To go carbon fiber...or to not!! This is the question

bmarcinczyk14 · 03-07-2013, 08:47 AM

I already have my order with Tony at fast intentions for the stainless steal 18in. CBE and resonated test pipes. I'm now on the fence with whether I want to go carbon fiber mufflers instead. I know it mostly come down to personal preference, but I can't really find any pictures with the carbon fiber on my brilliant silver color. I can picture it in my head and I think it will go will with my light silver color but it's hard to tell if I'll like it better than the stainless steal. What's everyones opinion on the two finishes. Can someone convince me to go with one over the other?

FPenvy · 03-07-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

I already have my order with Tony at fast intentions for the stainless steal 18in. CBE and resonated test pipes. I'm now on the fence with whether I want to go carbon fiber mufflers instead. I know it mostly come down to personal preference, but I can't really find any pictures with the carbon fiber on my brilliant silver color. I can picture it in my head and I think it will go will with my light silver color but it's hard to tell if I'll like it better than the stainless steal. What's everyones opinion on the two finishes. Can someone convince me to go with one over the other?

go CF. the sound in my opinion is much better. that also falls on you as well. SS is deeper and CF is more exotic. also the CF looks amazing as well no matter what color Z you have.

bdavis89 · 03-07-2013, 09:01 AM

Check out Kenchan's albums. He's got a silver with some CF accents, and the CF looks great with that color!

Felix 808 · 03-07-2013, 09:45 AM

I like my CF, it's a lot more stealth than the bling of SS & it has IMO a better sound. The trade off is they will not take an impact like the SS, so driver attenion is needed at times.

YMMV

bmarcinczyk14 · 03-07-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

I like my CF, it's a lot more stealth than the bling of SS & it has IMO a better sound. The trade off is they will not take an impact like the SS, so driver attenion is needed at times.

YMMV

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.

Felix 808 · 03-07-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

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.

FPenvy · 03-07-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

I like my CF, it's a lot more stealth than the bling of SS & it has IMO a better sound. The trade off is they will not take an impact like the SS, so driver attenion is needed at times.

YMMV

if you're not lowered it isnt a problem. i've had mine on for about 16k miles and never hit them once. only imperfection in mine is a small nick on the front edge of the Cf where a rock must have grazed it.

bmarcinczyk14 · 03-07-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

if you're not lowered it isnt a problem. i've had mine on for about 16k miles and never hit them once. only imperfection in mine is a small nick on the front edge of the Cf where a rock must have grazed it.

I'll be lowered on swift's by the time the exhaust will go on the car.

FPenvy · 03-07-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

I'll be lowered on swift's by the time the exhaust will go on the car.

maybe have to be a bit careful then.

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-07-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

I'll be lowered on swift's by the time the exhaust will go on the car.

It was great talking to you yesterday! You shouldn't be to bad with the swift lowering springs, its a fairly mild drop. I have heard both side by side and FPenvy explained it very well. The CF is slightly higher pitched (not ricey) giving the car a more exotic sound. I am partial to the CF muffler look but I love carbon! Please let me know if you decide to switch to the CF so we can update your invoice. I am confident either way you will love your exhaust! If there is anything else I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask!

Thanks, Blake

djtodd · 03-20-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

I'll be lowered on swift's by the time the exhaust will go on the car.

CF all the way. I have heard them side by side and much prefer the CF (which I why I bought it)

Also, I ran swifts on my car with the CF setup for several months with no problems whatsoever.

Either way though, you'll love it.

dP3NGU1N · 03-07-2013, 12:19 PM

I've read a few threads where people have cracked their CF muffler. I'd go with SS just for peace of mind. Like others have mentioned, if you go CF you need to be careful.

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-07-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I've read a few threads where people have cracked their CF muffler. I'd go with SS just for peace of mind. Like others have mentioned, if you go CF you need to be careful.

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...

dP3NGU1N · 03-11-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake@F.I. Inc.

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...

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

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

also sound amazing still.

03-07-2013, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	To go carbon fiber...or to not!! This is the question I already have my order with Tony at fast intentions for the stainless steal 18in. CBE and resonated test pipes. I'm now on the fence with whether I want to go carbon fiber mufflers instead. I know it mostly come down to personal preference, but I can't really find any pictures with the carbon fiber on my brilliant silver color. I can picture it in my head and I think it will go will with my light silver color but it's hard to tell if I'll like it better than the stainless steal. What's everyones opinion on the two finishes. Can someone convince me to go with one over the other? __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

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Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	I like my CF, it's a lot more stealth than the bling of SS & it has IMO a better sound. The trade off is they will not take an impact like the SS, so driver attenion is needed at times. YMMV __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 19	I've read a few threads where people have cracked their CF muffler. I'd go with SS just for peace of mind. Like others have mentioned, if you go CF you need to be careful.