Exhausts: Tanabe vs. APEXi

[tearemup]

Ok, I'm so ready to buy an exhaust. I was soo sold on the APEXi N-1, until I saw, in person, the quality of tanabe vs. APEXi. The tanabe looked much nicer. The distributor can get both, but recommended the tanabe over the APEXi. Does anyone have positive or negative experiences or information about tanabe (racing medallion) exhausts? I have a GT-S. Also, how does tanabe compare in sound and performance to APEXi? Thanx all.

[DamnGTS]

APEXi... good enough. I have an HKS system... which i completely tore apart and upgraded to 2 1/2" piping w/o the big resonator... Deep, deep, deep clean bass sound... but not annoying, of course... A lot of "ricers" in my area are impressed that my exhaust can sound like this. But if you're looking for quality sound, performance, and looks... APEXi all the way.

[R K e 1 C A]

The TRM has a deep, clean, sound. Unless your going to do a custom system

[BrianGTS]

Originally posted by DamnGTS
APEXi... good enough. I have an HKS system... which i completely tore apart and upgraded to 2 1/2" piping w/o the big resonator... Deep, deep, deep clean bass sound... but not annoying, of course... A lot of "ricers" in my area are impressed that my exhaust can sound like this. But if you're looking for quality sound, performance, and looks... APEXi all the way.


Every HKS system Ive seen rusts within 2 years. If you live in the DCM , you should think about the salt thats on our roads. Tanabe has better power gains over both the HKS and Apexi systems. Go read the article from turbo magazine about their exhaust review. it has pictures, sound clips and dyno charts.

[C3LICA 892]

i've only had my n1 muffler for a year and half and its already rusting.........i'd definately go with TRM over apex'i

just my 2 cents

[GTflava]

tsrm,turm all the way man trust me you wont be dissapointed. but if you get a turm it doesnt go well with stock but its superior in materials to the tsrm.