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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 07:32 AM
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Hey everyone, I am new to this forum, and I am about to pick up a 2020 IS350 AWD FSport this weekend. I was wondering if anyone has any solid axleback exhaust recommendations for me, preferably from aliexpress/alibaba, as I don't want to spend a crazy amount on an axleback, and am also aware that a lot of exhaust sellers source directly from Chinese suppliers. If anyone has a valved exhaust option too, I would really appreciate that.

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Old Mar 12, 2026 | 09:02 AM
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There was an extensive listing of various options for up graded exhaust, some with sound files, in the past year or so. Suggest searching this list and you'll find them.
But, obtw, Lexus offers a complete "hypo" exhaust upgrade and, it wasn't cheap, but you can't go wrong with OEM parts, right?
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Old Mar 12, 2026 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the reply, but I tried checking this forum, and all I seem to find is either exhausts from companies that dropship Alibaba products, or people just being negative towards buying things form alibaba, even though a large a large amount of companies source straight from china
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What is the most amount of money you’d be willing to spend?
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 07:29 AM
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The most I'd be willing to spend would be around $300
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rohanshah
The most I'd be willing to spend would be around $300
I think your oem exhaust is better than anything you can buy for $300
You can buy a straight pipe set of axleback in your price range
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For the 2026 model year, Lexus offers original, dealer-installed exhaust upgrades, specifically within the F-Sport Performance line, designed to enhance sound and reduce backpressure without compromising emissions compliance.

Just say'n s'all
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Originally Posted by pab12
For the 2026 model year, Lexus offers original, dealer-installed exhaust upgrades, specifically within the F-Sport Performance line, designed to enhance sound and reduce backpressure without compromising emissions compliance.

Just say'n s'all
He has a $300 budget for a fart can
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rohanshah
The most I'd be willing to spend would be around $300
For that budget, you might want to just do a muffle delete.
https://packaged-media.redd.it/ncwz6...46400&f4841a95
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