IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Borla S-Type Axleback on 2021 IS350

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 06:26 AM
  #31  
cuellooo's Avatar
cuellooo
Driver
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 92
Likes: 97
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by GeorgeR
Where did you get your Apexi midpipe? Any issues with it?

I'm going to try the Borla on my car (IS200T) to see if it's louder than the Invidia Q300 (this is extremely quiet), if so, I'll swap my Invidia for a Borla as well, but definitely putting it on the IS300.
I got it from https://t1motorsports.ca/ they gave me a great deal on it and a Seibon hood. No issues with it, definitely much more airflow through the exhaust and the car feels a bit quicker. The only issue was it was too loud and raspy for my liking when paired with the Borla axleback. I replaced the Apexi resonators with Vibrant bottle resonators and it made a huge difference with toning it down and getting rid of the rasp. Now it sounds perfect to me.
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 08:29 AM
  #32  
Lex_Giorgio's Avatar
Lex_Giorgio
Instructor
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 149
From: Vaudreuil, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by cuellooo
I got it from https://t1motorsports.ca/ they gave me a great deal on it and a Seibon hood. No issues with it, definitely much more airflow through the exhaust and the car feels a bit quicker. The only issue was it was too loud and raspy for my liking when paired with the Borla axleback. I replaced the Apexi resonators with Vibrant bottle resonators and it made a huge difference with toning it down and getting rid of the rasp. Now it sounds perfect to me.
Which vibrant resonator did you go with?
That might be a better option, the Apexi is pricey $1,665 CDN + taxes
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 10:24 AM
  #33  
cuellooo's Avatar
cuellooo
Driver
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 92
Likes: 97
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by GeorgeR
Which vibrant resonator did you go with?
That might be a better option, the Apexi is pricey $1,665 CDN + taxes
I went with this one https://vibrantperformance.com/bottl...onators-v1250/ if you aren't going with an aftermarket midpipe I would recommend going to an exhaust shop and redoing the piping up to the axle back to 2.50 inch, I believe oem is 2.25. This will let it breathe easier and give more sound. You'll have to choose between an x and an h pipe depending on the tone you want. Vibrant also has ultra quiet resonators https://vibrantperformance.com/ultra...onators-v1249/ worth looking at as well. A quality exhaust shop should be able to set you up and possibly let you hear how each resonator sounds with the setup before welding them on. Good luck!

Last edited by cuellooo; Jan 16, 2024 at 12:32 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 12:41 PM
  #34  
Lex_Giorgio's Avatar
Lex_Giorgio
Instructor
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 149
From: Vaudreuil, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by cuellooo
I went with this one https://vibrantperformance.com/bottl...onators-v1250/ if you aren't going with an aftermarket midpipe I would recommend going to an exhaust shop and redoing the piping up to the axle back to 2.50 inch, I believe oem is 2.25. This will let it breathe easier and give more sound. You'll have to choose between an x and an h pipe depending on the tone you want. Vibrant also has ultra quiet resonators https://vibrantperformance.com/ultra...onators-v1249/ worth looking at as well. A quality exhaust shop should be able to set you up and possibly let you hear how each resonator sounds with the setup before welding them on. Good luck!
Awesome, thanks again for all the info! Much appreciated!
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 04:18 PM
  #35  
HollowGrey's Avatar
HollowGrey
8th Gear
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 6
From: VA
Default

Nice! I really want to get an exhaust that changes the sound deeper. But I also don't want to make changes to ruin my emissions. Thanks for sharing this and taking the jump to try it out. Ill have to look into this for mine as well.
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2024 | 07:20 AM
  #36  
cuellooo's Avatar
cuellooo
Driver
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 92
Likes: 97
From: Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by HollowGrey
Nice! I really want to get an exhaust that changes the sound deeper. But I also don't want to make changes to ruin my emissions. Thanks for sharing this and taking the jump to try it out. Ill have to look into this for mine as well.
The Borla S-Type axleback will definitely give you a much deeper tone. Still quiet under low rpms but after that it rumbles beautifully, you'll love it especially coming from the oem exhaust.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2024 | 02:32 PM
  #37  
Meech2684's Avatar
Meech2684
1st Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2024
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default #11898

Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Yes it will, we have them in stock.

-Josh
hello, I was wondering if this type s exhaust would fit my 2021 is300 AWD 3.5L v6? Thank you in advance
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2024 | 07:47 AM
  #38  
Meraki Autoworks's Avatar
Meraki Autoworks
Your #1 Lexus Vendor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 19,385
Likes: 813
From: CA - USA
Default

Originally Posted by Meech2684
hello, I was wondering if this type s exhaust would fit my 2021 is300 AWD 3.5L v6? Thank you in advance
Yes.

-Josh
__________________

Your One Stop Aftermarket Shop!
PPE / Apexi / GTHAUS / Borla / Swift / RSR / Tom's Racing / Lexon / LEMS / Rowen + More!

Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2024 | 01:31 AM
  #39  
daily35's Avatar
daily35
Driver
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 53
Likes: 15
Default

I know OP has parted with their IS350, but does anyone know if the Borla exhaust tips are removable/can be swapped with OEM tips?
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2024 | 09:51 AM
  #40  
Meraki Autoworks's Avatar
Meraki Autoworks
Your #1 Lexus Vendor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 19,385
Likes: 813
From: CA - USA
Default

Originally Posted by daily35
I know OP has parted with their IS350, but does anyone know if the Borla exhaust tips are removable/can be swapped with OEM tips?
They are not.

-Josh
__________________

Your One Stop Aftermarket Shop!
PPE / Apexi / GTHAUS / Borla / Swift / RSR / Tom's Racing / Lexon / LEMS / Rowen + More!

Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
idoke1
Performance
5
Aug 24, 2022 07:35 PM
Pnup105
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
21
Jun 28, 2020 08:32 PM
new2jdm
Performance
8
Sep 30, 2016 12:40 AM
ImportMn86
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
39
Dec 28, 2013 05:10 AM
chi123
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
34
Aug 9, 2011 11:34 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:11 PM.