ballistikG

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For those of you with experience with the Tanabe axle-back and R2C Intake -

Is there going to be a substantial difference in sound with the combination of these two? I'm basically wanting to decide on buying both at the same time or doing one before the other (and lengthen my modding time). I'm leaning towards buying the Tanabe first, and then the R2C a month or so later. Any guidance here is much appreciated.

And FYI, I have searched for about a month here and have done quite a bit of homework. I would just really value some up-to-date wisdom or guidance.

Thanks guys!

RexHavoc

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I don't have a Tanabe, just the R2C. Pretty significant sound increase with just that although I also took off the hood liner. Pretty mild until you dip into it. But it's hard not to dip into it.

I'm becoming a fan of doing things one at a time unless there is a clear cost savings or rationale for both at the same time. Just my .02

Rochester

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Wait, did I write that?

warped ideas

Go with the exhaust first. I have the Tanabe Axle-backs and couldn't hear them over the K&N Typhoon intakes. I wish I would have done the exhaust first so I could at least have heard the exhaust note before putting on the intake. The R2C and K&N intakes make a bit of noise. They sound hot but you will not hear the exhaust tone over them unless you throw in some HFC's. Then the exhaust comes alive.

ballistikG

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So you're saying to add the R2C after, because the tanabe's note will get drowned out by the ram intake?

warped ideas

Yep... Thats if you really want to hear the exhaust at all under load. The R2C and K&N are not ram intakes though. They are just higher volume air intakes then OEM. The Tanabe axlebacks aren't very noticeable unless you throw on some HFC's. They sound GREAT then. Don't get me wrong, the Tanabes sound good as just axlebacks, but they sound a lot better with the HFC's.

alfredo24pr

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Tanabe first. Intakes first may sound a bit annoying (if that is your only mod) and never as sweet as an exhaust.

ballistikG

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Ok, thanks guys...but that now brings the question of - HFC before intake. Should I buy HFC, and tanabe together and then do the R2C? I had test pipes on my Audi previously, so not afraid of a little noise. However, I'd prefer no drone.

Rochester

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I don't get why you'd buy cats and an axel back, while leaving the mid pipes alone. And everything I've read about the Tannabe axel back has led me to the opinion that it's an inexpensive, OEM-ish replacement that's barely noticeable in tone changes.

I'd recommend cats and an intake, in either order, but not both at the same install... Give yourself some slack to appreciate each mod for a while.

ballistikG

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Thanks Rochester. Does anyone have a clip of a stock exhaust with HFC's only?

warped ideas

I have heard the mid pipes really don't do much in terms of performance and that the OEM midpipes if left in will reduce the chance of rasp during acceleration.

I left mine alone and I am quite pleased with the results.

Rochester

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I likely will, but not until sometime late march or early april. My resonated cats arrive later this week, and will be installed against the OEM cat back.

ballistikG

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Hey warped, do you have any videos of the HFC with tanabe? Is there a reason why you went with the kinetix?

My buddy is a mobile mechanic...will the HFC be an easy install?

warped ideas

https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...nd-review.html

Hope this helps you.

alfredo24pr

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I have RHFC with stock exhaust but no sound clips :|