IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

AWD midpipe installed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-21-16 | 08:54 AM
  #1  
jd93's Avatar
jd93
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 116
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default AWD midpipe installed

So I got my Tsudo midpipe from Amazon this past week and had it installed yesterday on my AWD is250 f sport. I went to a shop in Pickering just outside of Toronto for the install and fabrication to make it fit all wheel drive. The quality of the Tsudo midpipe is very good, especially for the price $280 US. The system is 304 stainless, cat delete and has performance resonators.

Here is what it looks like out of the box


I took before/after pictures of it once it was installed on the car as well




Tsudo midpipe


The bend at the flange


It installed smoothly and fit perfectly with my invidia axelback, took about 1.5 hours for the install and everything was done very meticulously and lines up perfect. I am very happy with the sound, it makes a huge difference over the stock mid pipe. There is little drone when driving on the highway and next to none when city driving. As for overall sound it can be fairly quiet when driving modestly in auto mode, but also very loud in sport with paddles. Overall it has a very nice 6 cylinder tone to it and it is definetly loud enough for my taste.

I was debating whether or not to get the Tsudo midpipe for a couple reasons 1 being that I've never even heard of them, and 2 being the price was half the price of any other midpipe I could find. I can now say that I am very happy I did as it has already made the car more enjoyable to drive and I grin every time I hit a tunnel or on ramp to a highway.

I will attach an iPhone video of the exhaust but the camera doesn't do it justice, hopefully I will get a better video in a couple days


And


Last edited by jd93; 02-21-16 at 08:58 AM.
Old 02-21-16 | 02:05 PM
  #2  
Brokenis's Avatar
Brokenis
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: ca
Default

Sounds goood... If you have time, may we get some more clips?
Old 02-21-16 | 02:08 PM
  #3  
brendanf's Avatar
brendanf
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 677
Likes: 153
From: Ontario
Default

Looks and sounds good. I'd like to see it in person.

Do you ever come out to the Toronto Lexus meets at the Homedepot by Yorkdale? They should be starting again in the next few months.
Old 02-21-16 | 05:27 PM
  #4  
My0gr81's Avatar
My0gr81
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default

Sounds and looks good.
Old 02-21-16 | 07:35 PM
  #5  
TrueDat96's Avatar
TrueDat96
Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 177
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

sounds awesome! i have a invidia axle back and mid pipe being installed next week, hopefully its sounds similar
Old 02-21-16 | 07:40 PM
  #6  
TrueDat96's Avatar
TrueDat96
Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 177
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

With RSR downs, do you scrap your muffler at all? the Invidia muffler hangs really low
Old 02-21-16 | 10:10 PM
  #7  
jd93's Avatar
jd93
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 116
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by TrueDat96
With RSR downs, do you scrap your muffler at all? the Invidia muffler hangs really low
I have scraped it once pulling out of a parking lot with an incline, I heard the sound but never could find out where it hit, I'm just extra cautious with it now. What midpipe did you go with?
Old 02-21-16 | 10:10 PM
  #8  
jd93's Avatar
jd93
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 116
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by Brokenis
Sounds goood... If you have time, may we get some more clips?
Yes I will upload a high quality clip sometime soon
Old 02-21-16 | 10:12 PM
  #9  
jd93's Avatar
jd93
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 116
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by brendanf
Looks and sounds good. I'd like to see it in person.

Do you ever come out to the Toronto Lexus meets at the Homedepot by Yorkdale? They should be starting again in the next few months.
I live near Niagara Falls I only went up towards Toronto for the install, I wish I was a bit closer for meets, there's only a handful of 3is around my area
Old 02-21-16 | 10:27 PM
  #10  
TrueDat96's Avatar
TrueDat96
Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 177
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

Originally Posted by jd93
I have scraped it once pulling out of a parking lot with an incline, I heard the sound but never could find out where it hit, I'm just extra cautious with it now. What midpipe did you go with?
Yea, I'm more concerend with the muffler then my lip. Im getting coil overs installed this friday and the exhaust installed this thursday. I went with the whole invidia set up. Invidia midepipe and axle back
Old 02-21-16 | 10:50 PM
  #11  
jd93's Avatar
jd93
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 116
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by TrueDat96
Yea, I'm more concerend with the muffler then my lip. Im getting coil overs installed this friday and the exhaust installed this thursday. I went with the whole invidia set up. Invidia midepipe and axle back

Very nice, I wonder how similar it will sound to my set up
Old 05-31-17 | 12:58 PM
  #12  
semotors00's Avatar
semotors00
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: ca
Default

Our manufacturer Tsudo is currently looking for someone to help fabricate a down-pipe for a Lexus 2014+ IS 250 or I 350 AWD. For this particular project we need the car for at least half a day. Once the project is done, he/she will get the first sample for "free" for their time. Please help us pass this word around and help the community. Thanks!!!
Old 06-01-17 | 02:55 PM
  #13  
otakusan's Avatar
otakusan
Intermediate
 
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 403
Likes: 44
From: Alberta
Default

I can only find the RWD version.. AWD mid pipe is no where to be found?? not on amazon, not on ebay.. no longer produced?
Old 06-01-17 | 03:58 PM
  #14  
Miintt's Avatar
Miintt
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 306
Likes: 40
From: Ca
Default

Originally Posted by semotors00
Our manufacturer Tsudo is currently looking for someone to help fabricate a down-pipe for a Lexus 2014+ IS 250 or I 350 AWD. For this particular project we need the car for at least half a day. Once the project is done, he/she will get the first sample for "free" for their time. Please help us pass this word around and help the community. Thanks!!!
Im not sure if there are plans for a downpipe for the 200T but if this offer is ever available for the 200T sign me up.
Old 06-01-17 | 05:26 PM
  #15  
Boomin's Avatar
Boomin
Racer
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,913
Likes: 424
From: fl
Default

Broken links


Quick Reply: AWD midpipe installed



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:12 PM.