some quick exhaust advice

zubydafa · 01-09-2012, 04:32 PM

hey fellas,

shopping for an exhaust was so easy when i had the e46M3. it's tough shopping for an exhaust for the z4mc. granted it has the same motor, but the sound characteristics are a bit unique. (no rasp etc).

dilemma:

-i think i like the RE El Diablo mufflers and at only $1,200. if the sound isn't ballsy enough i can aways add on the x-pipe for $600.

-BUT i can get my hands on an arqray for $1,800 ~ territory and i think that's a fine exhaust as well.

i haven't heard any of these in person and only have shoddy youtube videos to go off of.

can anybody comment as to sound quality/comparison of the above mentioned? i like a clean crisp deep exhaust note and would like to steer clear from a honda CRX can type sound.

advice/suggestions/input appreciated.

dubsesd · 01-09-2012, 07:01 PM

The arqray sounds good in the clips from YouTube. I say go for it!

VinnieAces · 01-09-2012, 08:15 PM

i second the arqray since barely anyone around here has it so you'd be pretty unique!

The__J__Factor · 01-09-2012, 11:14 PM

If you want ballys I don't think the arqray is for you. As far as I remember it's a very quiet stockish sounding exhaust.

dorifto88 · 01-09-2012, 11:35 PM

care to share where you can pick up the arquay for that price?

zubydafa · 01-10-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

If you want ballys I don't think the arqray is for you. As far as I remember it's a very quiet stockish sounding exhaust.

crap really?

if that's the case then i don't want to fork over that much for an exhaust.

what little i have read about the arqray has been positive. stockish sound would be a deal breaker though

zubydafa · 01-10-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorifto88

care to share where you can pick up the arquay for that price?

european autosource.

not a secret price, they've posted that price on here and M3forum.

Silververtu · 01-10-2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubydafa

european autosource.

not a secret price, they've posted that price on here and M3forum.

Have you called in or checked their price recently? As their website lists $2250.

zubydafa · 01-10-2012, 12:50 PM

i'll confirm.

price aside, anybody else have comments as to sound quality of arqray vs other systems? i've read on two occasions now that it's only slightly louder than stock but has a very clean sound.

would an RE X-pipe mate with that?

dorifto88 · 01-10-2012, 01:05 PM

the rogue x pipe will fit, as the x pipe fits the stock 'cans.'

confirm on pricing and lemme know !

zubydafa · 01-10-2012, 01:13 PM

sure thing. i'll let ya know.

i guess if the cans aren't loud enough i could add the RE x-pipe. talk about a pricey exhaust

txz4 · 01-10-2012, 07:41 PM

i have RPIs and its REAL boomy at certain points but i will tell you this, when you want the race car sound its there with the push of a button...Literally.

that being said, if you are at all worried about drone consider something else. If what your after is aggressive, theirs nothing more so than the RPIs

zubydafa · 01-11-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorifto88

the rogue x pipe will fit, as the x pipe fits the stock 'cans.'

confirm on pricing and lemme know !

bought today at 1,800 from EAS. i'd have pm'ed you but i don't think they care...they have a thread on M3forum.

let's hope it sounds good.

dorifto88 · 01-11-2012, 12:57 PM

deeeeeeeeeeem, pics !

zubydafa · 01-11-2012, 01:08 PM

waiting on a tracking #...will document the install with pics/vids.

promise.

kevin @ eas · 01-11-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubydafa

bought today at 1,800 from EAS. i'd have pm'ed you but i don't think they care...they have a thread on M3forum.

let's hope it sounds good.

Thanks for your order!! The Arqray will sound great on your car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorifto88

care to share where you can pick up the arquay for that price?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silververtu

Have you called in or checked their price recently? As their website lists $2250.

We are offering this price for a little bit longer. Here is our link http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...4#post11130044

S54B32m · 01-12-2012, 03:14 PM

After all that I have seen and heard, for my taste it Arqray...I got them

zubydafa · 01-12-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S54B32m

After all that I have seen and heard, for my taste it Arqray...I got them

good to hear. i wish there were more sound clips and info on it...i'll document my install to help ppl in the future when shopping for exhausts.

zubydafa · 01-28-2012, 10:43 PM

ok so the exhaust came in. anybody know how i can ensure that i have the US spec arqray and not the jasma jdm spec?

the papers that came with the exhaust are all in japanese and the info listed is info@arqray.jp and http://www.arqray.jp

thoughts appreciated

quick teaser before i install. (don't worry vids etc will be posted)

johanness · 01-28-2012, 11:05 PM

Them's sexy!

Silververtu · 01-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Nice!!! Please post the sound clips!!

zubydafa · 01-29-2012, 03:35 PM

can anybody comment on how i can be certain i have a US spec over jasma jdm spec?

more teaser.

01-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	some quick exhaust advice hey fellas, shopping for an exhaust was so easy when i had the e46M3. it's tough shopping for an exhaust for the z4mc. granted it has the same motor, but the sound characteristics are a bit unique. (no rasp etc). dilemma: -i think i like the RE El Diablo mufflers and at only $1,200. if the sound isn't ballsy enough i can aways add on the x-pipe for $600. -BUT i can get my hands on an arqray for $1,800 ~ territory and i think that's a fine exhaust as well. i haven't heard any of these in person and only have shoddy youtube videos to go off of. can anybody comment as to sound quality/comparison of the above mentioned? i like a clean crisp deep exhaust note and would like to steer clear from a honda CRX can type sound. advice/suggestions/input appreciated. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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dubsesd #dubspec 6337 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	The arqray sounds good in the clips from YouTube. I say go for it!
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01-09-2012, 08:15 PM	#3
VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	i second the arqray since barely anyone around here has it so you'd be pretty unique! __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff Last edited by VinnieAces; 01-09-2012 at 09:59 PM..
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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)	If you want ballys I don't think the arqray is for you. As far as I remember it's a very quiet stockish sounding exhaust. __________________ 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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01-09-2012, 11:35 PM	#5
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01-10-2012, 12:50 PM	#9
zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	i'll confirm. price aside, anybody else have comments as to sound quality of arqray vs other systems? i've read on two occasions now that it's only slightly louder than stock but has a very clean sound. would an RE X-pipe mate with that? __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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01-10-2012, 01:05 PM	#10
dorifto88 Major 49 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 88 Nissan Pathfinder Join Date: May 2010 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	the rogue x pipe will fit, as the x pipe fits the stock 'cans.' confirm on pricing and lemme know !
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01-10-2012, 01:13 PM	#11
zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	sure thing. i'll let ya know. i guess if the cans aren't loud enough i could add the RE x-pipe. talk about a pricey exhaust __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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01-10-2012, 07:41 PM	#12
txz4 Major 59 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio, texas iTrader: (3)	i have RPIs and its REAL boomy at certain points but i will tell you this, when you want the race car sound its there with the push of a button...Literally. that being said, if you are at all worried about drone consider something else. If what your after is aggressive, theirs nothing more so than the RPIs
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01-11-2012, 12:57 PM	#14
dorifto88 Major 49 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 88 Nissan Pathfinder Join Date: May 2010 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	deeeeeeeeeeem, pics !
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zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	waiting on a tracking #...will document the install with pics/vids. promise. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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01-12-2012, 03:14 PM	#17
S54B32m Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 m Coupe, Silver/Gray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	After all that I have seen and heard, for my taste it Arqray...I got them
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01-28-2012, 10:43 PM	#19
zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	ok so the exhaust came in. anybody know how i can ensure that i have the US spec arqray and not the jasma jdm spec? the papers that came with the exhaust are all in japanese and the info listed is info@arqray.jp and http://www.arqray.jp thoughts appreciated quick teaser before i install. (don't worry vids etc will be posted) __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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01-28-2012, 11:05 PM	#20
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01-29-2012, 10:19 AM	#21
Silververtu Major 231 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US of A iTrader: (5) Garage List 2019 Porsche Cayenn ... [10.00]	Nice!!! Please post the sound clips!! __________________ 2019 Cayenne Turbo Gone but not forgotten: 2006 2.0T A4 Avant, 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0si, 2006 M Roadster, 2013 550i M Sport, 2015 Cayman S, 2015 X5 50i M Sport
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zubydafa tosser 32 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	can anybody comment on how i can be certain i have a US spec over jasma jdm spec? more teaser. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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