Help Fast Intentions VS ARK Performance Exhaust ??!!??
07-21-2011, 06:15 PM
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dude you're a frickin' tool man. FI exhausts come in SS and CF canisters, and is one of the best built exhausts on the market. Don't just pop onto a thread and not have any clue as to what you're talking about or take the time to actually read the thread and post something as dumb as your comment...Mr. Wakk Job
07-21-2011, 06:18 PM
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I don't know why nobody has mentioned this yet! What about the fact that the FI exhaust, no matter which of them you get, is MADE right here in Cali by the same guy you speak with over the phone? But, on the other hand, the ARK is made in Korea! Yeah, brag about that to your friends with, "I have a Korean-made exhaust... Boo-hoo."
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
07-21-2011, 06:44 PM
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I don't know why nobody has mentioned this yet! What about the fact that the FI exhaust, no matter which of them you get, is MADE right here in Cali by the same guy you speak with over the phone? But, on the other hand, the ARK is made in Korea! Yeah, brag about that to your friends with, "I have a Korean-made exhaust... Boo-hoo."
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
O.P, You already have the FI, go check out ARK's product then make an informed decision yourself. All you're going to get from this thread is arguements and personal opinions.
EDIT: Actually I just got back from ARK this past weekend and I didn't have to drive to Korea...crazy...Their quality control is excellent and customer service was top notch and their product is excellent (my opinion). I can't speak everybody obviously because everyone has different experiences, good or bad. Just like I love Taco Bell but have gotten a sh*tty taco before and terrible customer service.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...k-x-coupe.html
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07-22-2011, 12:54 AM
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+1 with TIMX. HKS is made in Taiwan. Fast Intentions uses mufflers made elsewhere and puts them together at their facility. FI has great products and service but that does not justify other brands are crap.
07-22-2011, 03:41 AM
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The bottom line is that even HKS has issues. Some guys up on the G35 threads found bad tubing inside the exhaust itself. My point is the fact that FI is better than ARK, and not that every other company is no good. ARK has some great recalls from many people, however, FI has better ones. HKS is good, too, but I was still able to find problems with it from other people. I witnessed one in person as well, and it looked horrible.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
07-22-2011, 08:28 AM
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^^^^ It's only a win if you want the sound it produces. Also, what are you basing it on that FI is better than Ark? The way it's made? Where it's made, customer support, or the noise? I, for one, dont think it makes a better noise than Ark, so I would have to respectfully disagree with you....Hypothetically, it could be made by one guy in a CDC Level 4 clean room, by a 40 year veteran of welding, and if you still dont like the sound it makes; then none of the aforementioned statements back up the end outcome. In other words, the means dont justify the ends. All of these statements are a matter of opinion; there is no single correct answer. OP asked for our opinions and we gave them to him. Enough said 
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07-22-2011, 09:40 AM
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bro fi exhaust really does sound good cf canisters make it colder thus loud, i neeed to hear ur car 1 more time before i pull the trigger ur the only one i know witht he ark please come through and lemme hear it one more time
07-22-2011, 09:44 AM
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I don't know why nobody has mentioned this yet! What about the fact that the FI exhaust, no matter which of them you get, is MADE right here in Cali by the same guy you speak with over the phone? But, on the other hand, the ARK is made in Korea! Yeah, brag about that to your friends with, "I have a Korean-made exhaust... Boo-hoo."
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
That is also the reason why some people are getting issues with their ARK! It's because quality control can't be as thoroughly good when your exhaust is made on the other side of the planet (unless it's JDM HKS). That's why Fast Intentions' people have zero issues.
Plus, with the kind of guy Tony is, you can't go any better. He is an amazing, honest dude who will help you any day regardless of what your questions/concerns may be; and his exhaust quality and craftsmanship live up to his character.
FI = Win.
i couldnt have said it better myself that he is, i spoke to tony on many occasions and he really is a straight up guy ill give him that
07-22-2011, 10:03 AM
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So because it's made somewhere else it sucks? Kinda like our cars....? Do our cars suck now because they were made somewhere other than the U.S? Because last I checked, products made in the U.S weren't doing so well...Hence the reason we import.
O.P, You already have the FI, go check out ARK's product then make an informed decision yourself. All you're going to get from this thread is arguements and personal opinions.
EDIT: Actually I just got back from ARK this past weekend and I didn't have to drive to Korea...crazy...Their quality control is excellent and customer service was top notch and their product is excellent (my opinion). I can't speak everybody obviously because everyone has different experiences, good or bad. Just like I love Taco Bell but have gotten a sh*tty taco before and terrible customer service.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...k-x-coupe.html
O.P, You already have the FI, go check out ARK's product then make an informed decision yourself. All you're going to get from this thread is arguements and personal opinions.
EDIT: Actually I just got back from ARK this past weekend and I didn't have to drive to Korea...crazy...Their quality control is excellent and customer service was top notch and their product is excellent (my opinion). I can't speak everybody obviously because everyone has different experiences, good or bad. Just like I love Taco Bell but have gotten a sh*tty taco before and terrible customer service.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...k-x-coupe.html
I was referring to Tony being personable, honest, and backs up his products 100%, not the fact that the ARK is made overseas.
07-22-2011, 10:06 AM
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, it could be made by one guy in a CDC Level 4 clean room, by a 40 year veteran of welding, and if you still dont like the sound it makes; then none of the aforementioned statements back up the end outcome. In other words, the means dont justify the ends. All of these statements are a matter of opinion; there is no single correct answer. OP asked for our opinions and we gave them to him. Enough said
07-22-2011, 10:22 AM
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^^^ FWIW, I have the Ark and I had zero install problems with it. It took my shop 20 mins to put on, fitament was dead on and both canisters sit totally level with each other. I love it
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07-22-2011, 11:08 AM
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^^^^ it's only a win if you want the sound it produces. Also, what are you basing it on that fi is better than ark? The way it's made? Where it's made, customer support, or the noise? I, for one, dont think it makes a better noise than ark, so i would have to respectfully disagree with you....hypothetically, it could be made by one guy in a cdc level 4 clean room, by a 40 year veteran of welding, and if you still dont like the sound it makes; then none of the aforementioned statements back up the end outcome. In other words, the means dont justify the ends. All of these statements are a matter of opinion; there is no single correct answer. Op asked for our opinions and we gave them to him. Enough said
it sucks cause all i want is help deciding i feel like everyone is back n forth herbing on each otha lol.... I think im gonna head both in person and decide
07-22-2011, 11:17 AM
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^ I hear ya brother. Thats what I did my 2 friends have the Ark and FI SS...we went to a dead street and had them do some up and downs with reving and WOT and I liked the Ark better so I went for it...
07-22-2011, 11:20 AM
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The bottom line is that even HKS has issues. Some guys up on the G35 threads found bad tubing inside the exhaust itself. My point is the fact that FI is better than ARK, and not that every other company is no good. ARK has some great recalls from many people, however, FI has better ones. HKS is good, too, but I was still able to find problems with it from other people. I witnessed one in person as well, and it looked horrible.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
It may be PRODUCED in Korea, but it's not put together there. It's called outsourcing. EVERYTHING in the U.S is outsourced nowadays because its cheaper than manufacturing it here.
All I see about for fitment issues are from like 2-3 years ago...Everyone I've seen with an ARK exhaust seems to love it, same goes for FI. This is a neverending battle fellas. Increase the Peace.
07-22-2011, 11:20 AM
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The bottom line is that even HKS has issues. Some guys up on the G35 threads found bad tubing inside the exhaust itself. My point is the fact that FI is better than ARK, and not that every other company is no good. ARK has some great recalls from many people, however, FI has better ones. HKS is good, too, but I was still able to find problems with it from other people. I witnessed one in person as well, and it looked horrible.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
And, Timx, do you realize that we are talking about aftermarket exhaust, not cars? The quality control for cars is controlled and regulated by certain laws and restrictions as well as standards which they have to meet before they can be sold/bought/used. Please analyze your facts before making a false analogy. Businesses specializing in aftermarket parts in regards to exhausts have nothing in common with worldwide car manufacturers on a worldwide scale. Therefore, there is a big difference in buying a car from another country versus buying an aftermarket part for that car from another country.
And yes, FI puts the exhaust together at THEIR facility. Here, right a few hours from where I live. ARK is put together in Korea. I'm saying it's a win for FI in that respect.
It may be PRODUCED in Korea, but it's not put together there. It's called outsourcing. EVERYTHING in the U.S is outsourced nowadays because its cheaper than manufacturing it here.
All I see about for fitment issues are from like 2-3 years ago...Everyone I've seen with an ARK exhaust seems to love it, same goes for FI. This is a never-ending battle fellas. Increase the Peace.