Cold Start Tanabe Exhaust
07-02-20, 10:57 PM
#1
Cold Start Tanabe Exhaust
Since there isn't too many videos out there for the Tanabe exhaust. I figured I would contribute. I originally wanted a Fujitsubo exhaust, but they don't make one for our cars. So, I ended up with a Tanabe and I couldn't be any happier. Especially since this isn't meant to be a race car. I wanted something that wasn't going to draw unnecessary attention. Since I have all my windows tinted and have no front plate
No droning around town or on the highway. When you get on it and into the higher RPM's you are greeted with a nice symphony. I look forward to this as it breaks in further. I'll get more footage once it stops raining in the PNW. Car has been sitting for the last 4 days after the tint was applied.
No droning around town or on the highway. When you get on it and into the higher RPM's you are greeted with a nice symphony. I look forward to this as it breaks in further. I'll get more footage once it stops raining in the PNW. Car has been sitting for the last 4 days after the tint was applied.
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07-03-20, 05:42 AM
#2
Thank you for posting this! Have been searching for an axleback but the existing YouTube vids haven't convinced me on which one to go with yet. Look forward to seeing some more clips from ya!
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Measured (07-05-20)
07-03-20, 11:25 AM
#3
Nice, always great to have more clips.
-Josh
-Josh
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Measured (07-05-20)
07-04-20, 09:00 AM
#4
Sounds great, better than the Borla. What does it sound like when you give it some?
Droning is a big issue for me. I dont want to ruin the GS's comfort level by introducing a drone but I want to hear something when im having fun.
Droning is a big issue for me. I dont want to ruin the GS's comfort level by introducing a drone but I want to hear something when im having fun.
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Measured (07-05-20)
07-05-20, 11:50 AM
#6
The tanabe exhaust on my bro in-laws 2nd gen GS is too loud and droned. Almost made me not go this route.
I am hoping what I'll be posting will help others make that choice a lot easier
Thank you
One of the biggest takeaways from all of this. The car is actually smoother to drive and feels like it has more get up and go. I hated driving around town in Sport mode + because if you aren't on it, the car felt like it would hesitate or was jarring on throttle at lower speeds. Like it didn't know what to do. My wife drove the car last night (she has a MKVII Gti post refresh) and really liked how the car felt more alive.
I'll try to get some more footage today or tomorrow. I finally have some days off and the weather isn't pissing rain.
Last edited by Measured; 07-05-20 at 11:59 AM.
07-05-20, 01:51 PM
#7
Yeah, audio and footage doesn't give the 100% accurate first person impressions. I am trying my best to replicate what you would hear, but of course listening to any footage on a phone or proper audio system will sound different. It was a struggle to find out what I wanted to get because of this.
The tanabe exhaust on my bro in-laws 2nd gen GS is too loud and droned. Almost made me not go this route.
I am hoping what I'll be posting will help others make that choice a lot easier
Thank you
I went this route over borla because I think it sounds better. Once the car is warmed up it is pretty quiet, but not to the point you can't hear it. I'll be honest. After I just installed it, I was almost disappointed and thought it was too quiet. Couple hours/days later after getting the carbon build up in the exhaust. It is really, really, really nice IMO.
One of the biggest takeaways from all of this. The car is actually smoother to drive and feels like it has more get up and go. I hated driving around town in Sport mode + because if you aren't on it, the car felt like it would hesitate or was jarring on throttle at lower speeds. Like it didn't know what to do. My wife drove the car last night (she has a MKVII Gti post refresh) and really liked how the car felt more alive.
I'll try to get some more footage today or tomorrow. I finally have some days off and the weather isn't pissing rain.
The tanabe exhaust on my bro in-laws 2nd gen GS is too loud and droned. Almost made me not go this route.
I am hoping what I'll be posting will help others make that choice a lot easier
Thank you
I went this route over borla because I think it sounds better. Once the car is warmed up it is pretty quiet, but not to the point you can't hear it. I'll be honest. After I just installed it, I was almost disappointed and thought it was too quiet. Couple hours/days later after getting the carbon build up in the exhaust. It is really, really, really nice IMO.
One of the biggest takeaways from all of this. The car is actually smoother to drive and feels like it has more get up and go. I hated driving around town in Sport mode + because if you aren't on it, the car felt like it would hesitate or was jarring on throttle at lower speeds. Like it didn't know what to do. My wife drove the car last night (she has a MKVII Gti post refresh) and really liked how the car felt more alive.
I'll try to get some more footage today or tomorrow. I finally have some days off and the weather isn't pissing rain.
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Measured (07-05-20)
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07-07-20, 10:32 AM
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07-07-20, 07:21 PM
#12
@Niralsp88 I recently installed the Tanabe axle-back on my '13 GS, I am located in North NJ if you want to hear it in person
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mrplesh (07-08-20)
07-08-20, 07:31 AM
#13
sound of the Tanabe exhaust changes after time. i've had mine 8 months and it sounds different (for the better) now than it did in the beginning. carbon does build up and slightly alters the exhaust note.
07-08-20, 12:55 PM
#14
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Over the two weeks I have had mine installed I can tell the exhaust note is getting better with every drive I take. It was great brand new, but still is getting better and sportier sounding!