My ongoing Invidia Gemini exhaust review

svmtbman · 05-15-2011, 10:08 PM

I just bought my Z a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to figure out what exhaust to get. I had an Invidia Q300 on my S2000 and loved the sound but it did get a little annoying when on the interstate (not from drone but just because of the deep sound). From listening to your videos it sounds like the Invidia CBE is pretty quiet in the Z with the windows rolled up and just cruising along. Is this correct? I'm wanting an exhaust that sounds good when getting on the gas but quiet in the car when just cruising along.

Red__Zed · 05-15-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by svmtbman

I just bought my Z a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to figure out what exhaust to get. I had an Invidia Q300 on my S2000 and loved the sound but it did get a little annoying when on the interstate (not from drone but just because of the deep sound). From listening to your videos it sounds like the Invidia CBE is pretty quiet in the Z with the windows rolled up and just cruising along. Is this correct? I'm wanting an exhaust that sounds good when getting on the gas but quiet in the car when just cruising along.

The Gemini is an updated Q300, designed to reduce that sound on the highway

Naturally, the two motors sound different, but if you liked the Q300 on the S, you will likely enjoy the Gemini on the Z.

djpathfinder · 05-15-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by svmtbman

I just bought my Z a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to figure out what exhaust to get. I had an Invidia Q300 on my S2000 and loved the sound but it did get a little annoying when on the interstate (not from drone but just because of the deep sound). From listening to your videos it sounds like the Invidia CBE is pretty quiet in the Z with the windows rolled up and just cruising along. Is this correct? I'm wanting an exhaust that sounds good when getting on the gas but quiet in the car when just cruising along.

There's a lot of road and engine noise in the cabin, even in stock form. The Z is definitely not quiet inside. However, when you tromp on it with the Invidia exhaust, you do get a very rewarding deep throaty muscular sound.

FromG2Z · 05-15-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The Gemini is an updated Q300, designed to reduce that sound on the highway

Naturally, the two motors sound different, but if you liked the Q300 on the S, you will likely enjoy the Gemini on the Z.

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

There's a lot of road and engine noise in the cabin, even in stock form. The Z is definitely not quiet inside. However, when you tromp on it with the Invidia exhaust, you do get a very rewarding deep throaty muscular sound.

Like I stated before... I love mine. Gets throaty when stomped on... but great for cruising.

svmtbman · 05-16-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

There's a lot of road and engine noise in the cabin, even in stock form. The Z is definitely not quiet inside. However, when you tromp on it with the Invidia exhaust, you do get a very rewarding deep throaty muscular sound.

Compared to the S2000 the Z is quiet inside! the Invidia sounds like what I'm looking for, thanks for the input guys!

FromG2Z · 05-16-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by svmtbman

Compared to the S2000 the Z is quiet inside! the Invidia sounds like what I'm looking for, thanks for the input guys!

You sir, are also hereby obliged to post pics/details of the installation and post-installation

Good luck!

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svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 55 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I just bought my Z a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to figure out what exhaust to get. I had an Invidia Q300 on my S2000 and loved the sound but it did get a little annoying when on the interstate (not from drone but just because of the deep sound). From listening to your videos it sounds like the Invidia CBE is pretty quiet in the Z with the windows rolled up and just cruising along. Is this correct? I'm wanting an exhaust that sounds good when getting on the gas but quiet in the car when just cruising along. __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

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