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Old 03-04-11 | 03:38 AM
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Thanks for the input. I have watched countless vids on Youtube, but we all know that things don't always sound the same on the computer as they do in person. I think I am going to go ahead with the HKS. I have no immediate plans of running a mid-pipe, so it shouldn't be too loud. I love the drone and the rasp that I am hearing in the HKS vids! Need my valve recall gift card to hurry up and get here!!!
Great choice, glad u plan on joining, but note, u get the "raspy" sound if u take the resonator out and weld a straight pipe, see the change in the two videos I posted? Its less raspy and less louder with the resonator still on but still sounded good
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Old 03-04-11 | 03:39 AM
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I will post drive by videos soon!
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Old 03-15-11 | 03:24 AM
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wheres the vids?
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Old 03-21-11 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MoeIS350
Great choice, glad u plan on joining, but note, u get the "raspy" sound if u take the resonator out and weld a straight pipe, see the change in the two videos I posted? Its less raspy and less louder with the resonator still on but still sounded good
I think I will like it without the mid pipes or resonator delete. I Just don't want to wake my neighbors up when I crank it at 6am........ Ha!
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Old 03-25-11 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Slammer1
Has anyone installed the HKS Hi Power and believe it to be too loud? I am looking hard at this for my '06 IS350, but do not want to install it and find that it is irritating when driving. I have read that the Medalion exhaust is the quietest, then the F Sport, and then the HKS. Really stoked over the HKS, but would hate to put it in and then find that it is annoying loud at highway speeds. No issues with hearing radio or talking on cell phone?
It's perfect by itself. Add a mid pipe and kiss your hearing goodbye
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Sound Good......After Resonater Delete
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Old 04-11-11 | 01:47 AM
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Adding invidia mid-pipe soon, so I will post a new video once I have that on and compare all 3 videos then.
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Old 04-12-11 | 12:43 AM
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Adding invidia mid-pipe soon, so I will post a new video once I have that on and compare all 3 videos then.
Good choice
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how is the drone?
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Old 10-28-13 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Wasawat
Sound Good......After Resonater Delete
No, it sounds raspy and like a fart can with a resonator delete

Originally Posted by MoeIS350
Adding invidia mid-pipe soon, so I will post a new video once I have that on and compare all 3 videos then.


Originally Posted by neilvosko
how is the drone?
TONS of drone.

If you dont like a loud exhaust with drone, stay away from the HKS. I personally love it
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Old 10-28-13 | 10:51 PM
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Can the drone be any louder than a Dodge turbo diesel truck with an upgraded turbo and a full 5 inch turbo back exhaust that dumps under the bed?? Lol.
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Does the HKS exhaust get louder after you break them in after 100 miles or so??
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Old 10-29-13 | 06:04 AM
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Can the drone be any louder than a Dodge turbo diesel truck with an upgraded turbo and a full 5 inch turbo back exhaust that dumps under the bed?? Lol.
Umm I hope that was a sarcasm. I'm not going to answer that question lol. To put it in perspective, I am convinced that I wake up my neighbors every morning when I turn on my car. During a cold start, you cannot hear someone having a conversation with you (both outside of the car speaking normally)

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Does the HKS exhaust get louder after you break them in after 100 miles or so??
I can't say. I added my Invidia midpipe before the HKS so it was very loud for me from day one
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Old 10-29-13 | 07:05 AM
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I can't say. I added my Invidia midpipe before the HKS so it was very loud for me from day one
How are the laws in Florida? Ever get busted by the cops for having your exhaust on?
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Originally Posted by slickwil89
How are the laws in Florida? Ever get busted by the cops for having your exhaust on?
Never have had an issue. Florida isn't really strict on exhausts since we don't have any smog tests or anything.

Florida (south fl specifically) is one of the biggest areas for modded cars so there are much louder cars on the road than mine.

I know laws in Cali are more strict
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