Tanabe question
#16
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I replaced the oem resonators with a pair of vibrant resonators part # 1790
2 1/4" and from y pipe back is now 2 1/4 pipe all the way back to the tanabes.I am very happy with the sound. (and if i knew i was going to spend about $850 i would have done a full cat back! )
video of my wife driving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptMYtXidfaY
2 1/4" and from y pipe back is now 2 1/4 pipe all the way back to the tanabes.I am very happy with the sound. (and if i knew i was going to spend about $850 i would have done a full cat back! )
video of my wife driving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptMYtXidfaY
#17
Loony Tunes
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I went with the ones listed in that post. Do a google search for vibrant resonators part # 1790. They worked out perfectly and the sound was just right, not too loud but enough above 3500 RPM to know something is happening without being obnoxious.
#18
Rick in NC - Just for clarification, did you use the stock midpipe and modify it by replacing the resonators with the #1790's? I am seriously considering modifying the resonators so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
#20
Thanks for the response. Do you happen to have a sound clip? Did you replace the exhaust pipe with a larger diameter after the resonators? Sorry for all the questions but I'm having a hard time coming up with an exhaust that isn't too loud, doesn't have drone or isn't simply too close the OEM. I really appreciate your insight.
#21
Loony Tunes
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Sorry no sound clip but there was one posted in the original post about the resonators by the guy who did it first. There is a bit more deep sound at idle and it is just a bit louder than stock driving easy. If you step on it then you have a noticeable sound increase and no drone at highway speeds at all. To me it was the perfect setup as far as sound goes. I would have liked to try the hi flow cats but didnt want to drop that much $ at the time.
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#22
I will be ordering the 1790's. Your description of the sound is exactly what I am looking for. I have had the tanabe mufflers by themselves and they were too close to stock for my taste. I had a y back exhaust and it was too loud / too much drone for my taste. This sounds like the perfect combo for me. Did you go with 2 1/4" pipe from the resonators back to the mufflers as the original OP did? Thanks again.
#23
Loony Tunes
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I also have the Tanabe's and agree they are too close to stock. With the resonators they work well. I cant say much about pipe sizes as I just had a local shop install them for me. IIRC they only charged me 30 or 40 bucks so at that price it was not worth getting my hands dirty.
#25
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I was literally moments from pulling the trigger on the Tanabe setup on amazon and decided to check out the forum first.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
#26
I was literally moments from pulling the trigger on the Tanabe setup on amazon and decided to check out the forum first.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
#27
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I was literally moments from pulling the trigger on the Tanabe setup on amazon and decided to check out the forum first.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
I'm getting nervous now that i'll be disappointed in the sound quality. I don't want obnoxious either but I want it evident that it's not stock. I'm also pairing it with HFC (probably Stillen as I found them on Amazon for a decent price) and a Godspeed short ram intake. Will these items make it louder or were the people complaining of it's quietness already running HFCs too?
Thanks.
#28
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Nice vq burple
Kinetix HFC and a BELUGA Axle back are quieter than F1 and Manzo set ups. Minor drone no SEO
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