Update - see post from 17 Jan 2010 for sound clips etc.
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I had the Remus exhaust system installed on my Z4M today by Checkpoint Automotive in Los Angeles.
I'll post a real recording of it shortly.
Here are some subjective first impressions:
- Idle volume about 5% louder than stock, more mid/bass tone rumble.
- throttle blip is about 15-20% louder than stock, more bass rumble, no rasp.
- 1/3 to 1/2 throttle is about 20-25% over stock volume, No rasp.
- Overall tone is about 20% less treble and 20% more bass than stock. no rasp.
- Overall sound is definitely "sportier" without being a great deal louder than stock.
On the road you can still have a conversation or listen to the speakerphone without shouting over the exhaust note. It's definitely sporty without being overwhelming. Those are my day 1 subjective impressions.
Some initial camera-phone pics:
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Regards,
RC.