Medalion Touring exhaust for Fit?
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 315
From: Fresno, CA
Originally Posted by goosala
Is Tanabe going to offer this application for the Fit Sport here in the US?
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: UK
For a guy who's got the tanabe muffler.
Definitely an awesome muffler 8) Sounds good as well.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4119
Click on the link in the thread, you'll get to see a demo of mine
Definitely an awesome muffler 8) Sounds good as well.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4119
Click on the link in the thread, you'll get to see a demo of mine
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 183
From: Torrance, CA
We are currently finalizing production of our exhaust systems such as the Medalion Touring for the Honda Fit.
Since the US rear bumpers are longer, the Japanese spec exhaust system will not fit correctly, and will wind up melting and discoloring the bumper.
Since the US rear bumpers are longer, the Japanese spec exhaust system will not fit correctly, and will wind up melting and discoloring the bumper.
Originally Posted by RiceRocketTypeR
i was wondering if tanabe can jus make a adapter that will extend the muffler to stick out longer so it will fix the problem from burning or melting.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Torrance, CA
Unfortunately, an adapter is simply a temporary fix that can lead to larger problems down the road. Many other companies may just make adapters, but we will be making a completely new system.
If you put an extension adapter on the exhaust, it will put the exhaust system welds and hangars under abnormal stress from being pushed outwards, which can be exacerbated when they heat up, especially if the muffler is bottomed out.
Poor fitment is often the cause of broken welds, and broken welds are not things that are associated with Tanabe products
When we tested on the Sport Package Fit for the Medalion Touring, the system sat far too back, which would melt the bumper.
If you put an extension adapter on the exhaust, it will put the exhaust system welds and hangars under abnormal stress from being pushed outwards, which can be exacerbated when they heat up, especially if the muffler is bottomed out.
Poor fitment is often the cause of broken welds, and broken welds are not things that are associated with Tanabe products
When we tested on the Sport Package Fit for the Medalion Touring, the system sat far too back, which would melt the bumper.
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From: The Latin Pot
Originally Posted by Tanabe USA
Unfortunately, an adapter is simply a temporary fix that can lead to larger problems down the road. Many other companies may just make adapters, but we will be making a completely new system.
If you put an extension adapter on the exhaust, it will put the exhaust system welds and hangars under abnormal stress from being pushed outwards, which can be exacerbated when they heat up, especially if the muffler is bottomed out.
Poor fitment is often the cause of broken welds, and broken welds are not things that are associated with Tanabe products
When we tested on the Sport Package Fit for the Medalion Touring, the system sat far too back, which would melt the bumper.
If you put an extension adapter on the exhaust, it will put the exhaust system welds and hangars under abnormal stress from being pushed outwards, which can be exacerbated when they heat up, especially if the muffler is bottomed out.
Poor fitment is often the cause of broken welds, and broken welds are not things that are associated with Tanabe products
When we tested on the Sport Package Fit for the Medalion Touring, the system sat far too back, which would melt the bumper.
