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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Cold start so glad I went with the full catback
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 08:38 PM
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the tail pipes are are different in color/finishes or is that the lighting?
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:15 PM
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That midpipe-only clip is enough for me to just go with that since we don't have any more exhaust options. Thanks for sharing!
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:29 PM
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Followup question since I can't remember and can't find anything here. Would a replacement of the midpipe keep the stock catalytic converters? I haven't crawled under the car to see exactly where the cats are placed.
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:31 PM
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Followup question since I can't remember and can't find anything here. Would a replacement of the midpipe keep the stock catalytic converters? I haven't crawled under the car to see exactly where the cats are placed.
It will remove the secondary cats.
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:32 PM
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I think the last thing I want to do is powdercoat the tips black chrome…
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:40 PM
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Hadn't thought of that, could look really good. I'd go blue if it was me but black chrome would be great too.
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cp2
the tail pipes are are different in color/finishes or is that the lighting?
they are the same finish just a weird angle/lighting I guess.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 07:43 AM
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Excellent exhaust clips, thanks to everyone posting!

I have a support ticket now with Lexus USA to find out of the Lexus Performance Exhaust is coming out for the IS 500 (and a date if it is known) or if it was listed by mistake. I will update if I ever hear back from them.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BitterJoke
they are the same finish just a weird angle/lighting I guess.
I checked this morning. I guess the bottom tips are a lot dirtier. Seems like about 75% of the exhaust gas seem to be coming out of the bottom section. So I will have to clean the bottom tip a lot more :/



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Originally Posted by RWCIS500LE
If the codes come up again, next would be to buy new OEM gaskets. Then if that doesn't work, we can look into aftermarket. Let's hope we don't have to go there though!

As far as compared to stock, it's louder for sure. Inside the car it sounds real nice, not too loud (the Lexus is well insulated) and no drone at all at highway speeds. When I drive by walls or underpasses I floor it and it sounds amazing!!
Can you get rolling clips? I'm curious how it sounds under load.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BitterJoke
https://youtu.be/qLrSV-gMfmk

Cold start so glad I went with the full catback
Did you get the valved system?
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RWCIS500LE
I think the last thing I want to do is powdercoat the tips black chrome…
I got the oval black gloss tips from GTHaus and they do look very nice. They’re also bigger than the stock tips. And you can’t really see their signature vertical bracing in the tips like the circular ones.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tapjoy
Did you get the valved system?
I did not. I don’t regret it. It’s quiet enough when cruising.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tapjoy
I got the oval black gloss tips from GTHaus and they do look very nice. They’re also bigger than the stock tips. And you can’t really see their signature vertical bracing in the tips like the circular ones.
If I had to do it again I would have probably got the oval
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