Picked up my car today, number 1002 (was installed Friday). Wow, my car sounds like an angry badger. Love the sound.

Wow, into the 1000s. Great job FI!

Finally get this installed. What a beautiful product! Great job F.I.! Attachment 94279

Lauj...what number?

It's 993.

Nice. Waiting on 1024 myself. CF NON res with HFC.

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The only issue I'm having with my non-resonated/no cats setup is certain RPM's and throttle positions cause me to hit a tone with my exhaust that resonates the glass in the back. I'm looking into dynamatting the floor in rear hatch. I'm sure it will get worse once I go test pipes, but I expected something like this.

After about a month, the exhaust has quieted down a lot (which is good IMO, exactly what I wanted). 18" res.

I find it interesting that some days it is quitter then others. I have not pinpointed a consistent reason for it.

I have also started to hear a pop pop sound when the revs are dropping. I know it is backfire, but not sure if anything can be done about it. Is it because the air/fuel ration has changed?

I think a lot of us that have ordered FI resonated TDX were on the fence about what size resonator to get, 12 or 18. I'm in that boat, with about 3 more weeks to wait on my 18" res (spoke with FI today, currently on about #1020). I've listened to all the youtube clips until I'm blue in the ear, but still haven't definitively made up my mind. When I spoke with them today, I found out this little nugget that I don't think has been shared enough. If non-res was a 10, and stock was a 0, 18" res would be about a 3, and 12" would be a 7-8. Resonators cut down total noise, not only interior.

With that said, do I want to spend $1400 on a 30% audible increase (albeit a much larger percentage increase in tone quality)? Yes, I'm considering res HFC and Stillen G3 intakes, but only considering. I'm not a fan of the HFC hiss. When you total up RHFC, G3's, Uprev, and labor, we're getting real close to $2000 additional dollars to gain some HPs and dB's. I would hate to feel lacking a few months into owning the exhaust and feel the need to spend that type of cash.

What's your opinion?

I think that 3 for the 18" is a bit low, I'd say more like 4 to 5. It is still plenty loud, especially on WOT.

But then again I have never heard the other two options in person. It is all relative I guess.

I wanted to have a good sound, but still be at or below 80 decibels (legal limit here). I think 18" was exactly what I was looking for, maybe even louder then I expected. I did not want to disrupt my immediate neighbourhood with too much noise. At any rate pedestrians still hear me if I rev (they did not with stock) and my family can still tell from two blocks away that I am coming home.

So feeling how I do about the level of noise from 18", I cannot even imagine how crazily loud the other two are.

I have a neighbour with a stock G35 across the street, which is louder then our stock exhaust. My 18" is way louder then her stock G35.

I wouldn't give my non res a 10 on a scale of loudness, more like a 6.

That's not what he said. He said that if you rate the non res as a 10 and stock as a 0. The comparison is not to other exhausts but to the FI lineup.

I am sure if we compared street exhausts to say a Formula one 8 cylinder engines of the past, a lot of them would be on the very low end of the scale. I stood at the starting grid at the Monaco GP and oh my god.

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Oh I misread, my bad.

I was actually comparing it to my other cars, or "street exhaust" as you phrased it. My non res is loud at WOT but the sound doesn't carry very far, it's mostly just in the cabin/immediate area. My STI however resonated for about 1/2 a mile.

:tup:

How would resonated Test Pipes affect the noise level of the 18" res version?

I currently have an order placed for 18" resonated exhaust w/ resonated Test Pipes, but am worried the 18" resonators are gonna be too quiet.

I originally ordered 12" resonators on the exhaust but changed it to non res thinking its gonna be too quiet. I am in the same dilema!

i'm getting my cf non res tomorrow #1010 and installing on Saturday! i went with the non res cause imo stock is way to quiet. i also hear so many people who went with 12" res regret it and wish they went non res. i'll post again next week and let you know that i think.

cooltoy- you are exactly right. And this is not my comparison, but one of FI's. The point is, the 12" resembles the non res more than the 18". If you are wanting LOUD, I don't think there is any debate on what you should go with (non res). I'm concerned with the cabin intrusiveness. Do I want to hear my exhaust, yes. Do I also want to have the option to hear my Bose system, yes. Zworld problems....

Aardwolf,

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to call me directly. I will go over all of the options with you and I have no doubt that we can get the system setup to your desired specifications.

Thank you.

-Tony

I think you'd be best with 18". I can hear the exhaust just fine. Before it was broken in and quitted down, I had to turn the stereo up to hear it. (I imagine that that how a 12" would have sounded like post break in.) But know I can listen a the same volume and still hear the exhaust even at low RPMs. With stock I did not hear the exhaust (with stereo on) until above 5000 rpm.

Mind you I listen to sports radio mostly at conversation volume level.

Yep Tony will take your expectations and wants and will tell you exactly what is best. He recommended I go with 18" and I have no regrets. :tup:

Certainly, Tony I've spoken with you and talked with one of your colleagues just yesterday. I didn't mean to muddy the water with my deliberations, just wanted to pass along the info that the 12" is closer to the non res than the 18", and not squarely in between. To my detriment and pleasure, there are hardly any 370Z's where I live and none with an FI set up for me to sample so I can make an objective decision. We are talking about a highly preferential decision that's relative on an individual basis, so I'm just ruminating to the forum, and believe me I would have this Zworld problem over a real world problem any day.

cooltoy- I'm with you, when I originally ordered the TDX I mauled it over with Tony and went with the 18". Generally, I feel similar to every sentiment you've aired (on your exhaust), and based on your other posts, value what you have to say. So thanks for sharing! And Tony, thank you for being cognizant of your customers' desires and educating the consumer, it was not my intent to elicit a response from you. FI has my upmost respect and loyalty.

I was in the same position as you - very few Z's and no FI exhausts to listen to.

Just got off the phone with Tony. Ordered the 18" res exhaust and the HFC for my new Nismo. Now the waiting begins! :tup:

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I have read that some people disconnect the battery during the HFC and CB exhaust install. Is this a mandatory thing to do or does the computer learn the new airflow setup quicker this way?. I really didn't want to cause any issues with my windows or other settings by disconnecting the battery but if it is the best way to go then i'll go for it. My exhaust is to arrive tomorrow and I will install next week. looking forward to the change in sound and also the looks. I ordered the HFC's with extra bungs and resonators, as well as the 18" resonated pipes. I'm sure some people might say it will be too quite but around here it keeps the kids and police away... thanks tony and look forward to checking it out tomorrow. Terry

You can, but the thought is that it will learn eventually.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...g-like-mf.html

Hey Tony, when able can u update the master list at the beginning of this string? Know ur busy...if it comes down to getting the exhaust or getting the master list....much rather have the exhaust!

So whereabout would I go for selling my FI exhaust and headers?

Where you located?

For sale section.

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I don't know the forum code for YouTube here, but here's the link. Really needs a good sound system or headphones to get the lows.

Thanks!

After driving with my exhaust for several months, my driver's side tip has somehow shifted to the left and is almost touching the bumper. Will adding some washers to the bracket help with the side-to-side alignment? I added some washers on the passenger side bracket during the install and it still looks okay now. Just a tad to the left of center.

Also, I did scrape the cans once on a row of bricks that were calling themselves a speed bump if that means anything.

We have recently noticed that "some" 2012+ models have a different driver side, rear OEM metal hanger. It is a single style bar vs. double. What that single style does, is allow the rubber portion of the hanger to shift outboard and by doing so, causes a misalignment of the driver side tip. A 1/2" shaft collar around the metal hanger will force the rubber to stay in it's proper location and the tip will stay aligned.

If you would like, give me a ring. We can get one in the mail for you.

Thanks.

-Tony

^ this is why they're the shizz

Zdayz 2014!!

Tony has amazing customer service!

My car is a 2013, do I need one of these? If so, can you include one when you ship my exhaust? (Hopefully tomorrow)


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My 2013 Bolted right up. MEZZZER #1014, Up and Running, AWESOME!!! My Opinion, BEST CBE on the Market, by FARRRR!!! Thanks FI!