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Originally Posted by stevieray
After numerous consultations with Father Skittles, I decided to take the plunge and see if the Tanabe Medallion Concept G axleback for the Si would fit on my GG EX Coupe. I further decided that it should require the Si gasket & hanger so all was ordered all on 8/25. Got the Si parts several days ago & UPS was scheduled for a "signature required" delivery today so I stopped by the local UPS terminal on the way to work and picked it up this AM.
I then ran by my tech's shop and in less than 10 minutes, the deed was done. Stock exhaust off and Tanabe on. First impressions:
(1) Love the look. The 3.25" slant tip fits the rear of the Civic nicely and the SUS304 stainless adds a little shine. The canister is not huge, either. If subtle is what you're after, this is the one.
(2) Love the sound. Pretty much like a stock Si which is what I was going for. So far, no drone and a nice, moderately deep rumble at takeoff. Definitely not a fart can or a box of bees. If you're looking for a loud, agressive exhaust, look elsewhere.
(3) Easy install. Two people with a lift can install this in 10 minutes and that's from the time you pull on the lift to the time you lower the car. You do need one person to properly line up the Tanabe while the other person tightens the bolts, however. The Tanabe has a flat flange so you can reuse the bolts & springs from the OEM. I bought an Si hanger and used it but it looks exactly the same as the EX one so that should be considered an option.
Pics to follow tonight after I get home and get out the digital camera...
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A couple of people here have installed stock Si axle backs on their DX/LX/EX coupes and they seemed to fit with little to no problems so it isn't a surprise that the Tanabe works. Nice review though. Looking foward to those pics.
