Tanabe vs F-sport: my in-depth SOUND observations - Part 2
12-01-09, 09:53 PM
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^ the intake doesn't take away from the exhaust sound, since you don't hear the intake till 3500+ rpm. as mdgrwl said, the two blend nicely and complement each other well 
i love it!
i love it!
12-15-09, 06:28 AM
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My wife met me at a store while I was checking our SLR camera's and she brought her car. While we were leaving I was like "hey babe, let me drive your car and follow you while you drive mine!"
So for about 4 miles I was following my car through city style driving so I hear the F-Sport exhaust through gear changes a lot and I was supprised how much better it sounds when not in cabin! I couldnt' stop smiling.
It was raining out side but I had the windows down anyway, just to hear it it sounded that good! - In cabin it sounds a tone more bassy then it does from outside. Outside following the car yielded an extremely throaty ballzy sound!
Less bassy hummm. Which IMO is better!
So for about 4 miles I was following my car through city style driving so I hear the F-Sport exhaust through gear changes a lot and I was supprised how much better it sounds when not in cabin! I couldnt' stop smiling.
It was raining out side but I had the windows down anyway, just to hear it it sounded that good! - In cabin it sounds a tone more bassy then it does from outside. Outside following the car yielded an extremely throaty ballzy sound!
Less bassy hummm. Which IMO is better!
Last edited by mdgrwl; 12-15-09 at 06:34 AM.
06-11-10, 01:50 PM
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Sorry for bringing this thread back, but it's definitely true. Best review for the first day of exhaust installation. I read over the reviews at least 20 times before I pulled the trigger on the exhaust this morning. Got it installed at Westminster for a great price and couldn't be happier. After driving it for an hour, I got the feel for how to control the exhaust note if I wanted it to be loud or drone, and it sounds so mean and makes the rear of the car look great! Definitely a ballzy sound the 2IS should have came from the factory as.
Edit: I typo like mad on itouches! haha
Edit: I typo like mad on itouches! haha
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06-11-10, 02:18 PM
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Sorry for bringing this thread back, but it's definitely true. Best review on first day. I read over the reviews at least 20 times before I pulled the trigger on the exhaust this morning. Got it installed at Westminster for a great price and couldn't be happier. After driving it for an hour, I got the feel for how to control the exhaust note if I wanted it to be loud or drone, and it sounds so mean and makes the rear of the car looks great! Definitely a ballzy sound the 2IS should have came from the factory as.
06-11-10, 03:00 PM
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I realized mine does not have it engraved on. It looks cleaner that way, but it would be cool to have to designate/brag to others I guess? 
It would be hardly noticeable on the side anyways, but I guess they stopped having them engraved? Anyone know if they still come engraved or not?
It would be hardly noticeable on the side anyways, but I guess they stopped having them engraved? Anyone know if they still come engraved or not?
06-11-10, 03:23 PM
#41
Nice review post... I only wished it had sound clips. Thanks for the review
I already love the way the G35 rounds when it's revved up. I don't want anything that sounds too ricey... like trying to be a Mustang / Corvette.
As soon as I get budget approval from wifey, I'll be sure to throw in F-sport exhaust. For now, I'm stuck doing recession budget mods.
I already love the way the G35 rounds when it's revved up. I don't want anything that sounds too ricey... like trying to be a Mustang / Corvette.
As soon as I get budget approval from wifey, I'll be sure to throw in F-sport exhaust. For now, I'm stuck doing recession budget mods.
06-11-10, 04:41 PM
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Sorry for bringing this thread back, but it's definitely true. Best review on first day. I read over the reviews at least 20 times before I pulled the trigger on the exhaust this morning. Got it installed at Westminster for a great price and couldn't be happier. After driving it for an hour, I got the feel for how to control the exhaust note if I wanted it to be loud or drone, and it sounds so mean and makes the rear of the car looks great! Definitely a ballzy sound the 2IS should have came from the factory as.
glad you enjoy it
now you really want to enjoy it x100 more, have someone drive your car and follow them around and hear what it sounds like outside the car.
Last edited by mdgrwl; 06-11-10 at 04:45 PM.
06-12-10, 07:25 AM
#43
Sure Matt....you get all the credit 
Anyway, with regard to the engraving: it's the newer exhausts that have it, not the older ones. Personally, I could go either way with it. Mine has it and I think it looks good (but I also filled in the engraving), but I'm sure it looks good without as well.
Anyway, with regard to the engraving: it's the newer exhausts that have it, not the older ones. Personally, I could go either way with it. Mine has it and I think it looks good (but I also filled in the engraving), but I'm sure it looks good without as well.
06-12-10, 09:10 AM
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Sure Matt....you get all the credit
Anyway, with regard to the engraving: it's the newer exhausts that have it, not the older ones. Personally, I could go either way with it. Mine has it and I think it looks good (but I also filled in the engraving), but I'm sure it looks good without as well.
Anyway, with regard to the engraving: it's the newer exhausts that have it, not the older ones. Personally, I could go either way with it. Mine has it and I think it looks good (but I also filled in the engraving), but I'm sure it looks good without as well.
what did you fill the engraving in with?