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Old 04-21-22, 02:44 PM
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I installed a cat exh system from Joe Z on my mk3 IS f sport and the set up was similar to the aftermarket system you posted. If you’re asking if the fit during install was an issue, it was not. It’s actually more “sleek” design (well Joe Z was). It fit perfectly without any modifications to hangers or other mounting points. Hope that helped answering your question.
Thanks for sharing. I wasn't asking so much about the fit, but rather pointing out and asking if it's normal that these cat back exhausts exclude the secondary cat converters that I'm pretty sure only exist because of California. And then in people's experience if that's ever been a problem for passing smog.
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Old 04-21-22, 02:49 PM
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Thanks for sharing. I wasn't asking so much about the fit, but rather pointing out and asking if it's normal that these cat back exhausts exclude the secondary cat converters that I'm pretty sure only exist because of California. And then in people's experience if that's ever been a problem for passing smog.
never had any issues passing smog with any exhaust systems I’ve installed. JoeZ on mk3 and HKS on mk1 aka Altezza
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that last bend where the muffler should/would be doesn't look mandrel bent. I think dude just got this done simply for noise...could be wrong.
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Old 04-22-22, 10:20 AM
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I get that these sound great but I still prefer the stock look of the exhaust tips
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Old 04-22-22, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I get that these sound great but I still prefer the stock look of the exhaust tips
100% agree ... never have been a fan of oversized exhaust tips or ones that shift in color. Ideal exhaust solution for me would be a decent bolt-in valved catback option that kept the stock exhaust tips or at least closely replicated them.
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I'm loving the oval of the stock tips, but the GThaus oval tips look amazing too with the split in the center.. too bad it's 4K for just the axleback..
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Originally Posted by Compromise
I'm loving the oval of the stock tips, but the GThaus oval tips look amazing too with the split in the center.. too bad it's 4K for just the axleback..
Valveless is a bit cheaper.

We also have Apexi coming in less than a month.

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Originally Posted by Compromise
I'm loving the oval of the stock tips, but the GThaus oval tips look amazing too with the split in the center.. too bad it's 4K for just the axleback..
I got impatient and pulled the trigger on the axle back with circular tips. Can’t wait to install it!
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Old 04-27-22, 04:42 PM
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Still no confirmation as if the RCF axleback fits the 500 or not?
I compared with the RC350 axle-back I had on my IS350 and pipe routing wise, it looks to be the same.
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Still no confirmation as if the RCF axleback fits the 500 or not?
I compared with the RC350 axle-back I had on my IS350 and pipe routing wise, it looks to be the same.
No they are different.

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congrats man! still waiting for other options. would like to have a cat back system sooner than later...system looks and sounds great.
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I like the sound and price point of the Apexi but I'm not totally sold on the look yet.
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Nice work! What are your thoughts regarding sound (inside & outside the car) and any seat of the pants power gains?
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