Lol I meant no offense, I was just joking around, but actually I've heard that a few times. When I was on the phone with Tony he said that a lot of people will order non-res'd and then send it right back to him to put resonators on it because it's too loud or drony for them. To each his own, I in no way judge peoples personal tastes :tup: I just like to joke and tease a lot.

Side note: I'm working on putting some video clips together right now to give a better example of the sound, I had a buddy help me out with the recording so I think I have some good material. I'll try to edit it and get it up on youtube as fast as I can. Hope you all like it!

Here's a better video, had a friend help me.



pics soon!

Add res TP u will loves the sound more.


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Smooth,deep + res TP (more air) + CAI (more air)= sound awesome!!


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Sounds good! :tup:

That would be cool but I've already got their long tube headers on the way, they'll be here next week :tup:


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Ok.....

Smooth,deep + headers = fckng awesome sound!!!:)



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UPS Tracking update - Build 529 - 07/02/2012 6:38 A.M. Out For Delivery

Say it with me one time.... SWEET!

Anyone know why FI's phone number doesn't work?

May be moving the phone over to the new place...I dunno.



Huck thanks for the vids. Have to check the other one out after work. Waiting on the pics.

It changed. When you call the old number, the message tells you the new number. But the new number is 805-522-3278

Darkpath! How did you jump me I'm #527 no tracking info for me...:( well enjoy. I will be patient.

Lol totally forgot to take pics, I've been a bit distracted with driving it :driving: also today I just put my stillen crank pulley on so that was fun. Took me about two hours cause I've never done it before and I triple checked every step to make sure I didn't mess anything up, and I had to improvise on certain parts for lack of the right tools. Anyways, I'll try to get pics for you tomorrow. All I have is my iPhone to take them though, so I'm not sure how good they'll come out. :tup:


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Huck! 2 hours for the pulley??? I don't even think about installing it by myself. Lol! Do u have to angle when installing or something like that?


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Got mine installed today at P Tuning and a dyno pull. Sounds great but the high heat and humidity sapped my peak power. It's at least 10 degrees hotter and much more humid than last time.

No not really, it's just that I really went slow to make sure I didn't mess anything up. I took my bumper off even though you don't have to. The basic steps are:
1. Take off your radiator reservoir.
2. Take off your radiator fan assembly
3. Use a 3/8 ratchet with an extender on the handle for more leverage on the tensioner
4. Put a pry bar in the oem pulley to keep it from turning
5. Loosen crank pulley bolt and remove pulley
6. Install new one and tighten to 33 ft/lbs.
7. Release tensioner and check that the belt is sitting correctly in all the pulley grooves.
8. Replace radiator fan assembly and fluid reservoir, then bumper.
9. Double check all tubes, hoses, wire connectors etc are reattached
10. Drive it like you stole it.

If anyone has another questions you can pm me. Here's some pics of the exhaust...

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/18051e80.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/60d8a3fc.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/f8e3d8ee.jpg
Again all these pics are from my iPhone, sorry for the quality.


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Hey Tony,

please reply to my email about ordering, really need this exhaust thanks

You could wait a while for a response, I think he gets a lot of mail.
Best is to call him that way you get the personal Tony service!

:iagree: phone is much easier.


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Yea give him a call, I know Tony has a hard time getting to all his emails!

Alright guys! Here's the second half of my order from Tony, I'm sad cause I don't get to install them for another week and a half. Anyway, on to the pics!

Mini is curious
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/2de04b82.jpg
Mini approves
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/a1797efd.jpg
I approve
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/04c2e5ea.jpg
Close ups of the welds...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/fc5a7bb2.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...t/371d1733.jpg
Enjoy! I'm dying to put them on, I'm going to be going stir crazy in Texas!



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Quality spot right away.


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Let me know how u feel about headers. I'm planning on headers too!:)


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I love mine. :tup:

Talked to Tony & Nick today. Those guys are totally slammed, but that's a good thing!

Super nice & responsive though. Can't wait!

Hey ZGirl called Tony at the new number to let him know how much love FI gave to my Z.. While on the phone I mentioned what you said here. He said he'll be looking at this post today.. He did mention that the only number he knows is out of sequence is one with an appointment at his shop for install. If that's you? Then I doubt you'll be getting a tracking number. You can always call Tony to check on things - new shop number is 805-522-3278.

Good Luck - sound is so sweet and deep and mellow...
Darkpath

Just wondering, is there a sonic difference between the stainless steel mufflers and the carbon fiber mufflers guys?

Yes there is, the carbon sounds (IMO) slightly better. The carbon allows more sound through, and sounds slightly meaner. I love it.


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:iagree:

Same here! For me and a lot of clips on utube. My carbon sound deeper. And I got test pipe from tony too. Really loud. But awesome. So smooth and deep. Additional 250 (not sure if how much really! Lol!) for carbon is worthy.


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And of course lighter and for me. For additional couple of hundreds for the weight and look. Still worthy.


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and me and chris sold you all on the carbon fiber lol :p

Looks wise do you think the carbon fiber looks better? I kind of think the SS has an edge on looks, just me...

My old G37 had the first set of F.I carbon cans... ever! :p

The CF cans have more of a stealth look to them while the SS cans are more in your face. I am happy with my non-res CF system.:happydance:

Same here. One happy owner of f.i carbon cans:)


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I feel it's personal preference. I love carbon fiber and those cans with my MB color just mix nicely. I get constant questions and compliments when people see the cf since i think it's the only system for the Z that offers that option. Also I get tons on compliments on the quality and sound in general. Solid product through and through. Best decision mod wise I've made so far of going with a F.I. exhaust.

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The CF will allow more sound to pass through it, so it will be slightly higher volume, but one of the other attributes of the CF is that it will change the tone of the exhaust ever so slightly to give it that exotic sound to it. Closer to a Lambo or Ferrari than previous VQ's, especially when paired with the LTH's.

Freer flow is of course a given, so HP and TQ is the same.

Weight wise, you're saving a few pounds over the SS system, but in all reality, when you're already dropping 40+ pounds vs the stock system, 1-2 for the CF isn't really going to matter unless you're worried about if your GF can fit or not... :ugh2:


Everyone has their personal preference (I believe they both look great in their own respects just because it's a sick exhaust) the CF I think looks better on cars with black or CF accents elsewhere on the car because as previously mentioned, it's the only exhaust with the CF option. On a black car, it's kinda up to the driver if it's worth it. Since the CF would get lost on the black. I think on a Red, Silver, and Blue Z it looks amazing.

The SS mufflers look just as good though, I love them on my black Z especially after Mothers wipe down to clean off the road grime, they just glisten under that bumper saying, "No, I am not stock you derp. lulz."

:tup:

Good looking out Darkpath!!! I'm in Florida so I'm definitely not the one with an appointment with Tony. LOL..I will give him a call on Monday just to ensure there isn't a mix up...I know it is no where near time for me to receive my CBE though, my estimated arrival time was August 15-19th I believe. Thanks and enjoy it my friend!!! I'm excited!