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My New Exhaust! That Ebay one you've all been eyeing! :)

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Old 03-16-11, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by IronCobra
Actually, there are getting here today! Waiting for UPS to show up.
Oh ya they should be there soon let me know after they arrive.
Old 03-16-11, 08:55 PM
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hey! the white gs is mine.. lol.. that was actually a couple of days after i got it installed. after it has broken in it is actually louder.

The exhaust is actually made from Topspeed Auto.

You can find there website below..

http://www.topspeedauto.com/
Old 03-16-11, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VIPNiSS
...after it has broken in it is actually louder.

cheap price for a Tanabe look alike....

but there's a catch.
Old 03-17-11, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by spine911
cheap price for a Tanabe look alike....

but there's a catch.
shattered my dreams
Old 03-17-11, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by spine911
cheap price for a Tanabe look alike....

but there's a catch.
...what's the catch??

and i agree with binaryjay. something about it just doesn't sound right. it sounds like a fat, asthmatic kid wheezing after running a mile in gym class. if i could find exhaust tips to put on that looked like that i'd jump on them.
Old 03-17-11, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spine911
cheap price for a Tanabe look alike....

but there's a catch.
How is that a "catch"? All exhaust systems change their sound when broken in. It is the process of adding exhaust materials and carbon plus heat to the otherwise clean stainless steal. And it doesn't get much louder. Maybe 1/4 of a db max.
Old 03-17-11, 07:50 AM
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Congrats on the new exhaust! Looks nice!
Old 03-17-11, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by IronCobra
How is that a "catch"? All exhaust systems change their sound when broken in. It is the process of adding exhaust materials and carbon plus heat to the otherwise clean stainless steal. And it doesn't get much louder. Maybe 1/4 of a db max.
Yes but since it's not a "name brand" that people hear about then it's automatically a **** item. It does not get loud like a rice burner. Once it's broken in then it's a deeper tone. Maybe if I get a chance today I can record a name video
Old 03-17-11, 07:59 AM
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^ yea if you could that would be great. the video of the red gs definitely sounds a lot different than the white gs.
Old 03-17-11, 09:38 AM
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the white is a V8 as opposed to a V6...our 6 will be more raspy. i was looking at this at one point, but i think i will choose a muffler i like then just have someone bend the larger tubing to fit.
Old 03-17-11, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan78
the white is a V8 as opposed to a V6...our 6 will be more raspy. i was looking at this at one point, but i think i will choose a muffler i like then just have someone bend the larger tubing to fit.
I was thinking the same thing after hearing everyone talk about the drone. Maybe less expensive, too? As I have said before, I really want the G35 coupe sound
Old 03-19-11, 12:59 AM
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Has anyone heard about this exhaust before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhPi7...eature=related

Sounds pretty nice on youtube!!
Old 03-19-11, 10:39 AM
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^That sounds really good! I would like to know as well.
Old 03-19-11, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
I dunno, I kind of hate the way it makes the car sound.

If my car started sounding like that for free, I would assume something was broken. :P
I had the tanabe for a while and got rid of it because I couldnt stand the droning all of the time. I want my car to look nice but to make a Lexus sound louder with an exhaust seems a bit odd. It was fun on my G35 and my GS350 (while it lasted) but I ma done with exhausts. They add nothing but noise.......and maybe 2 hp.
Old 06-25-11, 04:42 AM
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Now that's value for money right there! Good find!
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