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Ok I did it, Tanabe Installed BY MYSELF!!

Old 06-01-06, 08:32 PM
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Default Ok I did it, Tanabe Installed BY MYSELF!!

It took me about an hour or a little less. I had the most difficulties getting the hangers off the two brackets next to where the old exhaust bolted together. Then it was smooth sailing. I put the tanabe together after I put the two canisters in the hagers near the rear bumper first, then put the two hangers on the spot where the old exhaust bolted together. Then I bolted the two new pieces together. Last but not least, I bolted the Tanabe to the stock exhuast. LOOKS OUTSTANDING.
The sound is exactly what I wanted. Can't be happier. NOT RICE BURNERISH AT ALL .
Here are some pics of me installing it and after looks.








Thanks again to Tanabe for making such a great looking, and great sounding exhuast.
Old 06-01-06, 08:38 PM
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congrats, DJ. You saved yourself a few bucks, learned a little more about your car, and you have the satisfaction of knowing that you DIY!
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wana help me install mine when i get it?
Old 06-01-06, 08:47 PM
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Default Congrats on the DIY

Wow, Im diggin those pipes man! Super clean..

Please tell me you got a sound clip
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awesome . . . always feels better when you saved money and did it all yourself! Looks sweet . . . i would REALLY like to hear this exhaust if you or anyone can post a clip.
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I really want to hear it in person... think anyone will have it at any of the Aerotech meets?
Old 06-01-06, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyboy
wana help me install mine when i get it?
no problem. Any time. just let me know when. Im down to help a friend in need.

Also, I don't have any mean to make a sound clip, no video cam, or anything like that
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Hey DJ! Where in Cali do you live? If its close enough would you mind meeting up so that I can check out your ride? I'm thinking about getting 20's but am not sure how they would look. Oh and I noticed in another thread that you stated that you returned your IS to stock suspension, why is that? BTW, nice setup and that exhaust is looking great!

-Marc
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Hey if you;'re going to meet up I'm interested... I wnat to hear the Exhaust in person... I really like the looks but need to make sure I like the sound.
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i wana hear it too

meet anyone?
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depending where you guys are, Id be down to meet so you can hear the exhaust if youd like. I live in Pasadena. But my parents are out in DB/Walnut. Either area is cool for me.
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Hey I want to hear it in person too! I f there is going to be a meet, I want in!
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everyone record a sound clip while your at the meet =)
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Meet! im down. Great install by the way
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Originally Posted by puredreamz
Hey DJ! Where in Cali do you live? If its close enough would you mind meeting up so that I can check out your ride? I'm thinking about getting 20's but am not sure how they would look. Oh and I noticed in another thread that you stated that you returned your IS to stock suspension, why is that? BTW, nice setup and that exhaust is looking great!

-Marc
I live in socal, Fountain valley. I also work in Cerritos. Let me know if you want to meet up. Also, the reason I went back to stock is because I rubbed soooooooo much in the front, and I didn't want to go with even a lower profile tire, and I didn't want to roll my fenders. So now I can actually drive my car the way it's supposed to be drivin', fast, and not like a lowrider, like a LEXUS!!!!!!

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