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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Which is louder?

Looking to buy an exhaust for my awd coupe.
Searched but I couldn't find any comparisons regarding loudness.
Thinking if I should get a Fast Intentions cbe or Ark grip, which one is louder and which has more gains?

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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There's many configuratikns that you can go with fast intentions that effect loudness, tone, and performance, but only one arc configurations.

Me personally, a ton of people like both arc and FI, but I chose FI due to the freedoms of choosing configurations.

The performance aspect would probably be about the same for both
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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fast intentions no?

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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what kind of configurations? the resonators?
I'm looking to buy either the SS FI new xpipe 18in res
or Ark grip, which is louder?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Resonators and combinations of mufflers. No resonators, 12", 18", oval mufflers, round, CF round, HFC, rhfc...etc.

Give tony at fast intentions a call. He really knows his stuff and can help u.

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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Tony will most definitely hook you up. Tell him what you want and he'll make it happen.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks for the response guys,
thing is, I'm on a budget, looking to spend less than $1,500
Just wanted to know how the volume compares between ark and fi with the cheapest configurations.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Give us a call and I'll try to help you out! 909-590-1275, Lerry
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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If you like the design... Why not look into HKS?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by IPL 370GT
If you like the design... Why not look into HKS?
Aren't those $2k+? too expensive for me
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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OP I'm certain you can get the FI CBE with your budget. Contact Tony and he help you out. Can't say enough good things about the company as a whole. 805-522-FAST (3278)
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Let me know when you're ready to purchase or have any questions about a Fast Intentions setup. I'd love to help!
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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There should be a decibel reading video of the fast intention floating around somewhere. From our experience with our GRiP and the FI, i believe tone of the exhaust is the biggest difference between the two
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ARKperformance
There should be a decibel reading video of the fast intention floating around somewhere. From our experience with our GRiP and the FI, i believe tone of the exhaust is the biggest difference between the two
how does the tone in this video compare in person?


also, is it possible to get the ark grip without the burnt tips on a AWD?

thanks!
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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I found an HKS replica Tru dual exhaust and did test pipes with it. It's loud and still only has a little but of rasyness if you like that
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