the dreaded 12" or 18" TDX

cubarican84 · 05-07-2010, 08:23 PM

I'm starting to drive myself crazy with this... I'm obsessing over this 12" to 18" decision when I shouldn't be. I've already PM'd many of you out there and appreciate your responses and advice. I've decided to make my choice by Sunday and THATS IT. So I'm positive that I'm going to obtain either Berk HFCs or FI HFCs, proly berk ( better price ) but don't know wether to go 12" or 18" FI TDX. I'm 26 years old and think that the stock is exhaust pathetic. My recent concern is the whole "Break IN" thing" And this is whats causing my indecision. People are saying the break in is pretty dramatic so as of this hour, I'm leaning towards 12" TDX w/HFC because I think that once it breaks in it'll be perfect!!!

puckshaw · 05-07-2010, 09:00 PM

Haha I should have kept my mouth shut. Tony should make some 15" resonators.

cubarican84 · 05-07-2010, 11:19 PM

LOL!!! Funny you say that, I called Tony and told him my dilema. He offered me a 16" CBE prototype that he said sounds wicked with HFCs for $25 less than if I would have gone 18". Vids and Dynos two weeks from today

Viera · 05-07-2010, 11:45 PM

12"

/thread

DIGItonium · 05-07-2010, 11:57 PM

Here's mine with Berk HFC. I ended up going back to stock cats, and I like it the way it is now.

Xan · 05-07-2010, 11:59 PM

What made you go back to stock? Too loud?

DIGItonium · 05-08-2010, 12:00 AM

Sorry, ninja edit. I went back to stock cats because of the loudness. I only have 12" TDX setup.

Xan · 05-08-2010, 12:01 AM

That's what I have on order as well, with the option to change to 18" and HFC's....

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Cyberium · 05-08-2010, 12:03 AM

I fould the 18" Resonators with HFC's were too loud. I can only imagine the 12" resonators.

I'd say if you want some loudness do the 12" resonators with stock cats.

Xan · 05-08-2010, 12:09 AM

I want it to sound like this:

Cyberium · 05-08-2010, 12:11 AM

Then buy a Ferrari

cubarican84 · 05-08-2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Sorry, ninja edit. I went back to stock cats because of the loudness. I only have 12" TDX setup.

So Digi, I've always meant to ask you about your vid. Is the first setup in the video we hear stock exhaust with Berk HFCs? And then when it fades to the second setup after 15 seconds thats the 12" FI TDX w/Berk HFCs?

Xan · 05-08-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubarican84

So Digi, I've always meant to ask you about your vid. Is the first setup in the video we hear stock exhaust with Berk HFCs? And then when it fades to the second setup after 15 seconds thats the 12" FI TDX w/Berk HFCs?

If I only had the money...

Diocletian · 05-08-2010, 09:04 AM

16" resonator prototype huh, interesting.

import111 · 05-08-2010, 10:38 AM

Just go 12". It is loud but sounds awesome. I have 12" with carbon fiber mufflers and Berk HFC's.

in car video
YouTube - FIR Ryan Red Session Part 1

exterior video
YouTube - AZ Rides Blue 370Z Time Attack 2010.WMV

05-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
cubarican84 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomah, WI Posts: 233 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	the dreaded 12" or 18" TDX I'm starting to drive myself crazy with this... I'm obsessing over this 12" to 18" decision when I shouldn't be. I've already PM'd many of you out there and appreciate your responses and advice. I've decided to make my choice by Sunday and THATS IT. So I'm positive that I'm going to obtain either Berk HFCs or FI HFCs, proly berk ( better price ) but don't know wether to go 12" or 18" FI TDX. I'm 26 years old and think that the stock is exhaust pathetic. My recent concern is the whole "Break IN" thing" And this is whats causing my indecision. People are saying the break in is pretty dramatic so as of this hour, I'm leaning towards 12" TDX w/HFC because I think that once it breaks in it'll be perfect!!!

05-07-2010, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Here's mine with Berk HFC. I ended up going back to stock cats, and I like it the way it is now. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 05-07-2010 at 11:59 PM.

05-07-2010, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	What made you go back to stock? Too loud? __________________

05-08-2010, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Sorry, ninja edit. I went back to stock cats because of the loudness. I only have 12" TDX setup. __________________

05-08-2010, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	That's what I have on order as well, with the option to change to 18" and HFC's.... Populair thread: Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 11 (8 members and 3 guests) __________________

05-07-2010, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	Haha I should have kept my mouth shut. Tony should make some 15" resonators.

05-07-2010, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
cubarican84 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomah, WI Posts: 233 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	LOL!!! Funny you say that, I called Tony and told him my dilema. He offered me a 16" CBE prototype that he said sounds wicked with HFCs for $25 less than if I would have gone 18". Vids and Dynos two weeks from today

05-07-2010, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	12" /thread

05-08-2010, 12:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I fould the 18" Resonators with HFC's were too loud. I can only imagine the 12" resonators. I'd say if you want some loudness do the 12" resonators with stock cats. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

05-08-2010, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I want it to sound like this: __________________

05-08-2010, 12:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Then buy a Ferrari __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

05-08-2010, 09:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Diocletian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 350 Drives: 09 370z CY A7 Rep Power: 15	16" resonator prototype huh, interesting. __________________ Injen Dual CAI \| Illuminated Kick plates \| Stillen Sway bar kit \| F.I TDX w/ 12" Resonators \| F.I HFC's \| UpRev Tune \| 300HP/225tq Mustang Dyno

05-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Just go 12". It is loud but sounds awesome. I have 12" with carbon fiber mufflers and Berk HFC's. in car video YouTube - FIR Ryan Red Session Part 1 exterior video YouTube - AZ Rides Blue 370Z Time Attack 2010.WMV

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