Hi member,

I'm going to install my Tanabe exhaust tomorrow and what advice can you guys+gals give me. What parts need to go in first and last? Should I assembly the exhaust together first or install the large piece first. By the way I'm going to do it by myself. Thanks in advance

 

this is probably the easiest bolt on install you can do. You should assemble the exhaust first then put it on. There's only like 3 bolts to remove when replace your exhaust. You don't even need to raise your car.

 

^agree although it will be alot easier to install if you can lift/raise your car for an easy access under it..
I assembled all the parts first and then bolt it but I had my friend holding
on my Exhaust Tips so it won't scratch..lol
make sure you put something, maybe a towel, under the exhaust to
avoid any unnecessary scratches..if you do it yourself, it should take you
maybe 30~45 min..but it will be worthy!!
GL

 

lift it up and it will be fine. I did this in my garage and also put the OEM back on myself with NO one to help. The Tanabe took about 15min to install. taking off the OEM was the hardest part.

 

spray some wd-40 on the hangers so the OEM exhaust slides out

 

I used my rhino ramps and backed the car up on them. This made it a lot easier.

 

my advice is simple just make sure u take care of it when ur done like shine it up once awhile.

 

Finally done, its take me about a hour. I'm taking my time to adjust so both side are even. Man, when I first started up it alot louder than stock, but after about 20 second it quiet down almost like stock. I'm very satisfied.

 

motox take a pix i want to see... this is my next mod in my car....and where and how much you got the exhaust? is it the tanabe medallion?

 

I got this Tanabe Medalion exhaust from a place call Pann Auto Perfomance in San Diego for $674 included taxes.

 

well done. on to the next mod!

 

Hey, I tell you a all a secret. My spouse didn't know that I just change the exhaust system. When she with me I just turn up the music so she doesn't hear the exhaust.

 

lol just keep it under 2500rpm or over so it doesn't drone too much.

 

Same here, my wife did not notice the difference. The first time she commented about the exhaust was one day that I was driving with my windows down, sunroof open.
She did notice it then.

 

I installed mine back in February while the wife was taking a shower and she still hasn't noticed the exhaust.