Actually I think the welds just look cleaner because the metal used in this muffler is thinner. Though I'm actually a fan of the tuner scene, and as of betty's death have become a member of it, I've never really thought the style worked well with the crossfire. I actually did a test fit of a similar muffler before going with the borla and just didn't like the overall look. Might look ok on my 240sx though. And you're very right, to each his own. I hope you're happy with it.