Official Group Buy for Stromung Exhausts (Z4M only)

RobMCoupe · 05-16-2011, 08:57 PM

I hope not. My thinking is when it is ready to ship indicate the exhaust is ready to go. If Stromung ship on Wednesday, I will get it Friday or Saturday.

alvinli217 · 05-16-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

I hope not. My thinking is when it is ready to ship indicate the exhaust is ready to go. If Stromung ship on Wednesday, I will get it Friday or Saturday.

good luck with that

last time when i place my order, lets say it was Monday(credit card charged). Wednesday i call Scott, he said there was a piece missing for the exhaust and it would be send out on Friday...

i didn't get the shipment until 3+ weeks later LOL
it's only shipped to WA so it usually takes about 3-5 business days for UPS/Fedax(forgot which carrier they used) to deliver from CA where Stromung is.

but it's worth the wait

ricanbandit · 05-24-2011, 05:34 PM

MINE JUST GOT IN!!!!

The tips look amazing compared to OEM. I can't wait for the weekend to get these puppies installed! YES!!!!!

vicj · 05-24-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

MINE JUST GOT IN!!!!

The tips look amazing compared to OEM. I can't wait for the weekend to get these puppies installed! YES!!!!!

Installed mine last weekend. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not. It's a little louder than I expected, with a definate drone around 2800 RPM's....right about where I cruise at 70mph in sixth gear. On the plus side, above 3500RPM's, it sounds delicious, and I love the deeper tone overall. I'm undecided. Maybe i'm just getting old.

The OTHERmod I did at the same time, the Tekarbon treatment for the headlights, came out fantastic. Far exceeding my expectations.

RobMCoupe · 05-24-2011, 06:47 PM

I am still waiting for my Stromung to show up at my door. My credit card was charged last Friday.

Kgolf31 · 05-24-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

Installed mine last weekend. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not. It's a little louder than I expected, with a definate drone around 2800 RPM's....right about where I cruise at 70mph in sixth gear. On the plus side, above 3500RPM's, it sounds delicious, and I love the deeper tone overall. I'm undecided. Maybe i'm just getting old.

The OTHERmod I did at the same time, the Tekarbon treatment for the headlights, came out fantastic. Far exceeding my expectations.

If you want to donate to a younger kid I'm here

vicj · 05-24-2011, 07:15 PM

Donate, no. Sell at a loss, and get Remus...possibly. I need more time with it to decide. As I said, there are aspects I absolutely love about it. I do a LOT of highway cruising back and forth between D.C. And Philly. The drone, or "peak" as Scott calls it, at 2800 is in exactly the wrong spot in the RPM spectrum.
The quality is outstanding, the sound when you WANT sound is fantastic. They look great too. It's just that 2800 drone for me.

MIKe86 · 05-24-2011, 07:56 PM

Solution: cruise at 80 and 3k rpm instead

Kgolf31 · 05-24-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKe86

Solution: cruise at 80 and 3k rpm instead

"But officer, I have to travel at this speed so my exhaust doesn't drone and I don't get headaches"

ricanbandit · 05-24-2011, 08:04 PM

Well I can't wait to get it installed. The drone will bother me a bit, but I am usually in traffic or going considerably faster than 70 so we'll see. But IMO anything has to sound better than stock. To me it is embarrassing. To me anyways. Before and after install pics soon to come.

ricanbandit · 05-24-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

"But officer, I have to travel at this speed so my exhaust doesn't drone and I don't get headaches"

Maybe I can get a doc to prescribe faster speed like they prescribe medical marihuana lmao

vicj · 05-24-2011, 08:19 PM

Obviously, you guys dont deal with Maryland state troopers on a regular basis....LOL

r4gs · 05-24-2011, 08:20 PM

as carbon deposits build up in the mufflers, the tone and resonance frequencies will change marginally. this usually takes upwards of 500 to 1000 miles to notice a difference. alternatively, sound dampening the trunk floor is an option to absorb the low frequency bass/drone and bring out more of the awesome higher-pitched sounds.

RobMCoupe · 05-24-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

Installed mine last weekend. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not. It's a little louder than I expected, with a definate drone around 2800 RPM's....right about where I cruise at 70mph in sixth gear. On the plus side, above 3500RPM's, it sounds delicious, and I love the deeper tone overall. I'm undecided. Maybe i'm just getting old.

The OTHERmod I did at the same time, the Tekarbon treatment for the headlights, came out fantastic. Far exceeding my expectations.

Do you have aftermarket X-pipe?

ZStig · 05-24-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vicj

Installed mine last weekend. The jury is still out on whether I like it or not. It's a little louder than I expected, with a definate drone around 2800 RPM's....right about where I cruise at 70mph in sixth gear. On the plus side, above 3500RPM's, it sounds delicious, and I love the deeper tone overall. I'm undecided. Maybe i'm just getting old.

The OTHERmod I did at the same time, the Tekarbon treatment for the headlights, came out fantastic. Far exceeding my expectations.

please post some pics in a seperate thread of your headlights

vicj · 05-25-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

Do you have aftermarket X-pipe?

Nope.

vicj · 05-25-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

please post some pics in a seperate thread of your headlights

Maybe when I get home....

ricanbandit · 05-28-2011, 05:42 AM

Well... Got it installed... WOW! Marked improvement when compared to oem. They look great and well the sound... Deep and full of bass, some nice burbles and pops when downshifting. WOT is a thing of beauty. The only thing that would make happier would be my gf bring home Megan Fox for a menage

Vicj I looked for drone, but ready could find none. Heading up to limerock today I will see if I can find any.

Over all As of this moment, I am very happy with these cans

vicj · 05-28-2011, 08:18 AM

Can you do me a huge favor if you get a chance? Can you snap a picture of how close together your flanges came when you installed the Stromung? Are they flush, like stock, or do you have a gap, like I do. On mine, it's almost as if the metal seal ring is slightly too large for the pipe leading INTO the Stromung. I can't feel any air leaking there, but at the same time, it just doesn't look right.

ricanbandit · 05-28-2011, 02:51 PM

Will try to get under there tomorrow. Drove 150 miles today, nothing but joy. Though they are quite a bit louder than stock, but deep and bassy definitely not ricer

vicj · 05-28-2011, 04:02 PM

Oh, I agree. Much deeper tone. MUCH better sounding when you WANT sound. For me, it's just that drone at 2500-2800. I just drove up and back to Philadelphia, and it gets quite annoying. I spoke with Scott about it. He admits there is a "peak", as he calls it, right at those RPM's.

I'm actually hoping there's a small leak at those flanges that I can fix.

RobMCoupe · 05-31-2011, 06:15 PM

How many of you in the GB received the mufflers? I got email from UPS on 5/25 with tracking number. It has been over a week and no package is not in UPS facility. I am hoping it will get here this week. My car is going in this week to install Euro headers and section 1. I will be nice to do the muffler at the same time.

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RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I hope not. My thinking is when it is ready to ship indicate the exhaust is ready to go. If Stromung ship on Wednesday, I will get it Friday or Saturday.
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05-24-2011, 05:34 PM	#113
ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	MINE JUST GOT IN!!!! The tips look amazing compared to OEM. I can't wait for the weekend to get these puppies installed! YES!!!!!
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05-24-2011, 06:47 PM	#115
RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I am still waiting for my Stromung to show up at my door. My credit card was charged last Friday.
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05-24-2011, 07:15 PM	#117
vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Donate, no. Sell at a loss, and get Remus...possibly. I need more time with it to decide. As I said, there are aspects I absolutely love about it. I do a LOT of highway cruising back and forth between D.C. And Philly. The drone, or "peak" as Scott calls it, at 2800 is in exactly the wrong spot in the RPM spectrum. The quality is outstanding, the sound when you WANT sound is fantastic. They look great too. It's just that 2800 drone for me.
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05-24-2011, 07:56 PM	#118
MIKe86 Lieutenant 25 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 90 332is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 18045 iTrader: (0)	Solution: cruise at 80 and 3k rpm instead __________________
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05-24-2011, 08:04 PM	#120
ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Well I can't wait to get it installed. The drone will bother me a bit, but I am usually in traffic or going considerably faster than 70 so we'll see. But IMO anything has to sound better than stock. To me it is embarrassing. To me anyways. Before and after install pics soon to come.
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05-24-2011, 08:19 PM	#122
vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Obviously, you guys dont deal with Maryland state troopers on a regular basis....LOL
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05-24-2011, 08:20 PM	#123
r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	as carbon deposits build up in the mufflers, the tone and resonance frequencies will change marginally. this usually takes upwards of 500 to 1000 miles to notice a difference. alternatively, sound dampening the trunk floor is an option to absorb the low frequency bass/drone and bring out more of the awesome higher-pitched sounds.
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05-28-2011, 05:42 AM	#128
ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Well... Got it installed... WOW! Marked improvement when compared to oem. They look great and well the sound... Deep and full of bass, some nice burbles and pops when downshifting. WOT is a thing of beauty. The only thing that would make happier would be my gf bring home Megan Fox for a menage Vicj I looked for drone, but ready could find none. Heading up to limerock today I will see if I can find any. Over all As of this moment, I am very happy with these cans
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05-28-2011, 08:18 AM	#129
vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Can you do me a huge favor if you get a chance? Can you snap a picture of how close together your flanges came when you installed the Stromung? Are they flush, like stock, or do you have a gap, like I do. On mine, it's almost as if the metal seal ring is slightly too large for the pipe leading INTO the Stromung. I can't feel any air leaking there, but at the same time, it just doesn't look right.
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05-28-2011, 02:51 PM	#130
ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Will try to get under there tomorrow. Drove 150 miles today, nothing but joy. Though they are quite a bit louder than stock, but deep and bassy definitely not ricer
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05-28-2011, 04:02 PM	#131
vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Oh, I agree. Much deeper tone. MUCH better sounding when you WANT sound. For me, it's just that drone at 2500-2800. I just drove up and back to Philadelphia, and it gets quite annoying. I spoke with Scott about it. He admits there is a "peak", as he calls it, right at those RPM's. I'm actually hoping there's a small leak at those flanges that I can fix.
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05-31-2011, 06:15 PM	#132
RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	How many of you in the GB received the mufflers? I got email from UPS on 5/25 with tracking number. It has been over a week and no package is not in UPS facility. I am hoping it will get here this week. My car is going in this week to install Euro headers and section 1. I will be nice to do the muffler at the same time.
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