RPI GT Race exhaust...

mpower03 · 02-08-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cal meeker

my 2008 Z4m roadster JUST rolled off the transporter about 30 min ago. zero mod status, 1300 miles total.
need to licensed, then can bring it up
cal

have you gone over there yet??

F360C · 02-08-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mpower03

have you gone over there yet??

post pictures of your car with those new wheels!

Nate2046 · 02-11-2009, 01:29 AM

Has a final decision been made on tip design? Just curious

The__J__Factor · 02-11-2009, 01:34 AM

Bump for info

Z4MCJJ · 02-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Yes. Update please.

cal meeker · 02-11-2009, 07:35 PM

to all, car is here and in the garage, will not have the car (insurance, reg) ready until early march, have to zip over to hanover and this is one of the busiest periods in the helicopter business.

The__J__Factor · 02-13-2009, 06:06 PM

When the group buy happens it looks like ill be in for sure. Most Australian are getting a $900 gov bonus in the new stimulus plan that was just approved.

Z4MCJJ · 02-24-2009, 02:58 AM

ttt

Dammmittt · 02-24-2009, 05:29 AM

Update?

Burt Reynolds · 02-24-2009, 08:21 AM

With all the good options out there why wait? I appreciate that RPI is diligent about creating a product (I happen to own a couple of their products), but this is dragging on too long. It is nearly 8 months and nothing. Why not just pull the trigger on BMS, Supersprint, Rogue, or one of the dozen other great options and enjoy it now. You guys have already missed out on 8 months of exhaust rumble...there should be a law against that

03BeastCharmer · 02-24-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Update?

I don't think there are any updates.

Cal was the only one willing or able to drop his car off for them to test out the exhaust on another car. He said he wouldn't be available to drop the car off until early March. RPI said they will not finalize until they have tested it on another car.

I wouldn't expect any update until middle of March.

chuck159 · 02-24-2009, 10:30 AM

I'm thinking Burt has the right idea.... I was waiting for the RPI because of the thoroughness of the design ( testing ), however it has been a reallllllly long time waiting. Maybe SuperSprint Race should be my choice

Dammmittt · 02-24-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

With all the good options out there why wait? I appreciate that RPI is diligent about creating a product (I happen to own a couple of their products), but this is dragging on too long. It is nearly 8 months and nothing. Why not just pull the trigger on BMS, Supersprint, Rogue, or one of the dozen other great options and enjoy it now. You guys have already missed out on 8 months of exhaust rumble...there should be a law against that

Well...to be honest with you I'm not planning on doing an exhaust mod until at least christmas, if not next year. I have other things that need to be done first. So, waiting isn't a problem for me, and I like knowing what options are out there.

RPIpower · 02-24-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Well...to be honest with you I'm not planning on doing an exhaust mod until at least christmas, if not next year. I have other things that need to be done first. So, waiting isn't a problem for me, and I like knowing what options are out there.

Waiting is a problem for us, esp when we are going to invest time and money into a project. The lack of Z4M owners around here kind of makes the project not seem like a good business decision. We have been trying to get ONE more Z4m here for months now with no luck.

M2audioman · 02-24-2009, 01:25 PM

Wow...I can't believe you can't find a single Z4M owner to test with. I'm in the bay area, but already have the BMS exhaust...mainly because I had a feeling something like this might happen..

Hopefully someone in socal steps up and drives over there. This exhaust has the makings to be exactly what we need in regards to quality, performance, and price point. Don't give up on us Z4M owners just yet RPI..

Haretakis · 02-24-2009, 01:49 PM

I am more then willing to bring my car in, it is just that they need a stock car. If they would test a modded car, I would be there tomorrow!

Z4MCJJ · 02-24-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Haretakis

I am more then willing to bring my car in, it is just that they need a stock car. If they would test a modded car, I would be there tomorrow!

I would imagine that they would obtain helpful info regardless of your mods...I understand they have their reputation at stake, but I'd like to have their exhaust as an option as I will buy one soon.

RPIpower · 02-24-2009, 03:05 PM

The reason we didnt want a modded car was that mods affect how your car can sustain hp. For example, we dont post gains unless the car can put down the same power 3-4 pulls in a row with no cool down. On modded cars, this changes. Some aftermarket tunes, intakes, etc. can all give a "good" dyno pull but many suffer from being able to back it up. We want to eliminate any chance of the gains or losses being from something else other than our exhaust.

Dammmittt · 02-24-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

Waiting is a problem for us, esp when we are going to invest time and money into a project. The lack of Z4M owners around here kind of makes the project not seem like a good business decision. We have been trying to get ONE more Z4m here for months now with no luck.

I understand...I wouldn't be into it right now if I were you either...esp with the economy issues. That said, I can't believe there are so few SOCAL M owners with unmoded Z4Ms that are unwilling to go down there. It doesn't make sense...I mean...its SOCAL...

Dieter · 02-24-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I understand...I wouldn't be into it right now if I were you either...esp with the economy issues. That said, I can't believe there are so few SOCAL M owners with unmoded Z4Ms that are unwilling to go down there. It doesn't make sense...I mean...its SOCAL...

My car is stock, but Im in Missouri

cal meeker · 02-25-2009, 05:42 PM

to all, be patient, will do my best to get my dead stock Z4M roadster, insured and up to rpi asap.
see attached, if anyone is thinking of trying out "mydrive", i give it my highest endorsement, very professional, very little restraint and chasing around didier theys is a humbling experience!

[ATTACH]243460[ATTACH]

bkz4mc · 02-25-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I understand...I wouldn't be into it right now if I were you either...esp with the economy issues. That said, I can't believe there are so few SOCAL M owners with unmoded Z4Ms that are unwilling to go down there. It doesn't make sense...I mean...its SOCAL...

So Cal = What am I getting out of it ?

Sad but true...

I'd offer up mine, however I have a powerloops that I'm happy with.

02-11-2009, 01:29 AM	#245
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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	Yes. Update please.
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02-11-2009, 07:35 PM	#248
cal meeker Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 02Mcoupe,64SBtiger,66GT40 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	to all, car is here and in the garage, will not have the car (insurance, reg) ready until early march, have to zip over to hanover and this is one of the busiest periods in the helicopter business.
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02-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#249
The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	When the group buy happens it looks like ill be in for sure. Most Australian are getting a $900 gov bonus in the new stimulus plan that was just approved. __________________ 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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02-24-2009, 02:58 AM	#250
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02-24-2009, 05:29 AM	#251
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02-24-2009, 08:21 AM	#252
Burt Reynolds Captain 53 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	With all the good options out there why wait? I appreciate that RPI is diligent about creating a product (I happen to own a couple of their products), but this is dragging on too long. It is nearly 8 months and nothing. Why not just pull the trigger on BMS, Supersprint, Rogue, or one of the dozen other great options and enjoy it now. You guys have already missed out on 8 months of exhaust rumble...there should be a law against that __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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chuck159 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking Burt has the right idea.... I was waiting for the RPI because of the thoroughness of the design ( testing ), however it has been a reallllllly long time waiting. Maybe SuperSprint Race should be my choice
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Wow...I can't believe you can't find a single Z4M owner to test with. I'm in the bay area, but already have the BMS exhaust...mainly because I had a feeling something like this might happen.. Hopefully someone in socal steps up and drives over there. This exhaust has the makings to be exactly what we need in regards to quality, performance, and price point. Don't give up on us Z4M owners just yet RPI..
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Haretakis Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2007 Silver Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: O.C., SoCal iTrader: (3)	I am more then willing to bring my car in, it is just that they need a stock car. If they would test a modded car, I would be there tomorrow! __________________ ESS Tuning Software, JVT (Ebay) Headers, AFE Intake, RPI Scoop, ACS Pedals, and ZHP Shift Knob.
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