RPI GT exhaust GB thread.

Chuck I · 09-08-2009, 06:38 PM

I really don't know how to put it in words.... I got home and opened the box, put the right one on (it took 10 minutes)... then the Left one... (see the pictures). It is REALLY EASY (but the lift helped)... Then I started it up... It's unbelievable!!!! If I want, I can run it at low rpms and it really doesn't make much noise.... BUT... when you get on it... IT'S BAD!!!!!!!!!!!... The best $900 bucks I ever spent... But I see myself getting in trouble with this because it does turn heads..... Chuck I

laidback · 09-08-2009, 07:52 PM

Congrats Chuck I

Z4MCJJ · 09-08-2009, 08:37 PM

Chuck,

Please describe the sound.

Does it sound like a Corvette with plenty of low rumble and growl or does it sound like a coffee can ricer 1.6L VTEC?

Seriously, I need a vivid description.

The__J__Factor · 09-08-2009, 08:53 PM

Listening to my car unbolted, it was very very deep and racey. Not "coffee can" like at all so it would be a safe bet to say the RPi exhaust wouldnt be bad sounding at all.

Chuck I · 09-08-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

Chuck,

Please describe the sound.

Does it sound like a Corvette with plenty of low rumble and growl or does it sound like a coffee can ricer 1.6L VTEC?

Seriously, I need a vivid description.

It's really not a ricer sound... When it idles, it's really quiet. When you hit it, it growls. When you back off, there is little rumble...

pm me your phone number and I'll call you and let you listen to it... Chuck I

Rick Hunter · 09-08-2009, 11:35 PM

Someone please post an HD vid of the exhaust sound, 'cause out of all the clips I've seen of this exhaust, the high end sounds extremely raspy. It's not the same as what's being described

laidback · 09-09-2009, 03:54 AM

not raspy at all on higher RPM's...video is really a hard gauge for sound quality...over the phone will be the closest or if someone close in your area that has it can give you a ride on it...

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Someone please post an HD vid of the exhaust sound, 'cause out of all the clips I've seen of this exhaust, the high end sounds extremely raspy. It's not the same as what's being described

Beedub · 09-09-2009, 05:11 AM

hi eloy, im the uk buyer just wanted to confirm i have paypal'd the money you requested, i have sent you a pm with my details again. please can you send me my tracking number to cahzz1@aol.com thankyou again for all you support!!

chuck159 · 09-09-2009, 01:30 PM

I installed mine last night. Wow~!!!!!! Install was easy ( and I don't have a lift, I backed my car up on ramps ), sounds great. It's a winner.

Beedub · 09-09-2009, 02:37 PM

chuck post some pics please!!!!

Beedub · 09-09-2009, 03:15 PM

well mines on its way to me!!! mmmmm wonder how long before it lands on my doorstep in the uk??? my tracking number not working at the moment so i have no clue!!! arhh the wait is killing me already!!! lol

RPIpower · 09-09-2009, 03:31 PM

Just letting you guys know, we have 3 left. After this, it will be about a 3 month wait for us to make more.

RPIpower · 09-09-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck I

I really don't know how to put it in words.... I got home and opened the box, put the right one on (it took 10 minutes)... then the Left one... (see the pictures). It is REALLY EASY (but the lift helped)... Then I started it up... It's unbelievable!!!! If I want, I can run it at low rpms and it really doesn't make much noise.... BUT... when you get on it... IT'S BAD!!!!!!!!!!!... The best $900 bucks I ever spent... But I see myself getting in trouble with this because it does turn heads..... Chuck I

lol Chuck, me and Michelle were looking at your pic and you ripped that exhaust out of the packaging like an excited kid on christmas morning. Anyways, Im diggin that red color!

Chuck I · 09-09-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

lol Chuck, me and Michelle were looking at your pic and you ripped that exhaust out of the packaging like an excited kid on christmas morning. Anyways, Im diggin that red color!

When I got home the UPS driver had left it on the step with a BIG hole through the box... looks like they put a fork through it... Some how it missed both units... When started to open the box it was packed so well I had to take it apart piece by piece! Thanks for another great product! Chuck I

RPIpower · 09-09-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck I

When I got home the UPS driver had left it on the step with a BIG hole through the box... looks like they put a fork through it... Some how it missed both units... When started to open the box it was packed so well I had to take it apart piece by piece! Thanks for another great product! Chuck I

Ah, I would bitch at them about it. Its one of the reasons why we use a little bit bigger of a box than the exhaust would fit. It allows us to inject the foam to protect the exhaust. Good thing it was undamaged. Otherwise we would have a mob of Z4 people outside the ups hub. lol

crfine88 · 09-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

Chuck,

Please describe the sound.

Does it sound like a Corvette with plenty of low rumble and growl or does it sound like a coffee can ricer 1.6L VTEC?

Seriously, I need a vivid description.

If anyone is near the Phoenix area, send me a PM and we can meet up. I've got about 100 miles on my RPI exhaust so far.

Z4MCJJ · 09-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crfine88

If anyone is near the Phoenix area, send me a PM and we can meet up. I've got about 100 miles on my RPI exhaust so far.

Saturday

nmulax · 09-09-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

If anyone is near the Phoenix area, send me a PM and we can meet up. I've got about 100 miles on my RPI exhaust so far.

I'm pumped to see it tomorrow!
Might have to pick up the phone and order mine afterwards... just need to come up with the $$.

polar · 09-10-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

well mines on its way to me!!! mmmmm wonder how long before it lands on my doorstep in the uk??? my tracking number not working at the moment so i have no clue!!! arhh the wait is killing me already!!! lol

Hmmm... mine was sent yesterday but is'nt delivered to my place in sweden until the end of next week

I was hoping to try it out THIS weekend... but no, I have to drive around in stealthy OEM-style

The parcel service is perhaps better in/to the UK?

Beedub · 09-10-2009, 05:10 AM

i hope so polar!!!

Beedub · 09-10-2009, 05:35 AM

polar mine is arriving next wednesday the 16th so thats not to bad at all basically a week, thats not bad at all!!

someone please please post up for good quality vids!!!!

polar · 09-10-2009, 06:59 AM

Beedub, I guess the waiting makes it better! Just look at Chuck I ;-)

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Chuck I Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 259 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 + '07 ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stephens City, VA USA iTrader: (0)	OMG!!!!!! I really don't know how to put it in words.... I got home and opened the box, put the right one on (it took 10 minutes)... then the Left one... (see the pictures). It is REALLY EASY (but the lift helped)... Then I started it up... It's unbelievable!!!! If I want, I can run it at low rpms and it really doesn't make much noise.... BUT... when you get on it... IT'S BAD!!!!!!!!!!!... The best $900 bucks I ever spent... But I see myself getting in trouble with this because it does turn heads..... Chuck I Attached Images
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laidback Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats Chuck I __________________ Live as if you will die tomorrow, but learn as if you will live forever." M.G
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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	Chuck, Please describe the sound. Does it sound like a Corvette with plenty of low rumble and growl or does it sound like a coffee can ricer 1.6L VTEC? Seriously, I need a vivid description.
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The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Listening to my car unbolted, it was very very deep and racey. Not "coffee can" like at all so it would be a safe bet to say the RPi exhaust wouldnt be bad sounding at all. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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09-08-2009, 11:35 PM	#138
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Someone please post an HD vid of the exhaust sound, 'cause out of all the clips I've seen of this exhaust, the high end sounds extremely raspy. It's not the same as what's being described __________________
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09-09-2009, 05:11 AM	#140
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	hi eloy, im the uk buyer just wanted to confirm i have paypal'd the money you requested, i have sent you a pm with my details again. please can you send me my tracking number to cahzz1@aol.com thankyou again for all you support!!
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09-09-2009, 01:30 PM	#141
chuck159 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	I installed mine last night. Wow~!!!!!! Install was easy ( and I don't have a lift, I backed my car up on ramps ), sounds great. It's a winner.
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09-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#142
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	chuck post some pics please!!!!
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	well mines on its way to me!!! mmmmm wonder how long before it lands on my doorstep in the uk??? my tracking number not working at the moment so i have no clue!!! arhh the wait is killing me already!!! lol
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RPIpower Captain 49 Rep 857 Posts Drives: F97 X3M, G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Just letting you guys know, we have 3 left. After this, it will be about a 3 month wait for us to make more.
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i hope so polar!!!
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	polar mine is arriving next wednesday the 16th so thats not to bad at all basically a week, thats not bad at all!! someone please please post up for good quality vids!!!!
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09-10-2009, 06:59 AM	#154
polar Private 53 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Z4MC07 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sweden iTrader: (0)	Beedub, I guess the waiting makes it better! Just look at Chuck I ;-)
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