Exhaust recommendation needed.
11-09-18, 07:11 PM
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Exhaust recommendation needed.
Hey guys, just recently got an '18 350 F Sport, and the stock exhaust leaves much to be desired. I've been reading exhaust threads since day one, and listening to YouTube videos as well. Unfortunately, I'm just as confused as when I started. I know you've seen a million of these threads, so I'll make this easy for you...
Given these parameters, what would your recommendation be?
1. Axle-back only.
2. More volume would be good, but not boy-racer loud, and as little drone as possible.
3. Deep, warm tone, not bright and raspy.
4. Price is not a consideration.
5. Lexus quality or better.
6. Power gains not a consideration at all.
Thank you in advance for any advice!
-Andrew
Given these parameters, what would your recommendation be?
1. Axle-back only.
2. More volume would be good, but not boy-racer loud, and as little drone as possible.
3. Deep, warm tone, not bright and raspy.
4. Price is not a consideration.
5. Lexus quality or better.
6. Power gains not a consideration at all.
Thank you in advance for any advice!
-Andrew
11-09-18, 07:37 PM
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Drone exists, but I'd say its only bad at hwy speeds. If you're by yourself, you'll prolly wont mind it. You can compensate by downshifting into 6th to get out of the drone. Also, ZERO rasp. I personally dislike rasp as well.
Last edited by RageRacerM; 11-09-18 at 07:44 PM.
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11-09-18, 07:38 PM
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Made these videos. Would like to emphasize the use of headphones. My recording skills suck and couldnt capture the true depth of the exhaust. Hopefully it comes out well.
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11-10-18, 11:32 AM
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Replied to your PM!
-Josh
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11-10-18, 12:52 PM
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This is what I've been hearing. It's really coming down to the JoeZ, F-Sport, or Tanabe Touring. Just have to figure out which now.
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11-11-18, 01:26 AM
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Personally i'm driving a 3IS 2014 RWD F Sport
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
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11-11-18, 06:19 PM
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Personally i'm driving a 3IS 2014 RWD F Sport
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
11-12-18, 09:06 AM
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Personally i'm driving a 3IS 2014 RWD F Sport
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
Originally the car had a invidia axle back with quad tips welded on, i replaced it with a RC350 Tanabe Medallion because i was told it was quieter (93db?) than the invidia axle back.
Personally I believe the invidia was quieter at lower rpms, with the Tanabe, after about 1.5k to 2.2k the inside cabin noise is very loud compared to the invidia.
Outside of the car it isn't too bad, it's just in the cabin it's becoming almost unbearable at every light that it's so loud in-cabin. I was hoping more for a quieter low rpm, and loud when i open her up, but its only quiet mostly when coasting.
May switch back to the invidia, after getting better quad tips welded on. the RC350 Tanabe quad tips are perfect for the 2017+ diffuser. The sound volume may lead me to get rid of it though. i will test run the invidia again here shortly, and i will attempt to make a in-cabin sound video for you. outside-car as well if i can get someone to record.
hope that helps a little.
11-12-18, 09:09 AM
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11-12-18, 09:21 AM
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Strange. I got my Tanabe Medallion because I wanted a bit more sound than stock --didn't want anything too loud. At idle, you do not hear it at all in cabin or outside. I do agree that at about 1.5k-2.3k rpm, during freeway driving, the drone is there. After about 5.5k rpm, you hear engine, and no exhaust note in cabin.
somewhere I read, adding a/or changing the resonator, or relocating the exhaust a little farther out from the bumper may help? I’m pretty desperate at this point I was going to go to a muffler shop today and see if they can emulate the exhaust tips on the tanabe onto the Invidias single tip with single to dual tips.
i like the tanabe rc350 angled quad tips I’ll give it that, I don’t think anything else I’ve found for the 3is is more to my liking visually. Just a shame the in cabin noise is just... meh
i tried dynamatting the trunk, that didn’t help too much.
11-12-18, 10:04 AM
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Just like the car itself, there just isn't any right answer here. I'm back to thinking OEM F-Sport is the way to go. Probably too quiet for most, but it's better than droning like crazy every time I have to take a trip.