Tanabe Medalion question
05-19-2009, 09:26 AM
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HA HA HA....yeah yeah yeah. I'm really really considering it. And FYI, have you seen the new Invidia exhaust that Lou posted up in the Vendor section with burnt tips?!? Looks sweet!
05-19-2009, 01:50 PM
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Dude, you're going mod crazy, even moreso than me maybe....
why not sort out your SRI issue first and then if you keep it ENJOY it for a bit before you slap something else on there? Pretty soon you'll be out of all the easy mods to do and will resort to chit like pulleys or fender braces.....and you'll be poor
fight......the.......urge.....
why not sort out your SRI issue first and then if you keep it ENJOY it for a bit before you slap something else on there? Pretty soon you'll be out of all the easy mods to do and will resort to chit like pulleys or fender braces.....and you'll be poor
fight......the.......urge.....
05-19-2009, 02:09 PM
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The Tanabe sounds really good at low rpms. It has a deep and noticeable growl. At higher rpms, it sounds just like stock. The Tanabes did cause some light droning for me. I added the Ichiba y-pipe later, which changed up the sound a bit. Not too much, but made it sound a little bit better because of the increased air flow.
05-19-2009, 02:20 PM
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Well, I just wanted to thank you guys.
I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.
Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!!
I need help!!
I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!!
I need help!!
05-19-2009, 02:22 PM
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I like my Tanabe, Injen CAI combo attack.
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05-19-2009, 03:57 PM
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Dude, you're going mod crazy, even moreso than me maybe....
why not sort out your SRI issue first and then if you keep it ENJOY it for a bit before you slap something else on there? Pretty soon you'll be out of all the easy mods to do and will resort to chit like pulleys or fender braces.....and you'll be poor
fight......the.......urge.....
why not sort out your SRI issue first and then if you keep it ENJOY it for a bit before you slap something else on there? Pretty soon you'll be out of all the easy mods to do and will resort to chit like pulleys or fender braces.....and you'll be poor
fight......the.......urge.....
Well, I just wanted to thank you guys. I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.
Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!! I need help!!
I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!!
I need help!!
05-19-2009, 05:54 PM
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Well, I just wanted to thank you guys. I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.
Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!! I need help!!
I've been free of the "disease" for a year now and after reading about CAI's, exhausts, etc. I started developing symptoms. Before any intervention could take place I whipped out my plastic and ordered the Tanabe Exhaust. I still shake a little when I read about the R2C Intake, or the new Injen SRI.Damn you Knoxville, your "Mod disease" is contagious man!!
I need help!!
05-19-2009, 06:05 PM
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Honestly I agree with that statement....I check this website more times in one day than my own email account. LOL. I never planned on doing any mods and keeping my car stock, but when I first joined this site, I was TOLD....you will catch "the bug".....sure enough, here I am. New intakes (still debating if I like them), 5000K HID bulb swap, a GT Spec strut bar to install this weekend, a Black Betty Grounding Kit that I've just ordered, and plans for new Brake Performance slotted/drilled rotors with Project Mu pads, and possibly the Tanabe Medalion exhaust......holy hell Batman!
05-20-2009, 07:01 PM
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Well....the bug bit me. I ended up ordering my Tanabe exhaust tonight! w00t!!! 
Donations for the "KnoxvilleG37 Center for Automotive Modification Addiction" can be sent to the following address..... LOL
Thanks for all of the great reviews on here guys. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
Donations for the "KnoxvilleG37 Center for Automotive Modification Addiction" can be sent to the following address..... LOL
Thanks for all of the great reviews on here guys. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
05-21-2009, 09:33 PM
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The axle back is just replacing your exhaust with two Tanabe mufflers, no need to weld. Behind the axle is where infiniti put the couplers to allow for muffler replacement, the Tanabe just bolts on as a replacement muffler and since it only replaces from the axle back.. it's called a axle back vs CAT back for a exhaust replacement starting at the CATs. Either that or CAT back has something to do with the JDM cat thing.. I've never understood, it's all so confusing. 
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05-21-2009, 10:01 PM
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Hey, thanks for reply. I know axle backs dont require welding. I should have been more clear. Why not just buy two Tanabe mufflers for 200-250 (ebay. Seems like there are some legit sellers) and weld them on. Say 450 for two mufflers. Welding, 100?. 550 seems to beat 800-900 for this axle back. I'm not an exhaust expert, just curious.
05-21-2009, 10:23 PM
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Hey, thanks for reply. I know axle backs dont require welding. I should have been more clear. Why not just buy two Tanabe mufflers for 200-250 (ebay. Seems like there are some legit sellers) and weld them on. Say 450 for two mufflers. Welding, 100?. 550 seems to beat 800-900 for this axle back. I'm not an exhaust expert, just curious.
05-21-2009, 10:28 PM
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I'd bet it would cost more then $100 to work in some Tanabe mufflers and they'd be a lot louder as well. You can get the Medalions for $750 now new, just doesn't sound like it would be worth the effort. It's a pretty popular muffler and I'd bet you can find a used set if your patient enough. Take Knox here, he'll probably run them for a few months and then decide he wants a 3" exhaust and a TT and he'll be looking for you.