Tanabe Medalion unboxing and comparo vs. TRD vs. stock - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Captain Slow · 01-01-2012, 10:39 PM

any idea if this Tanabe (or ANY of these axelback exhausts for that matter) do anything at all performance wise? are there any dyno results from the Tanabe or the TRD?

I'd think 2-3whp at most but I could be wrong, don't know how much of a bottleneck the stock muffler is.

Black_griffin6 · 01-02-2012, 12:26 AM

I have this exhaust and I have no other exhaust and/or intake mods.

I can say, it is a little more louder then stock but it has a nice purr to it, it doesn't sound raspy or cheap, then once you step on it the purr turns to a growl and snarl.

I travel on the highway at about 60 MPH and I don't even hear the exhaust at that speed.
I highly recommend it, I'm very happy with it.

Mead · 01-02-2012, 11:24 AM

Medalion is sweet sounding admit a little heavy. IMO for non-tach 5 speeds, any exhaust is helpful for launches, the stock muffler is too quiet. Also the Yaris lacking sound deadening aka light weight makes this best of both worlds: not annoying outside but definitely enjoyable inside.

cali yaris · 01-02-2012, 11:37 AM

I dyno'd 108 whp with CAI, pulley, header and axle-back exhaust. That was 13 whp over stock. I'll give the exhaust credit for at least 3 of that.

Remember, performance mods can interact to amplify results.

Captain Slow · 01-02-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Remember, performance mods can interact to amplify results.

absolutely, and engine is basically a giant air pump. more air in and out means more fuel means more power.

auxmike · 01-03-2012, 09:18 PM

After almost 100mi of driving with the new exhaust, I can say it's NOT annoying at all inside the cabin. It might have to do with the way the muffler can is set up vertical so as to disburse the sounds to the sides instead of up towards the cabin floor.
The TRD unit definitly lets it's presence know.
As a footnote, I do have Fatmat in my spare tire/hatch area to help isolate the road noise from outside the car.
Very happy with it's fit, look , and very acceptable sound level!
Get it from Garm, don't buy it from some huge nonpersonal Ebay shop. Deal with someone reliable and trusty. Plus Free shipping from Ca to NY sealed the deal for me:)

cali yaris · 01-04-2012, 10:21 AM

thanks man

Captain Slow · 01-04-2012, 11:50 AM

someone said it's heavy...how heavy?

cali yaris · 01-04-2012, 12:13 PM

It's not heavier than any other axle-back exhaust. And you've already asked this question in one or two other threads.

auxmike · 01-04-2012, 12:27 PM

Weighs 17lbs boxed.

jpmck03 · 01-04-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

It's not heavier than any other axle-back exhaust. And you've already asked this question in one or two other threads.

Maybe Captain Slow is a little slow...

Captain Slow · 01-04-2012, 02:10 PM

ugh...

Going back and reading those "one or two other threads" will show that it was a different exhaust, there is every possibility that this one could weigh more...especially when one poster says "Medalion is sweet sounding admit a little heavy."

:facepalm:

jpmck03 · 01-04-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

ugh...

Going back and reading those "one or two other threads" will show that it was a different exhaust, there is every possibility that this one could weigh more...especially when one poster says "Medalion is sweet sounding admit a little heavy."

:facepalm:

Hey, I was just yanking your chain.

I just remember you asking the same thing earlier... but you're right, it was about the TRD exhaust.

From the looks of the pics earlier in this thread, I'd venture a guess that they all weigh the same within a pound or so.

Captain Slow · 01-04-2012, 02:26 PM

they likely are, still it's worth asking.

I'd really hate to order an exhaust system only to find out it adds 6-7lbs to the rear of the car.

with that sorted I think I've found my exhaust system :) something not too loud and doesn't weigh a ton is exactly what I was looking for. thanks guys.

WeeYari · 01-04-2012, 04:26 PM

Me on the scale ??? lbs.

Me on the scale holding my Medallion ??? + ~12lbs.

End of story.

Captain Slow · 01-04-2012, 06:35 PM

awesome

enviri · 01-04-2012, 07:05 PM

if you wanna spend a couple hundred more you can get a fujitsubo wagolis muffler! I hear the engine more than this muffler in the highway until i push it lol. Its as light if not lighter than the medallion, Its rated at 73dB@3000rpm :P Keep in mind this is for the 1.5L engine RS for japan, and it touches the USDM rear bumper. There's also one for the non-RS yaris/vitz, (1.3L) which doesnt touch the bumper at all!

^le bumper touch

Captain Slow · 01-04-2012, 07:09 PM

not necessary, lol, but thanks.

wish I had a db rating on the stock unit

01-01-2012, 10:39 PM	#19
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	any idea if this Tanabe (or ANY of these axelback exhausts for that matter) do anything at all performance wise? are there any dyno results from the Tanabe or the TRD? I'd think 2-3whp at most but I could be wrong, don't know how much of a bottleneck the stock muffler is. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

01-02-2012, 11:37 AM	#22
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I dyno'd 108 whp with CAI, pulley, header and axle-back exhaust. That was 13 whp over stock. I'll give the exhaust credit for at least 3 of that. Remember, performance mods can interact to amplify results. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-03-2012, 09:18 PM	#24
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	After almost 100mi of driving with the new exhaust, I can say it's NOT annoying at all inside the cabin. It might have to do with the way the muffler can is set up vertical so as to disburse the sounds to the sides instead of up towards the cabin floor. The TRD unit definitly lets it's presence know. As a footnote, I do have Fatmat in my spare tire/hatch area to help isolate the road noise from outside the car. Very happy with it's fit, look , and very acceptable sound level! Get it from Garm, don't buy it from some huge nonpersonal Ebay shop. Deal with someone reliable and trusty. Plus Free shipping from Ca to NY sealed the deal for me:) __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-04-2012, 10:21 AM	#25
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	thanks man __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-04-2012, 11:50 AM	#26
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	someone said it's heavy...how heavy? __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

01-02-2012, 12:26 AM	#20
Black_griffin6 View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic 3 door HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 419	I have this exhaust and I have no other exhaust and/or intake mods. I can say, it is a little more louder then stock but it has a nice purr to it, it doesn't sound raspy or cheap, then once you step on it the purr turns to a growl and snarl. I travel on the highway at about 60 MPH and I don't even hear the exhaust at that speed. I highly recommend it, I'm very happy with it.

01-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#21
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	Medalion is sweet sounding admit a little heavy. IMO for non-tach 5 speeds, any exhaust is helpful for launches, the stock muffler is too quiet. Also the Yaris lacking sound deadening aka light weight makes this best of both worlds: not annoying outside but definitely enjoyable inside.

01-04-2012, 12:13 PM	#27
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	It's not heavier than any other axle-back exhaust. And you've already asked this question in one or two other threads. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-04-2012, 12:27 PM	#28
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Weighs 17lbs boxed. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-04-2012, 02:10 PM	#30
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	ugh... Going back and reading those "one or two other threads" will show that it was a different exhaust, there is every possibility that this one could weigh more...especially when one poster says "Medalion is sweet sounding admit a little heavy." :facepalm: __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

01-04-2012, 02:26 PM	#32
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	they likely are, still it's worth asking. I'd really hate to order an exhaust system only to find out it adds 6-7lbs to the rear of the car. with that sorted I think I've found my exhaust system :) something not too loud and doesn't weigh a ton is exactly what I was looking for. thanks guys. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

01-04-2012, 04:26 PM	#33
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	Me on the scale ??? lbs. Me on the scale holding my Medallion ??? + ~12lbs. End of story. __________________

01-04-2012, 06:35 PM	#34
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	awesome __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

01-04-2012, 07:05 PM	#35
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	if you wanna spend a couple hundred more you can get a fujitsubo wagolis muffler! I hear the engine more than this muffler in the highway until i push it lol. Its as light if not lighter than the medallion, Its rated at 73dB@3000rpm :P Keep in mind this is for the 1.5L engine RS for japan, and it touches the USDM rear bumper. There's also one for the non-RS yaris/vitz, (1.3L) which doesnt touch the bumper at all! ^le bumper touch

01-04-2012, 07:09 PM	#36
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	not necessary, lol, but thanks. wish I had a db rating on the stock unit __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}