Things you regret doing to your Z

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

These could of been avoided with an HKS Hi Power exhaust!

Not as much gains as the FI exhaust but a lot quieter in cabin (close to stock at cruising speeds) and you can have a very good drop. HKS exhaust screams when you're WOT though.

I have heard the HKS in person... It sounds awesome. If I still had my Z and wanted to change things up I would definitely consider it.

Baer383 · 05-11-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Adding my FI exhaust. I probably would have been happier with something a little quieter in the cabin for a daily driver.

FI exhaust is loud but it really depends on what speed you cruise at on the highway,if I go 70-75 yeah it's loud and over time would probably give me a headache but I cruise @80 so it is very quiet not much louder than stock.

So I guess it has allot to do with driving style.

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

FI exhaust is loud but it really depends on what speed you cruise at on the highway,if I go 70-75 yeah it's loud and over time would probably give me a headache but I cruise @80 so it is very quiet not much louder than stock.

So I guess it has allot to do with driving style.

Yeah definitely. In VA 80 is reckless, though, so I always had to keep it in the drone zone on the highway. I loved the sound, though.

Baer383 · 05-12-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah definitely. In VA 80 is reckless, though, so I always had to keep it in the drone zone on the highway. I loved the sound, though.

In Atlanta 80mph is the norm any slower you really need to be in the right lane.

OKC Z · 05-12-2011, 05:50 AM

I regret not buying new with auto tranny. My last 3 cars I did buy new. CACA!

WhiskeyHotel · 05-12-2011, 08:01 AM

I regret not buying the brillant silver NISMO instead of the Base/sport I drove off in.

TheGreatOne · 05-12-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AllForTheCash

...I non-nav interior is very bland IMHO. Too bad the 40th didn't come with a Nav Option

It did in Canada

Ya, I wouldn't like it either without

spearfish25 · 05-12-2011, 09:16 AM

It's interesting there are so many F.I. exhaust regrets. I saw this coming, but the amount of hype and interest in those stupid exhausts was unbelievable. I think the 'FI exhaust is here' thread had about 300,000 hits.

I regretted not getting clear bra initially, but then I had an accident and got it installed with my new hood and fascia. Now, no regrets at all.

m4a1mustang · 05-12-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It's interesting there are so many F.I. exhaust regrets. I saw this coming, but the amount of hype and interest in those stupid exhausts was unbelievable. I think the 'FI exhaust is here' thread had about 300,000 hits.

Stupid exhausts? I think they sound great, are well made, and offer great performance gains.

If you can live with the drone more power to you. If not, that's why we have options.

shadoquad · 05-12-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AllForTheCash

...I non-nav interior is very bland IMHO. Too bad the 40th didn't come with a Nav Option

Nonsense, the stitched leather cubby is great!

spearfish25 · 05-12-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Stupid exhausts? I think they sound great, are well made, and offer great performance gains.

If you can live with the drone more power to you. If not, that's why we have options.

I'd call any hype'd exhaust stupid, as it's nothing more than an exhaust

.

If you look back to the original posts, the FI exhaust initially had a cult following, claiming and arguing that there is no drone, they're not too loud, and they never bottom out. As time has told, all three of those things have been issues for various owners.

I do like having options though. And if I didn't daily drive my car, maybe I'd have the FI exhaust.

m4a1mustang · 05-12-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'd call any hype'd exhaust stupid, as it's nothing more than an exhaust

.

If you look back to the original posts, the FI exhaust initially had a cult following, claiming and arguing that there is no drone, they're not too loud, and they never bottom out. As time has told, all three of those things have been issues for various owners.

I do like having options though. And if I didn't daily drive my car, maybe I'd have the FI exhaust.

I know I got railed on a bit when I first reported drone.

Though my 18" resonators were never too loud outside the car and I never had bottoming issues (stock height).

red6spd · 05-12-2011, 09:38 AM

Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Osiris · 05-12-2011, 09:40 AM

i regret being an early adopter of the Stillen super charger. Wish i had gone twin turbo.

USMCASA · 05-12-2011, 09:52 AM

I regret not getting the CY... wait I did

05-12-2011, 09:16 AM	#68 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's interesting there are so many F.I. exhaust regrets. I saw this coming, but the amount of hype and interest in those stupid exhausts was unbelievable. I think the 'FI exhaust is here' thread had about 300,000 hits. I regretted not getting clear bra initially, but then I had an accident and got it installed with my new hood and fascia. Now, no regrets at all. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	i regret being an early adopter of the Stillen super charger. Wish i had gone twin turbo. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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