Tanabe touring Medallion installed (in car video)
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Tanabe touring Medallion installed (in car video)
Installed Tanabe touring medallion on my GS450h. Exhaust creates a deep rumbling tone from the moment the engine turns on. It is louder than the stock exhaust system especially at the lower Kw band. UPDATE:After a short break in period the exhaust has become a little quieter than when new.
Overall very happy and here are some pics!
What came in the box.
Last edited by rl9010; 09-19-15 at 05:30 PM. Reason: updated text description
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Lol no love on this post...but 6 month update! The exhaust is even quieter now vs when new. Some cruising and acceleration in the vid.
Final impressions: I would do it again! It has been a subtle upgrade to sound while still not destroying the quietness of a hybrid. I bet if I add a mid-pipe it would be louder.
Final impressions: I would do it again! It has been a subtle upgrade to sound while still not destroying the quietness of a hybrid. I bet if I add a mid-pipe it would be louder.
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Yes I still love the exhaust. It is definitely on the quiet side of aftermarket exhausts. I think if it were paired with a mid-pipe it would still be considered on the quiet side. It does provide a nice grumble though.
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Honestly, it sounds good but kind of pointless to shift up. Keeping the car in D or 5 to accelerate produces the best sound and acceleration. However, popping downshifts sounds sweet. I saw a lexus press video on the GS450h that explained the "gears" were more for levels of engine braking rather than simulating gears. There isn't much drone on the freeway as the car just cruises quietly off power. I just wanted a more aggressive tone from the engine when under power.
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Looks good OP.
Beautiful sounding exhaust system and hands down the number 1 best selling exhaust we carry for the GS
Beautiful sounding exhaust system and hands down the number 1 best selling exhaust we carry for the GS
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Easily an extra 50whp. Kidding. I am not sure if it has added any power or torque, but the sound makes the car more pleasurable to push around. So in my opinion, it is more fun to drive with exhaust. I especially like hearing the engine turn on after crawling away on electric power.