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Old 08-24-08, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
^ I went to the autozone and there was only one O2 sensor Socket
that's the one that I used to remove my sensor..
the guy said that there is only one socket for O2 sensor, but it seems like
there are more than one,,=/
just try the one from autozone, and just make sure you keep all the
tags just in case you need to return it!


BTW..has anybody noticed the growling sound when you first turn on the car?
the sound is not smooth..=/ it's very hard to explain but it's just not
smooth..lol..maybe I have to break in little more!
I still haven't noticed much of a difference in sound, maybe a little. However I feel a slight increase in performance
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Originally Posted by XhyDra
Is there any way you can post up videos, I'm looking into getting the midpipe, I hope the sound you talk about gets different as it breaks in
Not sure if you did but you may want to check out caymandive's video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYhvpYw8380. The only difference was he had the joez intake.
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Originally Posted by ghettoaww
Not sure if you did but you may want to check out caymandive's video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYhvpYw8380. The only difference was he had the joez intake.
Yeah I checked it out, I was curious as to how it sounds on the IS250, I've heard from some people that exhaust wise the cars can both have distinct sounds with aftermarket parts. I just wanted to see if it was anything like caymandive's video.
Old 08-24-08, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
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BTW..has anybody noticed the growling sound when you first turn on the car?
the sound is not smooth..=/ it's very hard to explain but it's just not
smooth..lol..maybe I have to break in little more!
What growling sound? If it sounds anything out of the ordinary perhaps you have a leak or something. Double check as it should be a nice smooth rumble on startup esp when cold.
Old 08-24-08, 06:01 PM
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Good review, thanks.
I should be getting this within next couple of months.
I noticed exhausts ahve to be broken in also, I have a tanabe exhaust on my mazda, as well as on my IS and same thing. it sounds different (better) after like 500 miles.
It also depends on which weather you run it, I noticed with my loud mazda, it sounds better when its cold, whwnever is like 95 deg. outside it doesnt sound as good. but its still a tanabe they always do good.

again thanks for the review, Im debating between the rear GFX lip or the MEgan midpipe. Im undecided.
Old 08-25-08, 01:40 AM
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I think the growling sounds is fading away..
it was there this morning, but it was gone during the day..so
I'll find out for sure tomorrow morning when I turn on the engine

I think this Tanabe and Megan Midpipe set up gets louder in the HOT weather
cuz I know that Tanabe gets louder at it gets hotter!

it sounds good..it has nice and deep tone at WOT! just loving it
Old 08-25-08, 03:37 AM
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greatjob man!
Old 08-25-08, 09:39 PM
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^thanks
I put another 300 plus miles on the way back from Socal to NorCal..
I was pleased that there was no droning!
so far so GOOOOOOOOD!!!
Old 08-25-08, 11:30 PM
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Congrats on your set-up, glad your enjoying!

Let me know when you get tired of your tanabes.
Old 08-26-08, 12:38 AM
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lol..I'll definitely let you know..but I got a feeling that you will be joining the Tanabe family soon~~~~~~
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