Gentleman exhaust options?
05-02-22, 01:46 AM
#1
Gentleman exhaust options?
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.
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.
Last edited by Zepticon; 05-02-22 at 04:21 AM.
05-02-22, 03:45 AM
#2
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.
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.
Last edited by Sgtblue; 05-02-22 at 05:22 AM.
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05-02-22, 05:24 AM
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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.
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05-02-22, 08:43 AM
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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.
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.
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05-02-22, 10:12 AM
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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 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
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05-02-22, 01:25 PM
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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
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
Last edited by Zepticon; 05-02-22 at 01:33 PM.
05-02-22, 01:44 PM
#13
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.
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05-02-22, 04:41 PM
#15
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.
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.
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05-02-22, 08:31 PM
#17
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/
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/
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05-02-22, 09:09 PM
#18
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.
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.
05-03-22, 03:22 AM
#19
And it looks to be what a proper (stainless) exhaust goes for so i guess ill just have to pay that xD
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05-07-22, 02:15 PM
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