hi
i didn`t mean exhaust noise but induction noise , mine are in vertical position almost against firewall& had cone filters originally , i then constructed an airbox & hooked up BMC filter to box .i can at least hear the radio now . you couldn`t hear anything once they opened up & progressively got louder as revs rose .
to the german interest the ITb`s only control air into motor like a T/B not fuel this is done by which ever management sys you are using so to comply with emission laws tuning is the key to compliance along with appropiate exhaust
lyle