Best Exhaust for 2010 isx50
What do you guys think is the best axleback exhaust for the 2010 isx50. Factor in everything such as price, sound, best bang for your buck. I was debating between the F sport and the megan drift spec. Unfortunately I don't think the megan drift spec will fit onto my 2010?? There doesn't seem to be many choices for a 2010. I'm asking this because the f sport is on sale now at sewell so I need to make up my mind asap!!!
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A used, good condition, Tanabe.
Why?
For $400ish it produces the exact same hp all the other axle-backs do (relating louder to more hp is hilarious though, and something the short ram intake guys would be all over) so best bang/buck there. And an exhaust isn't something that stops working because it has a few miles on it, so buying used is the smart buy as long as it's not banged up.
Plus, it's the quietest, which is the best in terms of sound in my book. This'll keep you off cops radar if you live in one of those annoying states with exhaust-sound laws... Plus if I wanted a loud car I would've kept my 500 hp impala, not bought a Lexus.
but yeah if you like loud and are in California F-sport is your best bet,
although cops will still ticket you anyway and make you go to the State Ref,
sure you will pass and wont have to Pay the fine but its such a hassle
I admit I'm not an expert on CA law... so I might be way off here... but my understanding is that the EO number (CARB certification) means it's emissions legal.
I don't see how that would be relevant to any local sound laws though.
I don't see how that would be relevant to any local sound laws though.
Yeah, decibel output is an entirely different animal, but as I recall the F-Sport exhaust is designed to be in compliance with most, if not all, U.S. laws (95 dB cutoff I believe). I don't think Lexus would sell a factory-installed option with it being illegal, but stranger things have happened.
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The F-Sport Exhaust does NOT come from Lexus with any "CARB Certified" labels or anything along those lines that says LEGAL in CA or etc....
(like the intake does)
All we have is this, per the Lexus USA description / e-brochure..
"It's an "axel-back" system that does not affect emissions compliance and complies with established sound-level standards."
We still have members here in SoCal that have already gotten ticketed for the F-Sport or Lexus HKS..
I'm sure they got it thrown out by now.. But it's still a process..
Best Regards,
Joe Z
Ok just my .02 cents here...
The F-Sport Exhaust does NOT come from Lexus with any "CARB Certified" labels or anything along those lines that says LEGAL in CA or etc....
(like the intake does)
All we have is this, per the Lexus USA description / e-brochure..
"It's an "axel-back" system that does not affect emissions compliance and complies with established sound-level standards."
We still have members here in SoCal that have already gotten ticketed for the F-Sport or Lexus HKS..
I'm sure they got it thrown out by now.. But it's still a process..
Best Regards,
Joe Z
The F-Sport Exhaust does NOT come from Lexus with any "CARB Certified" labels or anything along those lines that says LEGAL in CA or etc....
(like the intake does)
All we have is this, per the Lexus USA description / e-brochure..
"It's an "axel-back" system that does not affect emissions compliance and complies with established sound-level standards."
We still have members here in SoCal that have already gotten ticketed for the F-Sport or Lexus HKS..
I'm sure they got it thrown out by now.. But it's still a process..
Best Regards,
Joe Z
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I have known about this, since it came out in 2008..
You are not changing the pollutants or O2 sensor readings, when you are swapping out to an axle back exhaust system....
Joe Z
Invidia + F-Sport is just screaming for attention though.. Lol.
That will get you pulled over weekly in Socal, if not... Daily! Haha.
hopefully Invidia + Wald Doesn't
ill find out soon
That will get you pulled over weekly in Socal, if not... Daily! Haha.
hopefully Invidia + Wald Doesn't
ill find out soon
Maybe axle-back exhausts systems don't need CARB certifying while intakes do?