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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Hi, Our company would like to get some of the Lexus IS enthusiats personal opinion about our ARK N2 first Ver. catback designed for IS 250, 350. The ARK exhaust system used polished T-304 and used 2.5" pipe. The design is made a little aggressive looking split into the angled style canister.





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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Not sure I like the angles of the mufflers, how about some pics of the rest of the catback.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Unfortunatelly, we're unable to post any more picture. It is under our development status. But btw end of month, we're able to shown final design of IS 350, 250 with DT-S and N2 versions dyno test & exhaust system sound clips. And our desgn will keep factory cat.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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I dont like the angled out mufflers/tips. I only like that style if the car was a single exhaust
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Not feeling the angled exhausts.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowssm
I dont like the angled out mufflers/tips. I only like that style if the car was a single exhaust
Took the words right out of my mouth.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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does your exhaust replace the cats?
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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mufflers are ugly.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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NO COFFEE CANS ON LEXUS VEHICLES please.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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angled exhausts don't look too good on the IS to me mainly cause it gives too much of a "ricey" look (which i'm sure some people out there would like). however, i would prefer straight exhausts cause it gives a symmetrical, clean look.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:07 AM
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I'm going to have to echo what everyone else is saying about the exit angle.

Perhaps cutting the tips to the contour of the rear valence will provide a more desired finish.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pinoychris
Not feeling the angled exhausts.
+1 angle of the cans just dosen't sit well with me.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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1.With future lowering kits, ground clearance would be an issue. An oval design with in and outlet offset would greatly reduce angle.
2. Power gain and sound???
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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Looks too ricer too me. Should sell well in the Civic world.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Blah on the angle of the mufflers agree with up top and silverbolt looks "ricer"
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