The Official FLORIDA Thread

[R3V]

I had an N1 Race on my STI and NOTHING sounded better.

[R3V]

I can grab the Ark Grip for ~$1,200 with free shipping. Anyone here have it?

[Nut_N_Much]

Invida isn't to bad. Every exhaust I have installed has it's own issues. The Invida exhaust is a 2.25 inch system, same as CNT fits tight under the car for a clean look. ARC / FI / Greddy / true 2.5 inch exhaust, some hang low and scrap after suspension mods. Rule is never go over 1/4 inch over stock in exhaust diameter, when you do your engine performance drops (unless your boosted of course). So get what you want, you don't need brand name to get the sound you want.

Buying exhaust is just like you said, getting the right combo of parts to get the tone your looking for. HP gains you wont even notice there so small. You get more HP gains buying light weight rims and tires. I had FI High Flow CATs and FI Carbon Fiber Cans. Loved the sound but couldn't here myself think on long drives. my car has 70,000 miles so i needed a quiet system but didn't want to loose low end torque.

1st - I swapped out HFC for ARC Test Pipes after hearing FootLoose's set up. It gave me a deeper growl.

2nd - Left test pipes on and researched the look and sound i wanted. I didn't want the Fart Can look some systems give our cars. I liked the resonated look and sound. I found 2 systems with that look and sound, ARC Grip and CNT. CNT uses cheaper material and cost 1/2 as ARC Grip. Both sound the same, quiet under normal acceleration but awesome when hammered.

My car is not boosted at the moment so 2.25 is good for me, I still auto cross and drive hard but I have better low end torque with the 2.25 tubing, stock motor. Not going over 55/65 on these courses, don't need 2.5 system (For me)

Buy what you want and get the sound you like. I am planning on building my own after my engine and turbo install. For the gains you get with 2.5 inch exhaust I spent my money on suspension parts that makes my car handle better & drive quicker.

My

[Zoren 370]

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Buy what you want and get the sound you like. I am planning on building my own after my engine and turbo install. For the gains you get with 2.5 inch exhaust I spent my money on suspension parts that makes my car handle better & drive quicker.

My

The Great one has spoken could not agree more than this.
Joe did you get my text? I finally got dialed in my coilovers and its working Great!
Bet you had a blast on your cruise saw the pictures at facebook.

[lfrz93]

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Invida isn't to bad. Every exhaust I have installed has it's own issues. The Invida exhaust is a 2.25 inch system, same as CNT fits tight under the car for a clean look. ARC / FI / Greddy / true 2.5 inch exhaust, some hang low and scrap after suspension mods. Rule is never go over 1/4 inch over stock in exhaust diameter, when you do your engine performance drops (unless your boosted of course). So get what you want, you don't need brand name to get the sound you want.

Buying exhaust is just like you said, getting the right combo of parts to get the tone your looking for. HP gains you wont even notice there so small. You get more HP gains buying light weight rims and tires. I had FI High Flow CATs and FI Carbon Fiber Cans. Loved the sound but couldn't here myself think on long drives. my car has 70,000 miles so i needed a quiet system but didn't want to loose low end torque.

1st - I swapped out HFC for ARC Test Pipes after hearing FootLoose's set up. It gave me a deeper growl.

2nd - Left test pipes on and researched the look and sound i wanted. I didn't want the Fart Can look some systems give our cars. I liked the resonated look and sound. I found 2 systems with that look and sound, ARC Grip and CNT. CNT uses cheaper material and cost 1/2 as ARC Grip. Both sound the same, quiet under normal acceleration but awesome when hammered.

My car is not boosted at the moment so 2.25 is good for me, I still auto cross and drive hard but I have better low end torque with the 2.25 tubing, stock motor. Not going over 55/65 on these courses, don't need 2.5 system (For me)

Buy what you want and get the sound you like. I am planning on building my own after my engine and turbo install. For the gains you get with 2.5 inch exhaust I spent my money on suspension parts that makes my car handle better & drive quicker.

My

Wait, that CNT exhaust is $600???? I'm so ******* tempted

Does it sound good? I like somewhat quiet (but gnarly) exhausts at low/idle, that sort of give a growl/track sound when on throttle.

Why should or should i not look into this one?

[Nut_N_Much]

I didn't like the flanges, they are cast not plate steel. Also it's not a 2 1/2 exhaust. It's full 2 1/4 inch exhaust. Sounds good, sounds better with res test pipes.

Bottom of page is sound bites: CNT RACING 09-11 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system

I have had mine for about a year, doesn't drag on speed bumps. If i could afford it I would have a ARC Grip.

Originally Posted by lfrz93

Wait, that CNT exhaust is $600???? I'm so ******* tempted

Does it sound good? I like somewhat quiet (but gnarly) exhausts at low/idle, that sort of give a growl/track sound when on throttle.

Why should or should i not look into this one?

[lfrz93]

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

I didn't like the flanges, they are cast not plate steel. Also it's not a 2 1/2 exhaust. It's full 2 1/4 inch exhaust. Sounds good, sounds better with res test pipes.

Bottom of page is sound bites: CNT RACING 09-11 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system

I have had mine for about a year, doesn't drag on speed bumps. If i could afford it I would have a ARC Grip.

It sounds really really nice. Like stock but louder.

Do you know if there are any HP gains? I want to get the FI test pipes to avoid a CEL, I'm hoping they'll sound good together.

I'm tight on money but really aching to put stuff into the new whip, what do you recommend?

[LostSol]

I have an ARK Grip that I will be selling once I get my FI if youre interested

[Zoren 370]

Why the shift to FI? The Ark is equally sounding great with FI.
Had mine with Ark hfc for 2 years now.
Still get great comments from car and non-car enthusiast.

I even remember one guy ridding a Hayabusa bike chased me just to ask what exhaust Im riding.

[R3V]

Well, if your selling yours for a FI sounds like I need to hop on the bandwagon here.

Sent them a PM

[R3V]

Wow the CNT is very inexpensive. You've heard both back to back? I just want a nice clean/loud growl.

I miss the 100+ horsepower gains of a tune and a downpipe.

[R3V]

I'd rather work every day than 12-14 hour days. But I hear you!

I haven't been active in the car scene down here at all. I'd like to change that

[Nut_N_Much]

Most of the guy's in the Fl. thread are Orlando based. You have a good crew out there.

[R3V]

I'm planning a drop on Swift's, with 20MM spacers and some ARP extended studs. Does the exhaust really bottom out like that on these cars?

I may drop the extra on the ARK or FI depending on what I decide. I'd go non resonated test pipes preferably. I love loud but hate drone.

[RBfastback]

Originally Posted by R3V

I'm planning a drop on Swift's, with 20MM spacers and some ARP extended studs.

with the arp studs don't I have to get open and lugs because there so long??
curious..