NO Drone Exhaust Setup (F-Sport)
10-14-13, 11:45 AM
#1
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NO Drone Exhaust Setup (F-Sport)
So I just bought a 2008 IS250 AWD and immediately bolted up the F-Sport axle back only to be extremely disappointed with the amount of drone inside the cabin on the highway (which is my entire commute 
).
The stock exhaust is already disposed of so that's not an option but I am looking into replacing the stock single resonator with a new Vibrant "Ultra Quiet" resonator (2.25" or 2.5"?)...
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...4e63512d69ee6d
And if that doesn't work, replacing the two secondary cats with the same resonator, making for THREE "Ultra Quiet" resonators. I don't care about it's performance I just want it to be drone free and look nice. Thoughts?
). The stock exhaust is already disposed of so that's not an option but I am looking into replacing the stock single resonator with a new Vibrant "Ultra Quiet" resonator (2.25" or 2.5"?)...
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...4e63512d69ee6d
And if that doesn't work, replacing the two secondary cats with the same resonator, making for THREE "Ultra Quiet" resonators. I don't care about it's performance I just want it to be drone free and look nice. Thoughts?
10-14-13, 11:59 AM
#2
1) Shouldn't have gotten rid of the stock exhaust
2) If you just wanted looks, you should have just replaced your OEM tips with something like S2K AP2 tips and maintained the stock sound
3) Just buy a used stock exhaust and sell your F-Sport for a loss if it bothers you that much (or trade with someone for their stock + cash)
4) Turn your music up louder so you can't hear it
... the drone isn't really that bad at all IMO, my car sits right around 2000 RPMS at highway speed and I get just a little drone (M2 exhaust though, not F-Sport... I think F-Sport is a touch louder?)
2) If you just wanted looks, you should have just replaced your OEM tips with something like S2K AP2 tips and maintained the stock sound
3) Just buy a used stock exhaust and sell your F-Sport for a loss if it bothers you that much (or trade with someone for their stock + cash)
4) Turn your music up louder so you can't hear it
... the drone isn't really that bad at all IMO, my car sits right around 2000 RPMS at highway speed and I get just a little drone (M2 exhaust though, not F-Sport... I think F-Sport is a touch louder?)
Last edited by zmcgovern4; 10-14-13 at 12:16 PM.
10-14-13, 12:12 PM
#3
Did you recently install the F-Sport? Give it a few weeks, it will quiet down considerably. The first time i started my car with the f sport and accelerated the whole interior rattled because of how loud it was. 2 weeks later, its become pretty quiet and confirmed by other people also so its not just my ears playing a trick.
If all else fails, like what zmcgovern said there are probably tons of people willing to trade you their stock exhaust + cash for your F Sport.
GL!
If all else fails, like what zmcgovern said there are probably tons of people willing to trade you their stock exhaust + cash for your F Sport.
GL!
10-14-13, 01:16 PM
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10-14-13, 02:01 PM
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I appreciate the replies. But I'm no stranger to loud exhausts and there is a huge difference between noise under acceleration and straight up high-db DRONE when your foot barely touches the pedal on the highway.
Looks like I'm on my own if I choose to go down the custom exhaust route (which I will) and I will keep you all posted on my results.
The point here is if a lot of people are complaining about drone, then there is probably a drone problem lol so lets work to fix it without defaulting to, "go back to stock" because lets be real, once you put the F-Sport on it looks way to pretty to ever take off.
Looks like I'm on my own if I choose to go down the custom exhaust route (which I will) and I will keep you all posted on my results.
The point here is if a lot of people are complaining about drone, then there is probably a drone problem lol so lets work to fix it without defaulting to, "go back to stock" because lets be real, once you put the F-Sport on it looks way to pretty to ever take off.
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10-14-13, 04:52 PM
#8
How long have you had the F-Sport exhaust on your car ?
It may take a while, but once you get used to it, it won't be much of a bother.
I used to think my Tanabe was on the loud side, but after a week or 2, it sounds like stock.
I also did some research before getting into an exhaust, I wanted something quieter but louder than stock. Tanabe is pretty good with minimal drone.
It may take a while, but once you get used to it, it won't be much of a bother.
I used to think my Tanabe was on the loud side, but after a week or 2, it sounds like stock.
I also did some research before getting into an exhaust, I wanted something quieter but louder than stock. Tanabe is pretty good with minimal drone.
11-15-13, 01:41 PM
#9
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I had the Tanabe and I couldn't stand the drone. Especally on the 3000 rpm and when 140km/h. I only had it for a week and I took them off. I'm currerently deciding on the F-sport but most people are staying it still has strong droning sound.
11-15-13, 11:50 PM
#11
Ok first of all there is no done with F-Sport...maybe due to yours being new but on the highway there is 0 drone until you hit 80 and above and everyone that sat in my car including parents lawyers and friends say it's so quiet on highway, a drony exhaust is the hks hi power
11-16-13, 06:56 PM
#14
The more muffled the system is, the more drone you will have. I was in the same boat as you after installing my Greddy Evo3 exhaust. Then, I got rid of the resonator in the mid-pipe, and some of it went away.
But yes, I agree... I've had plenty of cars and experimented with a ton of different systems. This is one of the only cars that seems to have drone no matter what you do. And I don't think a stock exhaust with s2k tips looks as good as many cat-backs out there.
I, too, don't mind loud exhausts; but I hate when it drones through the cabin.
But yes, I agree... I've had plenty of cars and experimented with a ton of different systems. This is one of the only cars that seems to have drone no matter what you do. And I don't think a stock exhaust with s2k tips looks as good as many cat-backs out there.
I, too, don't mind loud exhausts; but I hate when it drones through the cabin.
11-17-13, 12:20 PM
#15
Lexus Test Driver
was the exhaust installed correctly. sometimes if you dont replace the gaskets, the drone is louder than normal. I installed my M2 the night I got out out of excitement but had some hardware missing. Was able to get it all up working properly but i had cabin drone. When I got all the missing hardware and replaced all the gaskets, the cabin drone went away. the OP should try making sure every thing is connected good