Of Mufflers and Catbacks . . . - Toyota Yaris Forums

woof · 03-24-2007, 10:10 PM

I've been toying with the idea of doing an exhaust upgrade on the cheap <$300. I would really like a nice, business-like sound without making me miserable at 70 mph or attracting attention from other drivers. I have looked around and seen that Tanabe and TRD claim a few of their units don't exceed 93db.

1) Is the 93db on the street or in the car?
2) On the street exactly what would 93db be comparable to?
3) Any other suggestions in a catback or muffler?

Thanks.

greatcar · 03-24-2007, 10:14 PM

theres nothing wrong with factory muffler. but i think you be happy with the trd exhaust

woof · 03-24-2007, 10:21 PM

Amazingly, what few times I've heard my stock exhaust it has sounded "business-like" and mechanical. I'll have to keep my ears open in passing traffic.

PetersRedYaris · 03-24-2007, 11:13 PM

ZPI exhaust is a little loud, but not on the interstate at 75-80 MPH, thankfully. You want a mild performance sound, go for the TRD. I think, but am not sure, the Tanabe Medallian is a little louder than the TRD.

03-24-2007, 10:10 PM	#1
woof Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatch/Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 114	Of Mufflers and Catbacks . . . I've been toying with the idea of doing an exhaust upgrade on the cheap <$300. I would really like a nice, business-like sound without making me miserable at 70 mph or attracting attention from other drivers. I have looked around and seen that Tanabe and TRD claim a few of their units don't exceed 93db. 1) Is the 93db on the street or in the car? 2) On the street exactly what would 93db be comparable to? 3) Any other suggestions in a catback or muffler? Thanks.

03-24-2007, 10:14 PM	#2
greatcar Drives: blazin blue pearl hatchback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 6	theres nothing wrong with factory muffler. but i think you be happy with the trd exhaust

03-24-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
woof Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatch/Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 114	Amazingly, what few times I've heard my stock exhaust it has sounded "business-like" and mechanical. I'll have to keep my ears open in passing traffic.

03-24-2007, 11:13 PM	#4
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	ZPI exhaust is a little loud, but not on the interstate at 75-80 MPH, thankfully. You want a mild performance sound, go for the TRD. I think, but am not sure, the Tanabe Medallian is a little louder than the TRD.