Should I get 12" or 18" res for my F.I.

Scotober · 05-10-2011, 07:30 AM

I want it to be loud enough to know its not stock, but I don't want it so loud that its annoying. Does the CF mufflers make a difference in sound?

TheGreatOne · 05-10-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotober

I want it to be loud enough to know its not stock, but I don't want it so loud that its annoying. Does the CF mufflers make a difference in sound?

Yes, per Tony, more sound escapes, so a little louder than the SS Mufflers. you can tell its not stock, but its not obnoxious. Loud on startup...quiests down a bit. Did a 2 hr drive and no drone, not too loud, music only up halfway.

I find the 18" CF Mufflers one of the best set ups

You will fall in love when you Revmatch downshift, perfect roar everytime

tsolin01 · 05-10-2011, 09:26 AM

You heard mine and it's really not that loud but everyone has their own preferences. Since you came from a mustang, you should be used to loud exhausts

Even if you get the 18" and think it's too quiet, you can always get some HFCs or test pipes to make it louder.

I haven't heard the 18" or SS in person so I can't compare but heard an HKS hi power recently and that is very quiet. I'm sure it's louder under load but just free revving it was very subdued.

Scotober · 05-10-2011, 08:18 PM

Just got off the phone with Tony. Man that guy is super nice. I think I am going to go with the 18" and had HFC later after warranty.

Should be placing my order tomorrow or Thursday!

View Poll Results: F.I. CBE with 12" or 18" Res?
12" Res	17	35.42%
18" Res	31	64.58%
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05-10-2011, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	You heard mine and it's really not that loud but everyone has their own preferences. Since you came from a mustang, you should be used to loud exhausts Even if you get the 18" and think it's too quiet, you can always get some HFCs or test pipes to make it louder. I haven't heard the 18" or SS in person so I can't compare but heard an HKS hi power recently and that is very quiet. I'm sure it's louder under load but just free revving it was very subdued. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

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05-10-2011, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scotober Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z 40th Rep Power: 17	I want it to be loud enough to know its not stock, but I don't want it so loud that its annoying. Does the CF mufflers make a difference in sound?

05-10-2011, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scotober Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z 40th Rep Power: 17	Just got off the phone with Tony. Man that guy is super nice. I think I am going to go with the 18" and had HFC later after warranty. Should be placing my order tomorrow or Thursday!