Intake and Exhaust The ultimate forum to ask, discuss, and answer tech related questions regarding MyG37 intake and exhaust.

To HKS or Tanabe?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-17-2010, 04:13 PM
  #1  
kanji0513
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
kanji0513's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Cupertino, CA
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
To HKS or Tanabe?

Hi guys, has anyone used Hks hi power for 35/37 sedan? Is it better compare to tanabe medalion? Plaese chip in some suggestions, thx!
Old 03-17-2010, 04:17 PM
  #2  
amoney805
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
amoney805's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Paso Robles, CA
Posts: 957
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post
Ive seen HKS on the sedan. I would definitely go with tanabe.
Old 03-17-2010, 04:47 PM
  #3  
xlack
Registered Member
iTrader: (3)
 
xlack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Singapore
Posts: 4,333
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
HKS!! i like the aggressive tuner look of it on a sedan.. haven't heard of one though
Old 03-17-2010, 05:47 PM
  #4  
cdso
Registered User
 
cdso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just picked up my Tanabe today. Will get it on sometime this week. I guess you know which one I'd pick!
Old 03-17-2010, 05:52 PM
  #5  
J2S2M
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
 
J2S2M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,794
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
How about ARK? https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...-promised.html

^ it's a cat-back system tho.. should be released in few months
If you can't wait, have you looked at the Invidia Gemini or FI? Those are also great options if you are looking for a catback system.

Why go with axle-back when there are catback options available for a lil bit more $$$?
Old 03-17-2010, 06:02 PM
  #6  
G_rev
Registered User
 
G_rev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've seen the HKS also... looks good. but I'd go with tanabe cause it's more subtle for me and better for my city driving.
Old 03-17-2010, 06:05 PM
  #7  
cdso
Registered User
 
cdso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I was seriously considering the Invidia, but I saw some vids with serious vibration/rasp. Then again, I saw another vid where there was no rasp. But the thought of vibration/rasp kind of put me off. For those just looking for a sound mod, Tanabe works well.
Old 03-17-2010, 06:10 PM
  #8  
J2S2M
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
 
J2S2M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,794
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Go with the Invidia Gemini and not the Q300. There are 2 versions and the Gemini is the revised one with the new x-pipe IIRC. I haven't heard it in person, but supposedly there is no drone or rasp with the Gemini.

I've heard the FI in person has zero rasp or drone. But pretty pricey if you ask me. I also love the sound & the design of the true dual set up on the ARK.
Old 03-17-2010, 09:50 PM
  #9  
kanji0513
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
kanji0513's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Cupertino, CA
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I don't really wan to get a cat back. I want some sound but not too loud. Plus i don't wanna put too much $$$ on it.

Would the HKS look odd? Does anyone have picture?
Old 03-18-2010, 02:42 AM
  #10  
J2S2M
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
 
J2S2M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,794
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...w-exhaust.html

^ I hate how on the HKS, the tips stick out way too much. The canister style mufflers look pretty out of place on the sedan too IMO. If I were to get an axle back, I'd go w/ the Tanabe.
Old 03-18-2010, 10:24 PM
  #11  
bat6wc
Registered User
iTrader: (31)
 
bat6wc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,494
Received 38 Likes on 31 Posts
of the two you are debating between....tanabe hands down. HKS are kitten cannons...they look out of place. I have the tanabes and the tips are huge and I no longer notice the exhaust

im with everyone else though, go FI catback.
Old 03-19-2010, 09:20 AM
  #12  
WhosUrBuddiee
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
WhosUrBuddiee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,915
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum.


HKS- Flashy and loud as fawk

Tanabe - Subtle and quite
Old 03-19-2010, 10:59 AM
  #13  
ttboy
Registered User
 
ttboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 75
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Any pics of the Tanabe??
Old 03-19-2010, 11:58 AM
  #14  
G_rev
Registered User
 
G_rev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts


More can be found on their site.

Tanabe USA Inc. - Medalion Touring Exhaust
Old 03-20-2010, 12:02 PM
  #15  
cdso
Registered User
 
cdso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just had the Tanabe put on my sedan. Sounds good. Honestly, not loud at all. After the install, I started the car and couldn't really tell a difference at all. After driving for a while, it sounds good.

It is louder than stock, but not in your face loud. Just deeper in tone. No one will mistake your G for a civic. In comparison, my 04 coupe sounded way louder. I do wish it was a tad bit louder, but overall I'm very pleased. Went on really easily, no fitment issues. I think one of my pipes hangs a little lower, but not a big deal. I'll try to get a pic up for you sedan guys.


Quick Reply: To HKS or Tanabe?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:20 PM.