Tanabe Concept G exhaust installed

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09-21-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jobunaga

I considered the Megan drift spec (I liked the deep rumbling sound at idle) but after some digging I found that the wool packing used in their sound muffling degrades over time... especially in moist weather.
I also figured that there is a reason why a full s-pipe back exhaust from one company is the cost of an axel back from another company.

it's cheaper probably because it's made in taiwan. labor there is much cheaper than japan. personally i didn't want to waste money on an axleback so i went with the catback i liked most, which was the drift spec.

09-21-2006, 05:01 PM

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That Megan setup sounds sick!!!

No doubt. The Megan sounds like an angry predator. The quoted hp gains also made it attractive. It's the longevity that turned me away from Megan.
The wool used in the Megan mufflers isn't as long lasting or as sound dampening as the Advantex used in Tanabe mufflers. After the wool starts to break down the Megans just get louder and louder. That might be what you're looking for though.
Megan also has fitment problems when it comes to the s-pipe and mid-pipe. A lot of Megan buyers are having to grind the flanges on their Megan pipes to get a flush proper fitment that looks trick.
To each their own of course. I just wanted other Tanabe buyer candidates to have something they could listen to and make an informed decision.

10-03-2006, 02:07 AM

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about my new purchase........ Just placed my order for the Tanabe concept G at showstoppers. I called to check on availability and was told it should ship by tomorrow if I purchase today....... Can't wait.

10-11-2006, 02:49 AM

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gotty my tanabe in the Garage. Install soon can't wait.

10-11-2006, 04:50 AM

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hey did your exhaust have smoke coming out of it

10-11-2006, 05:10 AM

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Second video was alright but that first one sucked! Learn how to rev dude! lol jk but still. Im sure you coulda made a better vid than that. Should be quick revs. Short to long. Maybe one slow long one would be ok but thats not where you hear the most.

10-11-2006, 10:00 PM

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so what is this abou white smoke

10-11-2006, 11:51 PM

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All new exhaust will smoke for a few days, it's burn off from the manufactoring of the exhaust

10-12-2006, 09:36 PM

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Well, My tanabe concept G is in and it sounds sweet. used a clamp to lower the tip away from the bumper. Should be fine.

10-15-2006, 12:09 AM

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concept G vs touring medalion
i know the medalion costs more but any other differences?

10-15-2006, 01:54 AM

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I just ordered Tanabe Concept G from ShowStopper USA.
I'm excited!!!
Anyway mix300, do you have pix of that hanger part that you used a clamp to lower it? I'm worried about the burning bumper so I also wanna lower it down lil bit.