TANABE exhaust questions, answers, clip - Page 2

mia-fit · #21 (**permalink**) 08-19-2006, 05:51 AM

That looks really nice. I love the small size canister as oppose to some other brands.

Tomh · #22 (**permalink**) 08-19-2006, 11:12 PM

looks exactly like the honda HFP muffler, and sounds the same, lol, so now i debat wether to ditch my HFp, or keep it.

HFit USA · #23 (**permalink**) 08-19-2006, 11:15 PM

looks good....thumbs up homie.

aziatiklover · #24 (**permalink**) 08-20-2006, 01:32 AM

wow looking good man

spaz27a · #25 (**permalink**) 08-20-2006, 11:47 AM

how much was it?

kyeguy82 · #26 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 02:39 PM

i have two tanabe exhausts left over from my first shipment. first come first serve! i have the concept g and the medallion touring exhausts. let me know if anyones interested. pm me for a price. local buyers preferred, but i can ship to anywhere in the states.

titefit · #27 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 06:26 PM

OHare Honda (chicago suburbs ) quoted me $399 ( not bad ). Has anybody ever heard of a Honda dealership selling and installing aftermarket parts ?

GoFits · #28 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 06:41 PM

It happens...they just have to be willing to risk possible legal issues that ay arise. ..like some ford dealer ships selling pre-jacked up trucks same kinda deal...scions with eibach and aem intakes.

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Originally Posted by titefit

OHare Honda (chicago suburbs ) quoted me $399 ( not bad ). Has anybody ever heard of a Honda dealership selling and installing aftermarket parts ?

kyeguy82 · #29 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by titefit

OHare Honda (chicago suburbs ) quoted me $399 ( not bad ). Has anybody ever heard of a Honda dealership selling and installing aftermarket parts ?

My job at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore in Cerritos, CA is soley to consult/sell/install aftermarket parts. It could be anything, somethings do void the warranty though, but that's why I have a check off sheet that I had written by our corporate lawyers. It's an awesome program, and it only makes sense, considering people usually go through great lengths just to locate a part.

titefit · #30 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 07:01 PM

What I can"t believe is that they aren't jacking up the price for mthe exhaust , just for the helluvit I'll ask him how much for install. My Honda dealer ( Community Honda) wanted $65 to install a steering wheel cover. My dealers service mgr.will not even talk to me regarding mods. What response do you get from your dealers out there?

titefit · #31 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 07:04 PM

I'm glad Tanabe gave me the heads up , I can't get any parts info up here.

titefit · #32 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kyeguy82

My job at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore in Cerritos, CA is soley to consult/sell/install aftermarket parts. It could be anything, somethings do void the warranty though, but that's why I have a check off sheet that I had written by our corporate lawyers. It's an awesome program, and it only makes sense, considering people usually go through great lengths just to locate a part.

kyeguy, you being from the land of import tuners, do you know if tein plans on releasing coilovers for the FIT, and have you installed any tanabe axlebacks if so do I have to worry about melting my bumper?

kyeguy82 · #33 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 08:27 PM

As far as the suspension goes, Tanabe "might" actually be working on a coilover kit for the Fit. Don't take my word on it, but I keep buggin Reggie to produce one. Tein is always retro-fitting and prototyping so I wouldn't be surprised to see a coilover kit from them in R&D stages. I'll ask around, maybe there is one in production. As far as the exhaust goes, I installed one on a customer's car. The exhaust sounds and "fit's" perfectly. Though its hard to tell if the bumpers will be altered/melted from the exhaust I would have no way in proving so. The only thing that I can assure you of is that Tanabe has been around for ages, their products are top notch as seen by the "fit" of all their products on whatever car they may be installed on. I have their exhaust on my g35 coupe, and have no issues with it. BTW, I have exactly one of each exhaust left over from my initial purchase. Be one of the firsts to get hold of one!

titefit · #34 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 09:40 PM

Dude, thanx for the info, it helps alot, Iwould purchase that conceptG but I kinda committed to this other dealer, if it falls thru i'll contact you. Thanx again

kyeguy82 · #35 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 09:45 PM

No worries, I'm just here to help, as well as learn. I too am a car enthusiasts that does not have all the answers.

titefit · #36 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 06:24 PM

I get my hands on my conceptG exhaust friday

. I can't wait. Honda wants $55 to install, import custom shop wants $150, ( thats crazy,its an axle back for gods sake

) do you think a Honda dealership would do a good job?any feedback would be appreciated

kyeguy82 · #37 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 08:23 PM

of course they would! honda technicians work on honda's all day. if you think about it in this way, the fit has only been around since april of this year, the likelyhood of a tuner shop working on a fit is almost slim to none, considering parts just became available for it. on the other hand, honda dealership tech's have been working on them since they were released. just my $0.02, plus i work for a dealership and am slightly biased. =). oh yeah, and its cheaper! since when are dealerships cheaper than shops??!?!!

simons2k · #38 (**permalink**) 02-28-2007, 04:43 AM

How does it sound today? Did it get louder? Any hp gains?

pNz · #39 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 08:21 PM

it probably got just a little louder. my gf has the same car as i, and she cant keep up with me. could just be driver skill though.

simons2k · #40 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 02:59 AM

Any drone with this exhaust? So the exhaust note is not overbearing?