Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

pearl370zster · 03-28-2013, 05:34 PM

Like many others when they've come close to their build date, I've been 2nd guessing whether or not I have selected the right set up. After talking to Tony back at the beginning of January I opted for the SS 18" resonators. After scrolling through this seemingly never ending thread I've been asking myself about the 12" resonators and CF setup. I'm pretty sure I want to go with the 18" resonators simply because when I drive the car to work it's about a 12 mile drive at 6:45am. I'm worried about the drone annoying me that early in the morning (also don't want the gf to bitch because we can't have a normal conversation w/o talking louder either

). However I'm leaning more towards the CF because everyone says it's more exotic. There are a few Ferrari's, GTR's, Porche's,...ect at work that sound amazing and I want something closer to their sound. The GTR has an Italian TUBI exhaust that is very comparable to the Ferrari's that will having you drooling.

Bottom line, will the CF help me achieve the sound I'm looking for and is it worth the extra $275 by sound alone?

KaienZ34 · 03-28-2013, 05:46 PM

I can't speak on the CF vs SS mufflers, but i had non-res and it wasn't loud enough for me. A few long trips with the wife no problem talking, it was fine for a DD also. The only bad part is you will be hard pressed to want the raido on because the ehaust sounds so good.

pearl370zster · 03-28-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I can't speak on the CF vs SS mufflers, but i had non-res and it wasn't loud enough for me. A few long trips with the wife no problem talking, it was fine for a DD also. The only bad part is you will be hard pressed to want the raido on because the ehaust sounds so good.

Really? Non-res and you could carry on a conversation w/o any problem? Damn back to contemplating 12" resonators...

jofro6 · 03-28-2013, 06:20 PM

He is Non-Res, but is he stock cats, high flow cats, test pipes? I think those make a big difference when added to the exhaust sound from other peoples posts

SA370 · 03-28-2013, 06:29 PM

I have 18" res cf...could not handle it being any louder.

pearl370zster · 03-28-2013, 06:30 PM

Just got off the phone with Tony and explained the sound I'm looking for and I have to say he did a superb job on explaining the sound each option will produce. Swapping the order from 18" SS to 12" CF!

Wish every business had customer service like Tony and Blake produce at Fast Intentions!

KaienZ34 · 03-28-2013, 06:53 PM

Stock cats now, had berk HFC's and they were to hissy.

faya · 03-28-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jofro6

Only 2 more days till Install, Non Res CF Exhasust with Res Test Pipes....I gotta say this is the best packing job I have ever seen anything arrive with, not just car parts. Everyone says it, but I'll say it again, top notch service from these guys and delivered right in the stated window.

Im not installing myself so i left the wrap on the end pieces to pack back up. And please dont mind my horrible rug in my rental, or if my Test Pipes are backwards in the pics lol

Sweet man! Yay!

i will pull the trigger once I see this. Did you order extra o2 bung sensors?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby!

jofro6 · 03-28-2013, 10:41 PM

9am they go on

No I didnt order extra O2 sensors, should I have? never remembered reading anything about that but I could just not have noticed it.

JC671 · 03-28-2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jofro6

9am they go on

No I didnt order extra O2 sensors, should I have? never remembered reading anything about that but I could just not have noticed it.

Don't need it just make sure that they don't use impact gun when removing the 02 sensors.. If they do, that will damage it.

Bodytechz · 03-28-2013, 11:32 PM

Yay #690!!!

F.I. Inc. · 03-29-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC671

Don't need it just make sure that they don't use impact gun when removing the 02 sensors.. If they do, that will damage it.

Correct! Anyone who installing our products please adhere to the installation instructions. The HFC/TP instructions clearly state NOT TO USE AIR OR IMPACT TOOLS! Like stated above you will you will destroy your O2 sensors.

If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to call us directly.

Thank you, Tony

jofro6 · 03-29-2013, 05:36 PM

here is the video RAD did right after the install... res test pipes, non res cf exhaust. if this video isnt good enough ill be putting together a comparo stock. vs fi vid this weekend from my own gopro vids.

YouTube

gSwift · 03-30-2013, 12:07 AM

Some of you guys are really making me want the carbon fiber. Just wish I knew what it would sound like with the LTH's.

JC671 · 03-30-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jofro6

9am they go on

No I didnt order extra O2 sensors, should I have? never remembered reading anything about that but I could just not have noticed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gSwift

Some of you guys are really making me want the carbon fiber. Just wish I knew what it would sound like with the LTH's.

Sounds Amazing....

03-28-2013, 05:34 PM	#1996 (permalink)
pearl370zster Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 46 Drives: '13 Ford Raptor Rep Power: 15	Like many others when they've come close to their build date, I've been 2nd guessing whether or not I have selected the right set up. After talking to Tony back at the beginning of January I opted for the SS 18" resonators. After scrolling through this seemingly never ending thread I've been asking myself about the 12" resonators and CF setup. I'm pretty sure I want to go with the 18" resonators simply because when I drive the car to work it's about a 12 mile drive at 6:45am. I'm worried about the drone annoying me that early in the morning (also don't want the gf to bitch because we can't have a normal conversation w/o talking louder either ). However I'm leaning more towards the CF because everyone says it's more exotic. There are a few Ferrari's, GTR's, Porche's,...ect at work that sound amazing and I want something closer to their sound. The GTR has an Italian TUBI exhaust that is very comparable to the Ferrari's that will having you drooling. Bottom line, will the CF help me achieve the sound I'm looking for and is it worth the extra $275 by sound alone? __________________ Sold 2010 Pearl White Roadster \| 6 MT \| Berk HFC \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| F. I. 12" CF CBE #695

03-28-2013, 05:46 PM	#1997 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I can't speak on the CF vs SS mufflers, but i had non-res and it wasn't loud enough for me. A few long trips with the wife no problem talking, it was fine for a DD also. The only bad part is you will be hard pressed to want the raido on because the ehaust sounds so good. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-28-2013, 06:20 PM	#1999 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	He is Non-Res, but is he stock cats, high flow cats, test pipes? I think those make a big difference when added to the exhaust sound from other peoples posts __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

03-28-2013, 06:29 PM	#2000 (permalink)
SA370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 12 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	I have 18" res cf...could not handle it being any louder. __________________ HRE \| Nitto \| Swift \| Fast Intentions \| R2C \| XPel UpRev \| Tommy Kaira \| TWM \| Kenwood \| Focal

03-28-2013, 06:30 PM	#2001 (permalink)
pearl370zster Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 46 Drives: '13 Ford Raptor Rep Power: 15	Just got off the phone with Tony and explained the sound I'm looking for and I have to say he did a superb job on explaining the sound each option will produce. Swapping the order from 18" SS to 12" CF! Wish every business had customer service like Tony and Blake produce at Fast Intentions! jlo370z likes this. __________________ Sold 2010 Pearl White Roadster \| 6 MT \| Berk HFC \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| F. I. 12" CF CBE #695

03-28-2013, 06:53 PM	#2002 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Stock cats now, had berk HFC's and they were to hissy. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-28-2013, 10:41 PM	#2004 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	9am they go on No I didnt order extra O2 sensors, should I have? never remembered reading anything about that but I could just not have noticed it. __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

03-28-2013, 11:32 PM	#2006 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 15	Yay #690!!!

03-29-2013, 05:36 PM	#2008 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	here is the video RAD did right after the install... res test pipes, non res cf exhaust. if this video isnt good enough ill be putting together a comparo stock. vs fi vid this weekend from my own gopro vids. YouTube __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

03-30-2013, 12:07 AM	#2009 (permalink)
gSwift Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 338 Drives: 2011 370 6M/T Rep Power: 14	Some of you guys are really making me want the carbon fiber. Just wish I knew what it would sound like with the LTH's.

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