Tanabe Exhaust
07-31-2003, 01:58 AM
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Tanabe Exhaust
HOORAY! I have been saved!!
As all of you know I purchased Tanabe's Racing Medallion Exhaust and I lost about 10hp on the dyno. Well I thought I was screwed. BUT WAIT! Light at the end of the tunnel. I was at Motorex yesterday gettin my new HKS suspension installed and the salesman asked me if I had lost hp with my exhaust. I explained, embarrassed, that yes indeed I did loose horsepower and I felt real dumb to boot. He went on to ask me if I had called Tanabe and complained. I said"......" I never thought of that. So I pick up the phone, dial Tanabe, and I speak to James. I tell James that I am very unhappy with my exhaust and was very dissappointed that it actually lost me hp. James pauses and then explains that I had a generation 1 exhaust and that they have released a gen 2 exhaust that actually GAINS hp. Then James blows me away by telling me I can take my Z down to Tanabe and they will install the new improved exhaust for FREE. O sheet I said. I will post the dyno results when I get them.
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As all of you know I purchased Tanabe's Racing Medallion Exhaust and I lost about 10hp on the dyno. Well I thought I was screwed. BUT WAIT! Light at the end of the tunnel. I was at Motorex yesterday gettin my new HKS suspension installed and the salesman asked me if I had lost hp with my exhaust. I explained, embarrassed, that yes indeed I did loose horsepower and I felt real dumb to boot. He went on to ask me if I had called Tanabe and complained. I said"......" I never thought of that. So I pick up the phone, dial Tanabe, and I speak to James. I tell James that I am very unhappy with my exhaust and was very dissappointed that it actually lost me hp. James pauses and then explains that I had a generation 1 exhaust and that they have released a gen 2 exhaust that actually GAINS hp. Then James blows me away by telling me I can take my Z down to Tanabe and they will install the new improved exhaust for FREE. O sheet I said. I will post the dyno results when I get them.
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07-31-2003, 04:18 PM
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My bad, I didnt mean Manual tranny, I meant Auto tranny, YES I PUSSED OUT AND GOT THE AUTO! Dont hate me, I suck at driving stick. At least im honest. And I havent lost a race yet. To see my exhaust click here : http://rankmyride.com/?page=cars/view&CID=345
Thats cool!
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Ya ima dyno it at Tanabe, I hope I can get at least 245 to the wheels. I only got 225rwhp at the Stillen event. Pray for me lol.
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PS can anyone help me adjust the font size of my Signature? Its kinda long I want to use alot smaller font, maybe italics too. TY in advance.
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PS can anyone help me adjust the font size of my Signature? Its kinda long I want to use alot smaller font, maybe italics too. TY in advance.
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08-01-2003, 07:55 AM
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Trust - Nice ride man. Love the look of the exhaust pipes.
Do this to adjust the size of the sig.
(SIZE=1)enter your sig here(/SIZE)
You can make the size equal to 1, 2, or 3. Smaller the number, smaller the font.
To italicize, do this.
(I)enter your sig here(/I)
To bold, do this.
(B)enter yada yada you get the point(/B)
Keep in mind, for all of the above, you have to substitute the "(" and the ")" with "[" and "]" respectively.
Do this to adjust the size of the sig.
(SIZE=1)enter your sig here(/SIZE)
You can make the size equal to 1, 2, or 3. Smaller the number, smaller the font.
To italicize, do this.
(I)enter your sig here(/I)
To bold, do this.
(B)enter yada yada you get the point(/B)
Keep in mind, for all of the above, you have to substitute the "(" and the ")" with "[" and "]" respectively.
08-01-2003, 06:50 PM
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You r0x0r. TY for your help brudda. If u have time tonight im goin to the Torrance cruise night (next to in n out and starbucks) Hope to cyas there, thanks again for the help.
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Originally posted by trust
You r0x0r. TY for your help brudda. If u have time tonight im goin to the Torrance cruise night (next to in n out and starbucks) Hope to cyas there, thanks again for the help.
You r0x0r. TY for your help brudda. If u have time tonight im goin to the Torrance cruise night (next to in n out and starbucks) Hope to cyas there, thanks again for the help.
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Eric: your sig gets longer and long everytime I see it. What happened to the girls?
j/k.
Trust: Your car looks clean!
Tanabe did the right thing w/ the exhaust switch. Apparently, they know that word travels fast on boards/net. Their rep could be tainted very easily.
j/k.Trust: Your car looks clean!
Tanabe did the right thing w/ the exhaust switch. Apparently, they know that word travels fast on boards/net. Their rep could be tainted very easily.
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Re: Tanabe Exhaust
Originally posted by trust
HOORAY! I have been saved!!
As all of you know I purchased Tanabe's Racing Medallion Exhaust and I lost about 10hp on the dyno. Well I thought I was screwed. BUT WAIT! Light at the end of the tunnel. I was at Motorex yesterday gettin my new HKS suspension installed and the salesman asked me if I had lost hp with my exhaust. I explained, embarrassed, that yes indeed I did loose horsepower and I felt real dumb to boot. He went on to ask me if I had called Tanabe and complained. I said"......" I never thought of that. So I pick up the phone, dial Tanabe, and I speak to James. I tell James that I am very unhappy with my exhaust and was very dissappointed that it actually lost me hp. James pauses and then explains that I had a generation 1 exhaust and that they have released a gen 2 exhaust that actually GAINS hp. Then James blows me away by telling me I can take my Z down to Tanabe and they will install the new improved exhaust for FREE. O sheet I said. I will post the dyno results when I get them.
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HOORAY! I have been saved!!
As all of you know I purchased Tanabe's Racing Medallion Exhaust and I lost about 10hp on the dyno. Well I thought I was screwed. BUT WAIT! Light at the end of the tunnel. I was at Motorex yesterday gettin my new HKS suspension installed and the salesman asked me if I had lost hp with my exhaust. I explained, embarrassed, that yes indeed I did loose horsepower and I felt real dumb to boot. He went on to ask me if I had called Tanabe and complained. I said"......" I never thought of that. So I pick up the phone, dial Tanabe, and I speak to James. I tell James that I am very unhappy with my exhaust and was very dissappointed that it actually lost me hp. James pauses and then explains that I had a generation 1 exhaust and that they have released a gen 2 exhaust that actually GAINS hp. Then James blows me away by telling me I can take my Z down to Tanabe and they will install the new improved exhaust for FREE. O sheet I said. I will post the dyno results when I get them.
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08-03-2003, 04:32 PM
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3 HP huh what a buzz kill. Thanks for the info I guess. BTW I was tryin to buy stuff from your store Bulletproof Automotive, but your co-worker Richard blew me off. He NEVER returned my calls or emails, and he acted really annoyed when I called and actually talked to him. I drove down there twice, once to get a quote, and the second time to drop off a deposit. It was 3pm in the afternoon on a Tuesday and the store was closed. He knew I was comming, dunno why he wasnt there. So I gave my six thousand dollars in saved up mod money to Motorex. I guess 6k dont mean as much as it used to. All in all it was a really horrible experience. I hope the dyno at Tanabe shows me more than 3hp.
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Originally posted by trust
3 HP huh what a buzz kill. Thanks for the info I guess. BTW I was tryin to buy stuff from your store Bulletproof Automotive, but your Boss Richard blew me off. Multiple times he failed to return my calls or emails, and he acted really annoyed when I called and actually talked to him. I drove down there twice, once to get a quote, and the second time to drop off a deposit. It was 3pm in the afternoon on a Tuesday and the store was closed. He knew I was comming, dunno why he wasnt there. So I gave my six thousand dollars in saved up mod money to Motorex. I guess 6k dont mean as much as it used to. All in all it was a really horrible experience. I hope the dyno at Tanabe shows me more than 3hp.
3 HP huh what a buzz kill. Thanks for the info I guess. BTW I was tryin to buy stuff from your store Bulletproof Automotive, but your Boss Richard blew me off. Multiple times he failed to return my calls or emails, and he acted really annoyed when I called and actually talked to him. I drove down there twice, once to get a quote, and the second time to drop off a deposit. It was 3pm in the afternoon on a Tuesday and the store was closed. He knew I was comming, dunno why he wasnt there. So I gave my six thousand dollars in saved up mod money to Motorex. I guess 6k dont mean as much as it used to. All in all it was a really horrible experience. I hope the dyno at Tanabe shows me more than 3hp.
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08-03-2003, 05:29 PM
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LOL. Colin, your the one ive been trying to get to. Showcase is my car crew, Ben told me to find you and have you help me with my car. Richard told me he would let you know and that you would call me. wtf. Tell Rich that Carl wants to know when he plans on returning his call. He showed me the Top Secret kit and asked me if I wanted to buy it, then told me you bought it and wouldnt sell it for less than 3k. Sorry but that guy sux. I just wanna buy stuff, im not even picky lol. I need a wing still. Maybe a Wald or the Varis Arising II, Fabulous, Rotora, whatever. What can you get me? Get my number from Rich and call me, ill buy whatever you can get your hands on.
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Originally posted by sands
I read somewhere on this board that the Tanabe was tuned more for FI applications than NA. Has anyone else read any information that concurs with this?
I read somewhere on this board that the Tanabe was tuned more for FI applications than NA. Has anyone else read any information that concurs with this?
trust ive only met rich once but it doesnt sound like the guy i met yesterday, this dude was fired up and ready to talk to anybody, he talks more then me and if youve met me thats a big deal. He was really helpful towards me and my friends even before he realized i was colins friend.
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hey fellow Team Showcase 350Zl! Carl, I was wondering where you were lurking... this is Albert.
Call Colin for your Z needs and I promise he'll take car of you. What more can Colin ask for - a man thats willing to spend $$$ on his Z. I remember I gave you his cell # so call him ASAP.
Good luck on the new exhaust and the future body kit. We will see you at the shows. Nissei in 2 weeks time!
Call Colin for your Z needs and I promise he'll take car of you. What more can Colin ask for - a man thats willing to spend $$$ on his Z. I remember I gave you his cell # so call him ASAP.
Good luck on the new exhaust and the future body kit. We will see you at the shows. Nissei in 2 weeks time!
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Originally posted by ihatethatbobbarker
trust ive only met rich once but it doesnt sound like the guy i met yesterday, this dude was fired up and ready to talk to anybody, he talks more then me and if youve met me thats a big deal. He was really helpful towards me and my friends even before he realized i was colins friend.
trust ive only met rich once but it doesnt sound like the guy i met yesterday, this dude was fired up and ready to talk to anybody, he talks more then me and if youve met me thats a big deal. He was really helpful towards me and my friends even before he realized i was colins friend.
and i have to agree with brandon, he was fired up and ready to talk.. hehe, he also made 350$ taht day
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