mjf

Hello,


I have just ordered the Tanable Exhaust and was wondering how long and how hard it is to install.

I am new and just took delivery of my 08 IS350 Smokey

I have all the equipment needed to change the exhaust..but don't have a torque wrench.
I know sometimes the bolts are frozen and is a pain up the @!$% to loosen them.
Have anybody changed there own exhaust without a torque wrench?

From what I have been reading there are only two bolts (I assume they are just the two bolts from exhaust and Cat. Convertor, correct?

Does anybody have any pics of their Tanabe exhaust?

Are any mods. needed for the exhaust to clear the bumper or is this a straight forward bolt on?

Estimated install time for one person?

Can't wait for future mods.

Thanks

M

tfz_hebe89

iTrader: (1)

I think it takes 15-30 minutes t do it. depends on how fast you work. i;m no expert in installing, got mine done at a shop.

btw this is tanabe installed on my car

lilthanh19

i did mine in 40mins. just wanted to careful so i didn't scratch it.

mjf

Is this there 2 bolts to remove and the rest are exhaust hangers?
Any tricks to installing the exhaust?

Thanks


M

XprincoX

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it's very easy to install. I did mine in literally 15mins. There are just a couple bolts to remove. The hardest part was getting the rubber hangers off. You don't need a torque wrench, just a regular socket wrench will do the trick.

fasteddy91

iTrader: (5)

15 min tops

mjf

Thanks for all the info.
I'll just install it myself instead of a shop.

M

Namir

glad you got it done.
but for future reference you can always rent a torque wrench, and many other tools from autozone for free. Although in this case its not really necessary.

now how about some install pics?

matchstick

Is this just axleback or is it full, also how my was it for the exhaust?

XprincoX

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tanabe is an axleback only so its a very straight forward swap. It's going for $619 from our vendor Carson Lexus... checkout the sponsors forum

Tommy350

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how much does it cost to get installed? i was deciding on weather i should do it my self or take it in...

i'll probally do it my self but if its cheap i might as well take it in adn if they mess up blam them and get it free? hahahaha

XprincoX

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it's one of the easiest mods you could actually do yourself. If you can change your own oil you can do this exhaust swap. lol

Most shops charge around $50 for the install...

mjf

It was easy to do!
I did in during the TV commercials while watching the Pistons and Magics game!
Save yourself the money from the shop.
If your not going to keep the stock exhaust and go to a shop so they can get rid of your exhaust system.
Good luck.

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

Nice Job!

I did mine myself also. Its so easy to do. A little trick for those who want to do it them self you can spray WD40, or anything similar, in the rubber grommets to allow the hangers to come out easier! I didnt have any troubles or need to use it on my car but it has helped me in the past. I had a performance shop show me this years back!

Post us some pics

gbusy1906

Very easy install, 45 minutes including setting up the vehicle for install. Torque wreck definately not needed. Unfortunately, I will be selling my tanabe w/i two weeks. My wife does not like the sound although I love it. I purchased it two weeks ago from Carson. Beautiful system.