Choosing Exhausts
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Choosing Exhausts
Just got a stock 06 is250 and I'm thinking about starting off with getting an exhaust system. I'm trying not to pay to much money so I trying to get some ideas for the best quality i can get for a lower price, Thank you
Last edited by AndrewF; May 3, 2011 at 07:48 PM.
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Try reading here first:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ke-sticky.html
It's somewhat dated material but a good place to start. I've researched some myself and when I do upgrade I'm going with Tanabe Medallion - one of the quieter (relatively) and cheaper exhausts available.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ke-sticky.html
It's somewhat dated material but a good place to start. I've researched some myself and when I do upgrade I'm going with Tanabe Medallion - one of the quieter (relatively) and cheaper exhausts available.
That's a good link to check out the various types most people have on their 2IS. If you're wanting loud like me, F-Sport or HKS Hi-Power is the way to go paired with an Invidia Midpipe. Some quieter exhaust are the Tanabe Medallion.
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Try reading here first:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ke-sticky.html
It's somewhat dated material but a good place to start. I've researched some myself and when I do upgrade I'm going with Tanabe Medallion - one of the quieter (relatively) and cheaper exhausts available.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ke-sticky.html
It's somewhat dated material but a good place to start. I've researched some myself and when I do upgrade I'm going with Tanabe Medallion - one of the quieter (relatively) and cheaper exhausts available.
They sell Replicas of Tanabe exhaust on ebay for less than half the price (~$300 shipped)
The manufacturer is M2 and from what I have found in clublexus, there are no fitment issues and its not that loud. Not sure about the power gains though.
I just bought an IS350 and am looking for an axle back exhaust too. I think I want the Tanabe, but I'm still considering this M2 knockoff.
The manufacturer is M2 and from what I have found in clublexus, there are no fitment issues and its not that loud. Not sure about the power gains though.
I just bought an IS350 and am looking for an axle back exhaust too. I think I want the Tanabe, but I'm still considering this M2 knockoff.
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I am leaning more towards the M2 Exhaust as well, I just want to make sure there is no drone inside the car with this exhaust. Its cheaper than a used Tanabe
Can't be that hard to copy mufflers right 
Yes, please let us know how your install goes. Are you installing it yourself?
I am leaning more towards the M2 Exhaust as well, I just want to make sure there is no drone inside the car with this exhaust. Its cheaper than a used Tanabe Can't be that hard to copy mufflers right
I am leaning more towards the M2 Exhaust as well, I just want to make sure there is no drone inside the car with this exhaust. Its cheaper than a used Tanabe
Can't be that hard to copy mufflers right 
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I was thinking about one of the knock-offs myself so I can't wait to hear how it does for you. I'm in the same boat, not interested in a flashy show-car exhaust... more interested in a nice sound and the way it looks.
Question: Did you get the one that was 120+80 shipping or the one for 300ish?
Question: Did you get the one that was 120+80 shipping or the one for 300ish?
I was thinking about one of the knock-offs myself so I can't wait to hear how it does for you. I'm in the same boat, not interested in a flashy show-car exhaust... more interested in a nice sound and the way it looks.
Question: Did you get the one that was 120+80 shipping or the one for 300ish?
Question: Did you get the one that was 120+80 shipping or the one for 300ish?