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Sales@F.I. Inc. 03-07-2013 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 2201387)
just sayin :tiphat:


....and for free :bowrofl:

Making me look bad! :shakes head:

FPenvy 03-07-2013 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake@F.I. Inc. (Post 2201388)
Making me look bad! :shakes head:

haha im just busting balls man i enjoy helping out newcomers on here. i had people help me so i figure it's my duty to do the same.

Felix 808 03-07-2013 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14 (Post 2200880)
Have you heard both side by side with the same setups? I'm not too worried about the durability, I talked to their new guy Blake over at Fast Intentions yesterday and he said durability wise the carbon fiber will last just as long.


Not the same setups, but for me I love my non res CF's with stock cats. I am also on Swifts with no problems. They actually set up a lttile bit higher than the stock set up.


FPenvy, good to hear your holding up.

Feryy 03-11-2013 11:09 AM

Try with reverie, as far as I know one of my mates bought stuff from them, and they do silver colored carbon fibre. It might be good for you...

Hope this will help :)

apatter8 03-11-2013 01:21 PM

Looks like I'm in the minority here, but I vote for SS. Like you've already said though, it really comes down to personal preference. Me, I like the deeper tone from the SS and the aggressive look. But if you want a more exotic tone and/or a "stealth" look, then go CF. If you need a tie-breaker, SS is cheaper!

dP3NGU1N 03-11-2013 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake@F.I. Inc. (Post 2201233)
There is no reason to say you do not need to be just as careful with the SS and a lowered car. Honestly I cant see the CF being any less durable. If you scrape either one of the can options, you have to expect damage. With the V2 muffler style it seems like most people have no issues as the lowers part of the mufflers sit pretty much inline with the rear axle/tires. I will double check with Tony to make sure I am not missing something about the CF mufflers...

:confused:I never said you have to be less careful. Please reread the statement you quoted.

All I'm trying to point out is that between the two materials one cracks under sufficient pressure and the other is more likely to bend under the same load.

I suppose the argument would be something along the lines of "When is that ever gonna happen?". Probably never, but like I said before, it's just for peace of mind (personally; the OP can do whatever he pleases).

FPenvy 03-11-2013 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N (Post 2207258)
:confused:I never said you have to be less careful. Please reread the statement you quoted.

All I'm trying to point out is that between the two materials one cracks under sufficient pressure and the other is more likely to bend under the same load.

I suppose the argument would be something along the lines of "When is that ever gonna happen?". Probably never, but like I said before, it's just for peace of mind (personally; the OP can do whatever he pleases).

15K or so miles with my CF cans and they are perfect :tup:

also sound amazing still.

bmarcinczyk14 03-11-2013 08:42 PM

I actually went with the stainless steel. Figured I didn't want cf enough to account for the extra amount, which would have been slightly over 2k for the exhaust. Once I pass the 2k mark I really start thinking about my decision, I figured the stainless steel is still an amazing piece. Thanks everyone for all your input :tup:.

Z370Z011 03-11-2013 09:08 PM

Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails. :)

FPenvy 03-11-2013 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011 (Post 2208026)
Might be off topic, but would the FI exhaust non resonated be louder than my short tails? I want an exotic sound but as loud or louder than my short tails. :)

My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol

homeryansta 03-11-2013 11:19 PM

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Z370Z011 03-12-2013 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 2208212)
My full non res FI set up is super loud. My buddy at the tuning shop said it rivaled most of the major horsepower gtr's lol

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now :D is yours CF or SS?

Sales@F.I. Inc. 03-13-2013 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011 (Post 2209834)
Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now :D is yours CF or SS?

He is running a CF system!

FPenvy 03-13-2013 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011 (Post 2209834)
Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now :D is yours CF or SS?

yea i'm running non res FI test pipes and non res FI cat back with CF cans.

FairladyZ 03-13-2013 12:01 PM

how much lighter is the whole carbon fiber exhaust compared to regular SS


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