Installed my Tanabe exhaust today
11-10-2012, 06:20 PM
#32
Thanks blnewt. I'm already lowered on the RWD Swift springs. I've been taking the driveway at an angle which really helps...haven't scraped yet. 
As far as rims, because I tend to take clients in my G, I was looking towards 19's. I've been looking at the VMR 710's either silver or gunmetal. I'm just trying to figure out which color.
I've ordered gloss black vinyl so i plan to do my grill and possibly side chrome trim. Depending how this turns out, it may help me decide which color to go with. I hope so cause i can't seem to figure it out.
What do you think?
As far as rims, because I tend to take clients in my G, I was looking towards 19's. I've been looking at the VMR 710's either silver or gunmetal. I'm just trying to figure out which color.
I've ordered gloss black vinyl so i plan to do my grill and possibly side chrome trim. Depending how this turns out, it may help me decide which color to go with. I hope so cause i can't seem to figure it out.
What do you think?
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11-10-2012, 09:15 PM
#33
Looking great w/ that drop. Here's two great looking (IMO) wheels in gunmetal if you want some affordable 19s, AvanteGarde gets nice reviews, they have them in sedan offsets and they're not a heavy wheel.
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08-03-2014, 11:16 AM
#34
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reviving this as i dont want to start a new thread and clutter the board. doing my research
how are you liking the tanabes after owning it for a year? has the sound gotten louder?
comparing this to the topspeed and everyone seems to rave on the quality of tanabe. rust issues at all?
how are you liking the tanabes after owning it for a year? has the sound gotten louder?
comparing this to the topspeed and everyone seems to rave on the quality of tanabe. rust issues at all?
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tchoke (08-04-2014)
08-03-2014, 12:47 PM
#36
Same here - totally in love with the Tanabes. The build quality can't be beat, I've had them on a couple of a months as well and the sound above 3500-4000 is amazing especially if you going under an overpass :-) They are exactly what I was looking for in a daily driver - not obtrusive in the cabin, just a slightly deeper sound under 3500.
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tchoke (08-04-2014)
08-03-2014, 01:37 PM
#37
A quarter past stripped
I have the Tanabe axle-backs and have not had a single issue with them. They are quality built, IMO. I've had mine about a year. After about 500 miles was when the sound became more noticable. Paired with HFCs they sound just right.
I guess my only real question now is would switching out the mid pipes (from cats back to mufflers) making the entire exhaust 2.25" in diameter make the exhaust louder? I don't think it will add any HP from all that I have read.
I guess my only real question now is would switching out the mid pipes (from cats back to mufflers) making the entire exhaust 2.25" in diameter make the exhaust louder? I don't think it will add any HP from all that I have read.
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tchoke (08-04-2014)
08-03-2014, 08:57 PM
#38
I have the Tanabe axle-backs and have not had a single issue with them. They are quality built, IMO. I've had mine about a year. After about 500 miles was when the sound became more noticable. Paired with HFCs they sound just right.
I guess my only real question now is would switching out the mid pipes (from cats back to mufflers) making the entire exhaust 2.25" in diameter make the exhaust louder? I don't think it will add any HP from all that I have read.
I guess my only real question now is would switching out the mid pipes (from cats back to mufflers) making the entire exhaust 2.25" in diameter make the exhaust louder? I don't think it will add any HP from all that I have read.
08-03-2014, 10:21 PM
#39
reviving this as i dont want to start a new thread and clutter the board. doing my research
how are you liking the tanabes after owning it for a year? has the sound gotten louder?
comparing this to the topspeed and everyone seems to rave on the quality of tanabe. rust issues at all?
how are you liking the tanabes after owning it for a year? has the sound gotten louder?
comparing this to the topspeed and everyone seems to rave on the quality of tanabe. rust issues at all?
Hey tchoke,
After a year I feel like I made the right choice. I added the R2C intake and combined with the Tanabe, it sounds perfect.
As Warped mentioned, the sound is louder once you put miles on them (500 mi is about right). After that it shouldn't get any louder. The quality seems to be top notch and I haven't noticed any rust. I definitely recommend them. If you're wanting really loud, then you may want to consider another set-up.
Hope this info helps.
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tchoke (08-04-2014)
08-03-2014, 11:36 PM
#40
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I have exactly what Bota has: the tanabe medallion with the R2C intake and love it a LOT! I've driven over 500 miles with them and I'm very pleased. Planning to add the FI RHFC
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tchoke (08-04-2014)
08-04-2014, 08:21 AM
#41
A quarter past stripped
It would make it a lot louder depending on the size of the resonators, obviously non-resonated mid pipes would be very loud (and amplify any rasp & drone), then the 12", then the 18" resonators. A 12" resonated 2.25" mid pipe section would probably check off most of your boxes. You'd want to address the Y-pipe too if you're wanting a full 2.25" setup
08-04-2014, 09:51 AM
#42
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Y-pipe - much harder time finding a 2.25" version since Exhaust Depot went away....
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warped ideas (08-04-2014)
08-04-2014, 05:05 PM
#45
A quarter past stripped
I just got a quote from a G37 vendor for the Tanabe Y-pipe and mid-pipe..... $1060 shipped.
Seems awfully steep considering the complete ARK GRiP system is only $1700 give or take. Plus, I KNOW that the ARK sounds beautiful from a car meet we just had down here. (Those ARK exhausts are great) Then again, all told if I bought from this vendor the total price of my exhaust would be very comparable to the ARK system if you take away the cost of the HFCs. Decisions decisions
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