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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhydg1
Yeah, the fake tips are something I would have to correct if I owned an ISF. BUT controversial opinion, I actually don't think the 'enhanced' sounds are the worst thing in the world and I think they did a decent job with it on the current 350. I kind of like the idea of the car sounding 'enhanced' from the inside, while not having some loud exhaust that tells every cop in the 2Mil radius someone just floored it from the outside. So maybe that is fitting with the whole conservative Lexus thing?
And yes; my friend had a MC Stradale he managed to put 130K miles on over 8 years. That V8 made music .
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Audi use fake exhaust tips on their Sedans ICE, but no one cried foul. Porsche Taycan EV even added real external speakers on the tail pipe and no one bothered to complain.

Just remove the dual tips if we can’t live with it
Old Aug 26, 2024 | 07:38 AM
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I am going to have to look for the "tube" for my 21 350. I have the ASC and while my horrible ears cannot note any difference on up and down, I would just like it off ( I have it in the full down position). When I start my car is seems to have a nice rumble. Way nicer than my previous 4 banger.
Old Aug 26, 2024 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RussellTeo
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Audi use fake exhaust tips on their Sedans ICE, but no one cried foul. Porsche Taycan EV even added real external speakers on the tail pipe and no one bothered to complain.

Just remove the dual tips if we can’t live with it
People HAVE cried foul, actually. A lot of car reviewers have expressed disdain for them. Autogefühl even established the "Fake Exhaust Police" as a recurring bit on their episodes.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that it's totally fine to have the opinion that fake exhaust tips are bad, and it is not an uncommon opinion to have.
Old Aug 26, 2024 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
People HAVE cried foul, actually. A lot of car reviewers have expressed disdain for them. Autogefühl even established the "Fake Exhaust Police" as a recurring bit on their episodes.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that it's totally fine to have the opinion that fake exhaust tips are bad, and it is not an uncommon opinion to have.
The last gen Camry XSE also has fake 2x-pipe exhaust on one of its side.
I just cut it all off & plug it to make it look like Camry LE.
Only to regret & put it back, this tine with real pipes to the on both sides.
A lot things to cut & remove.
May cause rattling & severe rust if not careful.
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