hyunjang

I am moving closer to purchasing Tanabe Medlaion catbacks for 2010 IS250.
From the picture on Amazon.com, the exhaust is 2 pieces:


Can anyone tell me if stock exhaust is also 2 pieces? I am simply worried about fitting the stock cat into my trunk after installing a new exhaust.

Thanks!

Keo

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Nope. The stock is one full piece exhaust and its substantially much heavier than aftermarket exhaust. Trust me I change it out for my M2 and that thing is surprisingly heavy.

hyunjang

Thanks. So it's probably not gonna fit in the trunk, right?

Keo

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If your referring to your IS trunk. I wouldn't think it'll fit. The IS trunk seems too small for a full axle. But then again try it. Use the open compartment hatch from the trunk to rear seat for the pipe to be in and two y pipes and mufflers at the trunk base? Idk lol

Keo

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But if your talking about the aftermarket two piece exhaust axle back. It'll fit just fine in the back trunk.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

You'd be better off putting the car up on jack stands and doing it yourself on your garage/driveway.

4TehNguyen

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nd-gen-is.html

getafewliv

Hahaha

This is the reason I didn't have a shop install my Invidia midpipe. Didn't know how I would get the stock one home. In hindsight, after stripping the O2 sensor, it would have been easier to get a friend to drive it home.

hyunjang

OMG... I cannot believe that there is DIY for this! Just got to love CL.
Thanks!

hyunjang

That's what I was suspecting. Thanks for the info!