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Old 05-12-08 | 07:33 PM
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So who's running exhaust on there 430? for those of you who are running exhaust how does it sound? i'm torn between the quiet cabin of the LS & the performance/look of a nice stainless exhaust system from junction produce.
Old 05-12-08 | 08:43 PM
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I've been debating on wether or not to get an exhaust for about 2 months now, if ANYBODY has an exhaust on there 430 please let us know, dieng to here how it sounds and if its worth it or not...
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mine should be here in a couple days ill let you guys know its the 5zigen mega
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THANKS, lol just dont forget about us
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Originally Posted by Shlomboy
I've been debating on wether or not to get an exhaust for about 2 months now, if ANYBODY has an exhaust on there 430 please let us know, dieng to here how it sounds and if its worth it or not...
I'm rushed for time right now but do a search on my screen name and exhaust and you'll find where I built one for my '03. BTW, I may sell my car to my brother in a couple months and he will want it all stock.... I haven't decided whether to keep the exhaust for my next ('04+) LS or not, so it might be for sale. IMO, it's about right, sound wise. Not entirely silent at cruise, but not intrusive at all.
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Originally Posted by icedowt
mine should be here in a couple days ill let you guys know its the 5zigen mega
I have that exhaust on my 01 LS430. I love it! It has a low, deep tone to it...not noisy/ricey at all. Plus the look really sets off the rear.
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Originally Posted by I6turbo
I'm rushed for time right now but do a search on my screen name and exhaust and you'll find where I built one for my '03. BTW, I may sell my car to my brother in a couple months and he will want it all stock.... I haven't decided whether to keep the exhaust for my next ('04+) LS or not, so it might be for sale. IMO, it's about right, sound wise. Not entirely silent at cruise, but not intrusive at all.
if you decide to sell the exhaust let me know...
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I had 5 Zigen Mega ready for my LS430, but then I decided to not to mess with my perfect quiet carbin. So I sold the exhaust.
I might get a nice exhaust tip to match with my kit later on though.
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dieng to hear how it sounds though, anyone have a video on youtube?
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Check out this E63 with Eisenmann exhaust. Monstrous

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56...=e63amg045.flv


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Originally Posted by airtime
Check out this E63 with Eisenmann exhaust. Monstrous

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56...=e63amg045.flv

WOOAAHHH!!! THATS ONE MEAN EXHAUST!!

does the ls430 sound anything like that?
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
I had 5 Zigen Mega ready for my LS430, but then I decided to not to mess with my perfect quiet carbin. So I sold the exhaust.
I might get a nice exhaust tip to match with my kit later on though.
That's my problem i love the quiet cabin.
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Originally Posted by bonafyd
That's my problem i love the quiet cabin.
Trust me. It is quiet. The only time you'll hear it is when you gun it. I hear my loud a$$ Bridgestone SO3 more then my exhaust. Can't wait to change them.
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so I guess I made mistake selling the exhaust?
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
so I guess I made mistake selling the exhaust?
If I was in your position, I probably would have done the same thing you did. But I actually bought the car with the exhaust on. Before seeing the car in person, my first thought was if I was to buy the car, I would change the exhaust back to stock. But after I bought it, I threw the stock exhaust away. Just buy another one.



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