ARK Exhaust vs. Fast Intentions

bullet1 · 09-02-2010, 07:52 AM

I'm sure the FI is a great exhaust and from the vid clips I've heard it sounds very nice as well. And you can definitely hear the ARK exhaust when you want to. Under load it is one of the cleanest exhaust sounds that I've heard. And no, a little drone isn't the end of the world, but if I'm just cruising on the highway and would rather hear the radio, my wife, someone one the phone, etc. rather than the exhaust, the ARK fits the bill.

I'm sure you would be completely happy buying either exhaust, it ultimately just depends on which one you end up pulling the trigger on. Both are great, the FI w/ 18" resonators was my second choice.

resopaton · 09-03-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bullet1

I'm sure the FI is a great exhaust and from the vid clips I've heard it sounds very nice as well. And you can definitely hear the ARK exhaust when you want to. Under load it is one of the cleanest exhaust sounds that I've heard. And no, a little drone isn't the end of the world, but if I'm just cruising on the highway and would rather hear the radio, my wife, someone one the phone, etc. rather than the exhaust, the ARK fits the bill.

I'm sure you would be completely happy buying either exhaust, it ultimately just depends on which one you end up pulling the trigger on. Both are great, the FI w/ 18" resonators was my second choice.

I would rather hear my exhaust over my wife...and she knows it

As far as which exhaust to go with, to each their own. FI offers/offered free installation and for those located somewhat close to them it was a no brainer. As far as Ark, they are located on the East coast, Jersey area I believe. I personally will eventually have the FI CBE installed, might use it as an excuse to drive to Cali and put some miles on my car.

Zsteve · 09-03-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by resopaton

I would rather hear my exhaust over my wife...and she knows it

rep for that my man.

TonyBPD · 09-03-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by resopaton

I would rather hear my exhaust over my wife...and she knows it

As far as which exhaust to go with, to each their own. FI offers/offered free installation and for those located somewhat close to them it was a no brainer. As far as Ark, they are located on the East coast, Jersey area I believe. I personally will eventually have the FI CBE installed, might use it as an excuse to drive to Cali and put some miles on my car.

ARK is not in Jersey but we rep it hard!

resopaton · 09-03-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

ARK is not in Jersey but we rep it hard!

My bad, thought I read somewhere in the forum that they were in Jersey

efuseakay · 09-03-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by resopaton

I would rather hear my exhaust over my wife...and she knows it

Then you don't need an exhaust at all! Remove the headers too!

zrider · 09-03-2010, 11:45 PM

im really stuck between these two systems as well. Im going to be placing an order soon but just cant decide between the two. i wish there were more videos of the ark exhaust because from the ones ive seen i cant really tell how it sounds

fullmonty · 09-04-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zrider

im really stuck between these two systems as well. Im going to be placing an order soon but just cant decide between the two. i wish there were more videos of the ark exhaust because from the ones ive seen i cant really tell how it sounds

If you think it good in the videos it sounds 10x better in real life

Jamaica · 09-04-2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

If you think it good in the videos it sounds 10x better in real life

zrider · 09-04-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

i do but are there any really good videos on this exhaust? apart from the ones on the ark thread cause i cant really tell what they sound like from those videos. If i could see some more then i think itd be a lot easier to decide

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09-02-2010, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
bullet1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 101 Drives: 370Z Black - Touring Rep Power: 17	I'm sure the FI is a great exhaust and from the vid clips I've heard it sounds very nice as well. And you can definitely hear the ARK exhaust when you want to. Under load it is one of the cleanest exhaust sounds that I've heard. And no, a little drone isn't the end of the world, but if I'm just cruising on the highway and would rather hear the radio, my wife, someone one the phone, etc. rather than the exhaust, the ARK fits the bill. I'm sure you would be completely happy buying either exhaust, it ultimately just depends on which one you end up pulling the trigger on. Both are great, the FI w/ 18" resonators was my second choice.

09-03-2010, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 17	im really stuck between these two systems as well. Im going to be placing an order soon but just cant decide between the two. i wish there were more videos of the ark exhaust because from the ones ive seen i cant really tell how it sounds