Fast Intentions exhaust is here!

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2009, 08:40 AM

It's a low frequency drone/hum so it sounds like it comes from everywhere. I think it's mostly the rear mufflers and the hatch, but it could potentially be the resonators and the X pipe right under the driveshaft tunnel.

I am planning on some dynamat, closed cell foam, and then some mass loaded vinyl to cut out on the noise from the hatch area and will see if that helps.

Sonic370Z · 10-05-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of the car in all other conditions, but for us it was pretty bad on the highway. Not necessarily the volume, but it's just such a deep hum it gets in your head. Her hearing is more sensitive than mine, so it was worse for her. I can handle it if I have to, but I want to see if some deadening can cut down on the cockpit volume.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's a low frequency drone/hum so it sounds like it comes from everywhere. I think it's mostly the rear mufflers and the hatch, but it could potentially be the resonators and the X pipe right under the driveshaft tunnel.

I am planning on some dynamat, closed cell foam, and then some mass loaded vinyl to cut out on the noise from the hatch area and will see if that helps.

could it be the fact that the 18" res are "deeper" than the 12" res? or are they quieter than 12"? I didn't know if the resonators had more of an effect on volume or pitch?

anyhow, I have the same setup, 18" res w/ OEM cats and I actually want something a tad louder at times lol. I think this thing is perfect really. Sure it's a tad louder than one might expect at lower RPMs, but it's nice and deep and sounds good, but I don't think it drones at all, nor does it affect my music or conversation with my wife. She loves it too!

And once you hit 3k (cruising on interstate at 80 mph) I don't hear a thing. It's actually pretty quiet unless I downshift and really get on it. Just cruising along with this exhaust is perfect, especially at interstate speeds. I'm VERY happy because I drive a minimum of 60 miles a day between work and school, so having a relatively calm/quiet exhaust when I need it to be (interstate) and still having an available beautiful agressive note when I want to drive sporty, romp on it and have fun... this exhaust gives me both I feel. I'm very satisfied!

If anything at all, I'd possibly consider going to the 12" resonators (if anyone ever wanted to switch for my 18's). I felt the HFC's were just a tad too loud for me, so I assume the 12" CBE would be somewhere in between the 18" w/ OEM cats vs. HFCs.

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonic370Z

could it be the fact that the 18" res are "deeper" than the 12" res? or are they quieter than 12"? I didn't know if the resonators had more of an effect on volume or pitch?

anyhow, I have the same setup, 18" res w/ OEM cats and I actually want something a tad louder at times lol. I think this thing is perfect really. Sure it's a tad louder than one might expect at lower RPMs, but it's nice and deep and sounds good, but I don't think it drones at all, nor does it affect my music or conversation with my wife. She loves it too!

And once you hit 3k (cruising on interstate at 80 mph) I don't hear a thing. It's actually pretty quiet unless I downshift and really get on it. Just cruising along with this exhaust is perfect, especially at interstate speeds. I'm VERY happy because I drive a minimum of 60 miles a day between work and school, so having a relatively calm/quiet exhaust when I need it to be (interstate) and still having an available beautiful agressive note when I want to drive sporty, romp on it and have fun... this exhaust gives me both I feel. I'm very satisfied!

If anything at all, I'd possibly consider going to the 12" resonators (if anyone ever wanted to switch for my 18's). I felt the HFC's were just a tad too loud for me, so I assume the 12" CBE would be somewhere in between the 18" w/ OEM cats vs. HFCs.

It's good that you posted this because it highlights the difference in sensitivity to the exhaust. I don't want people to shy away from the exhaust because of what I'm posting. For us, that low frequency is bothersome... but for others it's not.

As far as the resonators go, I think Tony said the only difference is for volume.

Out here in VA, cruising at 80+ is not an option unless you don't care about getting ticketed. So I'm stuck in that bad range.

TonyBPD · 10-05-2009, 09:05 AM

So the 18" resonators should be quieter than the 12's? I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on the F.I exhaust. What one to go with.

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2009, 09:14 AM

Yeah, they will be quieter. From my experience the 18 is plenty loud enough.

TonyBPD · 10-05-2009, 09:24 AM

I have no plans of changing the cats. Once the exhaust is on thats it.

Sonic370Z · 10-05-2009, 09:33 AM

BTW, sorry I haven't taken videos yet. I don't have a camcorder, and have just been busy busy between work, school, home, and life in general to arrange to borrow a friend's to make videos. What little free time I have had lately has been spent detailing and driving the Z.

F.I. Inc. · 10-05-2009, 01:20 PM

Cotizi and Kannibul,

Thanks for the order...

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kannibul · 10-05-2009, 02:00 PM

Rawk, order placed!

cotizi · 10-05-2009, 02:03 PM

Nice.

F.I. Inc. · 10-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Oh, add another to the list,

Thanks Zello370...

Digitonium: 001 (Installed)
Tonmed123: 002 (Installed)
Import111: 003 (Installed)
Zat Zuma: 004 (Installed)
Dszombiex: 005 (Installed)
FuszNissan: 006 (Installed)
Crbn_Fbr: 007 (Installed)
Phelan: 008 (Installed)
Kolya: 009 (Installed)
GMZ: 010 (Installed)
Wstar: 011 (Installed)
Zigmon: 012 (Installed)
Drisko: 013 - (Installed)
Jason S: 014 (Installed)
Daishi: 015 (Installed)
Kdomilger: 016 (Installed)
B1nks: 017 (Installed)
MrBMW: 018 (Installed)
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Pointman: 028 (In Transit)
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Dainedazz: 030 (In Transit)
Jerkey: 031
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Devious Z: 033 (Installed)
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F.I. Inc. · 10-05-2009, 03:31 PM

At this rate we might HOPEFULLY hit #50 by this weekend.

Oh BTW-

#50 will be the last spot reserved at the sale price.

JUST KIDDING, I wanted to get a rise out of you all!!!

WShade · 10-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

At this rate we might HOPEFULLY hit #50 by this weekend.

Oh BTW-

#50 will be the last spot reserved at the sale price.

JUST KIDDING, I wanted to get a rise out of you all!!!

Not funny to those of us who have not ordered yet.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-05-2009, 03:59 PM

Tony, I'm going to be ordering on Wednesday, I want the CF 18" Exhaust, can u PM me the price? I live in Florida.

F.I. Inc. · 10-05-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Tony, I'm going to be ordering on Wednesday, I want the CF 18" Exhaust, can u PM me the price? I live in Florida.

PM Sent.

10-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's a low frequency drone/hum so it sounds like it comes from everywhere. I think it's mostly the rear mufflers and the hatch, but it could potentially be the resonators and the X pipe right under the driveshaft tunnel. I am planning on some dynamat, closed cell foam, and then some mass loaded vinyl to cut out on the noise from the hatch area and will see if that helps. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-05-2009, 09:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, they will be quieter. From my experience the 18 is plenty loud enough. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-05-2009, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
F.I. Inc. The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,989 Drives: 2010 GT-R/2007 F-250 Rep Power: 685	Cotizi and Kannibul, Thanks for the order... Digitonium: 001 (Installed) Tonmed123: 002 (Installed) Import111: 003 (Installed) Zat Zuma: 004 (Installed) Dszombiex: 005 (Installed) FuszNissan: 006 (Installed) Crbn_Fbr: 007 (Installed) Phelan: 008 (Installed) Kolya: 009 (Installed) GMZ: 010 (Installed) Wstar: 011 (Installed) Zigmon: 012 (Installed) Drisko: 013 - (Installed) Jason S: 014 (Installed) Daishi: 015 (Installed) Kdomilger: 016 (Installed) B1nks: 017 (Installed) MrBMW: 018 (Installed) MrBMW: 019 (Installed) MrBMW: 020 (Installed) MacDaddy: 021 (Installed) Sonic370Z: 022 (Installed) m4a1mustang: 023 (Installed) Seeyabud86: 024 (Delivered) Overzlus: 025 (Delivered) G35Guy84: 026 (In Transit) Argen G (Non Forum Member): 027 (Install late October) Pointman: 028 (In Transit) Racerxj17: 029 (Installed) Dainedazz: 030 (In Transit) Jerkey: 031 Caleb B (Non Forum Member): 032 (Installed) Devious Z: 033 (Installed) Nick B (Non Forum Member-England): 034 DunW/4Bangerz: 035 David L (Non Forum Member): 036 Cgmobile370Z: 037 Knives: 038 Abakja1: 039 Zulus370Z: 040 Valentino: 041 Lee A (Non Forum Member): 042 Cotizi: 043 Kannibul: 044 __________________ *Follow us on Facebook: Fast Intentions Inc.* Phone: (805) 522-FAST (3278) Email: tony@fastintentions.com www.fastintentions.com "FUELED BY PASSION" Last edited by F.I. Inc.; 10-05-2009 at 02:00 PM.

10-05-2009, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
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10-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
F.I. Inc. The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,989 Drives: 2010 GT-R/2007 F-250 Rep Power: 685	Oh, add another to the list, Thanks Zello370... Digitonium: 001 (Installed) Tonmed123: 002 (Installed) Import111: 003 (Installed) Zat Zuma: 004 (Installed) Dszombiex: 005 (Installed) FuszNissan: 006 (Installed) Crbn_Fbr: 007 (Installed) Phelan: 008 (Installed) Kolya: 009 (Installed) GMZ: 010 (Installed) Wstar: 011 (Installed) Zigmon: 012 (Installed) Drisko: 013 - (Installed) Jason S: 014 (Installed) Daishi: 015 (Installed) Kdomilger: 016 (Installed) B1nks: 017 (Installed) MrBMW: 018 (Installed) MrBMW: 019 (Installed) MrBMW: 020 (Installed) MacDaddy: 021 (Installed) Sonic370Z: 022 (Installed) m4a1mustang: 023 (Installed) Seeyabud86: 024 (Delivered) Overzlus: 025 (Delivered) G35Guy84: 026 (In Transit) Argen G (Non Forum Member): 027 (Install late October) Pointman: 028 (In Transit) Racerxj17: 029 (Installed) Dainedazz: 030 (In Transit) Jerkey: 031 Caleb B (Non Forum Member): 032 (Installed) Devious Z: 033 (Installed) Nick B (Non Forum Member-England): 034 DunW/4Bangerz: 035 David L (Non Forum Member): 036 Cgmobile370Z: 037 Knives: 038 Abakja1: 039 Zulus370Z: 040 Valentino: 041 Lee A (Non Forum Member): 042 Cotizi: 043 Kannibul: 044 Zello370: 045 __________________ *Follow us on Facebook: Fast Intentions Inc.* Phone: (805) 522-FAST (3278) Email: tony@fastintentions.com www.fastintentions.com "FUELED BY PASSION"

10-05-2009, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	So the 18" resonators should be quieter than the 12's? I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on the F.I exhaust. What one to go with.

10-05-2009, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	I have no plans of changing the cats. Once the exhaust is on thats it.

10-05-2009, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sonic370Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 91 Drives: 09 370Z Tour Sprt M6 Rep Power: 16	BTW, sorry I haven't taken videos yet. I don't have a camcorder, and have just been busy busy between work, school, home, and life in general to arrange to borrow a friend's to make videos. What little free time I have had lately has been spent detailing and driving the Z.

10-05-2009, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Rawk, order placed!

10-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
F.I. Inc. The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,989 Drives: 2010 GT-R/2007 F-250 Rep Power: 685	At this rate we might HOPEFULLY hit #50 by this weekend. Oh BTW- #50 will be the last spot reserved at the sale price. JUST KIDDING, I wanted to get a rise out of you all!!! __________________ *Follow us on Facebook: Fast Intentions Inc.* Phone: (805) 522-FAST (3278) Email: tony@fastintentions.com www.fastintentions.com "FUELED BY PASSION"

10-05-2009, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	Tony, I'm going to be ordering on Wednesday, I want the CF 18" Exhaust, can u PM me the price? I live in Florida.

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