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2011crimson
11-21-2010, 12:25 PM
Hello.

Has anyone got the TRD exhaust for the new tC??? I' considering this, but read a review that it has an irritating drone. Also seems kinda pricey. I could put a flowmaster on for less than 1/2 of what this costs. What do you guys think about this part vs other aftermarket mufflers?

I don't care for the sound of the stock exhaust, I want something that sounds deeper and a little louder.

thanx

1stOne
11-21-2010, 02:25 PM
I've heard it, although I haven't purchased it. I know a few people that have it though. There is no drone. If anything, stock drones more. It has a nice deep note and a light performance tone when throttled up.

If your shopping based on cost, your almost always going to find something in the aftermarket that is cheaper. But, there is often a reason why. Flowmaster are junk mufflers. They are poorly made and here in Canada at least, they are replaced every 2-3 years due to rot issues.

The TRD is a nice kit, well made, good sound. But, if your looking for very loud, you wont find it in OEM.

cuxy
11-21-2010, 10:43 PM
I have the TRD and it's amazing. There isnt much drone but the sound when you accelerate more than makes up for it. I would buy it again over any other ones available

2011crimson
11-22-2010, 12:52 PM
I have the TRD and it's amazing. There isnt much drone but the sound when you accelerate more than makes up for it. I would buy it again over any other ones available

What year is your car??

It doesn't get tooo loud, does it? I don't like the ones that sound like giant mosquitoes buzzing past your head, if you know what I mean..

thx

cuxy
11-22-2010, 01:03 PM
I have a 2009 and I've never noticed it as far as buzzing goes. I drive a 08 Tundra with a Magnaflow full exhaust and that thing drones quite a bit so maybe my ears welcome the tc a bit more. So if there is drone from the trd I dont notice it at all.

WellesleyScion
11-22-2010, 01:12 PM
I personally dont like the sound of the TRD exhaust, I went with a Magnaflow on the xD due to this and will likely be going the same route on the tC...

Papa_Bear
11-22-2010, 04:56 PM
I ordered the new exhaust from descendant and will let you know how that one is soon :)

DustinMorrisTC
11-22-2010, 04:58 PM
Papa_Bear can you post a video so we can hear it?

Papa_Bear
11-22-2010, 05:12 PM
Papa_Bear can you post a video so we can hear it?

Of course! Im going to do a full write up review followed by a review. Would a video install benefit anyone or would I be wasting my time?

DustinMorrisTC
11-22-2010, 05:17 PM
Video install would benefit me. I would plan to install myself rather than pay someone to do it for me! Thank you!

Papa_Bear
11-22-2010, 05:21 PM
Video install would benefit me. I would plan to install myself rather than pay someone to do it for me! Thank you!

No problem man will do the video install as soon as it comes in :)

WellesleyScion
11-22-2010, 05:38 PM
Papa Bear, did you go with the 3inch or 2.5 inch piping?

Papa_Bear
11-22-2010, 05:55 PM
Papa Bear, did you go with the 3inch or 2.5 inch piping?

They only have the 2.5 inch piping available and won't be coming out with the 3 inch piping until sometime next summer. Considering I'm not turboed I think it will be more then enough for an NA setup until I can afford boost and after talking to descendant, They said the 2.5 will flow well enough on there turbo kit. I do know however that the world racing site shows a 3 inch setup but I think that is a typo

Sriracha
11-23-2010, 03:56 PM
If your not in a hurry, I'm sure in a year or so the aftermarket will come up with a quiet performance exhaust like Greddy SE, Apexi WS, Tanabe Touring, etc..