RMM exhaust installed today-pics!
01-22-04, 07:07 PM
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RMM exhaust installed today-pics!
Got a good deal at F-1 Motorsports here in L.A. and had them install for me (so much easier on a lift 
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Beautiful quality, nice small muffler cans. Sounds fantastic-very subdued, mellow V-8 rumble. NO drone or annoying sounds at all. Cruising on the fwy. you would not really notice it at all-which is what I wanted. But at WOT in lower gears it sounds awesome! This exhaust may not be as loud or aggresive as some of you want, but for me it is just about the perfect blend of nice sound without being intrusive (it is a Lexus after all
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The only thing is I'm not sure if the tips protrude a bit too far beyond the rear valance. If I had an aftermarket one it might be better? I may see about getting them "shortened" a bit at a muffler shop-I don't know... I DO like the way the tips look though. All in all, I rate it as about a 9 out of 10.
>>Click on sig. link below to see pics<<
)Beautiful quality, nice small muffler cans. Sounds fantastic-very subdued, mellow V-8 rumble. NO drone or annoying sounds at all. Cruising on the fwy. you would not really notice it at all-which is what I wanted. But at WOT in lower gears it sounds awesome! This exhaust may not be as loud or aggresive as some of you want, but for me it is just about the perfect blend of nice sound without being intrusive (it is a Lexus after all
)The only thing is I'm not sure if the tips protrude a bit too far beyond the rear valance. If I had an aftermarket one it might be better? I may see about getting them "shortened" a bit at a muffler shop-I don't know... I DO like the way the tips look though. All in all, I rate it as about a 9 out of 10.
>>Click on sig. link below to see pics<<
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01-22-04, 07:12 PM
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Re: RMM exhaust installed today-pics!
Originally posted by FutureGS400
The only thing is I'm not sure if the tips protrude a bit too far beyond the rear valance. If I had an aftermarket one it might be better? I may see about getting them "shortened" a bit at a muffler shop-I don't know... I DO like the way the tips look though. All in all, I rate it as about a 9 out of 10.
>>Click on sig. link to see pics<<
The only thing is I'm not sure if the tips protrude a bit too far beyond the rear valance. If I had an aftermarket one it might be better? I may see about getting them "shortened" a bit at a muffler shop-I don't know... I DO like the way the tips look though. All in all, I rate it as about a 9 out of 10.
>>Click on sig. link to see pics<<
Anyway, this is the main reason why I have not installed my RMM yet and it's just sitting in the garage. Still working on the rear bumper. Once that is done, the RMM will follow.
Congrats, though, on getting yours on.
01-22-04, 07:18 PM
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Link should work
I just tried the link and it worked OK... Neo, what are you doing with your rear bumper?
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01-23-04, 06:43 AM
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Glad you like the new exhaust even though the pics aren't there lol. Seriously though, there isn't a lot of cabin noise when cruising on the highway? I am soooooooooo reluctant to add an exhaust do to the fact that I don't want it to be loud and ubnoxious. DGOT20's hates it when we talk about exhaust because I am dead set against it but am a little more interested after hearing this.
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01-23-04, 09:35 AM
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Sorry the pics aren't showing up, before I created the link in my sig it worked OK on another post. I'll try something else.
Anyway, yeah the exhaust is very quiet but I won't lie and say you can never hear it! When accelerating of course you can hear it somewhat, but cruising along-especially at highway speed with more wind and tire noise it is virtually unnoticeable! I think the only way to tell if an exhaust system is too loud is to ride in a car with one installed if possible. So far I like this one, but if over time I get tired of it well I still have the stock system to put back on...
EDIT: Tried a new URL in my link- should work OK now...
Anyway, yeah the exhaust is very quiet but I won't lie and say you can never hear it! When accelerating of course you can hear it somewhat, but cruising along-especially at highway speed with more wind and tire noise it is virtually unnoticeable! I think the only way to tell if an exhaust system is too loud is to ride in a car with one installed if possible. So far I like this one, but if over time I get tired of it well I still have the stock system to put back on...
EDIT: Tried a new URL in my link- should work OK now...
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01-23-04, 05:27 PM
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I got mine for $600 out the door. Ask for Alex and tell him I (Mike) referred you. He'll remember me...
Great store-awesome cars and stuff there!
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Damn, I think I am only a select few on here who likes a loud exhaust . I have the HKS exhaust and I am loving it. Sounds BADASS. I heard the RMM exhaust too in a fellow CL members ride. I gotta say, the RMM is very very quiet compared to the HKS but still sounds nice. IMO, if your car is decked out (bodykit, rims), you need a good loud sounding exhaust with a nice intake to complete the package of the car.
. I have the HKS exhaust and I am loving it. Sounds BADASS. I heard the RMM exhaust too in a fellow CL members ride. I gotta say, the RMM is very very quiet compared to the HKS but still sounds nice. IMO, if your car is decked out (bodykit, rims), you need a good loud sounding exhaust with a nice intake to complete the package of the car.
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Follow up review on exhaust
OK, having lived with it for almost a week now, I have to say that I am still very happy with it! My wife didn't even notice the slight increase in noise level-that's how quiet it is. Of course, she doesn't pay much attention to my car mods (
) -she didn't even notice the large shiny tips! Anyway, for those who want a nice sounding exhaust but not annoyingly loud with NO drone at any speed, I give them "two thumbs up"!
) -she didn't even notice the large shiny tips! Anyway, for those who want a nice sounding exhaust but not annoyingly loud with NO drone at any speed, I give them "two thumbs up"!
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Re: Follow up review on exhaust
Originally posted by FutureGS400
OK, having lived with it for almost a week now, I have to say that I am still very happy with it! My wife didn't even notice the slight increase in noise level-that's how quiet it is. Of course, she doesn't pay much attention to my car mods ( ) -she didn't even notice the large shiny tips! Anyway, for those who want a nice sounding exhaust but not annoyingly loud with NO drone at any speed, I give them "two thumbs up"!
OK, having lived with it for almost a week now, I have to say that I am still very happy with it! My wife didn't even notice the slight increase in noise level-that's how quiet it is. Of course, she doesn't pay much attention to my car mods (
) -she didn't even notice the large shiny tips! Anyway, for those who want a nice sounding exhaust but not annoyingly loud with NO drone at any speed, I give them "two thumbs up"!
Thank you in advance.