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Old 05-17-12, 12:53 AM
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How about just deleting the cats? JK....

Anyway, what's a nice exhaust that's quiet like stock, but gains HP, or is that asking too much?
Old 05-17-12, 02:37 AM
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Any HP gains you get are pretty negligible. Tanabe Medallion seems to be a popular choice for a quiet subtle exhaust.
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personally, i'm leaning more towards fujitsubo over tanabe, but these are both considered quiet exhausts

hks, magnaflow, greddy, invidia, fsport, etc. are all fart cans in my opinion
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I would vote the Tanabe Medallion if you want a quiet exhaust. I've heard it myself many times, it's really not that much louder than stock, but has a nicer sound to it.
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Fujitsubo got my vote cause I have it and pear with my ppe header still quite.
Old 05-17-12, 09:28 PM
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^ yep, i agree with that. i have the Fujitsubo as well.
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Get any 'free flowing' exhaust you want but look into Side branch resonator to quiet it down w/o compromising performance. I've got them on my Z with 3'' dp and 3''->2.5'' tp with no restrictions. I get to keep all the hp gains minus drone. Still very 'loud' but stock quiet on the hwy. It's only loud when I want it to be.
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Originally Posted by laobo979
Fujitsubo got my vote cause I have it and pear with my ppe header still quite.
Originally Posted by sangomaru
^ yep, i agree with that. i have the Fujitsubo as well.
do u guys have pictures and videos?

i want to see how the tips look on the 2IS as well the sound

still deciding for mine...fujitsubo or tanabe mt...leaning more towards the fujitsubo but want some confirmation of looks and sound before purchase lol
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
do u guys have pictures and videos?

i want to see how the tips look on the 2IS as well the sound

still deciding for mine...fujitsubo or tanabe mt...leaning more towards the fujitsubo but want some confirmation of looks and sound before purchase lol
^ Where are you buying the fujitsubo in Toronto?

Another quiet/nice tone exhaust is the OEM HKS Lexus exhaust, very rare and the sound is amazing!
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I have the Tanabe Medalion installed on my car and its honestly a perfect balance. You get a nice purr out of it and can feel it while accelerating without it sounding like a riced out civic with a pop can on the back. If you are going for a mature sounding exhaust over stock I would recommend the Tanabe.
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
do u guys have pictures and videos?

i want to see how the tips look on the 2IS as well the sound

still deciding for mine...fujitsubo or tanabe mt...leaning more towards the fujitsubo but want some confirmation of looks and sound before purchase lol
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tanabe :-)
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Originally Posted by pchan0
^ Where are you buying the fujitsubo in Toronto?

Another quiet/nice tone exhaust is the OEM HKS Lexus exhaust, very rare and the sound is amazing!
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Originally Posted by laobo979
thx i seen that but want some more real life examples from owners other than manufacturer made video...
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Reyoasian there no difference between that video and my car. That how it sound like so making a video isn't gonna make a difference. It just that quiet.
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