spartan Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) With thanks to Paul Whiffin for sourcing my new Tanabe Touring Medalion exhaust (came from the states - took a couple of weeks to arrive) and at a great price (free plug!), I was able to get it fitted yesterday. I took these pictures which I hope may be of interest. This exhaust replaced my RS*R ExMag GT2 exhaust - which I loved - but was not quite so loved by the wife. In fact, I quite often found that the droning noise coming from the passenger seat, spoiled my enjoyment of the noise coming from the exhaust. Edited July 16, 2008 by spartan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) The exhaust is all in SUS304 stainless steel with polished centre and back boxes. The pipework (80mm) follows the left leg of the original OEM exhaust and is terminated by a 110mm tip (actually slightly larger than the RS*R). The guys at my local HiQ fitted it for £20 cash and were very admiring, not of the quality of manufacture (which almost goes without saying - this exhaust is a work of art!) but of the quality of fitment - straight on, no messing, perfect fit. As expected, this exhaust is significantly quieter than the RS*R but still sounds satisfyingly 'powerful' and Supra-like! Edited June 14, 2008 by spartan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) For the sake of completeness, here's some pictures of the old exhaust, after a rinse and a quick rub with the Autosol (no genie appeared unfortunately). In amazingly good condition considering where it's been: some light surface rust to the flange/fittings (now treated with KuRust), the inevitable tar spots on the back box (now all gone) and one scratch along the bottom that must've made the previous owner clench his teeth but is purely cosmetic and not visible when fitted to the car (I had no idea it was there until I came to use the Autosol). Edited July 16, 2008 by spartan Added a picture of the exhaust on the car before it was removed and cleaned (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Looks fantastic, wish my bills were £20 when I have work done on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Mac Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Any chance of a clip of how it sounds, as this will probably be what I'll get when I change my backbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I am looking at these as well, an audio clip would be great if you could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Gorgeous exhaust. It's on my list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 There are some sound clips available on the Tanabe (USA) website (scroll down to "Inline 6 Twin Turbo"): Exhaust system sound clips - Touring I think you might be able to find these on YouTube too. I could try to make my own recordings but not sure how that's going to work (phone useless) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Would be interested in hearing them on a single setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Would be interested in hearing them on a single setup. Yes, with it plummed in. Didnt charlie have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Considering one if I can't get mine quietened enough for the tracks... Group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Group buy? Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Found the sound & video recordings on YouTube: mACmaOd7M9s a1P_u9lz1IE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Good idea Paul said that after the organisation needed, it's not really worth his while and a special offer might be run instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 bring it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sounds quiet enough to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Yes, with it plummed in. Didnt charlie have one? Mine is quiet as stock (wg plumbed in). Wez remarked at Silverstone how quiet it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Mine is quiet as stock (wg plumbed in). Wez remarked at Silverstone how quiet it was. Silent but deadly, i like, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Have you sold the RSR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Sorry - missed this post. Yes, the RS*R is already sold (it was sold before I took it off the car!). Just got to work out how to get it from Yorkshire to South Wales in one piece ... (sorted!) Edited July 4, 2008 by spartan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yes, the RS*R is already sold (just got to work out how to get it from Yorkshire to South Wales in one piece) ... I'll be in Sheffield next weekend and live near Worcester (about an hour from Cardiff), if that's any use to you I'm happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Cheers mate - that's very decent of you but I'm still a long way from Sheffield, unfortunately. However, I'm going to take it down to Nottingham on Friday - one step closer I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Cheers mate - that's very decent of you but I'm still a long way from Sheffield, unfortunately. However, I'm going to take it down to Nottingham on Friday - one step closer I hope. ok, well if you change your mind just drop me a PM before next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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