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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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What I am looking for is a Cat back exhaust for my 11' IS250 AWD. I am looking for members that have or had experience with these two exhaust and how they feel about them. I am looking for something louder than stock though not too loud. I just want to hear my exhaust a little more, nothing too throaty. I do want to get a little bit of increased hp too. I noticed there is a couple on ebay FUJITSUBO LEGALIS R and MAGNAFLOW 16764. All I know, is that I do not want the F-sport as it is only axle back and the price is kind of a joke. Thanks
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by IamNate
What I am looking for is a Cat back exhaust for my 11' IS250 AWD. I am looking for members that have or had experience with these two exhaust and how they feel about them. I am looking for something louder than stock though not too loud. I just want to hear my exhaust a little more, nothing too throaty. I do want to get a little bit of increased hp too. I noticed there is a couple on ebay FUJITSUBO LEGALIS R and MAGNAFLOW 16764. All I know, is that I do not want the F-sport as it is only axle back and the price is kind of a joke. Thanks
The ones you're asking about are axle-backs too, regardless of what a vendor selling them calls em.

Plus, you have an AWD, axle-back is all you'll get since nobody makes a midpipe for AWD vehicles.


See pictures here:

Magnaflow-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...1&s=automotive

Fuji-
http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....=FUJ-160-29111

F-sport-
http://pressroom.toyota.com/images/l...System-prv.jpg


My advice for anybody wanting just a little louder than stock for a good price is find a nice used Tanabe... a little louder/throatier than stock but not LOUD, excellent fit and finish, and the same 7 hp gain everyone elses exhaust gives, and runs about $400.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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I found this on Ebay..(I know..it's ebay..) but when you think about it...an exhaust is an exhaust...what is so much different than the (GReddy, Megan, HKS...). For $199... I personally don't find it too expensive, knowing that I'm not trying to make my Is250 any faster, but maybe wanting to make it a little different, give it some style,..what do ya'll think about this? Maybe some one bought this already, and I sure would gladly hear some feedback! Take a look!http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...ilies/woot.gif

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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I say go with the fujitsubo Legalis R. It looks stock, lighter than stock, quality welds, and it noticable to you with out the annoying sounds.
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could get the M2 Performance exhaust off of ebay. Stainless steel, pretty good steel forging and everything. Running under $300 bucks.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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I am still in need of help. The M2 I am not interested in at all, also I have decided against the F-Sport and Fujitsubo Legalis R. I want something a little louder than the Fujitsubo. I guess I need to find more sound clips with more exhausts to decide. How is the Tanabe vs Magnaflow cat back exhaust systems?
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Tanabe is always a good option. Mine has 50k+ miles with no issues, just some dirty tips -lol
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