so im in a debate, i dont want to spend over a grand on an exhaust or over 500 on just the muffler (tanabe)
i want some good sound but also not too loud. i was thinking either going with tanabe replicas or going with Invidia gemini. any input is helpful. thanks

 

Sent a PM let me know if your interested?

 

I bought the topspeed a couple of months ago after goin back and forth with the rep about the mixed reviews on appearance. I love the look and the sound even better because it doesn't detract from luxury sports sedan. It gives a noticeable deeper exhaust note but absolutely no drone at cruise. You can pull up YouTube video of each

 

check out invidia. Cat-back for about $900

 

You can also look at keeping the oem exhaust (it's pretty good actually) and swap out the cats for high flow cats (hfc's)... I did it last week and it makes a WORLD of difference in the sound (lower with a nice burble) and more power. You can get one off the boards here for around $300. Good luck!

 

ARK Grip CBE is sweeeeeeeeet !!!

 

^ what he said.

 

OEM sport muffler

 

Ark grip. 1500 out the door. I got it on my car and love it. Sweet and low at low speeds, but when the throttle is punched is when you hear her scream. Does not sound like no ricer and you wont hear me from blocks away like other loud exhaust do. If you fit that profile Ark it is sir. Youtube it and you will see.

 

Honestly, Save up and go with Fast intentions. Get the best bang for the buck and do it right the first time. The sound and power are incomparable.

 

I was thinking about Ark Grip for my X as well. Trying to decide between FI and that atm.

 

Since you're asking for opinions, mine is to stay away from Korean-made knock-offs...

 

And here I was fully expecting to see you recommend Amuse.