Any Fast Intentions reviews yet?
07-21-2006, 10:50 AM
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Any Fast Intentions reviews yet?
There was a lot of talk recently about the Fast Intentions cat back. Has anyone purchased it? Comments/reviews/performance gains? Does it indeed stop the drone as they claim?
07-22-2006, 02:45 AM
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I just installed it two days ago, I had a couple of problems with the install because it didn't come with instructions and the passanger muffler was hitting against a heat sheild. I called Fast Intentions and they faxed me the directions on the walk around the heat shield. Another problem I had was the piping going to the passanger exhaust was making contact with the rear sway bar. Now I have a cusco aftermarket rear sway which is much thicker than stock. I called Fast Intentions and they gave me several suggestions and so far I don't hear any rattling from contact with the rear sway bar.
As for the exhaust the workmanship was top quality. The welds are very nice as well as the muffler, seabring tech, and x-pipe, magna flow.
The sound was not as quiet as I had hoped. I bought this to replace a nismo exhaust that I felt was too loud and while this exhaust is a little less loud than the nismo I would of preffered a quieter exhaust.
I absolutly love the way this exhaust looks! The dual mufflers look so much better than the nismo or stock. The tips sit perfectly and the angles of the muffler are perfect.
Performance wise I havn't really pushed the car hard yet so I don't know. I am not expecting much difference over nismo but I didn't buy this exhaust for the performance I bought it more for sound and appearance.
Positives:
Looks (This of course is personal opinion but I love how the exhaust looks on the car)
Customer service (Both problems I had were resolved with a call to Fast Intentions, Its nice when you have a problem you can make a quick phone call and talk to the person who design and built the exhaust)
Workmanship and materials
Negatives:
Mine didn't come with directions but when I called they faxed me the directions withen minutes.
Sound (I would of preferred a little bit more quiet. Again this is my personal opinion and many people would probably want it louder!)
As for the exhaust the workmanship was top quality. The welds are very nice as well as the muffler, seabring tech, and x-pipe, magna flow.
The sound was not as quiet as I had hoped. I bought this to replace a nismo exhaust that I felt was too loud and while this exhaust is a little less loud than the nismo I would of preffered a quieter exhaust.
I absolutly love the way this exhaust looks! The dual mufflers look so much better than the nismo or stock. The tips sit perfectly and the angles of the muffler are perfect.
Performance wise I havn't really pushed the car hard yet so I don't know. I am not expecting much difference over nismo but I didn't buy this exhaust for the performance I bought it more for sound and appearance.
Positives:
Looks (This of course is personal opinion but I love how the exhaust looks on the car)
Customer service (Both problems I had were resolved with a call to Fast Intentions, Its nice when you have a problem you can make a quick phone call and talk to the person who design and built the exhaust)
Workmanship and materials
Negatives:
Mine didn't come with directions but when I called they faxed me the directions withen minutes.
Sound (I would of preferred a little bit more quiet. Again this is my personal opinion and many people would probably want it louder!)
07-22-2006, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hunter6
knicksinny,
That's a great review thanks! You said it is a litttle too loud for your taste but have you noticed it droning at all?
That's a great review thanks! You said it is a litttle too loud for your taste but have you noticed it droning at all?
07-22-2006, 06:45 AM
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Hey there -
Glad you like the system and the service Tony gave you when you needed it.
There are 5 or so other reviews on the G35Driver site as well from recent installs if you guys want to check out as well in the exhaust section as well as a few in the GB section too.
Thanks for your support!
Rick and the Fast Intentions Team
Glad you like the system and the service Tony gave you when you needed it.
There are 5 or so other reviews on the G35Driver site as well from recent installs if you guys want to check out as well in the exhaust section as well as a few in the GB section too.
Thanks for your support!
Rick and the Fast Intentions Team
07-22-2006, 07:37 AM
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it seems like all of us who want to buy a good perform exhaust and quiet, but so far I could not even find one yet. I've been thru 3 after market exhausts and EVER found the right one 
.... very sad.......
.... very sad.......
Originally Posted by knicksinny
I just installed it two days ago, I had a couple of problems with the install because it didn't come with instructions and the passanger muffler was hitting against a heat sheild. I called Fast Intentions and they faxed me the directions on the walk around the heat shield. Another problem I had was the piping going to the passanger exhaust was making contact with the rear sway bar. Now I have a cusco aftermarket rear sway which is much thicker than stock. I called Fast Intentions and they gave me several suggestions and so far I don't hear any rattling from contact with the rear sway bar.
As for the exhaust the workmanship was top quality. The welds are very nice as well as the muffler, seabring tech, and x-pipe, magna flow.
The sound was not as quiet as I had hoped. I bought this to replace a nismo exhaust that I felt was too loud and while this exhaust is a little less loud than the nismo I would of preffered a quieter exhaust.
I absolutly love the way this exhaust looks! The dual mufflers look so much better than the nismo or stock. The tips sit perfectly and the angles of the muffler are perfect.
Performance wise I havn't really pushed the car hard yet so I don't know. I am not expecting much difference over nismo but I didn't buy this exhaust for the performance I bought it more for sound and appearance.
Positives:
Looks (This of course is personal opinion but I love how the exhaust looks on the car)
Customer service (Both problems I had were resolved with a call to Fast Intentions, Its nice when you have a problem you can make a quick phone call and talk to the person who design and built the exhaust)
Workmanship and materials
Negatives:
Mine didn't come with directions but when I called they faxed me the directions withen minutes.
Sound (I would of preferred a little bit more quiet. Again this is my personal opinion and many people would probably want it louder!)
As for the exhaust the workmanship was top quality. The welds are very nice as well as the muffler, seabring tech, and x-pipe, magna flow.
The sound was not as quiet as I had hoped. I bought this to replace a nismo exhaust that I felt was too loud and while this exhaust is a little less loud than the nismo I would of preffered a quieter exhaust.
I absolutly love the way this exhaust looks! The dual mufflers look so much better than the nismo or stock. The tips sit perfectly and the angles of the muffler are perfect.
Performance wise I havn't really pushed the car hard yet so I don't know. I am not expecting much difference over nismo but I didn't buy this exhaust for the performance I bought it more for sound and appearance.
Positives:
Looks (This of course is personal opinion but I love how the exhaust looks on the car)
Customer service (Both problems I had were resolved with a call to Fast Intentions, Its nice when you have a problem you can make a quick phone call and talk to the person who design and built the exhaust)
Workmanship and materials
Negatives:
Mine didn't come with directions but when I called they faxed me the directions withen minutes.
Sound (I would of preferred a little bit more quiet. Again this is my personal opinion and many people would probably want it louder!)
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07-24-2006, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by hunter6
knicksinny,
That's a great review thanks! You said it is a litttle too loud for your taste but have you noticed it droning at all?
That's a great review thanks! You said it is a litttle too loud for your taste but have you noticed it droning at all?
I said it is not as quiet as I would like but at the same time I have HFC on the car which significantly increase the sound of the exhaust.
Overall I am very happy with this exhaust and would recommend it.
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Just got this exhaust installed and I love the way it sounds. I haven't noticed any drone whatsoever. It does sound like a louder version of the stock exhaust as advertised.
The only thing I don't like about it is the size of the tips. Too small in my opinion. It doesn't have the bling factor that's seen with Japanese brands, but I guess this is pure personal opinion and preference. If you want a stealthy looking exhaust then this is for you. I highly recommend this exhaust for the above reasons.
The only thing I don't like about it is the size of the tips. Too small in my opinion. It doesn't have the bling factor that's seen with Japanese brands, but I guess this is pure personal opinion and preference. If you want a stealthy looking exhaust then this is for you. I highly recommend this exhaust for the above reasons.
08-15-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by knicksinny
There is a little bit of drone but much better than than the nismo exhaust.
I said it is not as quiet as I would like but at the same time I have HFC on the car which significantly increase the sound of the exhaust.
Overall I am very happy with this exhaust and would recommend it.
I said it is not as quiet as I would like but at the same time I have HFC on the car which significantly increase the sound of the exhaust.
Overall I am very happy with this exhaust and would recommend it.
Glad you like the system...RICK
08-15-2006, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ptran07
Just got this exhaust installed and I love the way it sounds. I haven't noticed any drone whatsoever. It does sound like a louder version of the stock exhaust as advertised.
The only thing I don't like about it is the size of the tips. Too small in my opinion. It doesn't have the bling factor that's seen with Japanese brands, but I guess this is pure personal opinion and preference. If you want a stealthy looking exhaust then this is for you. I highly recommend this exhaust for the above reasons.
The only thing I don't like about it is the size of the tips. Too small in my opinion. It doesn't have the bling factor that's seen with Japanese brands, but I guess this is pure personal opinion and preference. If you want a stealthy looking exhaust then this is for you. I highly recommend this exhaust for the above reasons.
Rick
08-15-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Vq.turbo.DremZ
Could you do a center exit with larger tips?
We can do custom work for those that would like it, if they are local it is much easier for everyone, as we don't have template cars laying around, but we can do it.
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Originally Posted by Vq.turbo.DremZ
Unfortunatly i'm not local so i guess the center exit idea is out of the question? but larger tips would be a plus...
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Originally Posted by Vq.turbo.DremZ
They look oval, but looks pretty good. Price quote for larger tips, resonated test pipes with extra bung.
Call the shop and ask for Tony for pricing....
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Originally Posted by Vq.turbo.DremZ
Oh, an estimate then? Also, any need to mention the forum at all?
Just let Tony know we chatted on the 350Z board tonight...
Rick