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58.24%
Magnaflow
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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the HKS hi-powers (axle-back) are loud inside and out. they look as agressive as they sound.

i wanted the tanabe set-up at first, since IMO it would be a step up from stock, but i got a good deal on the hi-powers (used from another CL member).
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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what do u think of the borla for the lexus? i have it on my 2005 mazda rx-8 and i love the sound.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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poll favorites tanabe. really want to hear in person. any1 have tanabe living in south bay area? santa clara county or san mateo county?

can pm me..
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Greddy all the way! It’s a little louder then Tanabe and a little quieter then the HKS. NO DRONING! Quality and fit are excellent and the tips fill out the opening perfect.

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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Installed my Tanabe last night and am lovin the sound.....
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Well guys, some might not agree with me, but I'm Borla all the way. I love when I'm cruising and you hear it very low, but as soon as you get up on someone, like a mustang, and you rev it up, they see more than just a luxury car.

I will be posting videos and pictures when I get a chance this week.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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what about MEGAN Drift Spec Axle back... i know its not a whole exhaust but i just dont like the lil heads coming out from the back... thats why i like HKS, honestly the bigger it is, it looks better
i heard its pretty loud and i want somehting loud for summer time and then im gonna swap it back to OEM for winter... has anybody have a first hand experience with MEGAN??
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Old May 9, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Read this:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=338421

Borla is loud and has ugly tips
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Originally Posted by combfilter
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Borla is loud and has ugly tips
Loud in a good way (minus drone) and puts out the most power of all the exhaust systems.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Well I have HKS Hi-Power and i love it...i think it has a better sound then borla does and it looks alot better
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