Notices
RC F (2015-present) Discussion topics related to the RC F model

Apexi N1-X or ARK For RCF

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 07:19 AM
  #1  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default Apexi N1-X or ARK For RCF

I don’t know what reason make borla discontinued the catback exhaust for lexus RC F, been looking for good exhaust for my bae then still don’t know which one is good because never hear those exhaust in the real life, my bubget around 2000, any recommend or any experience about those exhaust?? Help me, Thanks!
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 09:42 AM
  #2  
flowrider's Avatar
flowrider
Lexus Champion
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,266
Likes: 2,395
From: Arizona
Default

Have you looked at PPE?

https://ppeengineering-onlinestore.c...-145010-DM.htm

Regarding Borla:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...-for-rc-f.html

Lou
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 11:06 AM
  #3  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by flowrider
My budget around 2000$, I don’t want to spend to much for the exhaust, I’m been looking for borla but I don’t know why the borla discontinued that exhaust for rcf
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 11:15 AM
  #4  
flowrider's Avatar
flowrider
Lexus Champion
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,266
Likes: 2,395
From: Arizona
Default

^^^^Call PPE and ask if they can supply a non dual mode exhaust.

Lou
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 11:20 AM
  #5  
theman's Avatar
theman
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 300
Likes: 36
From: Maryland
Default

$2k has a lot of options... personally for less than that I would go with an all Japanese made system consisting of APEXi resonated midpipe and Tanabe axle back combo. $855+$740=$1595
PPE makes nice stuff too and here in the US... but that JDM OEM level craftsmanship with the hollow hangers and all is hard to match.
APEXi N1 midpipe
Tanabe axle back - another 5% is possible here too with junk email coming down to 740ish

Last edited by theman; Jun 4, 2019 at 11:25 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 01:25 PM
  #6  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by theman
$2k has a lot of options... personally for less than that I would go with an all Japanese made system consisting of APEXi resonated midpipe and Tanabe axle back combo. $855+$740=$1595
PPE makes nice stuff too and here in the US... but that JDM OEM level craftsmanship with the hollow hangers and all is hard to match.
APEXi N1 midpipe
Tanabe axle back - another 5% is possible here too with junk email coming down to 740ish
Been looking for apexi and ARK, still confused which one is good sound
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 02:00 PM
  #7  
theman's Avatar
theman
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 300
Likes: 36
From: Maryland
Default

I just gave you direct links to them... the great part about APEXi midpipe is you can add it with the stock axle-back, see how you like the sound, then add the Tanabe if you want more on top of that.
There are quite a few vids of the resonator/cat deletes that get you close to the my suggested setup sound if you search the forum, with plenty of invidia clips as well out here... frankly if you want a good sound without huge volume the setup I listed or the Invidia Catback are excellent bang for the buck. If you want more obnoxious or drone or a different configuration than stock, look at the more wide open setups, or if you want to spend more than $2k, there is a whole other list. The full APEXi with the four cans out back is over the $2000 mark at most places, but there's that option out there with a quick google search to find a purchase place.

Last edited by theman; Jun 4, 2019 at 02:08 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 03:49 PM
  #8  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by theman
I just gave you direct links to them... the great part about APEXi midpipe is you can add it with the stock axle-back, see how you like the sound, then add the Tanabe if you want more on top of that.
There are quite a few vids of the resonator/cat deletes that get you close to the my suggested setup sound if you search the forum, with plenty of invidia clips as well out here... frankly if you want a good sound without huge volume the setup I listed or the Invidia Catback are excellent bang for the buck. If you want more obnoxious or drone or a different configuration than stock, look at the more wide open setups, or if you want to spend more than $2k, there is a whole other list. The full APEXi with the four cans out back is over the $2000 mark at most places, but there's that option out there with a quick google search to find a purchase place.
I got an invidia before, the sound from invidia catback really good but it not loud enough for me, lol, I need something a little louder and good quality and brand
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2019 | 06:12 PM
  #9  
05RollaXRS's Avatar
05RollaXRS
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,365
Likes: 2,764
From: Calgary, AB
Default

Originally Posted by JboomRCF
I got an invidia before, the sound from invidia catback really good but it not loud enough for me, lol, I need something a little louder and good quality and brand
You can delete the resonators on Invidia and still retain the high quality/refinement and get more loudness and pitch out of the exhaust.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2019 | 11:22 AM
  #10  
Lammyyy's Avatar
Lammyyy
Pole Position
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 272
Likes: 74
From: CA
Default

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ideoshoot.html

Here's Kevin's video of both me and Barry's RC-F with the ARK installed.

After this, I deleted the middle resonators (ARK has two sets - the standard and the Helmholt) and it made the exhaust loud enough with the same tone. The Helmholtz resonators help tune the sound and reduce drone from what I'm told and even after the delete, the drone is almost non existent still.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2019 | 11:47 AM
  #11  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by Lammyyy
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ideoshoot.html

Here's Kevin's video of both me and Barry's RC-F with the ARK installed.

After this, I deleted the middle resonators (ARK has two sets - the standard and the Helmholt) and it made the exhaust loud enough with the same tone. The Helmholtz resonators help tune the sound and reduce drone from what I'm told and even after the delete, the drone is almost non existent still.
Thank u, maybe I’m going to order ARK
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2019 | 08:59 AM
  #12  
Meraki Autoworks's Avatar
Meraki Autoworks
Your #1 Lexus Vendor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 813
From: CA - USA
Default

^ Lets do it, I'm still ready.

-Josh
__________________

Your One Stop Aftermarket Shop!
PPE / Apexi / GTHAUS / Borla / Swift / RSR / Tom's Racing / Lexon / LEMS / Rowen + More!

Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2019 | 09:24 AM
  #13  
JboomRCF's Avatar
JboomRCF
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
^ Lets do it, I'm still ready.

-Josh
Still waiting the refund money bro, It take too longggg
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2021 | 04:01 AM
  #14  
Jimi69's Avatar
Jimi69
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 26
Likes: 3
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by JboomRCF
Thank u, maybe I’m going to order ARK
I would of gone with the Apexi catback exhaust system instead of the Ark. Apexi is top of the line Japanese made craftsmanship with tig welding unlike the Korean made Ark.
Reply
Old Jan 1, 2021 | 12:08 PM
  #15  
2017RCFGuy's Avatar
2017RCFGuy
10th Gear
 
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 12
Likes: 6
From: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Default

I have the Apexi resonated mid pipe with the stock mufflers. It's awesome, no drone but what is really nice is I notice more low end torque maybe because of the H design. When you get on it the sound is amazing on the outside but not overbearing in the car.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ne1tHeRe
RC F (2015-present)
2
Jun 22, 2017 06:15 PM
sdqqbb
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
1
Mar 11, 2017 03:34 PM
Jaydenli
IS F (2008-2014)
4
Aug 28, 2013 01:31 PM
Sexy_Lexy
Performance
10
Feb 3, 2008 07:18 PM
Kharizma
Performance
1
May 7, 2005 08:22 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:42 AM.