I've been running the F.I. LTHs with 18" res and am looking into swapping to non-res. Does anybody have any video of non-res with the LTHs?

In a month or 2, I will be installing my BP kit and my car will be in hover mode for days. You can test my non non-results section on your car for a day or two if you come and get it yourself. I'll hold your 18" as collateral. I'm interested in how your car will sound With non res too. Ron was installing the rear differential bushing the last time I saw your car. McLean car was epic on the dyno that day.

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hey guys i have a 2013 sports package, touring with F.I non res.today i was looking at a 2015 nismo and wondered if my F.I would fit. anyone know?

Member Huck has non-res w/ LTH. Hope he doesn't mind me posting his vid here.

I was debating the SS 12" and 18" cbe. After watching more videos, I'm gonna order the CF non-res. I like the CF look and the smooth exotic sound!

very good choice :tiphat:

now throw some non-res TPs on there as well :stirthepot:

haha maybe if I didn't have to deal with CA emissions

Just ordered btw!

good point I didn't notice the socal in your location field. CA emissions are a pain from all I've heard over the years.

congrats on the purchase. you will not be disappointed. :tiphat:

Hey guys how long does it take from the moment you pay to the moment you get the exhaust delivered to your door, I wanna know how long you guys waited on average, thanks!
Thinking of getting this exhaust but I'm afraid waiting would kill me I'm too impatient so if it's too long I might just explore another route but FI is definitely one of the best options just wish they had titanium tips

I ordered on September 1st and the wait-time then was 10-12 weeks. I ended up getting it on Black Friday (November 28th, I think?). How it works is you pay a deposit when you order, and then they run your card for the remaining amount when they actually build your order.

Well said SwissCheese. Lead times will vary depending on influx of orders. This time of the year tends to be our busiest season.

If it's our exhaust system you truly want, you will not be disappointed once we deliver. Our skilled fabricators take a great deal of pride in what they do and each exhaust system is hand built custom.

- Kevin

I think I ordered on the Black Friday weekend,or just after. They honoured a Black Friday deal anyways ,and I just received tracking info. Should be on my doorstep on Thursday. :happydance: and that reminds me,I gotta book a tune for the girl. :confused:

Edit: I ordered gen 3 intakes and got them a week later. They asked me if I just wanted to do a deposit for now,but I paid the whole thing anyways. And true to there word,they delivered on schedule. Awsome guys to deal with

100% fact. the quality of an FI exhaust is unmatched.

the wait seems like it takes forever but the day that big box arrives makes the wait time feel like you ordered yesterday.

Ive sent you email dear fast intentions.my email address is aimanoasli@gmail.com.
Can you please check your email.

Of course I order during the busiest time of year! I ordered mine yesterday with the CF mufflers. My ECD is 6/5-6/19. Even with that long of a wait there is no question in my mind. My excitement is only going to keep building until the installation day! My other top choices were the ARK DTS and Motordyne Shockwave. Even with no wait on those I still choose to wait a few months to get the FI! Great things are worth waiting for and I don't think I will have any regrets with my decision.

What is the current lead time if I was to order one now? I now have a 2011 370z 6MT. I Used to have a 2010 with the Stillen exhaust/Gen3 Intakes, not sure which route I'll go this time. Does anyone have a comparison of quality of the exhaust compared to Stillen, also how it holds up to the beautiful salt and snow that we get plenty of in the Northeast?

Thank you for taking an interest in our products. Our current lead time is 11-13 weeks. As we always say, "this may be a slight over estimate, but it's best to under promise and over deliver"! We have close to 1,200 CBE customers that can give their testimony about the wait and whether it is worth it or not. :tiphat: I cannot comment on the Stillen portion question out of professional courtesy, however I can tell you that our CBE uses all 304 stainless steel tubing. Our resonators, mufflers and tips are also 304 stainless steel. The flanges are mild steel and then nickel plated. All of this will hold up to salt and snow just fine.

If you have any questions at all or would like to place an order, please feel free to give us a call.

Thank you.

-Tony

Your email is received and we are currently working up a new estimate to your location. Either Kevin or myself will have an email sent off to you by "our" days end.

Thanks.

-Tony

FI quality is second to none and if that wasn't enough they back it with the best customer service you can find anywhere.

even though I live in the NE I can't help you with the winter question since I put mine in hibernation mode when the winter comes. wish I had some insight for you on that question.

Thanks for the positive feedback FP. I just edited my response to include the answer to the "salt" question.

-Tony

Thanks for the replies. Other quick question, how does this thing hold up to sudden incline and declines? The mufflers look like they pop out a bit more than the Stillen muffler setup. Will they bottom out if I am not extra careful?

If you are lowered, you might have issues on speed bumps or rising driveways that level off sharply. Those needed to be taken at an angle. The lowest point of the exhaust are the bottoms of cans and they are no lower then the lowest point of the vehicle. FI has done some custom work by installing small skid places on the bottom of the SS cans. I am sure they can do it again, should you desire. These plates can not be installed on CF cans for obvious reasons.

I'm eyeing the carbon fiber, it would look sick on the Gun Metallic color I think. Curious as to how the CF would hold up vs salt and snow though. The original option might do better?

Stock height, not dropped at all but was just curious since I tend to drive through some hilly areas in my daily driving. The Z is my daily driver :)

I daily mine, CF set up and have zero issue on stock height. I go over the usual speed bumps at work and neighborhood, as long as you take them slow you shouldnt have any problem.

Same here.

Carbon Fiber Mufflers do look great on Gun Metallic. I had the same combination on my Gunmetal G37 Coupe. :tup:

Our Cat Back Exhaust uses all 304 stainless steel tubing. Our resonators, mufflers and tips are also 304 stainless steel. The flanges are mild steel and are nickel plated. All of this will hold up to salt and snow just fine.

We have designed our exhaust to hang no longer than the factory exhaust system at its lowest point.

- Kevin

I'm just wondering how the actual carbon fiber muffler will hold up to the snow/ice. Does CF deteriorate with those conditions? If so, I am thinking of going with the 12" resonator setup and then painting muffler black.

I do believe on the turbo kit there's the option for the 3" exhaust with the black ceramic thermal coating. could be an option for the 2.5" CBE? probably need to ask tony about that one.

I'm not familiar with FI's processes or actual material specs used on the CF mufflers, but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. To answer your question, no CF does not deteriorate or warp in icy conditions.

To go a step further, based on the application, my guess is that these mufflers are carbon fiber reinforced ceramics. This is the same type of material used on heat shields of space vehicles. They can handle the frigid temperatures of space and the extremely high temperatures of re-entry through the atmosphere. The ceramic portion of the composite matrix prevents galvanic corrosion between the carbon fiber and stainless steel components of the exhaust. It appears that the muffler is resin coated (smooth glossy clear finish) for anyone worried about mechanical failure due to the difference in the CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) between the carbon fiber and stainless steel.

i'm definitely staying at a holiday inn next time

I lucked into picking up a used F.I. 18" CBE from a forum member here. On it's way to me now. I'm going to be ordering up a new gasket/hardware set from F.I. for the install. I got some Chemical Guys Metal Polish as well to clean it up. Anything else I need to know or do before putting this bad boy on?

the muffler "cans" are CF shells with SS ends. most people I talk to about my exhaust think its just some mufflers wrapped in a CF shell.

but as for them holding up I agree with this guy. they are pretty tough. I may not have driven in winter but I've had mine on for about 30K miles prior to removing my mufflers for straight pipes. only marks on mine so far are small chips in the clear coat from rocks. no dents, breaks, cracks, etc...

My guess is that the cans are stainless steel wrapped with the composite material which makes the thermal expansion part interesting. I'm sure they cycle tested these things. Easy test would be to just pick them up. If they were just hollow skins, I'm sure they would advertise the weight difference to help justify the $300 difference.

EDIT: Wow. They do advertise it. SS cans make the system 47lb. CF 41lb. From what I can see it looks like maybe the composite skins are just wedged over flanges extruding from each end of the SS sandwiching it. That would be a smart design because bolting it or attaching it in any rigid way would introduce compressive loads in the exhaust during warm up. Carbon fiber structures are amazing in tension and horrible in compression.

actually im pretty positive its just a CF shell capped by SS butt plates.

tony, correct me if i'm wrong please.

Sounds right based on what I see now. It's even better than I thought!

yea that's where the weight savings comes from. wouldn't imagine them being 5lbs lighter with full SS cans and a CF wrap lol

I didn't even realize it was a lighter system when I ordered mine. I just liked the look and sound of it. I assumed they were just wrapped, but a 3lb/can difference shows otherwise.

I ordered mine 2 days ago. ( 18 Resonated CBE With RHFC)
If anyone has this setup, How does it sound ? or How great does it sound :D

What were you guys doing for 3 months waiting for the exhaust
I think i am done blasting my speakers on all Fast intentions videos possible.

WAITING FOR JUNE LOL

That is what they are FP.