Tanabe vs F-sport: my in-depth SOUND observations - Part 2
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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!
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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!
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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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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.
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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? ![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Sure Matt....you get all the credit ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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.
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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.
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Sure Matt....you get all the credit ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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.
![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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?