Fast Intentions Exhaust Questions

jeamps01 · 08-10-2013, 11:21 AM

Guys a few questions on this exhaust. I have the a stock nismo 13 and I'm looking to get the FI exhaust. I heard that the CF cbe gives it somewhat of a more exotic note. Not sure how accurate that statement was and whether or not the material actually affects the sound of the exhaust.

I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on the cf as I'm scared it may look ricey. Is there any difference in sound between SS and cf? My goal is to get as close as possible to a high pitch exotic note, which I understand may not be fully attainable.

One more thing, do I need to get a tune on the car or a flash once I get the exhaust in order to get the performance, or is the nismo mapping sufficient? Im only going to do air filters, hfc, and cbe. Thanks.

jeamps01 · 08-10-2013, 11:25 AM

Oh one more thing, if any body had any other exhaust suggestions for achieving a high pitched exotic note, I'm all ears. Price isn't a factor since I'm not planning on doing too much to the car.

Rangerz · 08-10-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeamps01

Guys a few questions on this exhaust. I have the a stock nismo 13 and I'm looking to get the FI exhaust. I heard that the CF cbe gives it somewhat of a more exotic note. Not sure how accurate that statement was and whether or not the material actually affects the sound of the exhaust.

I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on the cf as I'm scared it may look ricey. Is there any difference in sound between SS and cf? My goal is to get as close as possible to a high pitch exotic note, which I understand may not be fully attainable.

One more thing, do I need to get a tune on the car or a flash once I get the exhaust in order to get the performance, or is the nismo mapping sufficient? Im only going to do air filters, hfc, and cbe. Thanks.

If you look back though this thread there is some audio with the CF. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive Oct-Nov, I originally ordered SS but, upgraded to CF. I can shoot you some audio once it is installed.

megalapagas · 08-10-2013, 12:13 PM

Hey OP welcome! and trust me F.I is worth the wait I'm expecting mine next week and quoting tony this is what he said..

Here is what I tell everyone when choosing SS vs CF.1) The Carbon Fiber will sound a little more exotic and promote more of a Euro tone opposed to the Stainless Steel being smoother and deeper.*2) The Carbon Fiber is lighter than the Stainless Steel by roughly 6 pounds overall.*In the end make the choice mostly based on the aesthetics. The other reasons play a small part in the equation. Now I am biased to the Carbon Fiber because I love the way it looks! Everyone wants something different therefore we have different options.If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me directly.Thank you, Tony

jeamps01 · 08-10-2013, 12:42 PM

Got it, thanks for the response and the input. Since the difference seems to be pretty negligible ill prob go w ss. Ill reach out to tony tho. Thanks!

Felix 808 · 08-10-2013, 12:58 PM

The CF will not look ricey at all in fact, it is a lot more stealth looking than the SS. I for one dislike all that ricey, fast & furious

I have the non-res CF system & love it. The SS has a deeper sound while the CF has a little higher pitched sound. Try to find someone out towards you that has them. They are really nice & you can't do business with anyone better than Tony. His work is amazing & his customer support unparalleled.

Z-Girl 12 · 08-10-2013, 02:09 PM

Too ricey? not by far, I chose it strictly because it blended so well with the undercarriage of the car. so stealth. maybe because my z is black it blends so well..the polished canisters to me were just to flashy. No regrets on the CF whatsoever.

Felix 808 · 08-10-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Too ricey? not by far, I chose it strictly because it blended so well with the undercarriage of the car. so stealth. maybe because my z is black it blends so well..the polished canisters to me were just to flashy. No regrets on the CF whatsoever.

I thought the same about the SS cans. It blends great on PW as well

Hey Zgirl are you near Miami? Maybe you guys could meet up if not too far.

Z-Girl 12 · 08-10-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

I thought the same about the SS cans. It blends great on PW as well

Hey Zgirl are you near Miami? Maybe you guys could meet up if not too far.

I was last weekend but got there by plane. Miami is an 8hour drive for me, I'm in North Florida-Tallahassee, sorry!

DarkJak · 08-11-2013, 12:11 AM

A few other exhausts that sound exotic:

Amuse
Saclam
Meisterschaft
Litespeed Titanium

From highest to lowest price

KingJoseph · 08-11-2013, 06:45 PM

I took this video for anybody who might be on the fence...

Nismo 370Z w/ Berk HFCs and Fast Intentions Carbon Fiber CBE (12" resonators) - YouTube

I don't think this can be characterized as ricey at all; I get nothing but compliments from young people and older folks alike. A mid-50s guy in a work truck stopped me at the gas station to tell me how awesome it sounded when I downshifted coming up behind him at a light. It turns heads everywhere, but just the right amount... it's not so loud that it makes you have that "Please look at me?" vibe, but it definitely catches attention.

/Angelo350Z/ · 08-11-2013, 07:15 PM

The FI Exhaust is anything but ricey. It sounds deep, yields about 20 whp, and has top-notch craftsmanship matched with unrivalled customer service. I love mine

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w0rM · 08-11-2013, 07:25 PM

SS or

lol j/k!

kfull · 08-11-2013, 07:50 PM

CF is great. ss stands out more than CF. at nighttime the cf looks black. Actually it looks pretty close to black during the day too, being under the car's shadow. Doesnt sound ricey at all. The tips also look perfect with the rear of the car. Some other exhausts i've seen pics of, the tips stick out pretty far, which I don't like the look of. The tips on this exhaust look awesome. The carbon fiber just looks very high quality and professional. No complaints at all, I love my system. Also check out page 176 of the "Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)" thread, I have pics of my cf exhaust on that page.

axmea? · 08-12-2013, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeamps01

........I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on the cf as I'm scared it may look ricey. Is there any difference in sound between SS and cf? My goal is to get as close as possible to a high pitch exotic note............Thanks.

The sound has to do with the material and how the cans are sealed. You should ask Tony for details. He explained this in someone's post.

As far as ricey.........rice is in the eyes of the beholder......
I really want to help you decide so here are some shots. Your call.

08-10-2013, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeamps01 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 26 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 11	Fast Intentions Exhaust Questions Guys a few questions on this exhaust. I have the a stock nismo 13 and I'm looking to get the FI exhaust. I heard that the CF cbe gives it somewhat of a more exotic note. Not sure how accurate that statement was and whether or not the material actually affects the sound of the exhaust. I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on the cf as I'm scared it may look ricey. Is there any difference in sound between SS and cf? My goal is to get as close as possible to a high pitch exotic note, which I understand may not be fully attainable. One more thing, do I need to get a tune on the car or a flash once I get the exhaust in order to get the performance, or is the nismo mapping sufficient? Im only going to do air filters, hfc, and cbe. Thanks.

08-10-2013, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	The CF will not look ricey at all in fact, it is a lot more stealth looking than the SS. I for one dislike all that ricey, fast & furious I have the non-res CF system & love it. The SS has a deeper sound while the CF has a little higher pitched sound. Try to find someone out towards you that has them. They are really nice & you can't do business with anyone better than Tony. His work is amazing & his customer support unparalleled. Z-Girl 12 and megalapagas like this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

08-10-2013, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Cf fi Too ricey? not by far, I chose it strictly because it blended so well with the undercarriage of the car. so stealth. maybe because my z is black it blends so well..the polished canisters to me were just to flashy. No regrets on the CF whatsoever. DLSTR, Felix 808, axmea? and 1 others like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

08-11-2013, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	A few other exhausts that sound exotic: Amuse Saclam Meisterschaft Litespeed Titanium From highest to lowest price __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

08-11-2013, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	The FI Exhaust is anything but ricey. It sounds deep, yields about 20 whp, and has top-notch craftsmanship matched with unrivalled customer service. I love mine . XwChriswX likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

08-10-2013, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
jeamps01 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 26 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 11	Oh one more thing, if any body had any other exhaust suggestions for achieving a high pitched exotic note, I'm all ears. Price isn't a factor since I'm not planning on doing too much to the car.

08-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
megalapagas Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: McAllen,TX Posts: 457 Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T Rep Power: 12	Hey OP welcome! and trust me F.I is worth the wait I'm expecting mine next week and quoting tony this is what he said.. Here is what I tell everyone when choosing SS vs CF.1) The Carbon Fiber will sound a little more exotic and promote more of a Euro tone opposed to the Stainless Steel being smoother and deeper.2) The Carbon Fiber is lighter than the Stainless Steel by roughly 6 pounds overall.In the end make the choice mostly based on the aesthetics. The other reasons play a small part in the equation. Now I am biased to the Carbon Fiber because I love the way it looks! Everyone wants something different therefore we have different options.If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me directly.Thank you, Tony

08-10-2013, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
jeamps01 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 26 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 11	Got it, thanks for the response and the input. Since the difference seems to be pretty negligible ill prob go w ss. Ill reach out to tony tho. Thanks!

08-11-2013, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	I took this video for anybody who might be on the fence... Nismo 370Z w/ Berk HFCs and Fast Intentions Carbon Fiber CBE (12" resonators) - YouTube I don't think this can be characterized as ricey at all; I get nothing but compliments from young people and older folks alike. A mid-50s guy in a work truck stopped me at the gas station to tell me how awesome it sounded when I downshifted coming up behind him at a light. It turns heads everywhere, but just the right amount... it's not so loud that it makes you have that "Please look at me?" vibe, but it definitely catches attention.

08-11-2013, 07:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	SS or lol j/k! __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

08-11-2013, 07:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	CF is great. ss stands out more than CF. at nighttime the cf looks black. Actually it looks pretty close to black during the day too, being under the car's shadow. Doesnt sound ricey at all. The tips also look perfect with the rear of the car. Some other exhausts i've seen pics of, the tips stick out pretty far, which I don't like the look of. The tips on this exhaust look awesome. The carbon fiber just looks very high quality and professional. No complaints at all, I love my system. Also check out page 176 of the "Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)" thread, I have pics of my cf exhaust on that page. Felix 808 and happyh00 like this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS Last edited by kfull; 08-11-2013 at 07:52 PM.

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