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Old 05-02-06, 11:41 AM
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Default Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust Installed

First, I'd like to thank Mike of Tanabe USA for using my car as demo.







This exhaust is not a prototype, it's the real deal. It's not a full cat-back but I believe an axle-back. It should be available within the next couple of weeks. Can't comment on pricing either. Just check with your vendor.

Now for the sound. You can check the sound clips here but it sounds way better when you hear it. Can't really describe but imo, it's pretty awesome.

For the gains, Tanabe claims 7HP gains. I didn't do any dyno runs so I can't confirm it but during driving, I did notice some acceleration improvements on mid RPM.

It may weigh a little heavier since it's all stainless steel but probaby not that much.
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price? so nice its in production now, oh Carlson start a group buy

any bolt on exhaust for the IS will be resonator back only, as there are no flanges after the cat, really wish there were the stock resonator seems very restrictive
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Hmm... some dyno runs would be nice.

Where are you located in Ca varok?
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i cant seem to open the sound clip. I am very interested in the product. it looks pretty good!
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That looks great! I can't wait for it to be released along with the springs.
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Looks great! I definitely appreciate the fact that it doesn't look like a coffee-can muffler. Thanks for sharing.
Old 05-02-06, 12:10 PM
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That looks awesome!!

Do you get any drone at all?
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Mmmm, it's looking better everyday.

How loud is it in your opinion?
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sounds great, hopefully prices will be released soon.
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Went to there web site and they have pic's up of your car and the price is $690 for the 350, no price for the 250 yet, thought I would let everbody know.
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i dont see why you couldnt use this exhaust on a 250
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nice varok, what kind of rims are those? size and offset?
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that's SEXY. looks great on CW.
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That sounds really good.
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Looks excellent as usual.. What's next, supercharger...Turbo?


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