pdpgps

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Just installed the F-sport exhaust on my 2011 IS250 AWD today. Reason I selected this exhaust was the fact it was a Lexus accessory part and most users found it was quiet in comparison. I've read countless reviews and watched numerous youtube videos before going into the purchase. I guess lesson learned, before you buy exhaust, ride in the car of someone else who has it and see how loud it is.

Cons:
After driving mixed city roads and the highway, I actually think I will be reverting back to stock. This thing is loud, even with all of the windows closed. The loudest is from 1500-2500rpm. It's a loud throaty sound but its really distracting to the passenger and consequently any conversations. I would not recommend for the working professional who has to drive clients or their bosses around (this is an individual preference of course on the threshold you are willing to tolerate)

Pros:
On the highway, there is barely a drone and it sounds nice when you're going full throttle, especially with the f-sport intake. It has a nice idle exhaust note and at lower rpm. It doesn't start sounding nice, in my opinion, until you go full throttle. There isn't a buzzing exhaust sound like some ricey exhausts.

This is my review, and doesn't reflect the opinions of other f-sport exhaust owners. Please feel free to PM if you have questions.

NEW! F-sport exhaust video clips.

http://youtu.be/fx06sX5VwUk?hd=1
Exterior video

http://youtu.be/jJq6930Z-LA
In-cabin video

Hoovey689

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It'll get quieter when you add some more miles too it. Mine got so quiet I had to add a midpipe to make it as loud as the day I first got it

pdpgps

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How many miles did you put on to "break" it in? If there is such a thing.

dorkacho

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I think you'll like it in the long run

ISPanda

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I've had my F-sport exhaust on for about 100-200 miles and its starting to get quieter. I don't hear it as much. But still when you're in the 1k - 2k RPM Range, you can totally hear it, but its definitely not as loud as when I JUST put it on.

Give it a like 400 miles.. if you still don't like it, then revert back and sell it. =P

rookieIS

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after 500miles, the exhaust will be much softer compared to when you first install it.

ms2619

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if you decide to sell I call dibs

Hoovey689

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like other members mentioned. a few hundred. most certainly by 1000 it was a dull roar lol

dorkacho

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Time for a midpipe?

Herofmine

Sell it to me

langjaykev

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You are right though, I test drove a 250 with a fsport exhaust, and that thing is LOUD for some odd reason.

But I still went with the fsport exhaust for my 350, and its a lot quieter for some reason.

dorkacho

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F sport is the best sounding exhaust IMO

kyoso23

Like others mentioned, it will tame after 1000 miles or so.

Beshears

Does it really get tamer or do you just get used to it? I prefer the upgrade exhaust tips from Sewell which gives you the look without the noise. The very best sound comes from the ISF, that is very nice but big bucks.

Hoac

After putting a few 1000 miles on my fsport exhaust it just wasn't loud enough at all.

Just had to go out and buy some PPE headers =P Growls like an angry kitten now