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Old 10-07-17, 07:47 PM
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Thumbs up Ark exhaust review
Quick review of the Ark exhaust mannn o man,where do I begin . I purchased a used ark exhaust from another club lexus member for my 2017 is350 awd. I told myself not to mod no more but couldn’t pass a deal and turn the emotionless car into beast mode. The Ark exhaust is loud and aggressive right out the box you feel the rumble through your feet, much louder than my fsport exhaust I had on my old is250. (Can’t really compare since one is a just a catback while the ark is a whole exhaust) I just really want to share my experience with you guys because it really turn the car into something else, it brought out so much more emotion or maybe it’s placebo effect with the noise and all. The best part about it would definitely be the little pops you get at a stop or while you are coming down the road, brings out the face in me.

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Sounds like a typical Ark response.. Very satisfied customer

They all say no more mods but.. doesn't happen haha!

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Just ordered one yesterday. Can't wait to get it! Thanks for your review.
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You are gonna love it not too sure about the neighbors thou
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Gonna install the ark axleback next week paired with my invidia mid pipe.
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Originally Posted by jameshan
Gonna install the ark axleback next week paired with my invidia mid pipe.
post a vid after you install it! I have the Invidia midpipe with muffler delete right now..feeling like adding an axleback.
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Originally Posted by Kendyli
post a vid after you install it! I have the Invidia midpipe with muffler delete right now..feeling like adding an axleback.
Damn ain't the drone too loud? I did that same set up for a couple days out of curiosity but the drone was too much for me. Gave me a headache every time I drove.
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How loud is the exhaust at different rpm? for example during WOT, idle, daily driving in low rpm and etc.
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Originally Posted by jameshan
Gonna install the ark axleback next week paired with my invidia mid pipe.
I don't think those two are compatible
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Originally Posted by anthonys2r
I don't think those two are compatible
o.o why not
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Originally Posted by jameshan
Damn ain't the drone too loud? I did that same set up for a couple days out of curiosity but the drone was too much for me. Gave me a headache every time I drove.
It's hella loud lol but I don't mind the drone too much and it sounds really good to me haha
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I don't think those two are compatible
This is why I haven't gotten the Ark axleback myself yet, was unsure..
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Originally Posted by Kendyli
It's hella loud lol but I don't mind the drone too much and it sounds really good to me haha

This is why I haven't gotten the Ark axleback myself yet, was unsure..
Hmm, I know someone else has a invidia axle with the ark midpipe. I would think it would work reverse as well then. I guess we shall find out tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by ARK Performance
Our system is made to bolt on to stock sections. So axle back fits stock mid pipe and mid pipe fits stock axle back.

We made it like that to prevent fitment issues.

We just feel like you don't get full benefits from just having an axle back.
For those wondering
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Successful install of the ark axleback. Definitely louder and deeper. Little bit of drone but nothing unbearable. Had to use my stock flanges though.
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Originally Posted by jameshan
Successful install of the ark axleback. Definitely louder and deeper. Little bit of drone but nothing unbearable. Had to use my stock flanges though.
My mistake for the scare, I could've sworn Ark said it was a complete system that they sold and couldn't be mix and matched with others.
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