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

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-07-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

just sayin

....and for free

Making me look bad!

FPenvy · 03-07-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake@F.I. Inc.

Making me look bad!

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, 04:45 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.

Feryy · 03-11-2013, 12:09 PM

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, 02:21 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, 02:48 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, 02:49 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, 09:42 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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Z370Z011 · 03-11-2013, 10:08 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, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

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 · 03-12-2013, 12:19 AM

Is it just me or has carbon fiber gone stupid?

Z370Z011 · 03-12-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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

is yours CF or SS?

Sales@F.I. Inc. · 03-13-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now

is yours CF or SS?

He is running a CF system!

FPenvy · 03-13-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Swwweeeeet!!!!! I know what im buying now

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, 01:01 PM

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

03-11-2013, 02:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 13	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! faya likes this.

03-11-2013, 09:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	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 . ZMan8 likes this. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

03-12-2013, 12:19 AM	#26 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	Is it just me or has carbon fiber gone stupid? __________________

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