If you can still find an Invidia V1, they had regular tips. Thats what I did because I too don't favor the burnt look.

 

The V3 has the tip-rattling situation taken care of. Nearly 4K on mine with quite a bit of high-revs, no problems with the tips.

 

TP will def. cut down on the drone, but the rattles in the cabin will remain, unfortunately. I know the exact one your talking about. Sounds like its directly over your right shoulder. Kind of like a buzzing a certain rpm's. Still worth it for this sweet sounding exhaust. BTW - 4000 miles on mine and no ratlling tips just yet.

 

Just finished driving 2200mi and never noted a rattle. Is it possible that this rattle is so obscure that many will not notice?
I'll be repeating this drive next week going home and will try to pay attention just in case I missed it the first time.

Anyone else owning the V3 notice a rattle? Is it possible that some of these units rattle and some don't? Mini Poll----Yes--------/No--------