FI vs Stillen Exhaust Dallas Area

FastJew · 10-25-2009, 09:00 PM

I am a noob here, but definately not to the car scene. I have probably read every thread in this section comparing these two exhaust and watched/listened to all the sound clips, but still scared to pull the trigger without hearing them in person. The FI sounds freakin awesome in the videos just worried about it being too loud.

So, anyone in the Dallas area have these exhausts and be willing to meet up for a little demo?

Not sure if this should be posted in the Texas section instead???

kdo2milger · 10-25-2009, 11:33 PM

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earwicker7 · 10-26-2009, 01:03 PM

I'm not from Texas but I was in your situation (wondering if the FI would be too loud) at one point. I try to be a good neighbor to the other people in my apartment complex, so I was a bit worried. I'm glad I pulled the trigger! A friend of mine heard it last night and said, "That's awesome! I expected it to be rattle-your-head loud, but it's just really deep." I couldn't have said it better... people will definitely notice it, but only a really whiny person would complain about it. It's not going to set off car alarms.

The main thing is that it will make your car sound like a beast... that's the only way I can describe it. My nine year old daughter said "Oh, listen to it purr!" Videos do not do this exhaust justice; it's worth every penny.

B1nks · 10-26-2009, 01:18 PM

i'll be in lewisville/flowermound later this week with my FI exhaust. not sure if i'm actually driving my car yet but i'll pm you and let you know if you wanna hear it.

FastJew · 10-26-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1nks

i'll be in lewisville/flowermound later this week with my FI exhaust. not sure if i'm actually driving my car yet but i'll pm you and let you know if you wanna hear it.

Just let me know. I can make it down there in like 15/20 min.

oo7mech · 12-18-2009, 09:37 PM

So? How did the sound test go? What did you decide to do and why ?

Real240 · 12-28-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oo7mech

So? How did the sound test go? What did you decide to do and why ?

+1

wstar · 12-29-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7

I'm not from Texas but I was in your situation (wondering if the FI would be too loud) at one point. I try to be a good neighbor to the other people in my apartment complex, so I was a bit worried. I'm glad I pulled the trigger! A friend of mine heard it last night and said, "That's awesome! I expected it to be rattle-your-head loud, but it's just really deep." I couldn't have said it better... people will definitely notice it, but only a really whiny person would complain about it. It's not going to set off car alarms.

The main thing is that it will make your car sound like a beast... that's the only way I can describe it. My nine year old daughter said "Oh, listen to it purr!" Videos do not do this exhaust justice; it's worth every penny.

I love my FI exhaust (and I had the Stillen one on this car at one point as well), and in general I'd echo what was said above: everyone loves the sound, it's badass.

However, it's only fair to note one exception to this: warming up the car from overnight cold in winter weather. The first 30 seconds or so after startup on the recently cold winter mornings is kinda brutal both in terms of raw volume and exhaust note. If I run back inside the house right after startup I can actually see and feel it vibrating things indoors, and the sound pressure is way higher than normal idle.

It's the kind of thing that would really piss off any nearby neighbor, at least for 30 seconds or so. I actually kinda feel bad when I have to start up my car at 5am on occasion.

Then again, it's only cold a month or two out of the year here, and it's not normal for me to wake up that early anyways

FastJew · 12-29-2009, 10:48 PM

Almost got enough money saved to do the deed. Got pre-occupied with finals and Christmas, but it's about to be a new year and time to make some purchase resolutions

kdo2milger - You still up for the sound demo?

10-25-2009, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	FI vs Stillen Exhaust Dallas Area I am a noob here, but definately not to the car scene. I have probably read every thread in this section comparing these two exhaust and watched/listened to all the sound clips, but still scared to pull the trigger without hearing them in person. The FI sounds freakin awesome in the videos just worried about it being too loud. So, anyone in the Dallas area have these exhausts and be willing to meet up for a little demo? Not sure if this should be posted in the Texas section instead??? __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

10-25-2009, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	check my sig!!!1 __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-26-2009, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 16	I'm not from Texas but I was in your situation (wondering if the FI would be too loud) at one point. I try to be a good neighbor to the other people in my apartment complex, so I was a bit worried. I'm glad I pulled the trigger! A friend of mine heard it last night and said, "That's awesome! I expected it to be rattle-your-head loud, but it's just really deep." I couldn't have said it better... people will definitely notice it, but only a really whiny person would complain about it. It's not going to set off car alarms. The main thing is that it will make your car sound like a beast... that's the only way I can describe it. My nine year old daughter said "Oh, listen to it purr!" Videos do not do this exhaust justice; it's worth every penny. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z with Touring, Sports and Navigation Packages--Fast Intentions CBE with 12" Resonators/Carbon Fiber Mufflers and LTH--Stillen G3 Cold Air Intakes, Underdrive Pulley and Grounding Kit--Uprev Tune

12-18-2009, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
oo7mech Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Allen TX Posts: 328 Drives: White 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 16	So? How did the sound test go? What did you decide to do and why ? __________________ PW Sport 370Z 7spd AT\|\|Stock Intake (shopping)\|\|Stock exhaust (shopping)\|\|Berk HFC\|\|Stock Headlights\|\|19"inch Ray Wheels Click and Jiggle Action Crossfit = No Quitters

12-29-2009, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	Almost got enough money saved to do the deed. Got pre-occupied with finals and Christmas, but it's about to be a new year and time to make some purchase resolutions kdo2milger - You still up for the sound demo? __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

10-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
B1nks Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 721 Drives: 2009 370Z Base 6MT Rep Power: 507	i'll be in lewisville/flowermound later this week with my FI exhaust. not sure if i'm actually driving my car yet but i'll pm you and let you know if you wanna hear it.

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