To go carbon fiber...or to not!! This is the question

bmarcinczyk14 · 03-11-2013, 08:42 PM

I actually went with the stainless steel. Figured I didn't want cf enough to account for the extra amount, which would have been slightly over 2k for the exhaust. Once I pass the 2k mark I really start thinking about my decision, I figured the stainless steel is still an amazing piece. Thanks everyone for all your input

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FPenvy · 03-07-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I've read a few threads where people have cracked their CF muffler. I'd go with SS just for peace of mind. Like others have mentioned, if you go CF you need to be careful.

i have some of the most miles on a CF exhaust and mine are perfect. never had a problem yet. i also do not drive mine in winter i dont know if any of the cracked ones did or not.

Feryy · 03-11-2013, 11:09 AM

Try with reverie, as far as I know one of my mates bought stuff from them, and they do silver colored carbon fibre. It might be good for you...

Hope this will help

apatter8 · 03-11-2013, 01:21 PM

Looks like I'm in the minority here, but I vote for SS. Like you've already said though, it really comes down to personal preference. Me, I like the deeper tone from the SS and the aggressive look. But if you want a more exotic tone and/or a "stealth" look, then go CF. If you need a tie-breaker, SS is cheaper!

Z370Z011 · 03-11-2013, 09:08 PM

Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails.

FPenvy · 03-11-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails.

My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol

homeryansta · 03-11-2013, 11:19 PM

Is it just me or has carbon fiber gone stupid?

Z370Z011 · 03-12-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now

is yours CF or SS?

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-13-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now

is yours CF or SS?

He is running a CF system!

FPenvy · 03-13-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now

is yours CF or SS?

yea i'm running non res FI test pipes and non res FI cat back with CF cans.

faya · 03-18-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

yea i'm running non res FI test pipes and non res FI cat back with CF cans.

do you have a video sir for reference? thanks!

i just have a question, why test pipes not LTH? the reason I asked is I'm torn between the 2.. thanks!

FPenvy · 03-20-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by faya

do you have a video sir for reference? thanks!

i just have a question, why test pipes not LTH? the reason I asked is I'm torn between the 2.. thanks!

youtube account same as this account name. theres 2 vids. also on aamcompetition.com there's a vid of mine on a dyno.

i went TP for price basically. LTH are 900 more then my TP. also even with the demon bolt the TP are easier to install. plus i found i like the TP sound better than the sound that LTH produce.

FairladyZ · 03-13-2013, 12:01 PM

how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS

FPenvy · 03-13-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS

6lbs lighter than SS

FairladyZ · 03-13-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

6lbs lighter than SS

Ok. And the price difference?

03-11-2013, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 18	I actually went with the stainless steel. Figured I didn't want cf enough to account for the extra amount, which would have been slightly over 2k for the exhaust. Once I pass the 2k mark I really start thinking about my decision, I figured the stainless steel is still an amazing piece. Thanks everyone for all your input . ZMan8 likes this. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

03-11-2013, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	Looks like I'm in the minority here, but I vote for SS. Like you've already said though, it really comes down to personal preference. Me, I like the deeper tone from the SS and the aggressive look. But if you want a more exotic tone and/or a "stealth" look, then go CF. If you need a tie-breaker, SS is cheaper! faya likes this.

03-11-2013, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 16	Is it just me or has carbon fiber gone stupid? __________________

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FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 19	how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS