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Originally Posted by lucid
Since I heard the first stock and aftermarket sounds clips I've been saying that the stock has the best "tone". To this date, I have not heard of an aftermarket system that beats stock in that regard. It is true that stock is a bit muted at low rpms. At first, I had a problem with this, especially before the break-in with the 5500rpm constraint. Now that I can go above that, I understand where BMW engineers were coming from as the exhaust is plenty loud up top and I personally would not want it any louder as I commute in this car. Even with the stock setup, if I redline the thing, people on the street stop doing what they are doing and stare at my car, which I'd rather not happen.
However, having said all this, I would like to be able to get rid of 40lbs and gain 10 hp with a proper aftermarket system that is not too loud and does not spoil the stock tone too much. Haven't found it yet. I'm currently eying the VS system, but I haven't heard any drive-by sound clips yet.
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I think the REMUS sport exhaust will fit the bill. I believe it can be had for around $1100. Personally, I'd rather wait for someone in my area to get it first and then decide. Although I highly doubt I will notice a 10hp gain of any sort.