Exhaust inquiry

davramic · 08-13-2012, 12:41 AM

Question for everyone;

Just bought the 2013 M3 and getting into the mod scene. I'm planning to purchase a mod exhaust and have narrowed it down to three choices:

1. Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System
2. Eisenmann Performance Exhaust, 4 x 83mm Performance Exhaust
3. Vorsteiner Type II Titanium Sport Exhaust System

From what I have seen and read online, these three companies are well regarded and produce great products.

If anyone has experience owning, installing or working with these, I would appreciate your input! Looking for an exhaust with a good, aggressive sound but, low noise in the cockpit and low drone.

Thanks!

surfer86 · 08-13-2012, 02:36 AM

Just installed the Eisenmann Race and love it and get compliments about it. The exhaust does drone at lower rpms.

davramic · 08-13-2012, 04:29 AM

nice! Is it noticeable in the cockpit? Or pretty mild? Did you get the connecting pipes as well?

markjord · 08-13-2012, 05:13 AM

Eisenmann Race is very noticeable in the cockpit at low speeds. It's not a problem though and is fine at cruising speeds. 2000 rpm is where the drone is. I have no regrets.

THE TECH · 08-13-2012, 08:45 AM

I have both the Akra and the Eisenmann Race. The Akra is clean and nice sounding with no drone. The Eisenmann Race is much louder. It definitely drones in the 65-70mph range.

redline9001 · 08-13-2012, 08:51 AM

It really depends on what YOU want, all three sound different and have different noise levels/ drone. Find a M3 meet in your area and listen to some in person and make a decision from there, cause everyone here had their favs and opinions, it does not make it right for you and when you drop 6k on exhuast make sure you are going to like it.

slicer · 08-13-2012, 10:17 AM

I love the sound of Akra Evo. Drone is subjective but I would say it does not have any drone.

SV Concepts · 08-13-2012, 03:34 PM

Worked with all 3 and had satisfied customers every time so don't think you'll find much of a sour word on either system. Good luck in your search!

08-13-2012, 12:41 AM	#1
davramic Private First Class 144 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medford, OR iTrader: (3)	Exhaust inquiry Question for everyone; Just bought the 2013 M3 and getting into the mod scene. I'm planning to purchase a mod exhaust and have narrowed it down to three choices: 1. Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System 2. Eisenmann Performance Exhaust, 4 x 83mm Performance Exhaust 3. Vorsteiner Type II Titanium Sport Exhaust System From what I have seen and read online, these three companies are well regarded and produce great products. If anyone has experience owning, installing or working with these, I would appreciate your input! Looking for an exhaust with a good, aggressive sound but, low noise in the cockpit and low drone. Thanks!
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surfer86 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Mineral White E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Just installed the Eisenmann Race and love it and get compliments about it. The exhaust does drone at lower rpms.
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davramic Private First Class 144 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medford, OR iTrader: (3)	nice! Is it noticeable in the cockpit? Or pretty mild? Did you get the connecting pipes as well?
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markjord Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 288 Posts Drives: M3 E92 2007 Jerez Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellingborough iTrader: (0)	Eisenmann Race is very noticeable in the cockpit at low speeds. It's not a problem though and is fine at cruising speeds. 2000 rpm is where the drone is. I have no regrets.
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	I have both the Akra and the Eisenmann Race. The Akra is clean and nice sounding with no drone. The Eisenmann Race is much louder. It definitely drones in the 65-70mph range.
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08-13-2012, 08:51 AM	#6
redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	It really depends on what YOU want, all three sound different and have different noise levels/ drone. Find a M3 meet in your area and listen to some in person and make a decision from there, cause everyone here had their favs and opinions, it does not make it right for you and when you drop 6k on exhuast make sure you are going to like it. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts
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slicer Major General 2738 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	I love the sound of Akra Evo. Drone is subjective but I would say it does not have any drone. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Worked with all 3 and had satisfied customers every time so don't think you'll find much of a sour word on either system. Good luck in your search!
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