that exhaust uses a straight type exhaust that has so minimal bends compare the rsr gt2 too any other catback, and you will see what i mean. it comes out like that and the pipe is straight back from the cat and then makes a slight bend and the muffler has to go out like that for it too be as straight as possible.That exhaust is anything but rice and is used bye many racers over in japan. Its also about 30% lighter than a stock one. I only dont like that it is bad for everyday use. I mean its loud as hell no resonator and hang way too low ( just look at it) and it will scrape. but will give more power over all other exhaust's