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Old 02-17-10, 01:00 PM
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No tests need to be made if the rear axle of 460 is confirmed to be similar to the 430 and noone have a certain answer yet...
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I will leave that to Tanabe to do. If it's a matter of just test fitting, I don't know why it hasn't been done already? Why do I have to do it?

I will wait otherwise will start shopping for another brand.
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2 years have passed from the first day the 460 was out and yet we have no confirmed information... Even though it is not as popular as the 350.. those 10 people or so who have the 460 should be felt for!
Old 02-18-10, 05:19 AM
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I'm not even waiting for the product itself, I'm just waiting for someone to confirm the differences ( if any ) between the GS430 and GS460 mufflers!!!
Old 02-21-10, 02:37 PM
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Without any proven horsepower gains for GS460, I am thinking it may make more sense to just keep the existing exhaust and upgrade the tips. These look like some good options if they fit with the OEM bumper cutout.


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Has anyone tried the F-Sport exhaust on the GS460?

Also what do you think of the rectangular or double tips I suggested above? The exhaust cutout on the bumper is rectangular in shape.
Old 02-22-10, 02:57 PM
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I have the Tenabe Medallion Touring exhaust on my GS460. It fit perfectly and only took about an hour and a half to install. The sound is still mild and stock-like, but gives you a little more rumble at idle and wide open throttle.
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Originally Posted by Just a Guy
I have the Tenabe Medallion Touring exhaust on my GS460. It fit perfectly and only took about an hour and a half to install. The sound is still mild and stock-like, but gives you a little more rumble at idle and wide open throttle.
Your post contradicts what Tanabe themselves told me! If you can post some pictures and maybe a video please, I would highly appreciate it!

Your experience would make me pull the trigger immediately, and likewise with member Rider. I am ready to buy ASAP if it fits the 460.
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Wonder why Tanabe or others dont bother testing, since clearly people are interested.
Old 02-23-10, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by designo
Your post contradicts what Tanabe themselves told me! If you can post some pictures and maybe a video please, I would highly appreciate it!

Your experience would make me pull the trigger immediately, and likewise with member Rider. I am ready to buy ASAP if it fits the 460.
how is it contradicting? tanabe said they have never tried, that doesn't mean it doesn't fit. in fact, i have always said it should fit

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Wonder why Tanabe or others dont bother testing, since clearly people are interested.
coz' they actually need a car to test fit and also other testing like power and noise level.
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If it sounds close to stock, and without any proven horsepower gains, I don't see the point.
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Originally Posted by batman75
If it sounds close to stock, and without any proven horsepower gains, I don't see the point.
i wouldn't say it sounds close to stock, there is a noticeable sound. to me the good thing is at cruising speed, there is no droning. i hate droning
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Originally Posted by rominl
how is it contradicting? tanabe said they have never tried, that doesn't mean it doesn't fit. in fact, i have always said it should fit
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from Tanabe USA <info@tanabe-usa.com>
reply-to Tanabe USA <info@tanabe-usa.com>
to Ahmed Baqer <abaqer75@gmail.com>
date Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:06 PM
subject Re: Tanabe Exhaust for Lexus GS460


Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer exhaust for the Lexus GS460. There may be plans for future but at this time there are no words.
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Originally Posted by designo
Email from Tanabe

from Tanabe USA <info@tanabe-usa.com>
reply-to Tanabe USA <info@tanabe-usa.com>
to Ahmed Baqer <abaqer75@gmail.com>
date Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:06 PM
subject Re: Tanabe Exhaust for Lexus GS460


Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer exhaust for the Lexus GS460. There may be plans for future but at this time there are no words.
read post 16?

We currently have line of cars for testing. Unfortunately, at this time we do not have a straight word on the GS460 model. The exhaust for the 430 is test fitted, sound tested, and power tested. But currently at this time we have not tested the Medalion Touring for the 460 model.
they said they don't have anything to offer for gs460, that's because they are being a responsible company, they want to test everything before making it official

but that does not mean something doesn't fit. two very different things.
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Yup guess you're right, I'm just wishing for a miracle.

I am gonna sleep on this issue for 24 hours, and if i come to my senses by then, i'm buying the exhaust. And then charging tanabe for my R&D LOL


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