Whats your opinion about Apexi exhaust for FL5 ?Both are legendary Japanese companies that have been around a very long time, especially Mugen. When you buy Mugen or Spoon, you’re getting pretty much the best parts for Japanese performance cars. For the JDM heads, it’s the stuff to get. It’s kind of similar to Rousch for Ford, if that makes sense. To some there’s no substitute…and it comes with a price.
Multiple factors.FL5 Spoon exhaust with front pipe- 4200 USD. Whats so special about Mugen and Spoon?
Spoon FL5 exhaust with front pipe-4,200 USDMultiple factors.
One is quality. Mugen's close relationship with Honda gives it access to all the OEM technical information and resources, such as suppliers. In my experience it makes the only aftermarket parts capable of matching OEM quality, fit and finish, etc.
Spoon's quality isn't quite as good, and a lot of the parts they sell are just rebranded. Like their air filters, which are rebranded Sprint. In those instances it makes sense to buy from the original manufacturer.
Another big factor is brand recognition. People are willing to pay, so they charge a lot.