Fast Intentions Ground Clearance

Akmcmahon · 09-02-2013, 10:35 PM

I had a question for those that own the FI exhaust. It looks like it hangs much lower than stock. Has anyone had issues of scraping? I'm debating between FI and Berk. Both sound great, but the Berk looks like stock, size and all. Whereas FI looks to hang down a couple of inches. Just curious.

Felix 808 · 09-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Actually, it hangs a tiny bit higher than stock. The original version did hang lower, but they changed to the higher V2 after the first 100 or so units. F.I. is a great exhaust & Tony is one of the best

RegPei · 09-02-2013, 11:32 PM

I will let you know when I get mine in 3-4 weeks.

Mean while, you understand failing to do a search before you post would most likely get you flamed, right?

Here was a thread from two weeks ago on this topic:

Fast intentions exaust clearance!

BOLIO 671 · 09-03-2013, 10:15 AM

The piping on the Berk is not stock in size. It's 2.5" true dual cat back exhaust with an X-Pipe...same size as FI's piping set up. The difference is the rears. FI has the two canisters while Berk has more of the stock look similar to the Invidia & Stillen design. Both are great sounding exhausts. As you can tell by Tony's huge customer listings FI is preferred by majority of the masses and rightfully so as it is a great exhaust....but so is the Berk. It all comes down to your preference. Berk pipes if I'm not mistaken hang just as low at that low point towards the rear as the FI's. As far as weight reduction goes I recall someone stating that the F. I. exhaust is lighter than the Berk, but I don't know how true this is.

Both Berk and F.I. haven't had any clearance issues with their exhausts granted that your Z is not Slammed Dunked!!!! Stock height or a mild drop should not pose any clearance issues. You can't go wrong with either one as they are both exceptionally better than the stock set up. HP and Sound wise.

mag_black · 09-04-2013, 02:41 PM

Never scraped here while on swifts. I live in New England too.

BOLIO 671 · 09-05-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

As far as weight reduction goes I recall someone stating that the F. I. exhaust is lighter than the Berk, but I don't know how true this.

OP I was really curious about this myself...so did the esearch and confirmed that FI's exhaist system is lighter over the Berk hands down....This forum and its members have a wealth of knowledge...I learn something new everyday....here is the thread for ur review.

The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

Riptide67 · 09-07-2013, 12:45 AM

I have an FI exhaust and the previous owner scrapped it a good bit. Probably speed bumps if I had to guess. I am lowered on swifts and have no issues so far. But they do hang low. I am considering dropping the cash on two new canisters from Tony at FI.

blueranger · 09-08-2013, 11:22 PM

I'm lowered on Swifts and have only "barely" scraped once when I took a tall speed bump straight on. Since then I always take them and driveways at an angle and never scraped again.

09-02-2013, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Akmcmahon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 159 Drives: 13 370Z Mag Black M6 Rep Power: 13	Fast Intentions Ground Clearance I had a question for those that own the FI exhaust. It looks like it hangs much lower than stock. Has anyone had issues of scraping? I'm debating between FI and Berk. Both sound great, but the Berk looks like stock, size and all. Whereas FI looks to hang down a couple of inches. Just curious.

09-02-2013, 10:47 PM	#2 (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	Actually, it hangs a tiny bit higher than stock. The original version did hang lower, but they changed to the higher V2 after the first 100 or so units. F.I. is a great exhaust & Tony is one of the best F.I. Inc. and Leuz like this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

09-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	The piping on the Berk is not stock in size. It's 2.5" true dual cat back exhaust with an X-Pipe...same size as FI's piping set up. The difference is the rears. FI has the two canisters while Berk has more of the stock look similar to the Invidia & Stillen design. Both are great sounding exhausts. As you can tell by Tony's huge customer listings FI is preferred by majority of the masses and rightfully so as it is a great exhaust....but so is the Berk. It all comes down to your preference. Berk pipes if I'm not mistaken hang just as low at that low point towards the rear as the FI's. As far as weight reduction goes I recall someone stating that the F. I. exhaust is lighter than the Berk, but I don't know how true this is. Both Berk and F.I. haven't had any clearance issues with their exhausts granted that your Z is not Slammed Dunked!!!! Stock height or a mild drop should not pose any clearance issues. You can't go wrong with either one as they are both exceptionally better than the stock set up. HP and Sound wise. F.I. Inc. and tiger123 like this. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

09-04-2013, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	Never scraped here while on swifts. I live in New England too. F.I. Inc., Leuz and ortiz73ca like this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

09-07-2013, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	I have an FI exhaust and the previous owner scrapped it a good bit. Probably speed bumps if I had to guess. I am lowered on swifts and have no issues so far. But they do hang low. I am considering dropping the cash on two new canisters from Tony at FI. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

09-02-2013, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
RegPei Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 62 Drives: 09 MB M6 Spt Rep Power: 12	I will let you know when I get mine in 3-4 weeks. Mean while, you understand failing to do a search before you post would most likely get you flamed, right? Here was a thread from two weeks ago on this topic: Fast intentions exaust clearance!

09-08-2013, 11:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	I'm lowered on Swifts and have only "barely" scraped once when I took a tall speed bump straight on. Since then I always take them and driveways at an angle and never scraped again.

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