Hey guys!
Here are a few install pics of me adding on the Tanabe Medalion Sport Touring axle backs. Thanks to Graham for the sale. I didn’t need use ramps or jack stands, but would recommend ramps to ease in undoing the exhaust flange screws. I have to say that I’ve listened to several exhausts now and the Tanabe has a pretty impressive tone. No rasp or popping. Keep in mind that I added this strictly for the added sound. Any performance gains are simply a bonus.

Tools I used (note, the hammer handle, screw driver and bit handle were used to help push off the rubber hangers).


Stock muffler. Initially loosening the flange bolts required additional leverage on the closed end 14mm wrench to undo the nuts. I wrapped the exhaust tips with cloth to not scratch the lower bumper cowl.


View without muffler


Closer view of stock catbacks. Note that I retained the original flange gaskets as they were in excellent condition.


There are three rubber hangers. Two on the left. The rear one is clearly visible in the top of the pic and the front left is barely visible at the bottom.


One right exhaust hanger. The left Tanabe exhaust will have two hangers, while the right will only have one (perfectly fine).


The slightly used Tanabes before install


Installing was easy. Here are the results after installation

 

Sweet....glad to see you got them hooked up alright. Makes me want to buy them back.

 

Best visual tutorial I've seen yet. I'm sure yours sound great off the bat, I had to break mine in before they got to the tone I wanted.

I notice in your pics that your left one hangs a bit higher than the right. Don't worry, mine does that too. I was wondering if there's a way to alleviate that.

 

Looks nice. I see your left tip is slightly higher than the right one. Mine is the exact same way. You cant really notice it unless you get up close and look at it.

 

thats the same on our sedans, one is higher than the other, for some reason, i have one that is tucked further in too.....

 

looks good

 

looks good man

 

Nice. How did you like that initial start up?

And yea, it'll tone down.
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Thanks all!

Regarding the left one being slightly higher... I think it may be due to the left side having two hangers holding it up versus the right only having one. I'm going to see if I can adjust the hanger brackets a bit to lower it a 1/4 inch or so to improve the gap. Otherwise, it's only noticeable if you're looking closely.

 

How can you adjust the hangers? Bend the metal on the exhaust?

 

I'm actually going to bend the two left metal hanger holders just slightly that the rubber hangers are mounted on to the car body.

 

Nice tutorial.
I love how the Tanabe's look on our cars.
Anyone else with Tanabes having the same issue. (left side higher than the other?)

 

Seatownboy, do you notice any power improvement with the Tanabe?

 

Oggie,

Yes, there is a noticeable difference in power. Since I didn't have it dyno'd, I can't tell you the before and after results. However, since the exhaust flows unrestrictive with the Tanabe's, I would expect to see some horsepower gains.

 

I concur with your assessment because I felt the same as well. You should consider getting the Tanabe y-pipe. Overall power is better in the mid- to top-end.