Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

Puma0183 · 06-09-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

OK so I've read through almost half of the 500 posts on FI exhausts and got side tracked with searches twice. (so many great threads and funny **** on this forum, and MT Tam)

What is the consensus, no resonators, 12 inch, or 18 inch? I plan on keeping stock cats and as this is a DD minimal drone would be nice. Any comments from the current 5 million FI owners would be appreciated as I'm ordering Monday.

Thanks guys

I'm personally going with the non resonated version. But it's not my daily driver. Stock cats I might go with 12" resonator if you want a more aggressive sound.

future370zzz · 06-09-2012, 11:06 PM

I too plan to retain the stock cats and told Tony that I want the least amount of drone in the car and he recommended the 18" resonators.

There is a good video on youtube, a middle eastern guy in a red 370 with stock cats and 18" resonators, automatic though.

sparky · 06-10-2012, 09:07 PM

Thanks for the input. After watching every utube vid I'm thinking 18" too.
Seems to sound nice through all RPM's with little drone.
Anything more and I think I'll be screwed if say the phone rings.
Gotta be able to conduct business while driving.

Felix 808 · 06-10-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Thanks for the input. After watching every utube vid I'm thinking 18" too.
Seems to sound nice through all RPM's with little drone.
Anything more and I think I'll be screwed if say the phone rings.
Gotta be able to conduct business while driving.

Actually, the non-res w/ stock cats is really not that bad & I can talk on the phone just fine, but there are moments of drone (that little airplane sound), but it's easily avoidable by gear selection. Well worth the trade for the sound

$.02 YMMV

sparky · 06-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Thanks Felix!
So I put the question out there and get 3 different answers. LOL.
Ya I know it's personal preference. Appreciate the responses, I will talk to Tony more about it and make a decision from there. Either way after reading almost all 500+ posts I'm stoked. This could be almost as bad as waiting for the car to come in.

raymondo510 · 06-11-2012, 06:19 AM

Just ordered mine last week with HI flow cats, and Non res. I cant Freakin wait!!!!!!! too bad the freakin wait time is like 12 weeks! Cant make up my mind if I should add the CF tho???

FPenvy · 06-11-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510

Just ordered mine last week with HI flow cats, and Non res. I cant Freakin wait!!!!!!! too bad the freakin wait time is like 12 weeks! Cant make up my mind if I should add the CF tho???

CF is a good choice. i have CF non res and non res test pipes and i get soooo many compliments and jaw drops when people see the CF cans. most people absolutely love the CF cans.

The Dimer · 06-11-2012, 09:45 AM

I was on the fence about the CF too. Ultimately I decided that if I didn't get them I would still love the exhaust, but I would regret not getting them. I know it makes the exhaust more expensive, but I figured I was only going to buy one exhaust for this car so I might as well go all out.

FPenvy · 06-11-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I was on the fence about the CF too. Ultimately I decided that if I didn't get them I would still love the exhaust, but I would regret not getting them. I know it makes the exhaust more expensive, but I figured I was only going to buy one exhaust for this car so I might as well go all out.

the extra $250 for the CF is well worth it for the looks and sound.

speedfreek · 06-11-2012, 11:36 AM

How does the sound change with with CF can compared to just the SS?

XwChriswX · 06-11-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

How does the sound change with with CF can compared to just the SS?

CF isn't as resistant as the SS cans, so more volume will make it through. Also the note of the exhaust will change slightly to a higher 'more exotic' pitch.

A similar but more pronounced effect will happen when you pair them with the headers.

FPenvy · 06-11-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

CF isn't as resistant as the SS cans, so more volume will make it through. Also the note of the exhaust will change slightly to a higher 'more exotic' pitch.

A similar but more pronounced effect will happen when you pair them with the headers.

well said chris lol i was just about to type the same thing but saw you beat me to it.

having the CF cans and knowing how amazing the sound it i wouldnt want SS cans at all. not saying they arent amazing as well just my personal preference is now changed to CF over SS. All F.I. products are the best around hands down.

XwChriswX · 06-11-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

well said chris lol i was just about to type the same thing but saw you beat me to it.

having the CF cans and knowing how amazing the sound it i wouldnt want SS cans at all. not saying they arent amazing as well just my personal preference is now changed to CF over SS. All F.I. products are the best around hands down.

I currently have the SS cans, and had an unfortunate event happen to one of them. So when it comes time to get it fixed, I'm on the fence if I'll order another SS can, or just get 2 new CF cans...

I'm leaning to CF..

FPenvy · 06-11-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I currently have the SS cans, and had an unfortunate event happen to one of them. So when it comes time to get it fixed, I'm on the fence if I'll order another SS can, or just get 2 new CF cans...

I'm leaning to CF..

i'd say CF would be a good choice plus a nice change of pace from a sound standpoint. i will say i was sad yesterday when cleaning my CF cans i got a little nick in the front of the right can at the "low" point. i guess after 5k miles on them i finally went over something that was too tall or a rock might have done it since it is a small nick.

XwChriswX · 06-11-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i'd say CF would be a good choice plus a nice change of pace from a sound standpoint. i will say i was sad yesterday when cleaning my CF cans i got a little nick in the front of the right can at the "low" point. i guess after 5k miles on them i finally went over something that was too tall or a rock might have done it since it is a small nick.

Thats my only worry is that the CF is more delicate than the SS ones. You can get away with a bit more road rash. But the look and sound of the CF can't be denied. Plus I have mag black so yeah...

06-11-2012, 06:19 AM	#201 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Just ordered mine last week with HI flow cats, and Non res. I cant Freakin wait!!!!!!! too bad the freakin wait time is like 12 weeks! Cant make up my mind if I should add the CF tho??? __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

06-11-2012, 09:45 AM	#203 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	I was on the fence about the CF too. Ultimately I decided that if I didn't get them I would still love the exhaust, but I would regret not getting them. I know it makes the exhaust more expensive, but I figured I was only going to buy one exhaust for this car so I might as well go all out. __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

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future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I too plan to retain the stock cats and told Tony that I want the least amount of drone in the car and he recommended the 18" resonators. There is a good video on youtube, a middle eastern guy in a red 370 with stock cats and 18" resonators, automatic though.

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sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the input. After watching every utube vid I'm thinking 18" too. Seems to sound nice through all RPM's with little drone. Anything more and I think I'll be screwed if say the phone rings. Gotta be able to conduct business while driving.

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sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	Thanks Felix! So I put the question out there and get 3 different answers. LOL. Ya I know it's personal preference. Appreciate the responses, I will talk to Tony more about it and make a decision from there. Either way after reading almost all 500+ posts I'm stoked. This could be almost as bad as waiting for the car to come in.

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