F.I. CBW w/ Resonated test pipes. 18"

LaSeeno · 05-07-2010, 10:59 AM

I went ahead and purchased the 18" resonators because I didn't want the loudest possible system.

Impressions: This sytem kicks ***. It looks better in person IMO, the stainless canisters really make the back of the 370 look like a monster. I wasn't sure about the sound at first. I haven't had a car with a decent exhaust in a few years. After a year of owning the stock 370z and 2 years of an Audi S4 with stock exhaust I didn't know what to think. It's definitley starting to grow on me though

I'm probably still in shock that I can hear my car. It's definitley getting looks in traffic now that it's summer and window are cracked.

Install: LOL, been awhile since I turned a wrench. Don't miss it.

I unbolted everything from the cats back first. Make sure you unbolt the exhaust hangers, don't waste your time trying to pull the exhaust out of them--this also make for an easy install. The hardest part of this entire deal is the stock cats. 1 nut each from the bottom, 1 on top, and 1 bolt on top which will have it's head broken loose. The instructios say to remove the steering colum but I was able to avoid that. I used a 3/8" past the steering column and then went to a 1/2". Oh, yea.... make sure you have a good cheeter bar and a 14" wrench. Some of the bolts on the X pipe are hard to reach.

If I was a better man It wouldn't have taken me 5 hours and 2 broken swivel sockets to accomplish this.

Conclusion: I give this sytem a A+ on looks alone. I'm still growing into the sound but am starting to really dig it, especially when you downshift. Tony has been very helpful every step of the way and the kit Fast Intentions put together is very impressive. Not only is it very visually pleasing but the instructions and packaging is very well done.

Tony, have you shipped to all 50 states yet?

F.I. Inc. · 05-07-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LaSeeno

I went ahead and purchased the 18" resonators because I didn't want the loudest possible system.

Impressions: This sytem kicks ***. It looks better in person IMO, the stainless canisters really make the back of the 370 look like a monster. I wasn't sure about the sound at first. I haven't had a car with a decent exhaust in a few years. After a year of owning the stick 370z and 2 years of an Audi S4 with stock exhaust I didn't know what to think. It's definitley starting to grow on me though

I'm probably still in shock that I can hear my car. It's definitley getting looks in traffic now that it's summer and window are cracked.

Install: LOL, been awhile since I turned a wrench. Don't miss it.

I unbolted everything from the cats back first. Make sure you unbolt the exhaust hangers, don't waste your time trying to pull the exhaust out of them--this also make for an easy install. The hardest part of this entire deal is the stock cats. 1 nut each from the bottom, 1 on top, and 1 bolt on top which will have it's head broken loose. The instructios say to remove the steering colum but I was able to avoid that. I used a 3/8" past the steering column and then went to a 1/2". Oh, yea.... make sure you have a good cheeter bar and a 14" wrench. Some of the bolts on the X pipe are hard to reach.

If I was a better man It wouldn't have taken me 5 hours and 2 broken swivel sockets to accomplish this.

Conclusion: I give this sytem a A+ on looks alone. I'm still growing into the sound but am starting to really dig it, especially when you downshift. Tony has been very helpful every step of the way and the kit Fast Intentions put together is very impressive. Not only is it very visually pleasing but the instructions and packaging is very well done.

Tony, have you shipped to all 50 states yet?

Thanks for the review. I am glad you like it! Whatever state we have not shipped to I am sure we have made up for shipping to another country.

Do not hesitate to ask if you need anything else...

Thanks, Tony

05-07-2010, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
LaSeeno Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 129 Drives: NA Rep Power: 16	F.I. CBW w/ Resonated test pipes. 18" I went ahead and purchased the 18" resonators because I didn't want the loudest possible system. Impressions: This sytem kicks *. It looks better in person IMO, the stainless canisters really make the back of the 370 look like a monster. I wasn't sure about the sound at first. I haven't had a car with a decent exhaust in a few years. After a year of owning the stock 370z and 2 years of an Audi S4 with stock exhaust I didn't know what to think. It's definitley starting to grow on me though I'm probably still in shock that I can hear my car. It's definitley getting looks in traffic now that it's summer and window are cracked. Install: LOL, been awhile since I turned a wrench. Don't miss it. I unbolted everything from the cats back first. Make sure you unbolt the exhaust hangers, don't waste your time trying to pull the exhaust out of them--this also make for an easy install. The hardest part of this entire deal is the stock cats. 1 nut each from the bottom, 1 on top, and 1 bolt on top which will have it's head broken loose. The instructios say to remove the steering colum but I was able to avoid that. I used a 3/8" past the steering column and then went to a 1/2". Oh, yea.... make sure you have a good cheeter bar and a 14" wrench. Some of the bolts on the X pipe are hard to reach. If I was a better man It wouldn't have taken me 5 hours and 2 broken swivel sockets to accomplish this. Conclusion:** I give this sytem a A+ on looks alone. I'm still growing into the sound but am starting to really dig it, especially when you downshift. Tony has been very helpful every step of the way and the kit Fast Intentions put together is very impressive. Not only is it very visually pleasing but the instructions and packaging is very well done. Tony, have you shipped to all 50 states yet? Last edited by LaSeeno; 05-07-2010 at 11:39 AM.

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