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

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.

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

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