What did you do with your Z today III

happytheman · 06-07-2012, 10:48 PM

I agree! You canNOT go wrong with the sweet notes of FI!

Initial Z · 06-07-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I agree! You canNOT go wrong with the sweet notes of FI!

The size of the resonators dont change the loudness or sound on the outside right? Just drone and resonance>?

happytheman · 06-07-2012, 10:59 PM

Nope, sorry man..

18" Resonator - Low growl, low drone - can hear it just fine outside!
12" resonator - some drone, louder outside.
No resonator - definite drone between 2-3.5k rpm, quite loud outside.

That's pretttty much it in a nutshell!

And by the way..the 18" resonated is definitely louder than stock. Mild when cruising, mean when you put your foot in it!

alcheng · 06-07-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nope, sorry man..

18" Resonator - Low growl, low drone - can hear it just fine outside!
12" resonator - some drone, louder outside.
No resonator - definite drone between 2-3.5k rpm, quite loud outside.

That's pretttty much it in a nutshell!

And by the way..the 18" resonated is definitely louder than stock. Mild when cruising, mean when you put your foot in it!

I am also looking at the Invidia Gemini, like the sound of it too, and more on my budget now... have to wait for another 6 months or more (cos winter is coming then) if I go for the FI.....

Red__Zed · 06-08-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I am also looking at the Invidia Gemini, like the sound of it too, and more on my budget now... have to wait for another 6 months or more (cos winter is coming then) if I go for the FI.....

I loved my Invidia. I know some people are having quality issues with them though....

alcheng · 06-08-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I loved my Invidia. I know some people are having quality issues with them though....

What about it???

Red__Zed · 06-08-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

What about it???

do a search. at least a couple people have had issues with cracked welds, although several of them were due to crappy install jobs.

I don't think you can beat the sound though. Deep and full, not too loud, no highway drone....

Initial Z · 06-07-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nope, sorry man..

18" Resonator - Low growl, low drone - can hear it just fine outside!
12" resonator - some drone, louder outside.
No resonator - definite drone between 2-3.5k rpm, quite loud outside.

That's pretttty much it in a nutshell!

And by the way..the 18" resonated is definitely louder than stock. Mild when cruising, mean when you put your foot in it!

Ah ok thx. Either way it goes, Its going to be a lot quieter then my AAM short tails I have now :P

happytheman · 06-07-2012, 11:23 PM

What's your budget range Alcheng?

alcheng · 06-07-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

What's your budget range Alcheng?

my budget is around $1000 to $1200(max) if I buy it now.

Can go up to $1600 maybe 6 mths later after some more saving.

Dont want something too loud but a nice drone, and so far the Invidia and FI are my liking…

Initial Z · 06-08-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

my budget is around $1000 to $1200(max) if I buy it now.

Can go up to $1600 maybe 6 mths later after some more saving.

Dont want something too loud but a nice drone, and so far the Invidia and FI are my liking…

Did you check out the tanabe? Its one of my choices along with the F.I. and Stillen.

alcheng · 06-08-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Initial Z

Did you check out the tanabe? Its one of my choices along with the F.I. and Stillen.

I did, but I prefer the drone from the Invidia and FI, more deep and low rpm...

mults · 06-08-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

my budget is around $1000 to $1200(max) if I buy it now.

Can go up to $1600 maybe 6 mths later after some more saving.

Dont want something too loud but a nice drone, and so far the Invidia and FI are my liking…

I'm kinda partial to my Berk's (CBE and HFC). All together, they were about $1500 and I did the install myself. There is no drone on the freeway and when you get into the pedal, they really come to life. I'd say that the sweet spot is about 3500 RPM. The fit and finish are amazing and I get compliments on the sound all the time. This is just my

happytheman · 06-07-2012, 11:32 PM

Yeah, I understand those are pretty loud.

happytheman · 06-07-2012, 11:53 PM

I see used FI going for $1000-$1200 all the time.

06-07-2012, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I agree! You canNOT go wrong with the sweet notes of FI! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-07-2012, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Nope, sorry man.. 18" Resonator - Low growl, low drone - can hear it just fine outside! 12" resonator - some drone, louder outside. No resonator - definite drone between 2-3.5k rpm, quite loud outside. That's pretttty much it in a nutshell! And by the way..the 18" resonated is definitely louder than stock. Mild when cruising, mean when you put your foot in it! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 06-07-2012 at 11:01 PM.

06-07-2012, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	What's your budget range Alcheng? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-07-2012, 11:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Yeah, I understand those are pretty loud. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-07-2012, 11:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I see used FI going for $1000-$1200 all the time. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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