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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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This was Borla Universal according to the guy. It sounded like a G35 but much throatier.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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as long as you get some universal Borlas that fits, most (if not any) muffler shop should be able to weld something up for you.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Wondering what ever came of this? Also considering the Borla for a GS3.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Nurrrspeccs.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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l-tuned bro bought mine used on here from wringo, it's a rare piece but you might see one pop up sometime soon. I'm thinking of removing the resonators to give her a bit more growl
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Yea borla sound great nice little hum not to aggressive
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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If I could find a RMM or L Tuned one in good shape I would buy it, but this weekend I saw the Borla tips and I really like how they fill out the rear bumper. So I just figure I may as well get the whole deal since I need an exhaust any way.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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I've had on my ride the Blitz, OEM, Borla, Tanabe, and Rod Millen Motorsports in the past two years and without a double the RMM is the quietest with the best tone. All the others were either too aggressive t cruising speed, too loud WOT, or created too much backflow.

The RMM is the best of all worlds...
I LOVE THIS EXHAUST
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
I've had on my ride the Blitz, OEM, Borla, Tanabe, and Rod Millen Motorsports in the past two years and without a double the RMM is the quietest with the best tone. All the others were either too aggressive t cruising speed, too loud WOT, or created too much backflow.

The RMM is the best of all worlds...
I LOVE THIS EXHAUST
Sounds like the issue I am having. I don't want something too loud but I do want it to be a little more aggressive than stock. If I had to listen to something droning at WOT or on the highway I would be miserable.

Your input on the RMM is much appreciated
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Hey, glad I could help. The RMM is throathy, has a great rumble, and is great WOT but still classy and refined. the Tanabe, quite frankly, was a SWEET exhaust but it also garners attention and is loud enough that I couldn't have a cell phone conversation in the car....but it was the nicest sound for the car, just a loud sound.

Also, make sure to use Lexus gaskets instead of after market. They do a much better job of sealing the exhaust gases and sound between connections.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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i got borla cat backs for sale after i install my rmm exhaust
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Wow this is my old thread. I already installed some Magnaflow's and did custome piping with no resonators. Its quiet at idle/highway yet deep/throaty when you get on it. I get thumbs up everywhere.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
I've had on my ride the Blitz, OEM, Borla, Tanabe, and Rod Millen Motorsports in the past two years and without a double the RMM is the quietest with the best tone. All the others were either too aggressive t cruising speed, too loud WOT, or created too much backflow.

The RMM is the best of all worlds...
I LOVE THIS EXHAUST
did you try the tanabe medallion touring? or the other loud one

cuz i heard the tanabge medallion touring is actually very quiet and has a good sound with no droning...or am i wrong?
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Originally Posted by jdmwongsta
did you try the tanabe medallion touring? or the other loud one

cuz i heard the tanabge medallion touring is actually very quiet and has a good sound with no droning...or am i wrong?
I had the Touring Medallion on my car for about three weeks. It was a lovely exhaust, just too loud for my liking. The big difference is that the Tanabe provides it's on Y-pipe, which has no resonators, while the axle back exhasut obviously use the factory Y-pipe.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
I had the Touring Medallion on my car for about three weeks. It was a lovely exhaust, just too loud for my liking. The big difference is that the Tanabe provides it's on Y-pipe, which has no resonators, while the axle back exhasut obviously use the factory Y-pipe.
is the RMM axlebacks only? or catback?
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