FI Review 18" Resonators CF Mufllers

Valentino · 01-03-2010, 06:20 AM

Installation was a breeze.

Sound is amazing Deep and exotic.

No drone when car is cold or when not fully wormed up.

I notice something strange with the tips. when the car is cold looking at the tips from above its tucked under the bumper. after worming up the car and taking the car for a cruse (trying to get the oil temp to 180) did a couple of hard third and fourth gear runs. Stopped and checked the tips and it was out by an ~inch. and the tips goes back to its original place when it cools down.

I first noticed this after i came home from a trip on the highway. I thought that i needed to re tight the exhaust. woke up in the morning and the tips were back in their place. I thought that i was hallucinating from the long trip.

I just want to share my experience with my current and future fellow F.I.
I'm in love with this exhaust. I can't stay off the throttle. and if i would do it all over again I'll buy the same setup.

Update videos:

in cabin sound

These videos don't do justice to the great sound of this exhaust. It sounds great in person. First time filming. I'll try to get better footage next time.

6spd · 01-03-2010, 09:55 AM

metal expands when its hot, thats why the tips stick out after its warmed up. good review btw!

spearfish25 · 01-03-2010, 10:34 AM

Or your car is sporting dual 'wood' from the way you're 'driving' it. You must be really getting on that biatch

Nikon FM · 01-03-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

Installation was a breeze.

Sound is amazing Deep and exotic.

No drone when car is cold or when not fully wormed up.

I notice something strange with the tips. when the car is cold looking at the tips from above its tucked under the bumper. after worming up the car and taking the car for a cruse (trying to get the oil temp to 180) did a couple of hard third and fourth gear runs. Stopped and checked the tips and it was out by an ~inch. and the tips goes back to its original place when it cools down.

I first noticed this after i came home from a trip on the highway. I thought that i needed to re tight the exhaust. woke up in the morning and the tips were back in their place. I thought that i was hallucinating from the long trip.

I just want to share my experience with my current and future fellow F.I.
I'm in love with this exhaust. I can't stay off the throttle. and if i would do it all over again I'll buy the same setup.

I have the same setup coming to my door in about a week, also included will be FI resonated test pipes. If you are able, I'd love to hear what the CF 18" mufflers sounds like.

Thanks

Rob@Altered · 01-04-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

metal expands when its hot, thats why the tips stick out after its warmed up. good review btw!

+1

neticZy0! · 01-04-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Or your car is sporting dual 'wood' from the way you're 'driving' it. You must be really getting on that biatch

spearfish25 · 01-04-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by neticZy0!

Someone finally commented on that post!

F.I. Inc. · 01-04-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

Installation was a breeze.

Sound is amazing Deep and exotic.

No drone when car is cold or when not fully wormed up.

I notice something strange with the tips. when the car is cold looking at the tips from above its tucked under the bumper. after worming up the car and taking the car for a cruse (trying to get the oil temp to 180) did a couple of hard third and fourth gear runs. Stopped and checked the tips and it was out by an ~inch. and the tips goes back to its original place when it cools down.

I first noticed this after i came home from a trip on the highway. I thought that i needed to re tight the exhaust. woke up in the morning and the tips were back in their place. I thought that i was hallucinating from the long trip.

I just want to share my experience with my current and future fellow F.I.
I'm in love with this exhaust. I can't stay off the throttle. and if i would do it all over again I'll buy the same setup.

It is always great to see that we have another satisfied customer out there.

When the exhaust gets hot, it does expand and the tips will stick out about 1/4"-3/8" further than when the car and exhaust are cold. This is part of the reason why we always tend to slightly tuck our tips on our production systems. Your car is going to spend the majority of its time at operating temperature which is hot!

If you need anything else or have have any questions please do not hesitate to ask...

Thank you, Tony

Valentino · 01-04-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd

metal expands when its hot, thats why the tips stick out after its warmed up. good review btw!

I know that. It's just on my cars and motorcycles i own and owned in the past I haven't seen this happen to them.

Tony, sure i will need something from you. LTH maybe

Valentino · 01-04-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I have the same setup coming to my door in about a week, also included will be FI resonated test pipes. If you are able, I'd love to hear what the CF 18" mufflers sounds like.

Thanks

didn't install the R.T.P yet, I'll try to get some video uploaded.

Nikon FM · 01-11-2010, 08:47 PM

Thanks!

6spd · 01-12-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentino

I know that. It's just on my cars and motorcycles i own and owned in the past I haven't seen this happen to them.

maybe its the nature of the type of metal used for the exhaust? idk. my stock exhaust doesn't have any noticeable movement. my stock rsx exhaust never expanded, but when i put the Spoon exhaust on it, it moved out a good 3/4" when hot and rattled the frame hehe!

Valentino · 01-15-2010, 09:09 AM

Check first post. Update with videos.

F.I. Inc. · 01-15-2010, 10:48 AM

The videos are LEGIT, nice work!

155 MPH, pretty fast. Good thing you did it late with no one around. The car sounds great though. I may have to use these videos myself...

Thanks, Tony

6spd · 01-15-2010, 02:55 PM

awesome vids! the second makes it sound like a jet is flying by! have any take-off from behind vids?

01-03-2010, 06:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 306	FI Review 18" Resonators CF Mufllers Installation was a breeze. Sound is amazing Deep and exotic. No drone when car is cold or when not fully wormed up. I notice something strange with the tips. when the car is cold looking at the tips from above its tucked under the bumper. after worming up the car and taking the car for a cruse (trying to get the oil temp to 180) did a couple of hard third and fourth gear runs. Stopped and checked the tips and it was out by an ~inch. and the tips goes back to its original place when it cools down. I first noticed this after i came home from a trip on the highway. I thought that i needed to re tight the exhaust. woke up in the morning and the tips were back in their place. I thought that i was hallucinating from the long trip. I just want to share my experience with my current and future fellow F.I. I'm in love with this exhaust. I can't stay off the throttle. and if i would do it all over again I'll buy the same setup. Update videos: in cabin sound These videos don't do justice to the great sound of this exhaust. It sounds great in person. First time filming. I'll try to get better footage next time. __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \| Last edited by Valentino; 01-16-2010 at 10:47 PM.

01-03-2010, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	metal expands when its hot, thats why the tips stick out after its warmed up. good review btw! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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01-15-2010, 09:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 306	Check first post. Update with videos. __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \|

01-15-2010, 10:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
F.I. Inc. The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,989 Drives: 2010 GT-R/2007 F-250 Rep Power: 686	The videos are LEGIT, nice work! 155 MPH, pretty fast. Good thing you did it late with no one around. The car sounds great though. I may have to use these videos myself... Thanks, Tony __________________ *Follow us on Facebook: Fast Intentions Inc.* Phone: (805) 522-FAST (3278) Email: tony@fastintentions.com www.fastintentions.com "FUELED BY PASSION"

01-15-2010, 02:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	awesome vids! the second makes it sound like a jet is flying by! have any take-off from behind vids? __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com