Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

KemBayaUZ · 02-25-2015, 09:45 AM

Ive sent you email dear fast intentions.my email address is aimanoasli@gmail.com.
Can you please check your email.

F.I. Inc. · 02-26-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KemBayaUZ

Ive sent you email dear fast intentions.my email address is aimanoasli@gmail.com.
Can you please check your email.

Your email is received and we are currently working up a new estimate to your location. Either Kevin or myself will have an email sent off to you by "our" days end.

Thanks.

-Tony

EYE ESS · 02-26-2015, 10:21 AM

What is the current lead time if I was to order one now? I now have a 2011 370z 6MT. I Used to have a 2010 with the Stillen exhaust/Gen3 Intakes, not sure which route I'll go this time. Does anyone have a comparison of quality of the exhaust compared to Stillen, also how it holds up to the beautiful salt and snow that we get plenty of in the Northeast?

F.I. Inc. · 02-26-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EYE ESS

What is the current lead time if I was to order one now? I now have a 2011 370z 6MT. I Used to have a 2010 with the Stillen exhaust/Gen3 Intakes, not sure which route I'll go this time. Does anyone have a comparison of quality of the exhaust compared to Stillen, also how it holds up to the beautiful salt and snow that we get plenty of in the Northeast?

Thank you for taking an interest in our products. Our current lead time is 11-13 weeks. As we always say, "this may be a slight over estimate, but it's best to under promise and over deliver"! We have close to 1,200 CBE customers that can give their testimony about the wait and whether it is worth it or not.

I cannot comment on the Stillen portion question out of professional courtesy, however I can tell you that our CBE uses all 304 stainless steel tubing. Our resonators, mufflers and tips are also 304 stainless steel. The flanges are mild steel and then nickel plated. All of this will hold up to salt and snow just fine.

If you have any questions at all or would like to place an order, please feel free to give us a call.

Thank you.

-Tony

FPenvy · 02-26-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EYE ESS

What is the current lead time if I was to order one now? I now have a 2011 370z 6MT. I Used to have a 2010 with the Stillen exhaust/Gen3 Intakes, not sure which route I'll go this time. Does anyone have a comparison of quality of the exhaust compared to Stillen, also how it holds up to the beautiful salt and snow that we get plenty of in the Northeast?

FI quality is second to none and if that wasn't enough they back it with the best customer service you can find anywhere.

even though I live in the NE I can't help you with the winter question since I put mine in hibernation mode when the winter comes. wish I had some insight for you on that question.

F.I. Inc. · 02-26-2015, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

FI quality is second to none and if that wasn't enough they back it with the best customer service you can find anywhere.

even though I live in the NE I can't help you with the winter question since I put mine in hibernation mode when the winter comes. wish I had some insight for you on that question.

Thanks for the positive feedback FP. I just edited my response to include the answer to the "salt" question.

-Tony

EYE ESS · 02-26-2015, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the replies. Other quick question, how does this thing hold up to sudden incline and declines? The mufflers look like they pop out a bit more than the Stillen muffler setup. Will they bottom out if I am not extra careful?

cooltoy · 02-26-2015, 11:46 AM

If you are lowered, you might have issues on speed bumps or rising driveways that level off sharply. Those needed to be taken at an angle. The lowest point of the exhaust are the bottoms of cans and they are no lower then the lowest point of the vehicle. FI has done some custom work by installing small skid places on the bottom of the SS cans. I am sure they can do it again, should you desire. These plates can not be installed on CF cans for obvious reasons.

EYE ESS · 02-26-2015, 11:56 AM

I'm eyeing the carbon fiber, it would look sick on the Gun Metallic color I think. Curious as to how the CF would hold up vs salt and snow though. The original option might do better?

Stock height, not dropped at all but was just curious since I tend to drive through some hilly areas in my daily driving. The Z is my daily driver

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 02-26-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EYE ESS

I'm eyeing the carbon fiber, it would look sick on the Gun Metallic color I think. Curious as to how the CF would hold up vs salt and snow though. The original option might do better?

Stock height, not dropped at all but was just curious since I tend to drive through some hilly areas in my daily driving. The Z is my daily driver

Carbon Fiber Mufflers do look great on Gun Metallic. I had the same combination on my Gunmetal G37 Coupe.

Our Cat Back Exhaust uses all 304 stainless steel tubing. Our resonators, mufflers and tips are also 304 stainless steel. The flanges are mild steel and are nickel plated. All of this will hold up to salt and snow just fine.

We have designed our exhaust to hang no longer than the factory exhaust system at its lowest point.

- Kevin

40th_z · 02-26-2015, 02:36 PM

I daily mine, CF set up and have zero issue on stock height. I go over the usual speed bumps at work and neighborhood, as long as you take them slow you shouldnt have any problem.

cooltoy · 02-26-2015, 03:43 PM

Same here.

EYE ESS · 02-27-2015, 10:09 AM

I'm just wondering how the actual carbon fiber muffler will hold up to the snow/ice. Does CF deteriorate with those conditions? If so, I am thinking of going with the 12" resonator setup and then painting muffler black.

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EYE ESS

I'm just wondering how the actual carbon fiber muffler will hold up to the snow/ice. Does CF deteriorate with those conditions? If so, I am thinking of going with the 12" resonator setup and then painting muffler black.

I do believe on the turbo kit there's the option for the 3" exhaust with the black ceramic thermal coating. could be an option for the 2.5" CBE? probably need to ask tony about that one.

Bully · 02-27-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EYE ESS

I'm just wondering how the actual carbon fiber muffler will hold up to the snow/ice. Does CF deteriorate with those conditions? If so, I am thinking of going with the 12" resonator setup and then painting muffler black.

I'm not familiar with FI's processes or actual material specs used on the CF mufflers, but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. To answer your question, no CF does not deteriorate or warp in icy conditions.

To go a step further, based on the application, my guess is that these mufflers are carbon fiber reinforced ceramics. This is the same type of material used on heat shields of space vehicles. They can handle the frigid temperatures of space and the extremely high temperatures of re-entry through the atmosphere. The ceramic portion of the composite matrix prevents galvanic corrosion between the carbon fiber and stainless steel components of the exhaust. It appears that the muffler is resin coated (smooth glossy clear finish) for anyone worried about mechanical failure due to the difference in the CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) between the carbon fiber and stainless steel.

02-26-2015, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	What is the current lead time if I was to order one now? I now have a 2011 370z 6MT. I Used to have a 2010 with the Stillen exhaust/Gen3 Intakes, not sure which route I'll go this time. Does anyone have a comparison of quality of the exhaust compared to Stillen, also how it holds up to the beautiful salt and snow that we get plenty of in the Northeast? __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

02-26-2015, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the replies. Other quick question, how does this thing hold up to sudden incline and declines? The mufflers look like they pop out a bit more than the Stillen muffler setup. Will they bottom out if I am not extra careful? __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

02-26-2015, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,983 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	If you are lowered, you might have issues on speed bumps or rising driveways that level off sharply. Those needed to be taken at an angle. The lowest point of the exhaust are the bottoms of cans and they are no lower then the lowest point of the vehicle. FI has done some custom work by installing small skid places on the bottom of the SS cans. I am sure they can do it again, should you desire. These plates can not be installed on CF cans for obvious reasons. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-26-2015, 11:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	I'm eyeing the carbon fiber, it would look sick on the Gun Metallic color I think. Curious as to how the CF would hold up vs salt and snow though. The original option might do better? Stock height, not dropped at all but was just curious since I tend to drive through some hilly areas in my daily driving. The Z is my daily driver __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

02-26-2015, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,983 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Same here. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-25-2015, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
KemBayaUZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: brunei Posts: 142 Drives: 10 370z red MT Rep Power: 15	Ive sent you email dear fast intentions.my email address is aimanoasli@gmail.com. Can you please check your email.

02-26-2015, 02:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
40th_z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 117 Drives: 2010 40th Z Rep Power: 13	I daily mine, CF set up and have zero issue on stock height. I go over the usual speed bumps at work and neighborhood, as long as you take them slow you shouldnt have any problem.

02-27-2015, 10:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	I'm just wondering how the actual carbon fiber muffler will hold up to the snow/ice. Does CF deteriorate with those conditions? If so, I am thinking of going with the 12" resonator setup and then painting muffler black. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

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