jabba_the_slut

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Thanks for any input, this isn't going to be a debate thread on RTP vs HFC or anything like that. I just installed a Tanabe Medalion on my 08 G35 and it just flat out isn't loud enough. I have done quite a bit of research on the HFC vs RTP debate before buying the Tanabe and I was going to wait until after I installed it to make my final decision. My question is in regards to brands... Some of the brands I have come to are Megan/Beluga/Top Speed, Fast Intentions, Berk, ARK and GTM. So here are some of the questions I have:

Does GTM even exist anymore? I cant find any of their products anywhere.

Are the ARK pipes worth dishing out 700 for?

This site loves FI (and for good reason), is there a discernible difference between Berk and FI?

I have seen quite a few positive reviews here on the Mega/Beluga/Top Speed pipes as well.. I know "you get what you pay for" but can anybody attest to the quality of these pipes?

If I am missing any brands or if you have any other suggestions let me know. The Tanabe is great, but I just flat out want it louder. The reason I am shying away from HFC's is because I don't want to buy them and be disappointed because they aren't what I want them to be, but I am open to suggestions.

guy from norcal

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Here is a clip of tanabe with kinetix hfc. Hope this helps some.

jabba_the_slut

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Yeah I was creeping on the exhaust sticky and found that, it sounds pretty solid. I am a little hesitant on videos though because my Tanabe sounded louder on video too

guy from norcal

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Oh i know what you mean. I ended up going with vibrant resonators with tanabes. sounds really good. I would go with HFC too if i wasn't in CA

jabba_the_slut

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Yeah I am in Illinois and they are pretty strict with emissions stuff, but I plan on saving my OEM cats to swap them back in when test time comes around. Our laws are a little more lenient than California lol

jabba_the_slut

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Also... never thought of tinkering with the resonator. I know they'll help eliminate rasp and idk how much you know but heres a curveball.. what about throwing a pair of vibrant resonators along side some resonated test pipes or pairing them with some HFCs?

guy from norcal

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The HFC would probably sound the best. The test pipes might sound raspy

guy from norcal

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Found this. It's a coupe but he has tanabes with non resonated test pipes