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Finally! A quiet F-sport

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Old 12-28-17, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mcfancy
i replaced mine and really cant tell the difference....have any non fsports gone on ebay and bought the resonator and aded it to see if it gave them a more aporty sou.d?
Do you have the 450? I have the 450h F Sport and existing part looks exactly the same as the 450h non f sport resonator.
Old 01-15-18, 01:29 PM
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this was a great mod. made the f-sport sound normal.

now what do i do with the f-sport resonator, part #17898-31020
Old 01-15-18, 08:12 PM
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I put mine in too.
Not too noticible in lower end.
I only have about 150 miles on the car, and havent really opened up the throttle yet.
Assuming it would be more notifies at WOT.
Old 01-16-18, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterQ
The sound generator (I think Lexus calls it Resonator) is just simply a pipe with an open end that has a diaphragm inside to amplify the intake sound. The "vacuum tube" that you're referring to is just a pipe feeding air into the intake manifold.
i understand how the sound generator works - in the photo of the sound generator that you provided is looks like there is a connection for a tube - as you stated it connects to the intake manifold.

my question is where does that tube from the intake manifold connect to now? Is there a connection for this tube on the new part? Or does it need to be plugged up?

Based on the photos you provided of the new part it doesn't look like there is a connection for that tube from the intake manifold.
Old 01-16-18, 09:28 AM
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Oh wow i always thought my 3RX Fsport was loud... I got it for the looks and fancy bells and whistles but was surprised how loud it was. Then I figured it was probably a different exhaust or something to make it sounds sportier. To be honest I gotten used to it and i quite like the sound when i punch it.

Maybe I'll ask the wife if she wants to change it since it's so easy to change and she drives it
Old 01-16-18, 01:43 PM
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Thanks I just did this! It does sound much nicer!
Old 01-16-18, 02:12 PM
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Is it really that much quieter?
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Originally Posted by Bearcat
Is it really that much quieter?
It is not that much quieter when cruising around, but that growl when i push the gas to accelerate is gone... its like a normal car now, not silent by any means though. For the price (13 bucks i think?) it was worth it.
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Would this work on the 2018 NX300 F Sport?
Old 02-07-18, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by crankshaft
Would this work on the 2018 NX300 F Sport?
In the NX you can turn on shut off the sound generator. I am presuming that it's the same for the 2018.
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Originally Posted by Nail34
In the NX you can turn on shut off the sound generator. I am presuming that it's the same for the 2018.
Thanks, I thought so too!
Old 02-14-18, 12:02 PM
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i wonder if this noise generator is contributing to some hesitation? hmmm
Old 02-20-18, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by daveylin
Thanks I just did this! It does sound much nicer!
I noticed you're in Cali. Can you tell me where you ordered this part? Curious if you ordered it at your local dealership in Cali or from somewhere else in the US. I tried calling my local dealership in VA and they said this particular part is out of stock in the entire country. And they're not sure if it's discontinued. Looking to pick one up. Thanks.
Old 02-20-18, 01:32 PM
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Default can't find the Lexus part to reduce engine noise

I just tried to order the modification to reduce the fake engine sound from the dealer in Canada mentioned in the Lexus forum newsletter and got a big surprise:

" Because of increased costs to process and ship International orders, we have a $99999.00 minimum on all International orders.

Please add $99982.76 to your order before proceeding.
"

Needless to say, I did not continue with the order. Now what? Where can I order the part if it's out of stock in the entire US?
Old 02-20-18, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DMVRX350F
I noticed you're in Cali. Can you tell me where you ordered this part? Curious if you ordered it at your local dealership in Cali or from somewhere else in the US. I tried calling my local dealership in VA and they said this particular part is out of stock in the entire country. And they're not sure if it's discontinued. Looking to pick one up. Thanks.
I ordered from local dealer, Stevens Creek Lexus, took about a week to get in.


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