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Axle back GReddy Supreme SP or Axle back Tanabe Medallion Touring
I’m debating and can’t make up my mind. This are my two choices. I just want a axel back not a full catback exhaust.
i want something with a deep tone. Are they about the same?
I had the GReddy one on my GS F for about 6 months and honestly I liked it and our customers have given positive feedback on both brands so i think it might come down to personal preference to the tip style and design. Just our two cents.
Thank you! I just installed the Tanabe exhaust. I love the deep tone. Exactly what I was looking for. Also thanks to Josh from Meraki Autoworks for getting the exhaust so fast.
Here's a side by side of Tanabe vs Stock as I was installing mine... Long term, I want a nice header + full exhaust system, but while the car is still new-ish, i don't want to void any warranties so I went with an axel back for now just to give the car a little something extra.
Didn't like the way the Greddy looks because those grapefruit shooter tips are just a little too much for me. The Tanabe is great. It gives you a low rumble, i can feel a little added torque on the low end (my main complaint on the car when it's stock), very minimal drone. I can comfortably have a conversation in the car with someone or be on a conference call without being annoyed by the exhaust drone/noise, but be pleased with the sound without it being overbearing when i punch it or take it > 3k rpms.
The muffler and tips are REALLY shiny, so that is something to note. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but does draw your attention to the exhaust on a bright sunny day if you're behind the car. haha
Congrats on your Tanabe! They sound great too! I have the Greddy SP on mine and I will honestly say that I hear no drone at cruising highway speeds. I only hear a little drone when accelerating but in Eco, Normal, and Sport modes, I feel as if I still have my stock axle backs on. In short I love em! A quick note: The back face of the can is flat black so the only chrome you really see are the tips so it has a bit of a semi-stock "look" (quotes intended) haha. I too was debating between Tanabe and Greddy but also debating on retrofitting the RC F borla cat-back system but I also wanted a quiet ride with a little more noticeable music during acceleration
Just in case others are looking for a comparison, here are some install pictures of the Greddy SP on mine:
Last edited by LED190E; 06-19-18 at 01:37 PM.
Reason: Info added
04-26-18, 09:41 AM
Axle back GReddy Supreme SP or Axle back Tanabe Medallion Touring
