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Old 11-04-23 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
That's windows up or windows down? Sounds like its quiet enough in the cab to still have a conversation and talk at a normal volume. Sounds good.
Windows up. Yeah, it's pretty much OEM like when you are not on the throttle.
Old 11-04-23 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 808c2s
Windows up. Yeah, it's pretty much OEM like when you are not on the throttle.
So between 1k - 3k you don't hear much of a difference? That's my main gripe, with the exhaust note, it's practically silent in the lower RPM's and during start up.
Old 11-04-23 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
So between 1-3k you don't hear much of a difference? That's my main gripe, with the exhaust note, it's practically silent in the lower RPM's and during start up.
Between 2-3K rpm you can hear a low burble like sound. Once 3K and above, the V8 wakes up with a higher frequency wail like sound. Below 2k, it's essentially OEM.
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Old 11-05-23 | 03:09 PM
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RR Racing Resonated X-Midpipe mated to OEM Axleback
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Old 11-05-23 | 07:38 PM
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Received my Revel Medallion axel back from Meraki yesterday and installed today. The two bolts closest to the skid plates are a pain to take off and on since it was so tight. Literally only have 2 inches of room to move my wrench. Took forever to take these off.
Initial start up, this thing is loud. My garage door was vibrating/resonating. I had down pipes and catback exhaust on my previous car and that was not nearly as loud as this on start up, but the tone is really deep and throaty. Once it settled, it was just a touch louder than stock. Drove around the block to confirm everything was good and it was much more audible than stock. Much more growl when accelerating. Still in break in period so didn't go above 4k rpm, can't wait to hear her scream once break in is done.

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Old 11-06-23 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jsnpark
Does anyone have a video of the Apexi Resonated Midpipe and GTHAUS axleback?
Check this out:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/330614966133044/
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Old 11-06-23 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by parodoxx
Received my Revel Medallion axel back from Meraki yesterday and installed today. The two bolts closest to the skid plates are a pain to take off and on since it was so tight. Literally only have 2 inches of room to move my wrench. Took forever to take these off.
Initial start up, this thing is loud. My garage door was vibrating/resonating. I had down pipes and catback exhaust on my previous car and that was not nearly as loud as this on start up, but the tone is really deep and throaty. Once it settled, it was just a touch louder than stock. Drove around the block to confirm everything was good and it was much more audible than stock. Much more growl when accelerating. Still in break in period so didn't go above 4k rpm, can't wait to hear her scream once break in is done.
Would you mind posting a vid?
Old 11-07-23 | 11:36 AM
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https://www.borla.com/2022-lexus-is-500-exhaust-systems




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Old 11-07-23 | 01:42 PM
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Nice! And they guarantee no drone!
Old 11-07-23 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 95bat
Nice! And they guarantee no drone!
That's a pretty interesting guarantee, I'm excited to see how it goes, the borla on my F had a bit of a drone, but was not terrible. Sounded so great under WOT.

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Old 11-07-23 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TCM55
That's a pretty interesting guarantee, I'm excited to see how it goes, the borla on my F had a bit of a drone, but was not terrible. Sounded so great under WOT.
Yeah I'm excited too. My brother has the GM Borla exhaust on his AT4X and there is no drone. It's pretty loud on start up, but while driving it isn't crazy and zero drone.
Old 11-07-23 | 05:17 PM
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I wonder how much it will cost? Back in 2019 I bought a brand new Borla S-Type (Catback) for my 2019 STI for $980.00.
Old 11-07-23 | 05:20 PM
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Even if the axleback was $1,000, that'd be a great deal.
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that sucks that the mid-pipe is not bolt-on, but the good thing is finally a more affordable option.


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