it personally so can't comment.

[@raposafox9222]

Well the A'PEXi sounds almost stock without the UEL...

[@nemohoesz]

Invidia for daily drive, Tomei for performance!

[@richardbilton8373]

I like the sound of the invidia the best I like the Apexi looks the best

[@K03sport]

If only the boso tips angled up just past the bumper... __/

[@brandoncavazos7965]

in the weigh in, not fair comparing weight an axle back to cat back

[@KevinVo]

The axleback weight was subtracted from the oem muffler section and not the whole catback so it was a fair comparison.

[@hidden4968]

Let’s see the eBay exhaust

[@Drifthaze]

compare apex i to the tomei

[@theobabajooni5452]

Apexi or the HKS spec L II?

[@KevinVo]

I haven't heard the HKS Spec L II in person yet so can't comment.

[@theobabajooni5452]

@@KevinVo thanks for the response Kevin! Would love to see that comparison. Ur the 86 GOAT 🙏

[@libertyprime2852]

Invidia N1 $1299? I got mine for like 750 lol

[@WesTECH]

Remark Remark Remark!

[@ianlerma8110]

Yes eBay exhaust!

[@zezima73]

It felt like the remark was the more natural sounding. Invidia had a deep and buzzy sound to it. It was like it tried to over amplify the exhaust gases. Apexi was def the worst of the three.

[@GP-fc7jv]

Invida sounds the best

[@lrod3422]

Test out the spec d exhaust from eBay lol

[@TheBadassOne17]

It’s trash, that will rust in a couple of months. Quality is mediocre and starts to rattle. This is from personal experience, buy something better man

[@lrod3422]

@@TheBadassOne17 oh I know I was inpatient and bought it right away soonest I got the car not doing any research and man that shit is raspy .. I would have to be driving it on sport mode for it to sound okay. But I’m on quad tip remark rn

[@boost331]

Borla still the best.

[@ethanvargas9497]

Apex is discontinued:()

[@tezzasaurusrex]

Have to say none of the exhausts sound good. May be more a function of being an NA boxer 4

[@ROCKSTAR97luca]

I don't like the Apexi, it looks bad and the sound is not that loud or beautiful for what you pay for. Invidia's sound is glorious because you can hear the burble notes of the boxer engine

[@Stigmaru]

Weight comparison makes no sense. Not only should the Remark be excluded but if you're going to include it you should add back in portion of stock catback weight. Wish the new AWE exhaust was included

[@KevinVo]

The weight of the Remark Axleback was only compared to the weight of the stock muffler. The weight savings would've been the same if I included the mid pipe section. It shaves 10lbs either way.

[@menarenotwomen]

The apexi was very disappointing. It sounded very hollow, pingy, and cheap tbh

[@86surge90]

They all sound the same

[@colt2206]

Yeah it looks like shit compared to stock

[@GAMRMNTS2]

Balsa wood 🪵 did so