Recently I finally got around to choosing an exhaust system. I decided to go with the Tanabe Medalion Touring exhaust due to it's reported 93 decibel sound level. I was looking for something fairly quiet and tastefull, but with more sound and character than the stock exhaust. I am closing in on 30 so my ricer days are over I think. I think this one fits the bill nicely! I purchased both the y-pipe back exhaust, and the Tanabe y-pipe. I haven't yet installed the y-pipe though as the ramps I used to install the exhaust didn't give me enough room up front to access the y-pipe. I'll probably get to it in the next few weeks.

Install was straight forward and fitment is perfect. Quality appears to be top notch. One common problem with the stock exhaust is that the tips aren't level. The right tip usually sits higher than the left. I've also heard some other non-true dual exhaust have the same issue. No problem here with the Tanabe. Both tips are equal height and they both stick out the same amount. Sound is very satisfying. During cruise the exhaust isn't really any louder than stock, with the exception being around 2000 RPM when dipping into the gas a bit in the higher gears...there's a bit of deep resonance that is noticeable, but not objectionable. When getting on the gas the sound is just what I was looking for. Deep, smooth, and exotic sounding. Somewhat similar to the stock exhaust tone, but more aggressive. I really couldn't be happier.

So here's some pics and vids for you to decide for yourself!













Vids:
Start and rev: Launch: Drive by:

 

Looks stock but sexier
sounds really nice too



def a good choice sir......plus it gives us +! pt of JDM status

 

Great exhaust. Welcome to the Tanabe club. Nice pics and vids.

 

btw: What camera are u using to take these pics. they look wonderful.

 

Thanks for the comments on the exhaust and pics guys!

The camera is a Canon digital Rebel XT with a Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 lens.

The videos were taken with my old Panasonic FZ20 since SLRs don't do video

 

dyno maybe?

 

very sweet sounding..looks great too!

 

sounds and looks great!

 

Sweet! The Tanabe Touring was my first choice till I decided to go twin turbo. I think the Tanabe Touring is the best single piping, dual tip exhaust out there. Next to the high-end Amuse and such. Love to hear it w/ the Tanabe y-pipe!

 

Sorry, no plans. I didn't buy it for power. I don't have any before dyno runs either, so it probably wouldn't be of much use...sorry

 

You most likely netted >10whp & wtq.

 

Looks good. I kinda like the way the tips are cut.

 

Yeah, I love the Touring double-wall tips. That is what made the choice between the Touring and the Hyper so difficult. I went with the Hyper because I didn't feel the double-wall tips were worth the additional $200. I'm happy with the Hyper, but these pics are making me wish I could swap out tips somehow.

 

very nice choice on exhaust

 

Finally someone to post what I wanted to hear. I too have an 07 Pike Peaks White Z and I'm looking into the Tanabe Hyper or Touring exhaust with the Tanabe y-pipe. Great write with pics and vids. I want it a little louder so I think I'm going to go with the Hyper.

 

Believe me, sound clips don't do this, or any exhaust, justice. All sound clips I've heard cut out the lower frequencies of the exhaust note. There is a depth the the Tanabe sound that is very exotic.

 

StreetOC-

Are you running any test pipes or just catback? How loud is it compared to the HKS or Stillen?

 

Nice pics and vids. The launch sounded sexy. Good job.

 

Thanks for the comments guys!

 

I am running The Tanabe Y-pipe and Tanabe Super Medalion Hyper. You have also posted in my thread where I reviewed my exhaust and compared to my old Injen.....
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/279013-tanabe-super-medalion-hyper-installed.html