Invidia Midpipe + Axleback
04-19-16, 11:40 AM
#46
imo resonator delete is not the way to go. sounds very raspy (think honda civic with straight pipes) i suggest you keep your eye out on the classifieds section for a second hand part. i got an invidia midpipe on here for like $175 shipped and couldnt be happier.
my buddy has 06 is350 resonator muffler delete. i have 06 is250 invidia midpipe, hks hi power axle back, k&n intake. even with myiter smaller engine it sounds 10x better
my buddy has 06 is350 resonator muffler delete. i have 06 is250 invidia midpipe, hks hi power axle back, k&n intake. even with myiter smaller engine it sounds 10x better
Understand, but what did you pay for that? Seems over $1000 when a resonator delete is $120 and if I don't like it or sounds too raspy I can add the Invidia Q300 axel back, but for another $800 ($650 for Q300 plus installation). The resonator deletes for the IS250 and the axel back almost seem to have the same sound or results. I know the Invidia pipes are a better way to go, but what do you really gain?
04-19-16, 11:46 AM
#47
i got my midpipe for 175$. someone is selling hks axle back on forum classifieds for like 450$ or so. resonator delete and after market axle backs have very different sounds, videos distort the sound. when i installed all my parts i found it sounded very different from a video i saw with all the same parts (sounds better in person) . also you can get a custom exhaust made pretty cheap i believe which has a better sound than res del
if i was you tight on money i would just get the invidia midpipe. like i said you have to keep your eyes on the classifieds since it's not really a part which loses its function when used. thats just my opinion
if i was you tight on money i would just get the invidia midpipe. like i said you have to keep your eyes on the classifieds since it's not really a part which loses its function when used. thats just my opinion
04-19-16, 11:53 AM
#50
the bottom system in here is oem (top is a joe z system ignore that). the oem has a bigger resonator and those 2 bulges halfway through are the secondary cats. just so you can visualize the changes
04-19-16, 08:52 PM
#54
Can anyone tell me if my stock 2012 IS250 Fsport comes with the Fsport exhaust? It has chrome tips but not sure if it what everyone is referring to as "F Sport Exhaust". The car is a full F Sport model. Would the original sticker show that? I have that still. Thanks.
04-21-16, 08:48 PM
#55
04-21-16, 10:25 PM
#57
Lexus Champion
04-23-16, 12:44 PM
#59
Ok, got the Invidia midpipe installed and expected more. It sounds a little better, a little more like sports car but missing the deep tone. The sound is not even close to a resonator delete, but it is does have a subtle difference. I'm afraid I will need to upgrade the axel back and or the muffler to get more deep tone.
The other thing I noticed was more exhaust and a touch of burning smell, not sure why. I watched the entire installation and it was really just bolt on. Is this just an adjustment the new pipes need or do I need to worry about not passing smog and having a leak of some sort.
See the attached pics (if this site allow uploads).
Recommendations for muffler or axel back options? Can I get away with just a muffler swap or do I need to do the axel back too?
Thanks.
Mike
The other thing I noticed was more exhaust and a touch of burning smell, not sure why. I watched the entire installation and it was really just bolt on. Is this just an adjustment the new pipes need or do I need to worry about not passing smog and having a leak of some sort.
See the attached pics (if this site allow uploads).
Recommendations for muffler or axel back options? Can I get away with just a muffler swap or do I need to do the axel back too?
Thanks.
Mike
04-23-16, 06:02 PM
#60
Instructor
the burn smell is probably what they use... something like wd40 to make the oem bolts easier to take off from the oem exhaust...