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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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hi guys, i have a 2018 is350 f sport and im looking into buying a new exhaust for my car since i just installed the f sport intake. any recommendations?
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 10:37 AM
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I don't think any exhaust gives that much of an HP increase but IMO Ark ($1000) sounds the best.. or just get the mufflers cut off ($150)
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The Ark Performance or Apexi exhaust are good. Ark is on sale right now!

Feel free to text us at 213 394 2886 for pricing.

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Originally Posted by swaangin
I don't think any exhaust gives that much of an HP increase but IMO Ark ($1000) sounds the best.. or just get the mufflers cut off ($150)
i’ll look into ark, thanks! i was looking at invidia q300 but i’ve seen pictures with a 17+ rear diffuser and it looks kinda weird
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Not a big fan of Ark myself, I would go with Tanabe / REVEL Quad Exhaust for RC350.

If you want silent then I would go LEXON Quad Silent Power Exhaust.


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Remark is by far my favorite. Axle-back (muffler delete) with a nice quad pipe design.

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Originally Posted by TOPENDMS
Not a big fan of Ark myself, sounds like a honda civic to me. I would go with Tanabe / REVEL Quad Exhaust for RC350.

If you want silent then I would go LEXON Quad Silent Power Exhaust.
I was thinking about going with tanabe tbh! i’ve seen another person install it already on their 2018 is and it sounds pretty good
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Originally Posted by anakratis
Remark is by far my favorite. Axle-back (muffler delete) with a nice quad pipe design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5XnziI65Zk
i made up my mind on tanabe quad but now im having 2nd thoughts lmao
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Originally Posted by marcoah9
i made up my mind on tanabe quad but now im having 2nd thoughts lmao
It's all personal preference and you can't go wrong with either. The Remarks are delayed by a couple months (it's been almost 3 months for me) right now, so that's something to note.
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I personally have enjoyed my Tsudo catback. It's rather cheap (so probably a copy of a better one) but it sounds really melodious after 4000 RPM at WOT. Drone isn't too bad, really noticeable around 2000 RPM at 65-70 mph but has mostly quietened out as the exhaust "broke in".
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My exhaust setup running on Invidia Q300 full CAT back exhaust system (Midpipe & axle back).

Start up and Revving:


FlyBy and tailpipe:

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Originally Posted by gamma113
My exhaust setup running on Invidia Q300 full CAT back exhaust system (Midpipe & axle back).

Start up and Revving:
https://youtu.be/_Vaz3sEY4oo


FlyBy and tailpipe:
https://youtu.be/NQ9G5-VFAEU
god damn it sounds so ****ing good in sport+
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Originally Posted by anakratis
It's all personal preference and you can't go wrong with either. The Remarks are delayed by a couple months (it's been almost 3 months for me) right now, so that's something to note.
thanks for your help!!
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Originally Posted by syed4gr
I personally have enjoyed my Tsudo catback. It's rather cheap (so probably a copy of a better one) but it sounds really melodious after 4000 RPM at WOT. Drone isn't too bad, really noticeable around 2000 RPM at 65-70 mph but has mostly quietened out as the exhaust "broke in".
do you mind posting a video?
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