Fast Intentions exhaust is here!

G35guy84 · 11-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Without further hesitation, here is my review of the infamous F.I. TDX catback exhaust system:

So, I have been wanting to change out the stock exhaust since I bought the car back in June. I finally got around to doing so during the late summer, but I didn't know what options to choose (i.e., 12" resonators / 18" resonators / no resonators, HFC?, CF option), so I emailed Tony and got my first taste of great customer service. He let me know all of my options and suggested what he thought I would be happiest with, all without trying to take advantage of my wallet. I wound up getting the 18" resonators/non-CF option and HFCs.

I received my exhaust system about a month later (due to the huge demand for this incredible exhaust). I unwrapped it from the massive amounts of bubble wrap, and to my dismay it had arrived damaged courtesy of UPS (see below pics).

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1257821829

I called Tony right away and, long story short, he started building me a new exhaust right away after I sent back the damaged one. He was available every time I called to ask him any question I may have had or to voice my concern about any step along the way. Even though UPS denied the damage claim, I received my new (undamaged) system less than TWO weeks later!! Now, that is what I call great customer service!

I had the system installed this past Thursday, which took about 2 hours total. Once installed, the tech started the car and boy oh boy did it rev to life!!! I couldn't contain my excitement and I was grinning from ear to ear like the Grinch on Christmas Day! When other guys say videos don't do the tone of the exhaust justice, let me tell you that they aren't kidding. The tone is SOOO deep and exotic that it still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Note: I dynoed the car before and after for the entertainment and curiosity of those performance buffs out there.

Keep in mind that I already had the Stillen G3 intakes installed PRIOR to the "before" dyno! I won't continue to ramble on about my personal story, so below you'll find my review summary along with some pics for your visual pleasure. However, I, unfortunately, don't have a video camera so no videos are included. Please don't hesitate to PM me with any questions/comments/suggestions!!

Looks/Quality: (10/10) The welds on every piece were meticulously done, and the quality of steel is superb. The cans and resonators are super smooth and shiny. I even took the time to look for fingerprints and could find none whatsoever!

Fitment: (9/10) There were no fitment issues between F.I./F.I. pieces or F.I./stock pieces. But after the installation, the left tip was not perfectly aligned so it had to be adjusted. A small 5-minute setback; nothing to complain about.

Sound: (10/10) This thing is incredible. For those who've seen/heard every video related to this exhaust absolutely cannot appreciate the superior tone it offers. It is very deep, throaty, and has no hint of "rice" at all. As expected, the HFCs do present with a noticeable hiss upon deceleration between 2-3K RPMs. The exhaust note is fairly quiet when cruising, but roars to life upon moderate-heavy acceleration. The sound is sexy as hell and EXOTIC EXOTIC EXOTIC!!!!!

Performance: (10/10) WOW! You don't realize how restricted a sports car really is until you take those restrictions away. The car pushed hard before upon heavy acceleration, but now it truly hauls ***! Together with the intakes, HFCs and exhaust, I can definitely tell the car can breathe freely and put its power to the wheels. (See dyno results below for further info)

Practicality: (8/10) The cans do ride pretty low to the ground, but I don't see a time when they would scrape unless one forgets to be careful. Originally, I was going to get the straight X-pipe, but Tony talked me out of it especially since I've got a 7AT. I am glad he did. The exhaust with 18" resonators is PLENTY loud, and I'm only a 25-year-old guy. I like loud, but any louder would surely get old very quickly. And for those complaining of the high-pitched sound coming from the ECU (myself included), this exhaust takes care of it! There is a slight drone during cruising under moderate load. With light or no load, however, (i.e., coasting) there is no drone at all. This car is my daily driver and I know I will not tire of hearing the exhaust note on a daily basis. In fact, since the installation last Thursday, I've been driving in manual mode ~80% of the time.

For those still debating on which exhaust system to buy, I strongly urge you to go with this system. Tony really is the best guy you will come across in terms of receiving spectacular customer service. He will go above and beyond to ensure you, the customer, are 110% satisfied. And I promise you that you will not find a better bang for your buck than this system right here.

Again, let me know if you've got any questions/comments. Until next time!

Eric
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1257824354
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kannibul · 11-10-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G35guy84

Without further hesitation, here is my review of the infamous F.I. TDX catback exhaust system:

Wat - you gained nearly 50WHP?

Holy Fuuuuuuu

Now I know what I get to look foward to - lol

I has G3's, but I'll stick with the stock cats until the LTH's come out...

F.I. Inc. · 11-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Motoextreme and Darkseed, thank you both for the new orders...

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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)
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Devious Z: 033 (Installed)
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David L (Non Forum Member): 036 (Installed)
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Cotizi: 043 (In Transit)
Kannibul: 044 (In Transit)
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racerxj17 · 11-10-2009, 05:44 PM

bump for a pm of the cost of both having my resonators removed, and the straight pipe with out them.

F.I. Inc. · 11-10-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerxj17

bump for a pm of the cost of both having my resonators removed, and the straight pipe with out them.

Are you talking about the resonators in the X Pipe?

racerxj17 · 11-10-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Are you talking about the resonators in the X Pipe?

Yea, want to remove the 18" resonators and run pipe only since I put the stock cats on and it's not manly enough for me but ohhhh does it sound great.

kannibul · 11-10-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Motoextreme and Darkseed, thank you both for the new orders...

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 (Delivered)
Argen G (Non Forum Member): 027 (Install late October)
Pointman: 028 (Installed)
Racerxj17: 029 (Installed)
Dainedazz: 030 (Installed)
Jerkey: 031 (Delivered)
Caleb B (Non Forum Member): 032 (Installed)
Devious Z: 033 (Installed)
Nick B (Non Forum Member-England): 034 (Installed)
DunW/4Bangerz: 035 (Installed)
David L (Non Forum Member): 036 (Installed)
Cgmobile370Z: 037 (INstalled)
Knives: 038 (Delivered)
Abakja1: 039 (Delivered)
Zulus370Z: 040 (Installed)
Valentino: 041 (In Transit)
Lee A (Non Forum Member): 042 (In Transit)
Cotizi: 043 (In Transit)
Kannibul: 044 (In Transit)
Zello370: 045
Earwicker7: 046 (Installed)
NewYorkJon34: 047
Philipp: 048
ZSteve: 049
Sig11: 050
Matt B (Non Forum Member): 051
Darkstar87695: 052
Liquid_G: 053
V8Kilr: 054
Motoextreme: 055
Darkseed: 056

Holy fuuuu!

Sweetness!

Zello370 · 11-10-2009, 10:42 PM

Hey tony will #45 make it out this week?

F.I. Inc. · 11-10-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zello370

Hey tony will #45 make it out this week?

For sure and possibly tomorrow!

motoextreme · 11-11-2009, 12:29 AM

Thanks Tony for the order, can't wait to see it.

As far as the response about the noise level, take my advice, I had a full Alpine system installed and its absolutely great! I'll post some details on the Audio Video thread but they put a 12 inch sub where the spare goes, two amps in the well and a thin board to cover it all. Everything is Alpine and the weight was next to nothing. No exhaust out that can muffle 2 amps, a sub and all the speakers. (stock system was horrible)

Anyway, can't wait for the exhaust, Tony was full of great info and wonderful Customer Service, that's why I went with him despite the wait. Phase two of the Z build is nearly complete (exhaust and cold air intake). Next, some small parts and perhaps a little paintwork (nothing too crazy). LOVE THIS CAR! Thanks again Tony, look forward to meeting you when my # comes up.

PS. Nismo's dont come with the Bose set up, at least mine didn't.

Zsteve · 11-11-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

For sure and possibly tomorrow!

so how many a week do you average on getting out? Have to hurry and getmine here and put on as I will be moving to Ft. Bliss by myself in about 3 weeks for a new job.

Zello370 · 11-12-2009, 08:14 AM

Thanks Tony got my UPS shipping number today, When it comes to customer service tony you ARE THE MAN!!!! MADE IN AMERICA BABY!!!!

11-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#3 (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: 687	Motoextreme and Darkseed, thank you both for the new orders... 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 (Delivered) Argen G (Non Forum Member): 027 (Install late October) Pointman: 028 (Installed) Racerxj17: 029 (Installed) Dainedazz: 030 (Installed) Jerkey: 031 (Delivered) Caleb B (Non Forum Member): 032 (Installed) Devious Z: 033 (Installed) Nick B (Non Forum Member-England): 034 (Installed) DunW/4Bangerz: 035 (Installed) David L (Non Forum Member): 036 (Installed) Cgmobile370Z: 037 (INstalled) Knives: 038 (Delivered) Abakja1: 039 (Delivered) Zulus370Z: 040 (Installed) Valentino: 041 (In Transit) Lee A (Non Forum Member): 042 (In Transit) Cotizi: 043 (In Transit) Kannibul: 044 (In Transit) Zello370: 045 (In Transit) Earwicker7: 046 (Installed) NewYorkJon34: 047 Philipp: 048 ZSteve: 049 Sig11: 050 Matt B (Non Forum Member): 051 Darkstar87695: 052 Liquid_G: 053 V8Kilr: 054 Motoextreme: 055 Darkseed: 056 __________________ *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.; 11-12-2009 at 10:01 AM.

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Zello370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harker Hts, Texas Posts: 26 Drives: Yellow 370 Rep Power: 18	Thanks tony Thanks Tony got my UPS shipping number today, When it comes to customer service tony you ARE THE MAN!!!! MADE IN AMERICA BABY!!!! __________________

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motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 370	Thanks Tony for the order, can't wait to see it. As far as the response about the noise level, take my advice, I had a full Alpine system installed and its absolutely great! I'll post some details on the Audio Video thread but they put a 12 inch sub where the spare goes, two amps in the well and a thin board to cover it all. Everything is Alpine and the weight was next to nothing. No exhaust out that can muffle 2 amps, a sub and all the speakers. (stock system was horrible) Anyway, can't wait for the exhaust, Tony was full of great info and wonderful Customer Service, that's why I went with him despite the wait. Phase two of the Z build is nearly complete (exhaust and cold air intake). Next, some small parts and perhaps a little paintwork (nothing too crazy). LOVE THIS CAR! Thanks again Tony, look forward to meeting you when my # comes up. PS. Nismo's dont come with the Bose set up, at least mine didn't.