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.

 

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!

 

wana help me install mine when i get it?

 

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

Please tell me you got a sound clip

 

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.

 

I really want to hear it in person... think anyone will have it at any of the Aerotech meets?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

i wana hear it too

meet anyone?

 

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.

 

Hey I want to hear it in person too! I f there is going to be a meet, I want in!

 

everyone record a sound clip while your at the meet =)

 

Meet! im down. Great install by the way

 

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!!!!!!