Mods

Tanabe Exhaust

                        

More specifically: Tanabe Touring Medalion Axle-Back Exhaust system for the Honda Fit 2007-2008 (T70122A)

I pulled the trigger on a new exhaust.  I did not really want a canister exhaust like the Spoon N1 or HKS Hi Power.  I bought a new and very shiny Touring Medalion from Amazon.com.  It cost $356.53 when I bought it June 18, 2012. Now it’s listed at $374.38. I picked it up today in Blaine and had to pay $43. in HST at the border.

The axle-back was packed very well and once all the packing material was removed, it was beautiful. The craftsmanship is excellent. I chose this exhaust primarily for aesthetics and it did not disappoint. It weighs about 12.5 lbs. The stock axle-back is lighter at 10 lbs.

Installation was easy as I had wheel ramps.. Just needed a 12mm socket to take off the bolts connecting the axle-back to the B-pipe. These bolts were reused. I lubed the exhaust hangers a bit to make re&re much easier.  The fit was perfect.


How does it sound?

At idle, I noticed a subtle difference in the exhaust tone. Deeper.. it sounds tuned. It is not loud which I like. Combined with the intake, the car sounds much better. Not a boring, silent stock sound. But not annoying loud either.  It is after all a Honda FIt.



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