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Old 03-08-18, 04:57 PM
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Do anyone have any suggestion diy how to loosen the oem exhaust bolts? All the bolts look a little rusted and having trouble with them.
WD-40 should do the trick
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Originally Posted by jnesss
i installed an invidia q300h axle back in early january. first impression, it was very quiet and i was pissed. 8 weeks later, it’s actually rather noisey. hilariously, i found it got louder everytime i drove it, its been about 8 weeks now.


ive heard another member on the street with the full system, that’s way too loud. give it about 500 miles / 3 tanks of gas and then decide if you want the midpipe.

keep in mind, cabin noise is much quieter as the lexus appears to be insulated from noise quite well. have a friend take it for a spin while you listen from outside (again, drive 500 miles first)

overall, im relatively satisfied. just wish it was a tad louder, but not catback loud. hope this helps, GL. .
Interesting. What would be the reasoning for this? I would think an exhaust would actually get quieter as carbon deposits build up and "baffle" more sound. I sure hope I am wrong and it gets slightly louder.

Anyone else agree, their exhaust got louder in time?
Old 03-09-18, 08:48 AM
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The exhaust has fiber glass filings, after you break it in it will sound much nicer. The metal tempering will also make a difference in sound.
Old 03-09-18, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by madenz
The exhaust has fiber glass filings, after you break it in it will sound much nicer. The metal tempering will also make a difference in sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KbV6uULhWI
Is that your sound clip? It says "custom invidia exhaust" I am wondering if that's catback, axleback and or mid pipes??
Old 03-09-18, 05:00 PM
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catback would be referred to as axle back and midpipe. sounds like catback.
Old 03-09-18, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jnesss
catback would be referred to as axle back and midpipe. sounds like catback.
How is your sounding! got to meet up to hear your car! weather been getting better
Old 03-09-18, 11:07 PM
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i have the q300 axleback and its quite but i kinda like it where i can barely here it while im cruising but when i step on it i can..... preference i guess do you have an intake? that'll give you more noise
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Originally Posted by F7LTHYIS
How is your sounding! got to meet up to hear your car! weather been getting better
sounds good haha. saw you earlier on victoria. i assume its you.. if you have a decal on your front window..
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this guy did a resonator delete with the axleback, i’d say it sounds pretty mean without having to buy a midpipe
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Originally Posted by jnesss
when you order from invidia, its shown as q300. when it arrives, q300 H is stamped
on the box and i also found the H on the muffler.
I didn't pay attention to the box and can't find the H located anywhere haha. I really like mine q300, the sound is perfect not too loud and has a great deep tone.
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Originally Posted by minhael
I didn't pay attention to the box and can't find the H located anywhere haha. I really like mine q300, the sound is perfect not too loud and has a great deep tone.
If they were the "H" model, you would know. They are engraved on the backside of the muffler (basically opposite of the tips) Luckily, I crawled under mine to check and indeed have the "H" model.

After about a week of driving, I do think it is starting to get slightly louder!
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Originally Posted by jmull3r
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NQVdp5KCK4I

this guy did a resonator delete with the axleback, i’d say it sounds pretty mean without having to buy a midpipe
Any good write ups or posts about the resonator delete for a 350 RWD?
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Originally Posted by WhoDeyB7
Any good write ups or posts about the resonator delete for a 350 RWD?
AWD & RWD wont make a difference, it will sound the same
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Update: The Q300 has certainly become a little louder after driving on it for a week. Not much, but a little which is exactly what I was hoping for. I am just afraid mid pipes would become too loud for my DD taste.
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Originally Posted by WhoDeyB7
Any good write ups or posts about the resonator delete for a 350 RWD?
A resonator delete would be getting it cut out of your factory midpipe. I wouldnt reccomend a resonator delete as it'd introduce alot more cabin drone. Aftermarket midpipes dont delete the resonators but rather the secondary cats.

if you really want to do a diy delete, then you'd need to cut your resonators off and then weld piping in it's place.


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