Another Tanabe review..
01-28-2013, 09:46 PM
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Another Tanabe review..
About a week ago I ordered the Tanabe axle-back for my Sedan (thank you Amazon). Got it installed Sat morning. Today was the first real day I drove it....a few observations.
1) the sound is DEEP. Much deeper than I expected. Low rpm's have a subtle but deeper rumble. Higher RPM's sound a bit like a stock coupe's exhaust.
2) It is not loud by any stretch of the imagination. It is just a touch louder than stock. I have read that it gets a little louder after @500 miles...we will see. So far I have driven about 40 miles with it
3) I'm not completely in love with the large exhaust tips. The design is sweet - but just wish it was about .5" smaller in diameter. I believe they are the same width as the stock exhaust - but round. This is minor to me - and I am sure it will grow on me.
4) Fit and finish was excellent. They installed perfectly centered. Installation was drama-free.
Overall - initial impression is positive for me. Just a bit more sound - no risk of any low-rpm drone - and nothing that will get too much attention from the local law enforcement.
1) the sound is DEEP. Much deeper than I expected. Low rpm's have a subtle but deeper rumble. Higher RPM's sound a bit like a stock coupe's exhaust.
2) It is not loud by any stretch of the imagination. It is just a touch louder than stock. I have read that it gets a little louder after @500 miles...we will see. So far I have driven about 40 miles with it
3) I'm not completely in love with the large exhaust tips. The design is sweet - but just wish it was about .5" smaller in diameter. I believe they are the same width as the stock exhaust - but round. This is minor to me - and I am sure it will grow on me.
4) Fit and finish was excellent. They installed perfectly centered. Installation was drama-free.
Overall - initial impression is positive for me. Just a bit more sound - no risk of any low-rpm drone - and nothing that will get too much attention from the local law enforcement.
07-04-2013, 11:36 AM
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I've had the full exhaust for about 15K now (Canadian)...still love the sound. Its subtle and loud when you need it. I had berk HFC on with it for a short period, it really woke it up sounded great but too loud for my taste...so fyi for you guys if you want to go the same route.
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