RPI GT Race exhaust...

laidback · 09-25-2008, 05:06 PM

Yes I went at RPI but they got busy dynoing an M5/M6 so i had re scheduled it

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Has laidback gone down there yet?

The__J__Factor · 10-11-2008, 10:33 PM

Any updates?
Heard the clip on youtube and it sounds awesome, especially compared to the weak sounding exhausts out there for the M.

laidback · 10-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Yes Eloy from RPI will be making the Z4MC as part of their next project coming very soon...

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

Any updates?
Heard the clip on youtube and it sounds awesome, especially compared to the weak sounding exhausts out there for the M.

Rosspbig · 10-13-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by laidback

Yes Eloy from RPI will be making the Z4MC as part of their next project coming very soon...

Interested as well.

chuck159 · 10-15-2008, 08:59 PM

Me too.

laidback · 10-23-2008, 12:37 PM

So sorry guys for not being able to post as for some reason i cannot log in on my computer at home...I'll go to the RPI dyno day and i'll ask Eloy on what is the status of the Exhaust...

chuck159 · 10-24-2008, 02:31 PM

Thanks!

RPIpower · 10-24-2008, 10:09 PM

We are working on the exhaust guys. Please hang in there and I promise you, it will be worth it. We just want to make sure the sound and performance is just right. It takes some time for the development. After all, we arent a company like AFE, where a car is dropped off and then one week later, a product is made. We have to do several dyno sessions/tests under different conditions before our designs are finalized.

wyu177 · 10-24-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

We are working on the exhaust guys. Please hang in there and I promise you, it will be worth it. We just want to make sure the sound and performance is just right. It takes some time for the development. After all, we arent a company like AFE, where a car is dropped off and then one week later, a product is made. We have to do several dyno sessions/tests under different conditions before our designs are finalized.

woohoo can't wait!! Did you guys finally decide on a muffler system or a muffler by-pass (eliminator) system?

mpower03 · 10-25-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

We are working on the exhaust guys. Please hang in there and I promise you, it will be worth it. We just want to make sure the sound and performance is just right. It takes some time for the development. After all, we arent a company like AFE, where a car is dropped off and then one week later, a product is made. We have to do several dyno sessions/tests under different conditions before our designs are finalized.

Do you have an idea on the price range? I don't need exact numbers but i am just curious.

Mikewarlover · 10-30-2008, 11:56 AM

looks like its gonna be very expensive probably better off just gettting the bms

MMMazing07 · 10-30-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

looks like its gonna be very expensive probably better off just gettting the bms

bms is a rip off. i thought pricing for the RPI straight pipes was 895.

MVF4Rrider · 10-30-2008, 04:59 PM

They're all way overpriced. I used to think Ducati full-system exhausts were expensive, which included 2 carbon fiber cans, two 2-into1 headers and a lot of stainless steel length and bends inbetween. Hell, you can get an all titanium system with titanium cans cheaper than these Z4 M full systems, header to muffler. Ridiculous. I think the all titanium system, header to mufflers, on my MV is only around $4,000. And it's a work of art.

MMMazing07 · 10-30-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider

They're all way overpriced. I used to think Ducati full-system exhausts were expensive, which included 2 carbon fiber cans, two 2-into1 headers and a lot of stainless steel length and bends inbetween. Hell, you can get an all titanium system with titanium cans cheaper than these Z4 M full systems, header to muffler. Ridiculous. I think the all titanium system, header to mufflers, on my MV is only around $4,000. And it's a work of art.

motorcycle systems are relatively cheaper than cars. but yeah BMS has a ridiculous price for the cat-back system. i think it was close to 3k plus shipping

and they are using magnaflow parts.

my custom magnaflow was around $700 everything installed. and its probably an identical system.

MVF4Rrider · 10-30-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

motorcycle systems are relatively cheaper than cars.

Guess you've never owned an Italian bike. This stuff is high-end, and because they're all made in Italy as well, very expensive. So when I can buy that cheaper than a basic stainless steel car exhaust, that's uncool. The MV Agusta factory stainless steel half-system on my bike (cat eliminator mid section and high flow slip-ons plus an entire race ECU) was only $2500, and for sure was far more difficult to manufacture than any half system I've seen for my car.

Palantirion · 10-30-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

motorcycle systems are relatively cheaper than cars. but yeah BMS has a ridiculous price for the cat-back system. i think it was close to 3k plus shipping

and they are using magnaflow parts.

my custom magnaflow was around $700 everything installed. and its probably an identical system.

-I don't know where you are getting your information, but the BMS exhaust is $1699, about the same as the cheaper of the two Supersprint systems and about $400 less than the Powerloop. The only Magnaflow parts in the BMS system are the mufflers and the tips (which need to be fitted individually). Everything else is built from scratch, including the hangars.

The__J__Factor · 10-30-2008, 08:19 PM

I find it hard to believe that all other cars can get full proper (meaning headers or cat back) exhausts for under $1500 and all we can get is a pair of mufflers and 10cm worth of piping for $1500+.
You can even get full dual exhausts for other car with proven gains for under $1500.

Here in Australia there is a SS dealer and they are charging 16K for full SS set up, probably more now the dollar took a big hit. 16K for an exhaust thats a joke.

MMMazing07 · 10-30-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Palantirion

-I don't know where you are getting your information, but the BMS exhaust is $1699, about the same as the cheaper of the two Supersprint systems and about $400 less than the Powerloop. The only Magnaflow parts in the BMS system are the mufflers and the tips (which need to be fitted individually). Everything else is built from scratch, including the hangars.

$1700 for a pair of mufflers and a x pipe.

magnaflow mufflers are only around 200 bucks each. i have a feeling you will bring up the excuse of extensive R&D but in not buying it. those would sell like hot cakes if they were in the in the 1200 range.i guess i assumed when you make a product you make it at an affordable price....better than the competition. and BMS doesnt even let you split the system.

its a beautiful system and sounds great though.

Nate2046 · 10-30-2008, 11:22 PM

I really hope people stop falling for these 'high-end' exhausts for our cars. Theres absolutely no reason why we shouldn't be able to pick up a twin can system for ~500 or less.
Just as a reference I had a full exhaust 'built' on my previous car from the header outs to the tips for $550. That included piping, fabricated y-pipe, high flow cat, can, tip, and labor.
For the Z4M you're talking about two short bends with flanges, two offset inlet/dual outlet cans with fabbed up hangers, and 4 tips welded on an angle to fit the valence. Really not $1200-2500 worth of product in my mind

M2audioman · 10-31-2008, 01:33 AM

I felt the same way most of you do about the cost. However, I absolutely hated having our car sound like a metal coffee can rattling around and had to do something about it.

I ended up buying the BMS exhaust and I have to be 100 percent honest....I love the system. Excellent sound, great looks, light weight, and a noticeable torque increase...

I'm in no way affiliated with BMS and I rarely post on here, but the BMS exhaust is the real deal and I highly recommend it to anyone in the market. The sound and the quality are top notch.

With that said, i'm definitely interested in what RPI is doing here and will be keeping a close eye on it. If the system seems better to me, then i'll switch.

MVF4Rrider · 10-31-2008, 04:55 AM

Euro header, Euro or Larini cats, BMS from there seems to be as good a combo as any, but let's see what RPI comes up with.

mpower03 · 10-31-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 335audioman

I felt the same way most of you do about the cost. However, I absolutely hated having our car sound like a metal coffee can rattling around and had to do something about it.

I ended up buying the BMS exhaust and I have to be 100 percent honest....I love the system. Excellent sound, great looks, light weight, and a noticeable torque increase...

I'm in no way affiliated with BMS and I rarely post on here, but the BMS exhaust is the real deal and I highly recommend it to anyone in the market. The sound and the quality are top notch.

With that said, i'm definitely interested in what RPI is doing here and will be keeping a close eye on it. If the system seems better to me, then i'll switch.

What syste did you order, because i am interested in the stage 2 bms exhaust. I talked to chris and they might even facricate a stage 3 exhaust, theen i would buy if the price is good enough.

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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)	Any updates? Heard the clip on youtube and it sounds awesome, especially compared to the weak sounding exhausts out there for the M. __________________ 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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laidback Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	So sorry guys for not being able to post as for some reason i cannot log in on my computer at home...I'll go to the RPI dyno day and i'll ask Eloy on what is the status of the Exhaust... __________________ Live as if you will die tomorrow, but learn as if you will live forever." M.G
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RPIpower Captain 49 Rep 857 Posts Drives: F97 X3M, G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	We are working on the exhaust guys. Please hang in there and I promise you, it will be worth it. We just want to make sure the sound and performance is just right. It takes some time for the development. After all, we arent a company like AFE, where a car is dropped off and then one week later, a product is made. We have to do several dyno sessions/tests under different conditions before our designs are finalized.
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MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	They're all way overpriced. I used to think Ducati full-system exhausts were expensive, which included 2 carbon fiber cans, two 2-into1 headers and a lot of stainless steel length and bends inbetween. Hell, you can get an all titanium system with titanium cans cheaper than these Z4 M full systems, header to muffler. Ridiculous. I think the all titanium system, header to mufflers, on my MV is only around $4,000. And it's a work of art. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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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)	I find it hard to believe that all other cars can get full proper (meaning headers or cat back) exhausts for under $1500 and all we can get is a pair of mufflers and 10cm worth of piping for $1500+. You can even get full dual exhausts for other car with proven gains for under $1500. Here in Australia there is a SS dealer and they are charging 16K for full SS set up, probably more now the dollar took a big hit. 16K for an exhaust thats a joke. __________________ 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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Nate2046 Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (2)	I really hope people stop falling for these 'high-end' exhausts for our cars. Theres absolutely no reason why we shouldn't be able to pick up a twin can system for ~500 or less. Just as a reference I had a full exhaust 'built' on my previous car from the header outs to the tips for $550. That included piping, fabricated y-pipe, high flow cat, can, tip, and labor. For the Z4M you're talking about two short bends with flanges, two offset inlet/dual outlet cans with fabbed up hangers, and 4 tips welded on an angle to fit the valence. Really not $1200-2500 worth of product in my mind
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M2audioman Captain 197 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I felt the same way most of you do about the cost. However, I absolutely hated having our car sound like a metal coffee can rattling around and had to do something about it. I ended up buying the BMS exhaust and I have to be 100 percent honest....I love the system. Excellent sound, great looks, light weight, and a noticeable torque increase... I'm in no way affiliated with BMS and I rarely post on here, but the BMS exhaust is the real deal and I highly recommend it to anyone in the market. The sound and the quality are top notch. With that said, i'm definitely interested in what RPI is doing here and will be keeping a close eye on it. If the system seems better to me, then i'll switch.
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MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	Euro header, Euro or Larini cats, BMS from there seems to be as good a combo as any, but let's see what RPI comes up with. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU Last edited by MVF4Rrider; 10-31-2008 at 07:33 AM..
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