Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

dmhenderson · 10-17-2012, 05:47 PM

Yeah I thought it was a risk with headers but not cats. Then someone today said "good luck with your O2 sensors" or something to that effect when I mentioned the HFCs.

Rusty · 10-17-2012, 07:51 PM

Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else.

dmhenderson · 10-17-2012, 08:45 PM

I'll make sure I have a long talk with the shop before they attempt this. Can't be rocket science...

Thanks for the advice though.

invader19 · 10-17-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

depends on where you are looking from. in a car behind the z u can see it from a distance but just walking around all you see is the tips anyways since its such a low car lol or from off at a distance. honestly you should base your decision on sound not looks.

If that were the case then why offer 2 styles? It's for looks. I'm still looking for a well lit picture of the CF version. It's the difference between ordering this unit or the HKS.

Sabre2 · 10-17-2012, 10:04 PM

588 shipped

F.I. Inc. · 10-17-2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else.

Great advice. When installing cats/test pipes/headers, etc. DO NOT use an impact gun to remove the bolts or even break the torque loose. That vibration will destroy the O2 sensor for sure!

If anyone has any questions on any of this, please do not hesitate to call me directly.

Thanks, Tony

djtodd · 10-17-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by invader19

If that were the case then why offer 2 styles? It's for looks. I'm still looking for a well lit picture of the CF version. It's the difference between ordering this unit or the HKS.

A few things...

1) The CF option is not just for looks. It has a definite change it sound (for the better).

2) Having owned both, the quality of the FI kit is orders of magnitude higher. It's hard to describe until you see it in person. Not to say that the HKS isn't a good unit, but everything I have seen from FI is a work of art. Also, aesthetically I prefer the baffled look of the FI tips as opposed to the tin cans on the HKS.

3) Call up HKS if you need support/questions/etc, then call Tony. Enough Said.

Lastly...support the community vendors! They certainly support us.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-17-2012, 10:36 PM

Well said DJTodd...

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invader19

If that were the case then why offer 2 styles? It's for looks. I'm still looking for a well lit picture of the CF version. It's the difference between ordering this unit or the HKS.

i can take pictures of my CF later for you if needed. but the sound between the CF and SS should be the majority of the decision. maybe a 75/25 split between thoughts on sound then looks respectively. personally i love the CF look under my blue Z and then it just worked out perfectly since i wanted the exotic sound and thats what the CF offers over the SS.

worst case call Tony he's the best. he will talk you through any issues or questions you may have. or PM me directly. i will help anyone as much as i can.

bdub561 · 10-18-2012, 09:55 AM

If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bdub561

If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint

you can do that yourself actually. i've read mant "how to" articles on it. i'll try to find one for you and send it.

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 09:59 AM

here you go. Can a Muffler shop burn my tips?

and

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...ue-purple.html

bdub561 · 10-18-2012, 10:01 AM

Thank ya sir

FPenvy · 10-18-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdub561

Thank ya sir

no problem. i edited that post and added second link with some guy actually doing it with pics. just fyi lol

henryy370z · 10-18-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i have a couple youtube vids of mine. no down shifts but i can take one next time i have someone riding with me. youtube name is same as forum name.

Thanks dude

10-17-2012, 05:47 PM	#946 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Yeah I thought it was a risk with headers but not cats. Then someone today said "good luck with your O2 sensors" or something to that effect when I mentioned the HFCs. __________________

10-17-2012, 07:51 PM	#947 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,182 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Think what happens to the O2 sensors that go bad after an install is. That they didn't remove the O2 sensors before trying to remove the cats. And with using an impact gun on the bolts that hold the cats on. The vibrations from the impact gun kills the O2 sensors. IMO I have over 4,000 miles on my LTH's. Never had a code or anything bad happened. I removed my O2 sensors first before trying to remove anything else. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-17-2012, 08:45 PM	#948 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I'll make sure I have a long talk with the shop before they attempt this. Can't be rocket science... Thanks for the advice though. __________________

10-17-2012, 10:36 PM	#953 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Well said DJTodd... __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-18-2012, 09:55 AM	#955 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 37 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 13	If the HKS was cheaper, I would've order that instead of F.I. Don't take this the wrong way though. It was one of the first I heard and personally, I love the look of the cans on it plus the burnt tips. But F.I is just as good, if not better, and still looks and sounds amazing. If Tony gave the option of adding burnt tips, then for me, F.I would have no competition. Hint hint __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

10-17-2012, 10:04 PM	#950 (permalink)
Sabre2 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 30 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 13	588 shipped

10-18-2012, 10:01 AM	#958 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 37 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 13	Thank ya sir __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

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