tx_is300

I am wanting to see & hear axle back or cat back systems from those that have it installed in the Houston area. I am looking to buy either Tanabe or Greddy but not any sound clips posted anywhere yet. Also considering Invidia, Agency Power, Ark or Magnaflow. Anyone to help out let me know?? Thanks!

leo877

I have joez axle back exhaust installed

tx_is300

Leo - thanks for heads up but I just bought and installed new Tanabe axle back today.

Did you notice any change in performance afterwards? It feels slower now.
I have intake and ECU flash and it was running much better than stock before new exhaust.

Have reflashed ECU back to stock and reloaded ECU flash to see if this will be better.
I know there is less back pressure with aftermarket but most say there is increase in hp & torque.

Is your Joe Z loud enough compared to stock?
Or will you add mid pipe later?

I want one but waiting to see if anyone else will come out with one besides Invidia.

leo877

Joe Z exhaust is way louder than stock exhaust and I'm pretty sure I wont nees the midpipe. Thats enough for me. I also got the fsport intake installed, cant tell the different before and after unless you do the dyno

skizzot200

Cool to hear there are some people in Houston that are Lexus enthusiasts. I would love to hear these exhausts in person as I am super close to pulling the trigger on the F Sport Performance one. DO you guys eve have a meet or anything?

xscurry

Also would be interested in hearing the different types of exhaust in person.

leo877

Which part of town are you from? Im located at hw6 off 529

tx_is300

I am in sugar land. Just ordered tsudo mid pipe to go along with my taxable axle back. I also have the power chip. Hope to get mid pipe tomorrow then install Saturday. Then need to reflash the ecu for mid pipe

leo877

Please post the sound clip of your midpipe

tx_is300

Installed mid pipe over weekend . Sound is a little deeper and with a slight drone. Having the Tanabe mix it now sounds about right - not as loud as Ark cat back. The rear left muffler not aligned perfectly so slight bouncing against frame. Have to jam a piece of rubber washer in between to quiet it down. Also, the bolts that came with it for the rear section we're wrong size! Lucky muffler shop had plenty spares. This is not as loud as Invidia but again way cheaper too. At first it did not run as well since I did not reflash the ECU but now I did it, much better! Plus with cooler temps coming that will be even more noticeable as not having to deal with the heat soak which robs a little power. To put sound later but it sounds more aggressive under load vs just revving it in neutral.

skizzot200

I just had the F sport exhaust installed on my 2015 IS350 along with the intake.

I really LOVE the sound combo from it all. loud enough to feel the sound, but never obnoxious. Really pleased with it all.

in the heights and Missouri city frequently.

lildjloop

Hi guys, new to my is350F and would love to hear some different sounds for exhaust options. My choice was the ARK Grip.. But would still like to hear others. I'm from Katy area and would like to meet up some time and see others cars and modes. If anyone is interested send me a PM. Thanks!!

tx_is300

We should try a meet & greet for those in H town. I am open for this but not sure any others interested? Who wants to head this up and set up a meet? Can be central location like the Galleria Jamba Juice on Westheimer/Post Oak on a Friday night like 9:00PM? This can also include the RC owners as well??

skizzot200

I really though my choice was going to be the ARK as well, but I decided it was a bit much for everyday driving. The F Sport exhaust really purrs at low RPMs and doesn't get obnoxious at higher revs.

tx_is300 I'm all for a meet up sometime for everyone in the Houston area to join up to. Thoughts everyone?

lildjloop

I'm down for a meet!