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Old 07-03-10, 08:59 AM
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Default Just Installed: Tanabe MT
Loved it. I recorded the video but the sound is not that good. I shot it with Canon SD1100IS, a cheap digital camera.

I haven't recorded inside the car since it's hard to hold a camera with manual transmission.

Like everybody said, the exhaust note is very deep in low RPM. It is a clean sound not like a four banger with large exhaust. The video doesn't show that much. I might record a video again in the future once it has broken in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub6mS_2VMXY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ7VZsmq-eU

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Well done! Everyone was installing Tanabe Medallions when the IS first came out, it's almost rare to see a new install today!
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Well done! Everyone was installing Tanabe Medallions when the IS first came out, it's almost rare to see a new install today!
Well because I just bought a used IS250 2 months ago. That's why I'm late for this.
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Looks and sounds great. Congrats on your purchase!
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Looks and sounds great!
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Thanks! I'm too late for all this goodness (just own the car for 2 months).

I will make inside video (driving) soon. I searched youtube and there is only 1 video of IS250 (outside) with Tanabe MT installed. I figured out how to record a video inside the car. It might be working. I will post the video soon.
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Now throw ya a Invidia mid pipe on that baby. youll love it.
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Now throw ya a Invidia mid pipe on that baby. youll love it.
uhm....that combo will blow your eardrums.
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uhm....that combo will blow your eardrums.
haha not as bad as the fsport + invidia
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Yeah tanabe has a lower rumble, not quite as raspy.
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I just realized the exhaust was noticeably louder after it had been broken in. It's not as loud as civic with big exhaust though. Is that normal?
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Originally Posted by Kybball#1
Now throw ya a Invidia mid pipe on that baby. youll love it.
Man. It's already loud right now actually. I don't think I'm gonna change the midpipe.
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Its not loud at all, its a beautiful sound.....But I have a 350 not sure if that makes a diff.
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Sounds good man. Where is TX are you? Im in san antonio...
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