Which exhaust is quieter for the IS?
05-03-08, 04:39 PM
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Dude, just answer the question. IF you don't know, why post? Search came up with tons of subjects related to exhaust and I'm not about to search through every single thread just to get the answer.
05-03-08, 04:42 PM
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everyone has their own opinion on that question...if you want a quite exhaust stick with stock. 
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05-03-08, 04:44 PM
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Didnt mean to sound **** about it, but I narrowed it down to Magnaflow and Tanabe. I read a lot of posts regarding those two exhaust but very few members on here have Magnaflow. I know that Tanabe has a more quieter tone. Stock is just too quiet. But I don't hear much reviews in regards to Magnaflow mufflers. HKS and Borla are definitely out of the question since everyone on here say how loud they are.
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05-04-08, 03:30 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Any good deals going on now for the Tanabe exhaust? I've decided to keep the IS250 instead of getting the Accord Coupe. I think the tip of the Tanabe will make the car look super nice (more noticeable, no doubt).
I'm thinking of also adding the Joe-Z pipe too because it looks super simple to do (since it only entails replacing the stock pipe). It's cheap too compared to the F-Sport intake. I'm still curious as to how replacing a simple pipe can actually improve performance though. But it looks like it's proven technology and I like the sound it produces--from what people say at least. The IS is just way too quiet for a sport sedan, you know what I mean? Even the Accords and Civics have the agressive stock sport mufflers available, the G35's have the sport tuned exhaust, Evos and STIs--you know they're going to sound good stock being force fed.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.
I'm thinking of also adding the Joe-Z pipe too because it looks super simple to do (since it only entails replacing the stock pipe). It's cheap too compared to the F-Sport intake. I'm still curious as to how replacing a simple pipe can actually improve performance though. But it looks like it's proven technology and I like the sound it produces--from what people say at least. The IS is just way too quiet for a sport sedan, you know what I mean? Even the Accords and Civics have the agressive stock sport mufflers available, the G35's have the sport tuned exhaust, Evos and STIs--you know they're going to sound good stock being force fed.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.
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05-04-08, 04:14 PM
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The IS is just way too quiet for a sport sedan, you know what I mean? Even the Accords and Civics have the agressive stock sport mufflers available, the G35's have the sport tuned exhaust, Evos and STIs--you know they're going to sound good stock being force fed.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.
05-04-08, 04:49 PM
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Is there anyone on here with a Magnaflow exhaust system? I heard one off of Youtube, and it sounds really similar to the Tanabe exhaust--if not, quieter. Is this true?
05-04-08, 06:40 PM
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You will not get straight answer because different people are opinionated about how loud is loud. I had Tanabe and I thought it was way too loud for me, esp in interior. I did not like the droning sound at 3500 rpm. I like the startup thats it. I got a new IS and not planning on getting Tanabe again and stick with stock. For some people Tanabe is considered very quiet. Tanabe even advertises as below 93db.
05-04-08, 06:42 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Any good deals going on now for the Tanabe exhaust? I've decided to keep the IS250 instead of getting the Accord Coupe. I think the tip of the Tanabe will make the car look super nice (more noticeable, no doubt).
I'm thinking of also adding the Joe-Z pipe too because it looks super simple to do (since it only entails replacing the stock pipe). It's cheap too compared to the F-Sport intake. I'm still curious as to how replacing a simple pipe can actually improve performance though. But it looks like it's proven technology and I like the sound it produces--from what people say at least. The IS is just way too quiet for a sport sedan, you know what I mean? Even the Accords and Civics have the agressive stock sport mufflers available, the G35's have the sport tuned exhaust, Evos and STIs--you know they're going to sound good stock being force fed.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.
I'm thinking of also adding the Joe-Z pipe too because it looks super simple to do (since it only entails replacing the stock pipe). It's cheap too compared to the F-Sport intake. I'm still curious as to how replacing a simple pipe can actually improve performance though. But it looks like it's proven technology and I like the sound it produces--from what people say at least. The IS is just way too quiet for a sport sedan, you know what I mean? Even the Accords and Civics have the agressive stock sport mufflers available, the G35's have the sport tuned exhaust, Evos and STIs--you know they're going to sound good stock being force fed.
It needs some agressive sounds to make it live up to its name.