Yea the carbon has a distinctly different sound for sure. I'm very glad I got 18" instead of the 12" resonators, I was very worried it would be to quiet. I can only imagine how a non resonated pipe would sound. damn

hahahahahahaha semtex is number 156 ahahahahahahahaha

Why does that amuse you so? :icon14:

awesome! I can't wait to hear your impression. You're going to love it.

sooooooooo far down the list it made me lol:icon18::p

Yeah I'm late to the party on this one. Oh well, better late than never! :icon23:

The car sounds so good now and the CF cans look sick :drool: Completely changed the tone of the car. I was really impressed with the fitment and quality of the exhaust too. Now I have to buy one!

Tony you have PM. :tiphat:

I am # 125 and I am getting 18" CF with non-resonated pipes :icon18:

So I will let you know!

How much louder and more exotic sounding is it now compared to stock, I know that videos don't do justice.

Yup can't wait until it breaks in and tones down. Wait until you see how good the cans look in broad daylight!

holy chit man thats going to be LOUD. I'm very happy that I went with 18" the carbon has a very unique sound.

Haha.... I will be loud.

CF muffler 12 inch resonators and LTH

Just ordered mine. Should be here roughly end of June beinging of July. Roughly the 1 year anniversary of getting my Z.

there really isnt too much difference in loudness non resonated vs 18" resonated in all honesty with test pipes. where it makes the difference is cleaning up the rasp and some of the drone.

when you have a chance tony pm i got a couple questions I have to ask.

Just got my exhaust installed today by Tony himself, and let me just say WOW! 2 hours in bumper to bumper LA traffic on the way home never felt so good. I will be putting up a review when I get back into town on Monday. Tony thanks again so much bro. I don't know if you're used to hearing v8's blasting all day, but it sounds plenty loud for me. I was getting looks the whole ride home! Hopefully in 6 months I'll be coming back for some LTH!

Don't feel bad, Semtex. I am late to the party, too. I was supposed to call Tony today to place my order but I was stuck in meetings all day. Oh well I guess it gives me more time to think about whether I want to go FILTHy or RTP.

Nice, bro. What setup did you go with?

I wonder. I got the 12 inch resonators. let say its too loud with the CF and LTH

Would I be able to get the 18 inch resonators seperatly and replace the 12 inch ones at a shop?

Yes.

Oh I don't feel bad. Given that I already have the Stillen CBE, it made sense to see what it could do when combined with the LTH first before deciding whether or not to switch to F.I.'s CBE. Just taking things one step at a time; I didn't want to spend the money without first seeing data showing me that I would benefit from the expenditure. ;)

Stainless with 12" resonators. Its bliss. When I get LTH im positive it will have the exact sound I'm after. Just gotta get married first!

Btw Tony, I never said congratulations for your engagement while I was there! CONGRATS!

That's the same setup I'm going with. I'm so stoked.:excited:

Dude, you will cream your pants when you hear it cold start for the first time. :happydance:

Seriously, I think I'm gonna shed a tear just out of sheer excitement. :icon17:

I know that the first time will be epic because the whole dealership will be in their work shop to hear the exhaust.

it happened when my parents put their titanium exhaust on the GT-R

the WHOLE dealership just went down and drooled at the sound.`

Thank god there were no customers while they were gone :roflpuke2:

If you're comparing the FI 370 exhaust to the GTR Titanium exhaust, you prob wont get the same reaction of ooo's and awww's. Dont get me wrong, not knocking the FI exhaust at all, it just aint titianium and its not on a TT GTR. There will most likely be curious onlooking service cronies ooing and awwing, but I doubt to the same degree.

UPDATE-

Dale S. (Non forum member) #157, Jnaut #158, 280Z/300ZX #159 & Bobz #160...

Thank you all for your orders!

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I think forum members should get bumped up ahead of non-members. (j/k)

The entire service department was around my car when I simply got my intakes installed.

Don't forget that as far as I know I am the only 370 that is getting custom parts in belgium.

+ FI+LTH >>>>>>>> the exhaust that is on the GT-R

:tup: yeah werrrrd. Can you image how piss the non-members would be. :bowrofl: They would never get their orders cause more and more members are placing their's too.

I say, someone at the top of the list should give up their spot to semtex so we can get the CBE comparison test started. :koolaidwall:

Tony,

The FI exhaust you manufactured for my son arrived today, Fri. 4/30/10. Was off the UPS truck a mere 1/2 hour and my son and I were doing the install on his 2010 Nissan 370Z.

To cut to the chase, I am 61 years old and have installed many a cat back exhaust in my time. Bassani's, Borla's, Magnaflow, Flowmaster you name it. Have installed these on Vettes, Mustangs, Lightings, etc. I can tell you without a doubt your shipment packaging is the absolute best I have ever seen. The quality of the product / welds and bends is superior to all others. Fit was spot on! Instructions you included were succinct, clear and more. The step by step instructions would be easy to follow even for novices doing the install. It was an absolute pleasure to install your exhaust! You and Daniel can be very proud of your workmanship, product, packaging, etc.. I might add Tony, your posts on this forum / your hand holding lets call it / your customer service are greatly appreciated.

I have to compliment my son for being informed enough, smart enough to go with Fast Intentions, Inc. for his 370Z cat back exhaust needs. Why would a 370Z owner even consider another cat back exhaust when such a fantastic exhaust and reasonably priced exhaust is available through Fast Intentions, Inc.


Almost forgot, What a terrific sounding exhaust and geeeeez is it great looking!


Thanks for your top notch, superior product offering!

BillArf

More thoughts on the install for those preparing for the install ......

Could be done by one guy but really is better for two to do it.

Takes some real strong arming to break loose those nuts on the stock exhaust. Also when doing the very simple leveling step of the FI exhaust, a second person is really a plus. DO not forget to assure the exhaust is level as you move through the installation.

The required tool list that Fast Intentions, Inc. shows on the instruction sheet lists tools necessary to do the FI install itself. Only other thing I would say is an absolute must have (unless you have air tools) is a decent 12-14" breaker bar as you will need it when removing the stock exhaust. Again, it is a must have.

Have 6 to 9 washers handy prior to the install as you may have to use the washers for spacing when adjusting the exhaust tips. You may or may not need them but best to have handy.

Consider this ....IMO, it's NOT overkill to use new/virgin cat to cat back 'gaskets' when doing the FI, CBE install. These new gaskets do -not- come with the FI CBE. The gaskets, Nissan part# 20692-1E810 are approx. $11.00 each (you need two) and are cheap lets say insurance... to insure that you will be less apt to have an exhaust leak that you will have to address after the CBE install. These gaskets are easily had at any Nissan stealership. If you booger up one or more of the nuts when you remove the factory installed nuts (easy to do) you may also wish you had new nuts Nissan part# 20602-41G00 to use with the FI CBE install. The nuts run about $4.00 each and you need 4.

Note... You have to have the 370Z off the ground at least 4-6 inches both front and rear when you are doing the install. You need to have room to crawl under there and even more an issue is you need car up high enough so you can wield/use your 12"-14" long handled breaker bar when removing the old exhaust. Yes, trust me you will need a breaker bar for use in removing the old exhaust unless of course you have air tools.

While you can bend the heat shield up it looks better if you trim it. For this a simple tin snip works great.

Last part of the install .... be sure to have the Z flat on level ground, on all 4 tires before you start trying to adjust the tips if indeed you will even need to adjust them.

Be 100% sure to really tighten up all the bolts on your flanges and each hanger.

For the Novice be sure you have say 3 hours of daylight hours to complete the install. Sure the install can be done in 1.5 hrs if you are somewhat experienced/handy and have all the proper tools. I recommend you have a second vehicle handy in case you have to go somewhere to borrow or buy a tool.

In closing the install is straight forward. FI's exhaust is spot on fit wise. What a terrific exhaust.... perfect fit!
Don't be afraid to tackle this install yourself but do take into consideration what I have mentioned here.

^^ Thanks for your write up on your experience with the exhaust.

Nice write up! I'll make sure to mention these things when my mechanic installs the cbe and hfcs wednesday :) I had a date Saturday for Nissan to put the exhaust on than found out they're charging $275 and they wont put on the HFCs. My mechanic will do them both AND fix all scratches and blemishes in the paint + paint door handles for $150. That made my day haha

Oh, and thanks to TONY..I received my packages yesterday

#113 installed...couldn't ask for a higher quality CBE!
After
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Great writeup, Billarf. I echo your sentiments exactly... great advice. +1 rep

:iagree:
Monster rep coming your way!

Whats the difference in sound like between the CF and the steel mufflers? 18" Resonators if that makes a difference at all.

I'll probably be ordering one end of may and while I think I'd prefer the CF mufflers, I wouldn't want them if they made the exhaust louder. Gotta think of the neighbors....

CF should be louder than the SS cans. I believe the SS will also be smoother and deeper than the CF.