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03-31-2016, 07:35 PM
#6781
Registered Member
IMO you'll be very happy with the combination of the Tanabe axle back and HFC's. I ran the Tanabe exhaust with Berk HFC's for several years and loved that set-up, especially after adding the Tanabe Y-pipe as well. I've since tried 2 other full cat-back exhaust set-ups (FI and custom) and keep coming back to the Tanabe axle back, as everything else just seems to have too much drone for my tastes. I'm currently running the Tanabe by itself (no HFC's) along with a Tanabe Y-Pipe and it is pretty mild, but still noticeable louder than the stock set-up.
and I don't want to remove cats for HFC or test pipes due to emissions inspections or messing with the AFR. I'm probably going to swap the stock resonators in the midpipe for Vibrant resonators. There's a clip on YouTube of that combo and it sounds pretty good.
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mrig37 (04-02-2016)
03-31-2016, 07:43 PM
#6782
Wow, small world! My Sister lives in Indy and my parents live in Columbus, IN, so I get out that way quite often. I almost moved out that way and even looked at houses in Greenwood many, many years ago when I was offered a job at Enkei (yes, the wheel manufacturer). I ended up turning the job down because my wife didn't want to live that close to my family.
I even bought my Volk GT30's from a guy in Greenwood and shipped them back to SoCal. Got the Tanabe exhaust put on today... First impressions: sounds like stock 
can't tell the difference between stock at all from inside the cabin. I mean I knew it was quiet but not this quiet! It's used (seller advised 7k miles) so I imagine it's had plenty of time to break in. Oh well, at least it looks nice!
can't tell the difference between stock at all from inside the cabin. I mean I knew it was quiet but not this quiet! It's used (seller advised 7k miles) so I imagine it's had plenty of time to break in. Oh well, at least it looks nice!Congrats on your Tanabe exhaust. Can't believe it sounds like stock. Mine sounded considerably better than stock with just the Tanabe mufflers, specially at higher RPM's, but still nice and quiet when cruising. Maybe try adding the Tanabe Y-Pipe and/or HFC's? That would definitely liven it up a little.
You did ask me this via PM. I know I have some sounds clips of that Frankexhaust set-up somewhere, but I can't seem to find them in any of my files. Only thing I can figure is that maybe they didn't get transferred over to my new computer when I switched computers years ago.
I did send you some pics of the custom piping, didn't I? If you decide to do this all I would suggest is using the longest resonators you can fit. I still have the Invidia resonated mid-pipe that I used and can measure those resonators for you if you want, but they definitely weren't enough to eliminate all of the drone. That set-up did sound REALLY good at almost all RPM's except it just had too much drone for my tastes right around 3000-3200 RPM's, which is right at the 75 - 80 MPH cruising speed for me on the highway.
03-31-2016, 08:41 PM
#6783
Registered User
Show off your sedans!
^ My girlfriends brother works at Enkei and lives in Columbus. So does her family. What's wrong with living close to the family? Lol
03-31-2016, 09:39 PM
#6784
Wow, small world! My Sister lives in Indy and my parents live in Columbus, IN, so I get out that way quite often. I almost moved out that way and even looked at houses in Greenwood many, many years ago when I was offered a job at Enkei (yes, the wheel manufacturer). I ended up turning the job down because my wife didn't want to live that close to my family. I even bought my Volk GT30's from a guy in Greenwood and shipped them back to SoCal.
Congrats on your Tanabe exhaust. Can't believe it sounds like stock. Mine sounded considerably better than stock with just the Tanabe mufflers, specially at higher RPM's, but still nice and quiet when cruising. Maybe try adding the Tanabe Y-Pipe and/or HFC's? That would definitely liven it up a little.
You did ask me this via PM. I know I have some sounds clips of that Frankexhaust set-up somewhere, but I can't seem to find them in any of my files. Only thing I can figure is that maybe they didn't get transferred over to my new computer when I switched computers years ago. I did send you some pics of the custom piping, didn't I? If you decide to do this all I would suggest is using the longest resonators you can fit. I still have the Invidia resonated mid-pipe that I used and can measure those resonators for you if you want, but they definitely weren't enough to eliminate all of the drone. That set-up did sound REALLY good at almost all RPM's except it just had too much drone for my tastes right around 3000-3200 RPM's, which is right at the 75 - 80 MPH cruising speed for me on the highway.
I even bought my Volk GT30's from a guy in Greenwood and shipped them back to SoCal. Congrats on your Tanabe exhaust. Can't believe it sounds like stock. Mine sounded considerably better than stock with just the Tanabe mufflers, specially at higher RPM's, but still nice and quiet when cruising. Maybe try adding the Tanabe Y-Pipe and/or HFC's? That would definitely liven it up a little.
You did ask me this via PM. I know I have some sounds clips of that Frankexhaust set-up somewhere, but I can't seem to find them in any of my files. Only thing I can figure is that maybe they didn't get transferred over to my new computer when I switched computers years ago.
I did send you some pics of the custom piping, didn't I? If you decide to do this all I would suggest is using the longest resonators you can fit. I still have the Invidia resonated mid-pipe that I used and can measure those resonators for you if you want, but they definitely weren't enough to eliminate all of the drone. That set-up did sound REALLY good at almost all RPM's except it just had too much drone for my tastes right around 3000-3200 RPM's, which is right at the 75 - 80 MPH cruising speed for me on the highway.
04-02-2016, 10:53 AM
#6791
Registered Member
Moments before the Tanabe's went on...looks like a complete ghost town
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VIVID (04-02-2016)
04-02-2016, 10:57 AM
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04-02-2016, 10:59 AM
#6793
Pyroclastic Flow
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Where is that? Are they doing the install? Wow!! And only one day before the NGC meet!!
We'll have to talk about making upgrades right before an event. (like in my case: coils, wheels and tires two days before a 1400 mile trip. LOL.
)Sean
04-02-2016, 11:09 AM
#6794
Registered Member
Unfortunately we're at minimum staffing at my job on Sunday morning so that means I can't take leave
I'm trying to find a cover but no one wants to work Sundays 
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VIVID (04-02-2016)
04-02-2016, 01:45 PM
#6795
Registered User
Show off your sedans!
Originally Posted by mrig37
Does you brother in law that work at enkei, can he get you some wheels?