Thinking of getting Tanabe - need answers
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I'm contemplating on getting the Tanabe Medallion Touring. I seems to be the most popular choice amongst CL members. Before I decided to splurge on it, I have a few questions.
Is the exhaust really quiet? I know it's rated at 93 db. Some say it's quiet and some say it gets louder with age. I don't want anything too obtrusive and annoying. i.e. not ricey. I love the exhaust sounds from the 350Z and Gs and want something like that for my IS. Something that would get the right amount of attention, but not too much.![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Is there any significant power loss/gain with a stock intake? Is the sound output louder with an AEM intake system compared to OEM?
Is the exhaust really quiet? I know it's rated at 93 db. Some say it's quiet and some say it gets louder with age. I don't want anything too obtrusive and annoying. i.e. not ricey. I love the exhaust sounds from the 350Z and Gs and want something like that for my IS. Something that would get the right amount of attention, but not too much.
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Is there any significant power loss/gain with a stock intake? Is the sound output louder with an AEM intake system compared to OEM?
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Is the exhaust really quiet? I know it's rated at 93 db. Some say it's quiet and some say it gets louder with age. I don't want anything too obtrusive and annoying. i.e. not ricey. I love the exhaust sounds from the 350Z and Gs and want something like that for my IS. Something that would get the right amount of attention, but not too much. ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Is there any significant power loss/gain with a stock intake? Is the sound output louder with an AEM intake system compared to OEM?
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Is there any significant power loss/gain with a stock intake? Is the sound output louder with an AEM intake system compared to OEM?
It is noticably different and prominent, but not "ricey." I like to listen to classical music and watch DVDs, and the exhaust note is not obtrusive, even with the windows down. It does have a nice low tone in lower RPMs, and it never "screams." I used to have the HKS Hi-Power, and that "screams"!!!
As far as power gain, I don't find significant gains compared to the stock exhaust system. Yes, there are gains, just not significant. I never did do a dyno comparison, so I can only comment on "feel." The HKS Hi-Power had a much more improved "feel" compared to the Tanabe, but I just couldn't sacrifice sound quality for power.
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