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?

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.

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

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.

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.

maybe have to be a bit careful then.

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

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...

i have some of the most miles on a CF exhaust and mine are perfect. never had a problem yet. i also do not drive mine in winter i dont know if any of the cracked ones did or not.

i mean i've been in the FI CBE thread for over a year doing your job :tiphat:

:bowrofl::hello:

:rofl2: :icon17: hey easy now! :tup:

just sayin :tiphat:


....and for free :bowrofl:

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.

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.

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 :)

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!

: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.

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:.

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

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

He is running a CF system!

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

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

6lbs lighter than SS

Ok. And the price difference?

it's $275 more for CF

FP nailed it... +275 for the CF cans..

Stop being so helpful and let me do my job! :icon18:

it's what i do. now pay me :tiphat: :bowrofl:

stickers that never came with my set-up would work ;)

:rofl2: I would hold off for our new stickers coming soon anyways!

i know new logo design lol saw it on your TT Z

Why don't you work here? LOL We will have side window stickers coming for you guys soon.

tell tony to hire me lol i do enough on here and know just as much :tiphat:

do you have a video sir for reference? thanks!

i just have a question, why test pipes not LTH? the reason I asked is I'm torn between the 2.. thanks!