Rider

My car just hit 3k KM's and I thought I need something new. I am considering adding a exhaust system/Midpipe to it. My only aim from this is performance first, then sound.

Here is a website I found listing exhaust systems: http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...xhaust_Systems

And ofcourse, you all should know about the upcoming Invidia Midpipes.

Now my questions are:
1) Which of the exhausts do you recommend? Tanabe or Greddy.
2) Should I take this up with the dealership first? IE, warranty issues?
3) Does it have a negative effect on the cars future?
4) DO they actually add performance? Since they both hit the $1k Per....

Thankss

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

1) I hear tanabe is pretty quite exhaust. that could change though with the midpipes. as far as greddy, i havent heard anything about any 3GS members with one

2) they can not void your warranty.

3) im sure the mpg will drop a few but very minor to worry about

4) yes it does add a few hps. how many? dont know.

kyang91

iTrader: (5)

Tanabe is a set of very nice exhaust system.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

tanabe is quieter than greddy in general. i have tanabe and i am very happy

you should ask your dealership about warranty. in the US we have law to protect us saying aftermarket parts don't void warranty, but have no idea about over there

gas mileage, hard to say, but not something significant enough for me to worry

maybe a few hp, but again i wouldn't think it's anything significant at all

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

I had a Tanabe and took it off and put the factory back on. My car actually feels like it has more power now, ironically! I think the added 'roar' with the Tanabe makes it feel like it should be more powerful. Now that I don't hear that 'roar', my car *feels* quicker. All in my head, of course.

But yeah, the Tanabe isn't THAT loud but honestly, I don't think it adds anything, power-wise. Also, it should actually increase fuel economy as in theory, the engine becomes more efficient. Again, that's just theory. My opinion is is that on these cars, exhausts are merely for sound.

Rider

what about intakes, midpipes? NO performance too? Anyone with greddy to comment?

XxGoKoUxX

midpipes should add performance if my theory along with a lot of other people i've talked to is correct..... getting rid of cats adds moar powahhh =]

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

Yeah, a midpipe will probably help because it gets rid of the restriction. Couple it with an exhaust though otherwise you'll have a bottleneck.

To me, automatics with exhaust systems aren't my cup of tea. Just my $.02 though.

XxGoKoUxX

lol TWong, i somewhat agree with you there, sometimes u want to stay quiet and the car just won't do that for you

Rider

Catbacks, mufflers, midpipes, xpipes... hmmm.. can someone explain the difference plz? I am a noob when it comes to modding :P
The tanabe meddalion exhaust, would be which of the above :s?

Rider

noone can clarify?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

tanabe is just the muffler, pretty much the rear section. midpipe is self explanatory. x pipe would be the one in the middle or early section of the exhaust system where the two pipes cross each other

Rider

And What about a Cat-Back?
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/exhaust.asp

Which one of those do you members have?? Medalion touring or Tuner medalion?? I cant believe a muffler only costs $1k!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

cat back means it's from the catalyst on all the way to the back. i don't think tanabe has tuner for the gs, only medalion. you can always go custom

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

the tanabe exhaust is an axle back exhaust meaning it starts at the rear axle and goes back to the exhaust tips. cat back is like rominl said is from the cats all the way back.