Lexus HKS and F-sport exhuast review (large pics and vids inside)
05-17-08 | 08:56 PM
#17
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Guys I don't like how loud the F-sport exhaust sounds in the car. I agree that it sounds good. But its loud. I think it will attract too much attention to the car. I like my mods subtle but sweet. The Lexus HKS and Tanabe sound perfect for someone like me. The F-sport sounds like the HKS Hi-Power with silencers. The noise is loud inside the vehicle. I think the reasoning behind this is change to a straight pipe is the IS-F. It sounds louder than the IS350 w/ Lexus HKS exhaust. I know the IS350 w/F-sport exhaust sounds louder than the IS-F.
The F-sport exhuast has a drone to it. The Lexus HKS is quite when cruising. The F-sport is not. You can hear it. If someone tags along with you they will notice it also and probably not like it.
If you're into a quite exhuast I'd recommend the Lexus HKS or the Tanabe exhaust. If you want to be heard and like to have some sportiness to the vehicle, get the F-sport , HKS Hi-Power w/inserts, or Trust (Greddy) exhaust.
The reason why I like the OEM exhaust is its a 3-piece section. Soon I'll be looking into making a true-dual conversion by installing 2 pipes from the manifolds to the mufflers. If it gets too loud I'd probably get rid of it and go back to the Lexus HKS exhaust. This being my daily driver, I prefer some quiteness. I prefer this car being Dr. Jekyll and the other car in my sig as Mr. Hyde.
The F-sport exhuast has a drone to it. The Lexus HKS is quite when cruising. The F-sport is not. You can hear it. If someone tags along with you they will notice it also and probably not like it.
If you're into a quite exhuast I'd recommend the Lexus HKS or the Tanabe exhaust. If you want to be heard and like to have some sportiness to the vehicle, get the F-sport , HKS Hi-Power w/inserts, or Trust (Greddy) exhaust.
The reason why I like the OEM exhaust is its a 3-piece section. Soon I'll be looking into making a true-dual conversion by installing 2 pipes from the manifolds to the mufflers. If it gets too loud I'd probably get rid of it and go back to the Lexus HKS exhaust. This being my daily driver, I prefer some quiteness. I prefer this car being Dr. Jekyll and the other car in my sig as Mr. Hyde.
05-20-08 | 09:59 AM
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06-19-08 | 12:54 AM
#21
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What does dummy exhaust mean? Does that mean its operating only on one side of the exhaust for the F-sport? Or dummy means louder? Sorry for the noobness~ And so jealous that you guys even get the 2 options for exhaust, cos Lexus seem to miss Australia in terms of any accessories~ Boo~
06-19-08 | 06:48 AM
#22
Yeah the right side muffler on the F-sport is not a muffler. Its just a straight pipe with what looks like a muffler around it.
You could purchase any exhuast systems from US and have them shipped down under, ya kno..
You could purchase any exhuast systems from US and have them shipped down under, ya kno..
06-20-08 | 04:41 AM
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Does that mean the Lexus HKS exhaust is better value since it uses both sides? I mean, if I do order one for the US, I want the better valued and not too loud (otherwise it wrecks the luxuriousness). So what your saying is that the left one is the one is controlling the sound (loudness) between the HKS and F-sport?
PS. No wonder you didn't burn you hand in your video of the F-sport, when u covered it and stuff... but when u covered it, I could hear no muffler sound, which was interesting since it was a dummy as you said~
06-20-08 | 05:02 AM
#25
Does that mean the Lexus HKS exhaust is better value since it uses both sides? I mean, if I do order one for the US, I want the better valued and not too loud (otherwise it wrecks the luxuriousness). So what your saying is that the left one is the one is controlling the sound (loudness) between the HKS and F-sport?
I would stick to the Lexus HKS exhuast if you're looking for luxuriousness.
I didn't let it run or hold it long enoughto burn my hand. As you can see, I had just started it up for the vids.
06-24-08 | 08:35 PM
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Lol... I am so confused now~ So HKS's RIGHT muffler, makes it more silent, and the dummy on F-sport makes it more loud. And both of the left mufflers create a different tone? Hahaha... damn, I wish ppl had these installed at the local lexus but they dont~!!!
06-27-08 | 12:04 PM
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I saw the L. of Westminster IS250 f-sport display car and they started it for me. it sounds very very nice especially throaty with the intake. its not too deep and throaty though it sounds perfect. i loved how it sounded when i was rev'n it. I got pricing on the exhaust and they were very negotiable with the price comparing to Sewell...anyways I think I'll get the f-sport exhaust in a few weeks ,...cant wait!
07-04-08 | 07:06 PM
#28
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I had the F-Sport on my vehicle and the sound was entirely to loud for my liking. I did notice before I removed the system that the passenger side tip showed a lot of carbon residue, however, the drivers side was completely clean after about 300 miles usage.
09-20-08 | 10:32 AM
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Btw, I personally own the Lexus HKS, and I love it so much, but at times, I seriously wish it's louder....like when i'm not driving my g/f
09-20-08 | 03:52 PM
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Ok, I'm kind of lost.
Does the insert in both of the left mufflers silence it a bit?
If so, can I have that insert taken out of that left pipe and it would be louder?
Also, the only reason the f-sport is louder is cause it runs a straight pipe?
I have the HKS exhaust, and honestly, that thing is loud. Like, it's not loud when you start the car, like a cold start. Actually, take that back, if you cold start the car and stand to the back side of the car, those pipes make a lot of noise. When I'm cruising though and the engines warm, like, 2300-2700RPM, the HKS is makng tones of noise.
Since I got my K&N intake, once I hit 3200RPM I can't hear my exhaust anymore cause my intake is so dang loud.
Does the insert in both of the left mufflers silence it a bit?
If so, can I have that insert taken out of that left pipe and it would be louder?
Also, the only reason the f-sport is louder is cause it runs a straight pipe?
I have the HKS exhaust, and honestly, that thing is loud. Like, it's not loud when you start the car, like a cold start. Actually, take that back, if you cold start the car and stand to the back side of the car, those pipes make a lot of noise. When I'm cruising though and the engines warm, like, 2300-2700RPM, the HKS is makng tones of noise.
Since I got my K&N intake, once I hit 3200RPM I can't hear my exhaust anymore cause my intake is so dang loud.