Just wanted to share my experience as a relatively new ISF.driver. I just got full x force exhaust, HPS intake, and AFE dry filter. For some cosmetics I plasti dipped the badges and grill surround. I love the look. I truly enjoy the sound and noticeably stronger pull. If anybody is on the fence with the three performance upgrades. It's worth it to do it. I can't get enough driving. Love the looks people give when a "Lexus" goes by and sounds like a very high performance engine. Just my two cents.

 

Did you get the varex or the normal xforce exhaust?

 

I just got the normal from snail performance for $629.

 

I've had my X-Force cat back exhaust on for 2 days and I can't get enough of the sound this car makes now that the exhaust has really opened it up. I think it's the best bang for you buck modification for the ISF. I've had a few people ask me if there's a V8 in my Lexus and the puzzled look on their face amuses me every time. They always throw a compliment out too!

 

Can either of you either take a pic or tell me if its possible to get tips welded on the mufflers so they come out the bumper? Id like to know how centered they are. Might be my next mod

 

I've had mine for two days as well. I still smell it breaking in. It does sound wicked. Since I've never has full exhaust before. Did you use the supplied gaskets Andrew? I used the two 93 ES300 gaskets that was recommended in a thread.

 

I also ordered those gaskets from RockAuto and they seem to be working well. My hangers matched up but the tips still needed to be trimmed to fit.

 

GS4- I'm not sure about welding tips. Do you want to take your stacked pieces off? Luckily after toying with the exhaust for 4 hrs the installer was able to fit it without cutting the tips like he said he would. He did have to adjust a hanger a little.

 

Yeah this exhaust seems to be very finicky regarding fitment. My installer wasn't sure all of the pieces were actually going to line up but he hand tightened the entire exhaust first and then started from front to back sealing it all up. In the end it fit aside from having to shave off a bit from the tips which didn't bother me since it hides behind our stacked faux exhaust tips that I like very much.

 

Yea im toying with the idea. I think id rather have an actual tip come out the bumper than the fake tips is possible.

 

Well The RR Racing bazooka exhaust has actual tips coming out.but it's spendy.

 

Yeah, that's how it starts. An exhaust, an intake, some plasti-dipped trim parts...

Pretty soon it'll be headers. Then a cf lip, sides, & diffuser.

Wheels, tires... and do you go for coilovers or airbags? Maybe a supercharger?

The mod bug bites again.

Ask me how I know.

 

I have the same exhaust on mine so I know what you mean (also have HPS but TOMS drop in) , enjoy it!!