tanabe CBE

fwskyracer

i pulled the trigger on the tanabe yest and its already here!

i will prob install on fri and will post my impressions for those who are considering the tanabe touring medallions.

thanks ranrich for your suggestions and comments even as i decided on the tanabe.

Streetlife

Nice choice OP! I chose Tanabe ( Tanabe was one of the 5 of course) over my other top 5 favorite JDM exhaust companies from Japan. Make sure to install the Y-pipe too (stock cats only for me). I couldn't be happier with my selection of exhaust for my dream car.

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Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

Hemingway

So you got the car on Sunday and you already have the Tanabe? Nice work! Keep us posted on how you like it. When your finished ripping up and down the block, maybe you can post up a sound clip.

fwskyracer

thanks streetlife. did you do the y pipe at the same time or did you add on after the exhaust install? its another $400... i figured i can always add if im not satisfied with the sound. im wondering how big a diff y pipe will make. can you describe the difference? i know it might be hard to convey but would like to get your impressions so i can make a more informed decision.

having said all the above, if i can duplicate the sound from the youtube clip, i will be very very happy.

fwskyracer

hemingway, i knew exactly what i wanted to do before i got the car. i didnt decide on which exhaust as the deal couldve fallen apart with the dealer only quoting a trade value on my car sight unseen. i drove 300 miles to pick up the only 14 PW touring/sport non tech 6sp in the country i think. i was happy they didnt jerk me on the trade as i wouldve blown them off if they wanted to play games and knock off 100 for this and 200 for that. all went smooth on pick up day.

ive looked at so many exhausts it makes me dizzy thinking about it. so ive been ready for a long time. i just needed to decide on which of the three finalists i was gonna go with. no sense in delaying this... i wanna enjoy it ASAP! my neighbor will help me with the install on fri. i will be sure to post some clips . not sure if im gonna be able to sleep thu night....

Streetlife

No doubt, get the y-pipe too. I wish I had the y-pipe back when i took delivery after ordering my girl, i had my tanabe mid and muffler section done the first week when the PDI was being completed. When I decided on Tanabe the y-pipe was on backorder and Tanabe let me know that from Japan, amazing customer service as always. It was worth the extra $100 I had to pay to have it installed. The y-pipe makes the exhaust louder (not too loud though), more refined, and more power through the whole rev range.

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Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra