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Old 05-16-13, 10:02 AM
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Default Which to pick? Joe Z Exhaust or F Sport Exhaust?

Hey CL. I have been deciding on which exhaust to get. I really like how the F Sport +Invidia/Megan midpipe combo sounds but I've seen some remarkable comments about the Joe Z exhaust. I personally have never heard the Joe Z exhaust before in person and there are rarely any vids of the Joe Z exhaust.

I am looking for the "higher pitch" tone like how the F Sport Invidia combo gives from far away. Does anyone know how the Joe Z exhaust sound like compared to the F Sport?

Thanks!

Edit: I'm looking for quality as well. The route for my car is a sporty luxury type of route if that makes any sense..

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Old 05-16-13, 10:59 AM
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I've heard both FSport/Megan and FSport/Invidia...............they're LOUD
Joe Z will be nowhere near both above's loudness
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I have the F-sport. Brand new it has a deep low exhaust note. after driving it 10K+ miles of mostly highway I think it broke in or settled somehow cause It still has that low exhaust note but rumbles when you let off the throttle.

I also got it cause I was in california and it's not too loud and doesn't have annoying levels of drone in the cabin(has drone but only annoying +80mph).

As for quality, they are expensive but you do get what you pay for. Fitment is perfect, from a distance you can see how shiny the mufflers are from the part where the midpipes and axleback connect. Car will look pretty even when parked.

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Originally Posted by Joshohoho
I have the F-sport. Brand new it has a deep low exhaust note. after driving it 10K+ miles of mostly highway I think it broke in or settled somehow cause It still has that low exhaust note but rumbles when you let off the throttle.

I also got it cause I was in california and it's not too loud and doesn't have annoying levels of drone in the cabin(has drone but only annoying +80mph).

As for quality, they are expensive but you do get what you pay for. Fitment is perfect, from a distance you can see how shiny the mufflers are from the part where the midpipes and axleback connect. Car will look pretty even when parked.
Thanks for the info! It's rare for me to go to 80+. I really want the F Sport but I want some feedback for Joe Z but there's quite a lack of in depth with the Joe Z..
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FYI F-Sport exhaust is made by HKS, so that's top notch quality right there. Also since it's OEM, that's why it's quite expensive. Maybe you can go to some meets to hear them in person before you decide

Personally, I think the JoeZ has nicer looking tips, as well fits better with a stock bumper.
F-Sport needs a rear lip, else it sticks out way too much

Both are high quality products.........JoeZ will get you the most gain you can get today "out of box", while F-Sport with Invidia/Megan will get you more psychological gain (much louder)
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Go with Joe Z! Not because of the tips because imo, the F Sport tips are sharper, but because it is actually a functionable exhaust built with great quality. It's hard to find people with a Joe Z exhaust as well, so you'll be having that special something.
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i have the f sport exhaust on my car and i love it. very nice deep rumble to it. plus like said above its made by HKS so its hard to beat that type quality. but my homie here has the Joe Z on his F, and it does sound sick. looks very good too
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simple youtube search

IS350 Stock vs JoeZ exhaust

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Old 05-17-13, 05:42 AM
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I vote JoeZ, i love mine. Get PPE headers to really wake it up too.

I'm contemplating cutting out the resonators though. I like my racecar loud LOL
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Originally Posted by azfsprt
simple youtube search

IS350 Stock vs JoeZ exhaust
I already did as stated in original post.
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Originally Posted by heyarms
I vote JoeZ, i love mine. Get PPE headers to really wake it up too.

I'm contemplating cutting out the resonators though. I like my racecar loud LOL
Do you have the exhaust with cats or without? I kind of am trying to see if the one that comes with cats is avaliable as I heard that getting pulled over and being fined for an exhaust with no cats is a hefty fine.
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heres my joez video
no cats
ive never heard f sport in person so i cant comment
i cant imagine a exhaust sounding better then the joe z. very deep tone with 0 rasp, does have a little drone though, and exhaust tips hang a bit too low

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Old 05-21-13, 09:35 PM
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Good info thanks
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