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Hey Leets,
Any idea what kind of price range we're going to be looking at for Tanabe exhaust once it's out? Also, any chance we'd be able to find a vendor who would facilitate a small group buy?? I know 3 of us off hand who want it...(you, myself and smitty), so surely there are a few others.
Also, any update on timing? I'm going crazy here in Canada, it's going to start snowing soon!! (not really, but damn do I want this exhaust)
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Finally, I like to think my ES is looking a bit nicer these days too....still waiting for a day to get some caliper paint redone, and an exhaust system, then I'll get a real photoshoot done, but until then, I'm still happy with what the cars become....
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Any idea what kind of price range we're going to be looking at for Tanabe exhaust once it's out? Also, any chance we'd be able to find a vendor who would facilitate a small group buy?? I know 3 of us off hand who want it...(you, myself and smitty), so surely there are a few others.
Also, any update on timing? I'm going crazy here in Canada, it's going to start snowing soon!! (not really, but damn do I want this exhaust)
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Finally, I like to think my ES is looking a bit nicer these days too....still waiting for a day to get some caliper paint redone, and an exhaust system, then I'll get a real photoshoot done, but until then, I'm still happy with what the cars become....
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Random_075.jpg)
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Any idea what kind of price range we're going to be looking at for Tanabe exhaust once it's out? Also, any chance we'd be able to find a vendor who would facilitate a small group buy?? I know 3 of us off hand who want it...(you, myself and smitty), so surely there are a few others.
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W. David your ES is lookin good. Loving the rims.
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I don't have any exact figures yet, but from what I've heard it should be a rear section, which would keep costs down. The great thing about Tanabe is that all their parts are made in Japan, and the quality's just as good as any other Japanese brand, but you can still pick up an exhaust system for just a few hundred. I am positive, though, that it will be less expensive than the one I currently have on my car.
For those of you who are super impatient like I am, here's my suggestions:
1. Get the system I have. It's not cheap, but it is super-rare JDM VIP hotness.
It's rated at 87dB, and is super heavy, but (at least in my opinion) it is a really nice system.
2. Get a universal Magnaflow muffler and have your local exhaust shop weld it on. You can find Magnaflows for really cheap (especially if you pm me for info
) and they are really high quality mufflers. You should be able to get the muffler and have it installed for well under $200, depending on which model you get and who installs it. Just keep it clean and you should be easily able to turn around and sell it to someone in the Solara/Camry crowd for a good portion of what you originally paid. That way it's kind of like renting the system until the Tanabe one is released.
Of course, I'd recommend holding out for the Tanabe system, but if you just can't wait I do understand.
Just know I'll be more than happy to hook up all my ES family with a great deal on that system when it's released.
(Disclaimer: I'm not an authorized CL vendor or sponsor so your business should go to those businesses first. I don't make any money on any "hook-ups" I give
... it's all out of my love of the game.
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For those of you who are super impatient like I am, here's my suggestions:
1. Get the system I have. It's not cheap, but it is super-rare JDM VIP hotness.
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2. Get a universal Magnaflow muffler and have your local exhaust shop weld it on. You can find Magnaflows for really cheap (especially if you pm me for info
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Of course, I'd recommend holding out for the Tanabe system, but if you just can't wait I do understand.
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Thanks Smitty.....I appreciate it. Your car isn't looking too bad either. Big props to finding a tasteful chrome wheel (I don't usually like chrome on the ES....too much bling factor I find), and 10K HIDS!!! I gotta get to those one day too...good job
Leets - I'm obviously going to wait for the Tanabe, but damn, when I heard they were researching it back in February, I didn't think I'd be waiting this long! Am I being optimistic to see it before the end of September??
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Leets - I'm obviously going to wait for the Tanabe, but damn, when I heard they were researching it back in February, I didn't think I'd be waiting this long! Am I being optimistic to see it before the end of September??
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Originally Posted by ChrisES
how loud is the magnaflow exhaust? my brother has the tanabe touring medallion on his GS and i like how quiet it is until you put the pedal to the ground, then it sounds really nice.
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