So, short story long; i had my FD out from storage for the first time since 2019. My Blitz Nur Spec is waaaay to loud for my old ears. (36) And i had an old lady come over and curse at me for making so much noise!
Needless to say, its got to go. Searching gives me about 87697854673445 hits, and nobody got time for that.

Taking recommendations for:
- Dual-Tips are my preference, since they are elegant and look OEM+
- Mellow nice burble, but not loud
- Will support some 350-450 RWHP
- Good looking
- Long lasting and can take the rotary heat.

Optional:
- Any really good looking and sounding single tip will be considered (Tanabe Medalion comes to mind).

So far the only ones i know of are the Racing Beat. What other options are there?
A positive with the RB option is that i can polish away the laser etched logo and they have been around for ages, negative is that its rumored to be restrictive, are on backorder everywhere, and pretty expensive.

 

My only personal experience is with the Greddy SP and RB DT. Both were/are high quality construction and materials and fitment was spot-on. Intuitively the SP probably flowed a bit better due to the softer bends and design. Both sound great IMO at idle and under throttle from the drivers seat, but the SP droned at highway cruising. And while it was a single (rolled) tip as you prefer, I never really cared for it’s looks. I think they used to call them grapefruit shooters.

FWIW I think the catalytic converter, or lack of one, also affects sound quality and how loud it is. I also think header wrap can change sound quality too.

 

Newer RB seem to have gone down in quality and is supposedly louder than the Tenabe Medallion. People with the Rb claim there’s droning on highways and have never heard such a case for the Tenabe Medallion. Think newer quality went down on the RB whereas the Tenabe is consistent quality wise and also quieter.

 

It's a single tip exhaust, but I've very happy with my Tanabe Medallion. I'm running mine behind a 3" mid pipe section with a Magnaflow resonated pre-silencer, and it's civilized enough for my 60+ year old ears.

 

Have you checked the AutoExe Dual tip?

 

TGS super twin v3. Had one on mine for a long time and it fits exactly what you're after. Looks classy and has a really nice tone at idle which isn't too loud. Then on boost it still sounds great.

 

I’m very happy with the Apexi Noir. Big single tip but all flat black so kind of stealthy / aggressive looking IMO. No drone, deep low tone but not loud at all. Probably the quietest of all the aftermarket options.

Previously I had a RB dual tip, it was not too loud except for when my car occasionally backfired which then was very loud. The Noir does a much better job with that. I’ve heard it is more restrictive but the car feels about the same in acceleration either way, still plenty quick, and I don’t race the car in any case.

 

I run a Tanabe Medallion as well now. I wanted something quieter than the GReddy exhaust that was on the car. I know it is single tip, but it looks very clean and the construction is great. No droning and you still get plenty of good sound.

 

In general a large "box" muffler is going to be what you need, that will be the quietest setup.

The Tanabe Medallion is my go-to recommendation for an exhaust that sounds good and isn't stupid loud. It's also available for a reasonable price from vendors in the US, no crazy shipping times or super high pricing.

The Blitz cat-back is one of the most obnoxious exhausts ever made for an FD FYI. It's REALLY a lot.

Dale

 

The re dolphin tail is one to consider. Its similar to the dual tip racing beat but with a more solid rotary sound. As if it was tuned to a lower octave.

 

Tanabe Medalion is the same brand or maker as Revel Medalion ?
Also are the logo on the side just etched or actually machined in the surface? (i hate branding on stuff like this, why cant they just make a nice weld-on plate on top of the muffler or on the midpipe)

Lastly, if im going down the Medalion route, where can i find it for a good price? I know Banzai sells them but its in the US and im guessing shipping will be expensive xD

 

Revel and Tanabe are 2 different brands. They just so happen to have exhausts called the medallion. SSR is the parent to Tanabe i think... or the other way around. Idk.

with the Tanabe the logo is laser etched. Same like racing beat.

 

Incorrect.

https://www.tanabe-usa.com/exhaust.asp

Tanabe Revel Exhausts are one in the same brand.

The exhaust comes with "Medallion" engraved into the tip.

 

Not sure if this will help you as you're in Europe, but I got my Tanabe Medallion from Amazon, cost me $395 (USD) shipped to my door.

 

 

All good fellow rotor head!

 

Revel = Tanabe. Same company.

Look for a used version of the M2 dual tip exhaust. Its similar to the RB DT but with slightly smaller tips and slightly less aggressive sound.

This is probably long gone but the last one I have seen that popped up here:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...haust-1140590/

 

My car also came with a Blitz Nür spec and it was beyond ridiculous even with the cat. Having had experience with the Racing Beat's before, I swear up and down on my Racing Beat dual. Fairly Docile exhaust but it lets you know it's presence when you get on the throttle. Personally I wouldn't polish away the logo, It's subtle enough to not be distracting. I will say though that with a midpipe there is drone, but that isn't the catback's fault.

 

If i found if for that price anywhere, i would be happy. Cheapest i can find is so close to Banzai that id rather buy from a supporter of the community. He quoted me $200 shipping (what i expected).
And it looks to be what a proper (stainless) exhaust goes for so i guess ill just have to pay that xD

 

Yeah is pretty insane

 

I ended up ordering a Tanabe from Chris. Have yet to see a negative review, and it ticks all boxes except twin tip. But it looks 95% as good as them.

 

You are going to enjoy it, I promise!

 

For the noobs who don't know Chris...
Tanabe Exhaust (93+ RX-7)

 

During our email exchange spanning several days, his reply times was 5,3,3 and 9 minutes. Makes it very very easy to buy from him

 

I decided to try this Greddy PE-TR exhaust out. Haven’t seen anyone on here mention it yet, looks cool.