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Old 04-19-13, 05:30 AM
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Sounds nice... deep tone, but not loud. Perfect for a luxury sports sedan IMO.

where are you at in IL? you could check mine out if you're somewhere near me (Peoria).
Old 04-19-13, 07:15 AM
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I live in wilmette not sure how far that is lol north side basically
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ah, you're about 3 hours north of me... just listen realllllly carefully. I'll go rev it up in the parking lot, maybe you can hear it
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how hard is it to clean/keep it clean? I've heard these things are a pain to maintain like it has to be polished every week. is that true?
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
I would strongly suggest doing it yourself... you literally remove 2 bolts, then slide the exhaust out of a few rubber hangers, then reverse the process to install the new one. 30-60 minutes tops.
thanks for this... definitely my install myself
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Just got my exhaust in today sound really nice deep tone but not to loud easy install too
Old 05-09-13, 04:56 PM
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Has anyone ever dyno tested this m2 exhaust?
Old 05-10-13, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by azfsprt
Has anyone ever dyno tested this m2 exhaust?
Theres really no need, as the power gains will be the same as any other axle back exhaust for the 2IS.

About 5-7hp gain
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Originally Posted by IS2FIFTY
how hard is it to clean/keep it clean? I've heard these things are a pain to maintain like it has to be polished every week. is that true?
They do not need to be polished every week, however they do need to be washed/wiped down often or else you will need to polish. Carbon deposits/exhaust "dirt" (don't know what to call it" will make the exhaust tips turn black. You will probably notice some of this residue beginning to appear even after just 1 trip around the block. This is simple to remove, assuming you do not let it set there for an extended period of time. If you keep up with washing your car on a weekly basis, just make it a habit to wipe down the exhaust tips as you are finishing up with your wash. If you let the dirt/residue sit on the tips for a while, it will essentially bond to the metal and will require polishing to remove.
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Where are you guys ordering these? i havent been able to find any for sale.
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^^Ebay.

Also did anyone happen to get an exhaust w/o the bolts to connect the second muffler. My box seemed to be missing bolts and maybe a gasket ><
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looked him up on ebay say hes not a registered user and has no products for sale ?
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Search for "Lexus IS m2 exhaust" on ebay......
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Default M2 Exhaust fitment while having rear lip

Hi all. Wondering if anyone know if having a GFX (Lexus OEM) rear lip would affect fitment of the M2 exhaust. I mean, would the exhaust tips be so close to the lip that they burn? Thanks.
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Just brought from RKS in LA international shipping $165 most others around $485, so on its way should be here in a couple of weeks.


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