
Help Us Design a Quieter Future — One Muffler at a Time
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We’ve all experienced it — the thunderous roar of modified exhausts echoing through the neighborhood at all hours. Whether it's 6 a.m. on a weekend or midnight on a weekday, these intentionally loud vehicles have turned peaceful streets into racetracks. It’s not just annoying — it’s disruptive to sleep, work, kids, pets, and our collective sanity. Noise pollution like this has been linked to stress, hearing damage, and lower quality of life. Frankly, enough is enough.
Rather than just complain, I’m taking action — I’m using my engineering physics background to develop a quiet, performance-friendly aftermarket exhaust system that actually benefits everyone. This design will be specifically tuned for popular models like the Honda Civic (I have a 10th generation Civic Si), but adaptable for broader use. It will incorporate multiple mufflers, resonators, and optimized flow dynamics — all aimed at minimizing noise without sacrificing performance. I’ll be prototyping it myself and sharing my results for free so others can adopt or improve the solution.
Your support directly impacts this project (e.g. materials, fabrication, testing, etc.)! With your help, we can create an alternative to obnoxiously loud mods and encourage a culture of car customization that respects the people living nearby. A quieter exhaust isn't just a technical improvement — it’s an act of civic responsibility.
Let’s take back our streets, one decibel at a time.
Organizer
J B
Organizer
Emeryville, CA