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Old 12-01-22, 06:56 PM
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Hey I just picked up a 2015 Rcf and I was wondering what will sound better. Im looking for a more refined, non mustang-y sound. Will an axle back with the stock midpipe sound any louder? The tanabe medallion s is about $1k and a resonator delete is $150 in my area. Some vids of the res delete and muffler delete sound tinny and awful. I would like to stay away from a full cat back, the q300 seems too loud for my liking.
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Axleback. Resonator delete has negligible effect on the sound especially under load. Ideally, you want a full catback for a proper sound and also power gains.
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Axleback. Resonator delete has negligible effect on the sound especially under load. Ideally, you want a full catback for a proper sound and also power gains.
Is it a $900 difference?
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Originally Posted by jahplease
Is it a $900 difference?
Between axleback and catback? Yeah, around there.
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I put the Tanabe on my RCF. It does give a really good sound IMO. I really like the set up. Simple. It also is not so loud as to attract unwanted attention from police. Plus, it won't get you flagged at smog.
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Originally Posted by CAHWY128
I put the Tanabe on my RCF. It does give a really good sound IMO. I really like the set up. Simple. It also is not so loud as to attract unwanted attention from police. Plus, it won't get you flagged at smog.
Thanks for replying. Do you have the touring or the touring-s? Do you know the difference? Is it a noticeable upgrade from stock. Thanks again.
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The Touring. I don't know the difference. I bought mine 4 years ago so I am not sure they had the S then.

It is an upgrade. Brings a much better sound when under throttle. Barely any drone. Very good when cruising on the freeway. Plus it is much lighter than the factory exhaust. I don't know the numbers but I changed it myself and the Tanabe was much lighter than the factory cans.

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Originally Posted by CAHWY128
The Touring. I don't know the difference. I bought mine 4 years ago so I am not sure they had the S then.

It is an upgrade. Brings a much better sound when under throttle. Barely any drone. Very good when cruising on the freeway. Plus it is much lighter than the factory exhaust. I don't know the numbers but I changed it myself and the Tanabe was much lighter than the factory cans.
Do you happen to have a video?
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I don't but Tanabe does.


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Originally Posted by CAHWY128
I ended up with the tanabe medallion. Sounds amazing
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