IS 500 aftermarket exhausts
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Not really understanding why ppl want more IS500 specific options. Are you guys all trying to put this on in your garage? I would understand the need for direct fitment in that case.
But if using a shop for install why not just get any of the RCF axle backs and just have them adjust the hangers?
But if using a shop for install why not just get any of the RCF axle backs and just have them adjust the hangers?
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wthrman2 (05-19-22)
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Because it seems silly to buy an exhaust for a different car that needs modifications to fit. I'd rather just go custom at that point. If all it takes is some hangers to be moved, the manufacturers should be all over it.
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But a custom exhaust may not deliver desired results that people are looking for. My statement was more towards those that want specific applications. For example, they heard/ watched a video on how a specific exhaust (Tom’s, Novel, Invidia, Borla, etc) sounds on the RCF and want that exact tone in their IS.
Instead of waiting for an unlikely release for the IS platform, they can just retrofit.
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Sad news...just received confirmation that HKS has no plans to fabricate an exhaust system for the IS500...see below:
Thank you for reaching out to us.
However, we are afraid we currently have no plan to release an exhaust system for the LEXUS IS500.
Thank you.
HKS USA Support
HKS USA, Inc.
Thank you for reaching out to us.
However, we are afraid we currently have no plan to release an exhaust system for the LEXUS IS500.
Thank you.
HKS USA Support
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Sad news...just received confirmation that HKS has no plans to fabricate an exhaust system for the IS500...see below:
Thank you for reaching out to us.
However, we are afraid we currently have no plan to release an exhaust system for the LEXUS IS500.
Thank you.
HKS USA Support
HKS USA, Inc.
Thank you for reaching out to us.
However, we are afraid we currently have no plan to release an exhaust system for the LEXUS IS500.
Thank you.
HKS USA Support
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If i do decide to get an exhaust that will probably be what I go with.
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Answer (05-19-22)
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the invdia does sound nice and like the shape of the exhaust tips...not so much the burnt titanium ends, but like them over all compared to GTH and Apexi. I wonder if it is as easy as adjusting the hangars on the mufflers. it'd be nice is the piping from the axel back (from a RCF or GSF system) lined up w/ the mid pipe. any confirmation of that?
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My GTHaus axleback actually had issues with fitment.. it was wayy too close to the bumper. No matter how I adjusted it by loosening/tightening/etc, it would fall back to the original position. I had to jerry-rig the stock rubber hangars with some hose clamps and now the fitment is ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I think the Invidia Q300 sounds great and it’s one of the lowest priced on the market. But it’s for the RCF and must be fabbed to fit at a muffler shop.
If i do decide to get an exhaust that will probably be what I go with.
https://youtu.be/cMsa-V1GC1k
If i do decide to get an exhaust that will probably be what I go with.
https://youtu.be/cMsa-V1GC1k
Also I would follow the common route of painting the q300 muffler cans black, leaving only the tips, for a more subtle look.
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I doubt it given that video is 11 months old and apexi is just now releasing their exhaust. Looks like stock tips and the driver states "free flowing exhaust mod." I'd guess custom midpipes at that time period.
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Kwilliams5 (05-23-22)
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Sounds like the Street Demon is louder than the Street Demon Plus. Going to have to see what kind of system those are.
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Carolina50 (05-20-22)
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I'm still partial to just swapping out the mid pipe section and leaving the stock factory axle back portion. Not sure if I would go resonated or non-resonated until I can hear more sound clips. The factory 472hp is plenty for me, not really bent on trying to squeeze out more performance from the engine but I would like a more satisfying exhaust note.
This is all based on when and IF, IF, IF I can ever get my Grecian Water car. I'm predicting that I won't have the car until well into 2023 which hopefully will give me more time to evaluate exhaust systems.
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Carolina50 (05-20-22)