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Old 12-23-12, 10:41 PM
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Default Tanabe Exhaust or HK?

I'm currently running Borla true dual exhaust but I want something on the quieter side and I want to put my catback back in therefor Im looking for an axleback. I heard the tanabe is a deep and nice sound but how much of a diff is it from stock? Also how much does the HKS go for and which of the two has a nicer deep sounding tone?

I can't refer to youtube videos. They do nothing.

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Old 12-23-12, 10:42 PM
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I meant to say HKS
Old 12-23-12, 10:55 PM
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LOL, I was thinking.....hmm.....exhaust or firearm?
Old 12-24-12, 01:44 AM
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Wow. I'm curious about your Borla setup in California? Do you have a video of it? I am curious cause I was planning to make a custom catback with borla but decided to spend it on an F-sport instead.

To your post, I would go for HKS.
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Ill take vids tomorrow morning. I have videos on my phone now but they have my plate on it and idk how to hide my plate after already having shot the video.
Old 12-24-12, 05:18 AM
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Get an HKS hi power. The tanabe is barely noticeable when you're driving. With the HKS, you'll hear it growl until about 3.5k rpm and then it quiets down. The HKS is a few hundred more expensive, but you should look for one used in order to get a better deal
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Here's two videos of my current borla settup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6fJVgY1EbM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOU40i8Z4Jg
Old 12-26-12, 07:09 AM
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The tanabe is much quieter than the HKS.

You want loud and deep? Go with HKS

You want quiet and only noticable when you step on the gas? Get the Tanabe
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I ended up goin with the tanabe haha thanks
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Post pics ^^^
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How much are your borla exhausts? They don't seem that loud unless you floor it.

post pics and videos of your tanabe setup.
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I have more that 80,000 miles on my Tanabe. Good product that will last.
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I was thinking between Tanabe and F-Sport when I first got my IS, the price for the F-Sport was too much for me and I didn't want any drone that the HKS had so I went for Tanabe and never looked back.
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I will most def post pics and vids haha. I bought the borla used for 600. Brand new is like 1100. Only put like 2k miles on it so you guys will prob see it on marketplace for like 450 haha. Thanks for the input guys!
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Originally Posted by NormandyIS
I will most def post pics and vids haha. I bought the borla used for 600. Brand new is like 1100. Only put like 2k miles on it so you guys will prob see it on marketplace for like 450 haha. Thanks for the input guys!
cool. is it a full exhaust? catback? or axel back?

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