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Old 04-08-2009, 09:53 PM
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No, from behind you can see it trust me. It's very noticeable.

How much of a price difference are we talking about? Whatever it is, get FI, QUALITY SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, 80% of the FORUM HAS IT
Old 04-08-2009, 10:45 PM
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hm.... FI is tempting.... but prob $400 more..

Originally Posted by sTiLLBaLLiN37
No, from behind you can see it trust me. It's very noticeable.

How much of a price difference are we talking about? Whatever it is, get FI, QUALITY SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, 80% of the FORUM HAS IT
Old 04-08-2009, 10:47 PM
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Just give in... and start saving to buy my lip !
Old 04-08-2009, 10:51 PM
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the shipping , duty, taxes, and us --> cad conversion... is very $$$$ =(

You know what!! I should find a Bellingham/Washington Mechanic that can order/install parts for me that way i wont have to pay so much in duty/tax etc.. !!!!!!!!!!
Old 04-08-2009, 11:23 PM
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Ive sent a PM already and tried to search the forums.. but i'm not sure what to get from a price point.. Aluminized steel, but what are the performance, sound, durability, visual for the cheapest one?

I understand the non-polish and polished.. the muffler will be shinier right? But if it's Carbon Fiber.. why would you want polished?? since the muffler is carbon fiber and all the tips are the same.. does it mean it's polished further down etc.. where no one looks at?

Traditional Intimidator cat back

Aluminized steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$970.00/ 1,299.00

Non polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,100.00 / $1,429.00

Polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,225.00 / $1,554.00

Carbon Fiber Cat back

Non polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,429.00 / $1,774.00

Polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,554.00 / $1,899.00

Stainless Steel round

Non polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,234.00 / $1,579.00

Polished stainless steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$1,359.00 / $1,704.00
Old 04-09-2009, 01:47 AM
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Fi

I spoke to Tony and he said, that on the FI CF you can remove the silencer and take out some of the packing. this should make the system hella loud if you want.
Old 04-09-2009, 02:47 AM
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hm.. so what are the cons for the cheapest FI ?

Traditional Intimidator cat back

Aluminized steel
F.I. Sale price / F.I. MSRP
$970.00/ 1,299.00
Old 04-09-2009, 03:07 AM
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It might rust over time due to the salt in the rainwater and such.
Old 04-09-2009, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sTiLLBaLLiN37
It might rust over time due to the salt in the rainwater and such.
hm.. i think i saw in one of the FI threads someone asking about rust on the alumnized one and they responded that they never had any issue with rusting for the aluminized exhausts
Old 04-09-2009, 12:24 PM
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I have the Greddy Ti-C w/o silencers and Ichiba Y-Pipe great combo but the car is obnoxiously loud. After couple weeks of regular driving I got used to the sound and I don't know if its me or what but it sounded better now than the first time I installed it. I got both for under 1k.
Old 04-09-2009, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kkokko
whats wrong with huge haha.... and the FI CF is even more expensive.. I was considering the cheapest FI Alumized.. one.. hm.... why CF you can't really see it unless you look under no?
CF looks so much better and it lessens the weight as well, but FI is FI. You can't loose on anything. Either way you go, it's worth every penny IMO.
Old 04-09-2009, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mysticxknight
I have the Greddy Ti-C w/o silencers and Ichiba Y-Pipe great combo but the car is obnoxiously loud. After couple weeks of regular driving I got used to the sound and I don't know if its me or what but it sounded better now than the first time I installed it. I got both for under 1k.
Did you get them both installed at the same time, if not how much did the y-pipe add or help to the sound?

have any sound clips =D
Old 04-09-2009, 01:48 PM
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man greddy belongs on an Evo period

it conflicts with the luxury sport nature of the G, unlike FI
Old 04-09-2009, 01:57 PM
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Another question, can the extra HP gains from FI actually be felt? This is my first car and i'm a n00b when it comes to all these modding... (which is why i've been asking so many questions)

Originally I wasn't planning on doing any performance HP mods because I'm saving up for my apartment and didn't want to spend big $$ on small gains.. but this modding bug is addictive... Also i didnt understand why people would spend thousands of dollars just to improve sound from the exhaust.. but now.. i do.. sigh
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I always tell anyone, simple bolt ons aren't going to be "felt" according to the butt dyno, but hey this is coming from a guy that used to have a S/C E46 M3 . It's mostly for sound, but yes, exhaust components wil yield the most power out of any bolt on mods for the 37.


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