Fast Intentions exhaust is here!

F.I. Inc. · 06-09-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zForever

Guys, another question about the FI exhaust....
People are telling me that there is a difference in the sound of the exhaust based on if u buy CF mufflers or not. That didn't make any sense to me because I thought all they are doing is changing the material to carbon, which shouldn't make a real difference in sound. Is the statement about the sound change true because it just seems wrong???

Thanks

The carbon fiber is the sleeve to the muffler it is not an overlay. The sound escapes easier through the carbon fiber and is absorbed better through the stainless steel. They sound very similar and most people will not be able to tell the difference. I designed the system and have heard more combinations than anyone. This is how I am able to know the difference.

Tony

XwChriswX · 06-09-2010, 12:21 PM

Its too bad you cant have some sort of mock up in the shop of the differing setups that someone could listen to them all individually, and pick out what combination they like...

I know that would prolly cost a ton, and use alot of resources, but you have to admit, as a vendor, I would think it could be great for helping the unsure make a good choice cause they know what they are getting before its on their car.

Just thinking out loud Tony lol [/Derail]

370zForever · 06-09-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

The carbon fiber is the sleeve to the muffler it is not an overlay. The sound escapes easier through the carbon fiber and is absorbed better through the stainless steel. They sound very similar and most people will not be able to tell the difference. I designed the system and have heard more combinations than anyone. This is how I am able to know the difference.

Tony

Thanks, that clears it up....I might want the carbon mufflers if I need to get some weight out of my rear, but I don't want to make any significant changes to weight distribution (I am a Track Geek). My next decision is 18" or no resonators at all....hmmm...Just need to find out some stuff about drone and loudness

XwChriswX · 06-09-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zForever

Thanks, that clears it up....I might want the carbon mufflers if I need to get some weight out of my rear, but I don't want to make any significant changes to weight distribution (I am a Track Geek). My next decision is 18" or no resonators at all....hmmm...Just need to find out some stuff about drone and loudness

If your worried at all about Drone/Loudness, then 18" res would be a good choice to minimize both. And it will help give it that distinct tone that just sounds good to the ears

370zForever · 06-09-2010, 01:19 PM

I'm not actually worried about too loud as much as too quiet. I want the FI to be loud cause I take it out on tracks where people could care less about quiet exhausts. The only thing is that on cruises and normal driving, I don't want drone. The exhaust sound will be fine on cruising, but an annoying drone could annoy me...I just need to find a good compromise...Anyone running no resonators here????

06-09-2010, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Its too bad you cant have some sort of mock up in the shop of the differing setups that someone could listen to them all individually, and pick out what combination they like... I know that would prolly cost a ton, and use alot of resources, but you have to admit, as a vendor, I would think it could be great for helping the unsure make a good choice cause they know what they are getting before its on their car. Just thinking out loud Tony lol [/Derail] __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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06-09-2010, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	I'm not actually worried about too loud as much as too quiet. I want the FI to be loud cause I take it out on tracks where people could care less about quiet exhausts. The only thing is that on cruises and normal driving, I don't want drone. The exhaust sound will be fine on cruising, but an annoying drone could annoy me...I just need to find a good compromise...Anyone running no resonators here????