for the love of #$% what header am i going to buy?

Z4-VILLA · 10-27-2010, 06:59 PM

I just want a good header that requires nothing beyond install and tune no other splicing bs and welding crap.
thanx

O-cha · 10-27-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

I just want a good header that requires nothingbeyond install and tune no other splicing bs and welding crap.
thanx

Then definitely don't get ebay headers, fab speed require slight modification of a heat shield, active headers bolt right in, as do supersprint and OEM csl headers.

Those are the only headers I ever recommend to people. I've personally had active and csl headers and they are both very good.

mousitch · 10-27-2010, 07:02 PM

AA gen IV. Worked for me. Just missed them. I had a pair for sale for $1100

Z4-VILLA · 10-27-2010, 07:03 PM

omg i missed them.....kick me.

Z4-VILLA · 10-27-2010, 07:04 PM

i have rpi muffs what do you think it will sound like with AA in them?

O-cha · 10-27-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

AA gen IV. Worked for me. Just missed them. I had a pair for sale for $1100

Whered they go?

O-cha · 10-27-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

i have rpi muffs what do you think it will sound like with AA in them?

It will be louder for sure.

Z4-VILLA · 10-27-2010, 07:06 PM

mouseitch said he sold em.

O-cha · 10-27-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

mouseitch said he sold em.

Right I'm just wondering why.

Z4-VILLA · 10-27-2010, 07:10 PM

nice and with the tune even better.

mousitch · 10-27-2010, 07:16 PM

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Whered they go?

New coupe is in warranty till mid 2012. Will pick up a new pair then. Needed some cash to get some goodies for the new one. Miss the extra power and sound though. Favorite mod.

mousitch · 10-27-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

i have rpi muffs what do you think it will sound like with AA in them?

Loud. Like a banshee. Mine with the diablos popped and burbled big time. Miss that. With RPI it will be insane Im sure

mousitch · 10-27-2010, 07:20 PM

They bolt straight in. Did it myself with jackstands in 8 hours. Hardest part for me was the one stubborn O2 sensor. Got it but it set me back an hour. With sim or tune you will probably get a ses light but the car runs great. Just an annoying light.

pokeybritches · 10-28-2010, 10:54 AM

For another good reason to pick up quality (not Ebay) headers, fast forward to 30 seconds into the video:

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embed didn't work.

mousitch · 10-28-2010, 11:18 AM

That reminds me . If you get headers ceramic coat them. Mine got so hot the windshield fluid would bubble out if hood. I would leave the cap of the resiviour off to help with the pressure.

DarkstarZero · 10-28-2010, 01:39 PM

I have the Actives and it's loud with stock exhaust. I like it a lot but wouldn't want it to be any louder. I think with RPi's you're going to get drone, no question.

Mine is also still under warranty. I figure if anything happens, I'll just put the stock headers back on

Z4-VILLA · 10-29-2010, 06:08 PM

i will post clips when i do the combo.

O-cha · 10-31-2010, 11:31 AM

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I have the Actives and it's loud with stock exhaust. I like it a lot but wouldn't want it to be any louder. I think with RPi's you're going to get drone, no question.

Mine is also still under warranty. I figure if anything happens, I'll just put the stock headers back on

I don't think I would say it's loud. At least not the exhaust. The sound from engine bay is louder then the actual exhaust note.

With the RPIs though it will definitely be very loud, they aren't even muffled.

Z4-VILLA · 11-01-2010, 09:45 AM

should I ceramic coat the AA headers? or that over kill?

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