matth76 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Has anyone seen one of these in the flesh: . Adam at Z1 sell them (http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?mode ... rodid=3974) and they look very high quality and the sound seems very similar to a Nismo but slightly deeper. Looks very similar to the stock tips just larger because I don't want anything over the top - looking for something fairly subtle but nice. I'm very tempted. I've done a search on here but can't find anyone else who has one and what their opinions are. I know it's a very personal thing but what does everyone think of the noise/look? Here's another clip of the same exhaust so you can see more of what it looks like at the rear but this guy has added some test pipes so it is much more raspy but its a good clip to see the exhaust tips: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sure someone had one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've found someone who does have one in the US - they posted pics on the my350z forum http://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/ ... clips.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does that not sound like the Scorpian? Sounds nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Does look and sound nice. I will be needing a new exhaust this year. I could be up for one of these (or another) if you want to try and save on shipping etc? I want something preferably Jap, good quality and not too far from OEM look (I like the twin polished pipes) but not boomy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 i looked into one of these too ... funkpower.co.uk sell them for about £800 but a couple of members seemed to suggest a not so hot service although i have no experince mys elf so cant say for sure. Adam @z1 gave me a good quote that inc postage and paying tax (@old rate) came out about the same so if you can get the postage down would be worth it. another thing to consider is the pipe diamter is alittle smaller than the usual 76mm so most Y pipes wont be a pefrect match (still work but big pipe to small pipe wil occur) so you may want to throw in a tanabe y at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 I thought about the Tanabe Y-pipe but pricey - whole system would work out more than a Nismo. I know what you mean about the midpipe not being a perfect match to most other aftermarket Y-pipes but I've been told this is quite common because only a few midpipes are actually 3 inch - Nismo, Japspeed, Fujitsutubo are the only 3" (76mm) ones I know - most are either 2.5 or 2.75" (70mm as with this Tanabe) and although not optimal it is still going to release a few ponies. Problem over here in the UK there are not many UK suppliers of the US exhausts such as Bassani, Borla etc and all have to be imported and this adds import taxes - which I "assume" is the same as VAT 17.5%. Shipping from the states seems to start from $300 for a full system although some companies have quoted over $400 Z1 is def the best for imports at around $300 shipping total. I'm in two minds at the mo because my gf had a look at the Tanabe pics and thought it looked like the 350z had been "chavved" up and was too big for the back. I personally disagree but I do on the other hand want to keep it subtle and understated. I was originally thinking of getting the Japspeed K2 - very oem look, 3" bore which is good. Not sure if the tips of the Japspeed look slightly smaller than the stock exhaust tips or not - anyone know? Also has a similar noise to a Nismo for nearly four times less money. Prob is they are out of stock for quite a few weeks Plus my local garage is snowed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I didn't think the Japspeed was a 3" Have you tried Envy or Adam@Z1 for prices on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yep the Japspeed K2 is a 3" bore http://z-store.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseacti ... rentCat=30 Spoke to Envy/Z store the other day and also Japspeed direct and they are out of stock for over a month. I do like the look of the Tanabe but can only find one person on youtube (the one I've linked to) that has the Tanabe Medalion "Touring" version with stock cats. There are a couple with decats but I always like to hear at least two different cars with an exhaust before deciding on it. There's plenty of the "Hyper" Medalion and I have to say this sounds amazing with the Tanabe Y-pipe but as with my usual luck it is now discontinued. Z1 can do a good price on the Tanabe touring - I've worked out after delivery and import taxes I'm looking at just over £800ish which is very good for the quality of exhaust you're getting. Envy don't appear to do the Tanabe exhaust - can't see it on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Yep the Japspeed K2 is a 3" bore http://z-store.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseacti ... rentCat=30 Spoke to Envy/Z store the other day and also Japspeed direct and they are out of stock for over a month. I do like the look of the Tanabe but can only find one person on youtube (the one I've linked to) that has the Tanabe Medalion "Touring" version with stock cats. There are a couple with decats but I always like to hear at least two different cars with an exhaust before deciding on it. There's plenty of the "Hyper" Medalion and I have to say this sounds amazing with the Tanabe Y-pipe but as with my usual luck it is now discontinued. Z1 can do a good price on the Tanabe touring - I've worked out after delivery and import taxes I'm looking at just over £800ish which is very good for the quality of exhaust you're getting. Envy don't appear to do the Tanabe exhaust - can't see it on their site. Off the back of this I have spoken to Sarah and Gaz at Envy and they can get them. I can't remember exactly which models were priced at what, but they started at £730 IIRC and got up to about £850. Don't quote me on that, Gaz was working on it while talking to me. But if you're going for a Tanabe as well we might be able to sort something out with Envy for a couple? Have you got the links to the youtube clips of the exhausts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi thanks for finding out that information. Appreciate it. Unfortunately the exhaust I really want is the Tanabe "Hyper" Medalion as in this clip (with Y-pipe). However I've been informed the "Hyper" is now discontinued The only one they do now is the "Touring" version - here are the clips I have found, all the same car and and It sounds nice however this is all just one car and I always like to hear it on at least two different cars first. I did find this clip and cannot tell whether it is the "Touring" version or "Hyper" - but sounds quite different to the white 350z but the tail pipes do look like the "Touring" version (the Touring has a double walled tip). Not sure I like the noise of that last clip. I would ideally like a Y-pipe too so all works out fairly pricey. Lovely quality though. I am now erring towards a Borla true dual, which can be ordered in at £827 ex vat or £972 inc vat and import taxes and all delivery to UK (this is via Borla's UK official supplier USA Automotive) although if Envy can beat or meet this price then would rather put my business through them. Gaz, what do you think (I'll pm you in case you don't read this)? The Borla with decat pipes (certainly Strup test pipes) has minimal or no rasp (very rare for any exhaust, must be the TD config) and sounds amazing - cross between V6/V8 - very unique sound - here's a clip (the sound inside the car is amazing) (ignore the cheesy rock music lol). I'm finding out more prices of the Borla tomorrow via my local nissan specialist to see how they compare to the £972. What do you think of the Borla, H5? Comes highly recommended by the guys in my350z and has million mile warranty which is a bonus and doesn't lose low down torque, plus actually weighs 1kg less than a Nismo according to a US magazine survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi Matt, I'll have a word with our US suppliers later today, see what I can do Best Regards, Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi thanks for finding out that information. Appreciate it. Unfortunately the exhaust I really want is the Tanabe "Hyper" Medalion as in this clip (with Y-pipe). However I've been informed the "Hyper" is now discontinued The only one they do now is the "Touring" version - here are the clips I have found, all the same car and and It sounds nice however this is all just one car and I always like to hear it on at least two different cars first. I did find this clip and cannot tell whether it is the "Touring" version or "Hyper" - but sounds quite different to the white 350z but the tail pipes do look like the "Touring" version (the Touring has a double walled tip). Not sure I like the noise of that last clip. I would ideally like a Y-pipe too so all works out fairly pricey. Lovely quality though. I am now erring towards a Borla true dual, which can be ordered in at £827 ex vat or £972 inc vat and import taxes and all delivery to UK (this is via Borla's UK official supplier USA Automotive) although if Envy can beat or meet this price then would rather put my business through them. Gaz, what do you think (I'll pm you in case you don't read this)? The Borla with decat pipes (certainly Strup test pipes) has minimal or no rasp (very rare for any exhaust, must be the TD config) and sounds amazing - cross between V6/V8 - very unique sound - here's a clip (the sound inside the car is amazing) (ignore the cheesy rock music lol). I'm finding out more prices of the Borla tomorrow via my local nissan specialist to see how they compare to the £972. What do you think of the Borla, H5? Comes highly recommended by the guys in my350z and has million mile warranty which is a bonus and doesn't lose low down torque, plus actually weighs 1kg less than a Nismo according to a US magazine survey. If you go Borla you need Get yourself over to Abbey and get Mark to take you out in his... Nice but not for long journeys! (From your posts I think someone is getting confused and frustrated over which Zorst to buy!!! Its not an easy think I must admit!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 the Borla is also a slip fit design, 0 flanges, so it is far more complex of an install. A normal exhaust goes on the car quickly once the old one is removed. A borla takes some fiddling to get everything to line up properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yes I am definitely finding it hard to choose my exhaust . Initially I really wanted the Tanabe, love the sound (very similar to Nismo, top notch quality, but also want the Tanabe Y-pipe but the system works out slightly more than a Nismo! So quite pricey and I would prefer a Nismo but only reason I haven't got the Nismo is down to price. Not 100% sure on the look of the Tanabe dual wall tail pipes - would prefer rolled or slash cut and it's a lot of dosh to pay out if I'm not 100% happy. I want a system that includes the Y-pipe so the Tanabe is out due to cost. The Borla is true dual and therefore goes right up to the cats. Hence I moved from Tanabe to slightly cheaper Borla and I really like the stock looking tail pipes on the Borla and the sound is amazing plus it is true dual and more freer flowing and according to the US forums does not lose any low down torque, in fact the opposite. I actually think it is quieter than the Tanabe if you keep the stock cats. I'm still open to alternatives. Another one I was also considering was the Magnaflow. However at 2.5" it is only a few more mm bigger bore than the stock 2.36" system. So not sure. Aggresive sound though which I like and it has rolled oem style tail pipes which I prefer. Other than the Borla the only other system I was on the verge of buying was the Invidia Q300 system (not G200) this one has rolled tail pipes but have found zero clips on internet of this system - I have found a few clips of the Q300 true dual on the 370z and personally it doesn't sound quite right, just my opinion. Are most true duals "slip fit"? Thanks for the replies guys. If the Tanabe "Hyper" Medalion was still available which is exactly the same as the "Touring" but has slash cut pipes I would definitely be up for getting it but alas it's discontinued plus it was cheaper. I'm quite indecisive so may well change my mind about the Borla - the unusual fitting issue has made me re-think it. However it is a lot of money and want to be 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The dual wall tip on the Tanabe is pretty thin though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 there is no meaningful difference in torque between a true dual or a single with a Y pipe. It is insignificant. For practical purposes, it comes down to 3 things 1. what you are comfortable spending 2. what you like the looks of 3. what you like the sound of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Well I've finally got my exhaust - it's a second hand Nismo exhaust courtesy of Zmanalex and Colin. Exactly the system I wanted but was always just a bit too pricey brand new. So have an 18 month old system about to be fitted this Sat! It's currently filling up my hallway, sitting room and bedroom which pleases my gf immensly! It's in brilliant condition and is effectively as good as new. Just need some high flow cats to really get the best of the Nismo tone. If anyone knows of some pre-owned lowish mileage high flow cats please pm me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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