Axle back GReddy Supreme SP or Axle back Tanabe Medallion Touring
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I was in your position a week ago.
I decided to go for Tanabe. Reasons being :
1. I've owner a Tanabe for 9 years And very happy
2. Tanabe available to ship, Greddy not. Possible availability end of May.
3. Another member described the Greddy as being too "Ricey" ... meaning tips too big and too shiny.
I just got my Tanabe delivered yesterday. Will install and make a video. Stay tuned
I decided to go for Tanabe. Reasons being :
1. I've owner a Tanabe for 9 years And very happy
2. Tanabe available to ship, Greddy not. Possible availability end of May.
3. Another member described the Greddy as being too "Ricey" ... meaning tips too big and too shiny.
I just got my Tanabe delivered yesterday. Will install and make a video. Stay tuned
#4
^^ What he said is all very accurate.
Contact us for the Tanabe exhaust! In stock, ready to ship!
-Josh
Contact us for the Tanabe exhaust! In stock, ready to ship!
-Josh
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I was in your position a week ago.
I decided to go for Tanabe. Reasons being :
1. I've owner a Tanabe for 9 years And very happy
2. Tanabe available to ship, Greddy not. Possible availability end of May.
3. Another member described the Greddy as being too "Ricey" ... meaning tips too big and too shiny.
I just got my Tanabe delivered yesterday. Will install and make a video. Stay tuned
I decided to go for Tanabe. Reasons being :
1. I've owner a Tanabe for 9 years And very happy
2. Tanabe available to ship, Greddy not. Possible availability end of May.
3. Another member described the Greddy as being too "Ricey" ... meaning tips too big and too shiny.
I just got my Tanabe delivered yesterday. Will install and make a video. Stay tuned
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designo (05-06-18)
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Stunning on the Silver! Congrats
Here's my video
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ing-video.html
Here's my video
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ing-video.html
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SilvaIS350 (05-06-18)
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Stunning on the Silver! Congrats
Here's my video
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ing-video.html
Here's my video
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ing-video.html
#12
Here's a side by side of Tanabe vs Stock as I was installing mine... Long term, I want a nice header + full exhaust system, but while the car is still new-ish, i don't want to void any warranties so I went with an axel back for now just to give the car a little something extra.
Didn't like the way the Greddy looks because those grapefruit shooter tips are just a little too much for me. The Tanabe is great. It gives you a low rumble, i can feel a little added torque on the low end (my main complaint on the car when it's stock), very minimal drone. I can comfortably have a conversation in the car with someone or be on a conference call without being annoyed by the exhaust drone/noise, but be pleased with the sound without it being overbearing when i punch it or take it > 3k rpms.
The muffler and tips are REALLY shiny, so that is something to note. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but does draw your attention to the exhaust on a bright sunny day if you're behind the car. haha
Didn't like the way the Greddy looks because those grapefruit shooter tips are just a little too much for me. The Tanabe is great. It gives you a low rumble, i can feel a little added torque on the low end (my main complaint on the car when it's stock), very minimal drone. I can comfortably have a conversation in the car with someone or be on a conference call without being annoyed by the exhaust drone/noise, but be pleased with the sound without it being overbearing when i punch it or take it > 3k rpms.
The muffler and tips are REALLY shiny, so that is something to note. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but does draw your attention to the exhaust on a bright sunny day if you're behind the car. haha
Last edited by danwlee; 05-06-18 at 11:34 AM.
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Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
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SilvaIS350 (05-06-18)
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Congrats on your Tanabe! They sound great too! I have the Greddy SP on mine and I will honestly say that I hear no drone at cruising highway speeds. I only hear a little drone when accelerating but in Eco, Normal, and Sport modes, I feel as if I still have my stock axle backs on. In short I love em! A quick note: The back face of the can is flat black so the only chrome you really see are the tips so it has a bit of a semi-stock "look" (quotes intended) haha. I too was debating between Tanabe and Greddy but also debating on retrofitting the RC F borla cat-back system but I also wanted a quiet ride with a little more noticeable music during acceleration
Just in case others are looking for a comparison, here are some install pictures of the Greddy SP on mine:
Just in case others are looking for a comparison, here are some install pictures of the Greddy SP on mine:
Last edited by LED190E; 06-19-18 at 01:37 PM. Reason: Info added
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ModInJapan (06-19-18)