buying exhaust

blacksvt · 02-18-2010, 12:57 PM

I have searched, listened to sound clips and youtube videos.

I want to buy an exhaust for my m roadster. I am looking at remus, and re diablo.

I want something that will sound good, not too terribly loud (dont want to make the wife mad). I want to give the M a more exotic sound. Both systems are in the 1200$ range.

Which exhaust does everyone prefer? Im probably not shelling out the money for the eisenmann, but it sounds awesome.

mousitch · 02-18-2010, 01:20 PM

I love my Diablos. But they might be a bit loud for your taste. They are a little loud(which I dig and I'm not a young modder-40ish and loving it. Not married either, but my GF loves the sound. Says it sounds like a little racecar)in the cabin and if you lounge around in any gear at 2000-2200 rpm there is a little drone. But they all drone somewhat I believe. For $1200 they can't be beat IMHO

blacksvt · 02-18-2010, 03:23 PM

i think im going to order. I am 26 so im not too old for some sound...

I hate raspy exhausts, primarily on hondas etc.... I don't want to go that route, but then again this is a M, not a civic.

mousitch · 02-18-2010, 03:30 PM

No rasp. It makes you want to blip the throttle though.

If you buy from RE direct it's $1195 then shipping($40-$45 dont remember exactlly). It's that cheap at other places but shipping is much higher. Just a tip. Fast ship too.

blender · 02-21-2010, 10:03 AM

One vote for the Remus. A lot more growl, a little more voume, fits the car's personality.
See my other post on the remus if interested.

The__J__Factor · 02-21-2010, 03:29 PM

I think RE sounds very similar to Eisenmann, one of the reason i went with it.
Plus the new tips on the RE look amazing...makes me so jelous i have the older tips that i want to order a new set.

Rick Hunter · 02-21-2010, 07:07 PM

Holy Shit that's one nice gleaming set of cans + pipes!

Nate2046 · 02-21-2010, 10:05 PM

Or......you could drive up to Indy and pick up my BMS exhaust. No waiting on shipping and you could save $500 or so toward future mods.

Rick Hunter · 02-22-2010, 01:44 AM

You took em off? Nate2046, do you have your OEMs back on, or a diff aftermarket setup?

blacksvt · 02-22-2010, 08:57 AM

nate....pm sent

Nate2046 · 02-22-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

You took em off? Nate2046, do you have your OEMs back on, or a diff aftermarket setup?

Yeah, took em off. Wifey no likey! It's that damn resonance at 2k rpm. Without it I honestly don't think she would have even noticed as they're really not all that loud overall. In fact when I got them on I was thinking i needed to go with headers to get a little more rowdy db level. I did love the sound of them though. I was going to put them back on this spring but I figured if somebody local wanted them I may as well sell.

mousitch · 02-22-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate2046

Yeah, took em off. Wifey no likey! It's that damn resonance at 2k rpm. Without it I honestly don't think she would have even noticed as they're really not all that loud overall. In fact when I got them on I was thinking i needed to go with headers to get a little more rowdy db level. I did love the sound of them though. I was going to put them back on this spring but I figured if somebody local wanted them I may as well sell.

Bms too? From what I hear(no pun) all aftermarkets must resonate at around 2000 rpm(not sure about remus). Even the stock ones do I bet,we just can't hear it cause of the dampening. I kind of like it. It's a trade off for the other sounds they produce

ga41 · 02-23-2010, 03:56 AM

On a similar but slightly louder note, i'd like to add i heard my car passing on full throttle from the outside for the first time a couple of days ago. Oh dear God it sounds like an animal!

Not at all raspy or just boomy. Surprisingly melodious too. Of course from the inside it's completely different. Very primal and gruff. Absolutely screams and the bark when rev matching or heel-toeing is amazing.

I have the RPi system and from what you said it would be far too loud for you but i just wanted to tell someone, anyone about it...

Z4-VILLA · 03-02-2010, 08:45 PM

Anyone think highly of RPI exhaust?

ga41 · 03-02-2010, 11:40 PM

Depends what you're after. If you dont do a lot of highway miles and dont mind the volume you might like the RPI. It's very loud and drones a lot on the highway. Even though mine is a daily driver i can put up with it. The bark when going on a fast drive is intoxicating.

Best thing would be to find someone local to you and listen to their car in person before you decide.

Z4-VILLA · 03-04-2010, 07:36 PM

does it sounds like when its without mufflers cuz I can stand it the vibration makes me wanna puke......

ga41 · 03-04-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

does it sounds like when its without mufflers cuz I can stand it the vibration makes me wanna puke......

I havent heard the car without mufflers so i dont know but it cant be far off though... The rear cans are tiny.

If you're concerned about drone and vibrations then this is NOT the system for you.

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Originally Posted by RPIpower

We literally finished this today so its not a really clean pic. The production versions will be completely polished.

The__J__Factor · 03-05-2010, 12:12 AM

The sound without mufflers is pretty amazing

just2talented · 03-05-2010, 03:27 AM

i just installed the rpi exhaust. i have no complaints. the sound at high revs is insane. it does drone at low revs but if u keep it at 3000-3500rpms which is what your at mostly on the higway then ull be fine. i can still use the blue tooth. very easy to install, very good quality and if im not mistaken its the cheapest exhaust out there for e85/86. power gains are also noticeable.

Z4-VILLA · 03-05-2010, 07:19 AM

I am almost convinced. I was just concerned about power too. cuz without mufflers there is like no low end torque any where. and a delay. so your saying you get sound and power too? hmmmm i like

crfine88 · 03-05-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

I am almost convinced. I was just concerned about power too. cuz without mufflers there is like no low end torque any where. and a delay. so your saying you get sound and power too? hmmmm i like

The RPI exhaust is a very raw motorsport exhaust. The tone on acceleration is a loud growl with no rasp. Very exotic sounding. The exhaust also burbles and pops like a GT3 race car upon deceleration. This is pure bliss in my opinion.

The downside is the drone at low rpm's. This doesn't bother me, but it puts my wife to sleep on long trips
(another benefit of the exhaust

).

Z4-VILLA · 03-05-2010, 07:56 PM

hmmmm being able to put them to sleep at will is a plus.....my only concern is losing low end torque.
but could one say that RPI is way better than stock in terms of sounds and power? that would be the decideing factor for me...

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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	I love my Diablos. But they might be a bit loud for your taste. They are a little loud(which I dig and I'm not a young modder-40ish and loving it. Not married either, but my GF loves the sound. Says it sounds like a little racecar)in the cabin and if you lounge around in any gear at 2000-2200 rpm there is a little drone. But they all drone somewhat I believe. For $1200 they can't be beat IMHO __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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blacksvt Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E92 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (2)	i think im going to order. I am 26 so im not too old for some sound... I hate raspy exhausts, primarily on hondas etc.... I don't want to go that route, but then again this is a M, not a civic.
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02-18-2010, 03:30 PM	#4
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	No rasp. It makes you want to blip the throttle though. If you buy from RE direct it's $1195 then shipping($40-$45 dont remember exactlly). It's that cheap at other places but shipping is much higher. Just a tip. Fast ship too. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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02-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#5
blender Custom User Title 145 Rep 661 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n iTrader: (0)	One vote for the Remus. A lot more growl, a little more voume, fits the car's personality. See my other post on the remus if interested.
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02-21-2010, 03:29 PM	#6
The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think RE sounds very similar to Eisenmann, one of the reason i went with it. Plus the new tips on the RE look amazing...makes me so jelous i have the older tips that i want to order a new set. __________________ 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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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)	Holy Shit that's one nice gleaming set of cans + pipes! __________________
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02-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#8
Nate2046 Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (2)	Or......you could drive up to Indy and pick up my BMS exhaust. No waiting on shipping and you could save $500 or so toward future mods.
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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)	You took em off? Nate2046, do you have your OEMs back on, or a diff aftermarket setup? __________________
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02-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#10
blacksvt Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E92 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (2)	nate....pm sent
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02-23-2010, 03:56 AM	#13
ga41 Lieutenant 31 Rep 503 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Paphos iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	On a similar but slightly louder note, i'd like to add i heard my car passing on full throttle from the outside for the first time a couple of days ago. Oh dear God it sounds like an animal! Not at all raspy or just boomy. Surprisingly melodious too. Of course from the inside it's completely different. Very primal and gruff. Absolutely screams and the bark when rev matching or heel-toeing is amazing. I have the RPi system and from what you said it would be far too loud for you but i just wanted to tell someone, anyone about it... __________________
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03-02-2010, 08:45 PM	#14
Z4-VILLA Banned 112 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Anyone think highly of RPI exhaust?
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03-02-2010, 11:40 PM	#15
ga41 Lieutenant 31 Rep 503 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Paphos iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	Depends what you're after. If you dont do a lot of highway miles and dont mind the volume you might like the RPI. It's very loud and drones a lot on the highway. Even though mine is a daily driver i can put up with it. The bark when going on a fast drive is intoxicating. Best thing would be to find someone local to you and listen to their car in person before you decide. __________________
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Z4-VILLA Banned 112 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	does it sounds like when its without mufflers cuz I can stand it the vibration makes me wanna puke......
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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)	The sound without mufflers is pretty amazing __________________ 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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just2talented Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: Alpine ///M roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	i just installed the rpi exhaust. i have no complaints. the sound at high revs is insane. it does drone at low revs but if u keep it at 3000-3500rpms which is what your at mostly on the higway then ull be fine. i can still use the blue tooth. very easy to install, very good quality and if im not mistaken its the cheapest exhaust out there for e85/86. power gains are also noticeable.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 112 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	I am almost convinced. I was just concerned about power too. cuz without mufflers there is like no low end torque any where. and a delay. so your saying you get sound and power too? hmmmm i like
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Z4-VILLA Banned 112 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	hmmmm being able to put them to sleep at will is a plus.....my only concern is losing low end torque. but could one say that RPI is way better than stock in terms of sounds and power? that would be the decideing factor for me...
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