Ponsonby Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I promised myself a new exhaust after I had owned the Z for 12 months and time is nearly up : ) The resonated Cobra is currently my first choice. I want something that really enhances the sound of the car but not 'too' loud and not raspy or tinny. From reading the forum, Cobra owners really seem pleased with their choice but no mention if they have the full system (including Y pipe) or half system (Y pipe back). Has anyone heard the Cobra with and without the Y pipe and how much difference does it make to the sound? Anyone with just the half system? Did it improve the sound considerably or did you regret not going for the full system. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The Cobra system is decent quality and gives a good sound for the money but is loud on revs! The Y-pipe wont make a huge difference to how loud it is, have you heard one on a car at a meet yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 The Cobra system is decent quality and gives a good sound for the money but is loud on revs! The Y-pipe wont make a huge difference to how loud it is, have you heard one on a car at a meet yet? I can live with loud on revs. So long as I am not annoying the neighbours when I start up and leave at 6am.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I put a resonated unit on about 18 months ago. It was cat backwards. The cats are original but I swapped the Y pipe for a later, upgraded style from one of the members on the forum, it's a standard part but it has probably made a slight difference. It sounds really good, not raucous but crisp. It resonates more at motorway speeds, not too bad, but I wouldn't want the non resonated one, this is a good compromise. Very pleased with Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On the 370z theres only one option, its only the 350z that has the resonated/non resonated option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxx180 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Have non res and y pipe on my 350. A little droney at 60mph but My boot divider has helped that 👠I love the sound especially when giving it some beans😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW350z Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) I ran the cobra y pipe and cat back on my 350 and had the center resonator pipe replaced with the non res version. My resonated one cracked but cobra were happy to replace it free of charge with a non res one. Tad droney on the motorway but who cares 😆 Edited March 27, 2017 by AW350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I have cobra catback and its not too noisy ( slightly lively when start for work at 6am) but on the whole comes alive when gunned and settles down on motorway or sensible driving . Loving it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 I have been in touch with Cobra and they only do one option for the 370Z. It does not have resonated mid silencers but is 'compensated' for in the rear box, apparently. Also don't seem to have a choice of tail pipes but the one they use is what I want anyway so no problem there. Have ordered the system and hoping delivery will not be too long and then will report back ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie1471 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Reports? I want something a bit louder without paying over the odds. Not fussed on gains so a back box system (cheap option) is what I will probably be looking for and its looking like cobra coming out on top up to now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie1471 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Is it just this system you have? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Exhaust-2-5-Cat-Back-System-Twin-Exhaust-Nissan-370Z-09-13-NZ15/292237291879?hash=item440ab33167:g:3JQAAOSwj9lZqqzG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary62 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi Fergie,I have had my Cobra on for about a month now (standard Y pipe) and it sounds great . I leave for work at 6.15 am and my neighbour who is also a friend has not mentioned anything re noise, he would if it was an issue.It has a deep throaty sound on start up but mellows a bit after 2 minutes or so. What I do love about it is with the synchro rev on you can actually hear the synco working where as with the standard exhaust I could never hear it.The other thing it does is give the odd pop n crackle it sounds amazing. I think you’ve made a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 27/03/2017 at 15:17, Ponsonby said: I have been in touch with Cobra and they only do one option for the 370Z. It does not have resonated mid silencers but is 'compensated' for in the rear box, apparently. Also don't seem to have a choice of tail pipes but the one they use is what I want anyway so no problem there. Have ordered the system and hoping delivery will not be too long and then will report back ..... You shouldn't look past the invidia gemini it's the perfect blend of noise and quality Cobra is good I've had both but invidia is a better built I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie1471 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks. I will get it ordered soon. Payday tomorrow Got paid 2 weeks early for Christmas so it feels like I got paid last about 6 months ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 18 hours ago, fergie1471 said: Is it just this system you have? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Exhaust-2-5-Cat-Back-System-Twin-Exhaust-Nissan-370Z-09-13-NZ15/292237291879?hash=item440ab33167:g:3JQAAOSwj9lZqqzG That will be the one. But have a word with the traders on here, they may be able to get you a better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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