NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

XwChriswX · 01-07-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

I have the invidia gemini.

No drone. Its definitely "quieter" than all of the other catbacks out there but is the most liveable and I think it sounds great.

Just the CBE or do you have TP/HFC?

Cristobal09 · 01-07-2013, 08:05 AM

Just the catback

XwChriswX · 01-07-2013, 08:09 AM

Shado - Stock
Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans)
BoBo - Berk CBE + ___?___ HFC's I believe?
Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster)
Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only

Masa · 01-07-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Shado - Stock
Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans)
BoBo - Berk CBE + ___?___ HFC's I believe?
Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster)
Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only
Masa - F.I. CBE 18" resonated
Shahid - Berk CBE and HFC's
Eastwest - Ark Grip V2 + F.I. HFC
BirdmanX - F.I. CBE 18" resonated + F.I. HFC
ZCarMan - AAM True Dual CBE + AAM HFC (I think?)

XwChriswX · 01-07-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Red__Zed · 01-07-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

I have the invidia gemini.

No drone. Its definitely "quieter" than all of the other catbacks out there but is the most liveable and I think it sounds great.

Best option for a livable DD

MightyBobo · 01-07-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Then yeah, it's good to just see whats out there in person, and listen for what you like, then work backwards.

Videos just don't do them justice.

Worse, many cameras record audio with varying quality.

So, I dont trust a lot of those unless I hear them personally.

XwChriswX · 01-07-2013, 08:50 AM

BoBo, which hfc's are you running, Berks as well?

MightyBobo · 01-07-2013, 08:52 AM

Shado - Stock
Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans)
BoBo - Berk CBE + Berk HFC's
Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster)
Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only
Masa - F.I. CBE 18" resonated
Shahid - Berk CBE and HFC's
Eastwest - Ark Grip V2 + F.I. HFC
BirdmanX - F.I. CBE 18" resonated + F.I. HFC
ZCarMan - AAM True Dual CBE + AAM HFC (I think?)

UN-quoted, so I dont have to rebuild the wheel everytime you edit the list...

MightyBobo · 01-07-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

BoBo, which hfc's are you running, Berks as well?

See above.

No drone in my setup. Definitely have the hiss on deceleration, though - but what HFC's DONT have that?

In all honesty, if she wants the best sounding setup and doesn't care too much about performance, a CBE is the easiest bet with minimal work and maximum gain for sound.

4r3s · 01-07-2013, 09:44 AM

You won't be able to buy Jon's setup anymore. They've versioned it since he bought it, his sits tucked up in the car like the OEM exhaust. What you can buy today is what I have on my car, hangs down like the fast intentions setup. I have the 2.5" true dual and HFC from AAM.

aniceh · 01-07-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

FI... the drone. Never, ever get an exhaust that drones regardless of how good it sounds.

Thanks, man. That's the kind of feedback I'm looking for. It's also why I really, really want some exposure to the exhaust character from inside the cabin at various speeds.

eastwest2300 · 01-07-2013, 10:33 AM

I like my setup, there is a slight hiss with the HFCs on deceleration. I just need to get this damn o2 sensor replaced asap.

eastwest2300 · 01-07-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Shado - Stock
Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans)
BoBo - Berk CBE + Berk HFC's
Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster)
Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only
Masa - F.I. CBE 18" resonated
Shahid - Berk CBE and HFC's
Eastwest - Ark Grip V2 + F.I. HFC
BirdmanX - F.I. CBE 18" resonated + F.I. HFC
ZCarMan - AAM True Dual CBE + AAM HFC (I think?)

UN-quoted, so I dont have to rebuild the wheel everytime you edit the list...

Thats a pretty diverse list right there, lots of choices and setups.

aniceh · 01-07-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

short tails - but the inside the cabin noise will be different in the roadster.

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

See above.

No drone in my setup. Definitely have the hiss on deceleration, though - but what HFC's DONT have that?

In all honesty, if she wants the best sounding setup and doesn't care too much about performance, a CBE is the easiest bet with minimal work and maximum gain for sound.

I wouldn't say I don't care about performance. Any gains would be nice. I guess I just haven't been focusing on that because, at this point, I'm pretty sure I haven't scratched the surface of what the car can do and I feel a bit silly rabbiting on about gains. I might feel a bit differently once I get a cruise under my belt - we'll see.

01-07-2013, 08:05 AM	#6047 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3371	Just the catback __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

01-07-2013, 08:09 AM	#6048 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Shado - Stock Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans) BoBo - Berk CBE + ___?___ HFC's I believe? Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster) Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-07-2013, 08:50 AM	#6053 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	BoBo, which hfc's are you running, Berks as well? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-07-2013, 08:52 AM	#6054 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Shado - Stock Chris - F.I. LTH + CBE (18" resonators, SS Cans) BoBo - Berk CBE + Berk HFC's Randy - AAM Shorttails (Roadster) Cristobal - Invidia Gemini CBE Only Masa - F.I. CBE 18" resonated Shahid - Berk CBE and HFC's Eastwest - Ark Grip V2 + F.I. HFC BirdmanX - F.I. CBE 18" resonated + F.I. HFC ZCarMan - AAM True Dual CBE + AAM HFC (I think?) UN-quoted, so I dont have to rebuild the wheel everytime you edit the list... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-07-2013, 10:33 AM	#6058 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I like my setup, there is a slight hiss with the HFCs on deceleration. I just need to get this damn o2 sensor replaced asap. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

01-07-2013, 09:44 AM	#6056 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	You won't be able to buy Jon's setup anymore. They've versioned it since he bought it, his sits tucked up in the car like the OEM exhaust. What you can buy today is what I have on my car, hangs down like the fast intentions setup. I have the 2.5" true dual and HFC from AAM.

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