Encore Innovation X-pipe Installed

rfoss · 08-07-2009, 05:06 PM

I currently have a remus race axle-back system on and just had the E.I. x-pipe w/HFC installed. The car is now INSANELY loud and throatier. More important and relevant are the power gains. Torque down low is improved dramatically and the car tears through the tach up to redline. This is not a placebo effect...this feels like a different beast. This is the best mod I have done on the car thus far. As for the sound, it might be a tad too loud for the neighborhood so I was thinking of swapping to a SLIGHTLY (10-20%) quieter axleback system and putting the remus up for sale (with connecting pipes). If anyone wants to make a trade for a great exhaust or has suggestions for a swap I would be welcome to hear what people have to say. Would Gintani be quieter than the remus? Vendors, please feel free to chime in with recs as well. The remus sport was way too quiet on its own and the race was about perfect (maybe 5-10% too quiet). All I know is that the x-pipe is staying on, so the remus might have to go...

These videos aren't the best, so I'll try and find an area of town where we can really open it up. It's just too loud for the neighborhood to go WOT.

powertrip · 08-07-2009, 05:14 PM

+1....the Encore HFC's REALLY woke my car up

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Originally Posted by rfoss

I currently have a remus race axle-back system on and just had the E.I. x-pipe w/HFC installed. The car is now INSANELY loud and throatier. More important and relevant are the power gains. Torque down low is improved dramatically and the car tears through the tach up to redline. This is not a placebo effect...this feels like a different beast. This is the best mod I have done on the car thus far. As for the sound, it might be a tad too loud for the neighborhood so I was thinking of swapping to a SLIGHTLY (10-20%) quieter axleback system and putting the remus up for sale (with connecting pipes). If anyone wants to make a trade for a great exhaust or has suggestions for a swap I would be welcome to hear what people have to say. Would Gintani be quieter than the remus? Vendors, please feel free to chime in with recs as well. The remus sport was way too quiet on its own and the race was about perfect (maybe 5-10% too quiet). All I know is that the x-pipe is staying on, so the remus might have to go...

FStop7 · 08-07-2009, 05:15 PM

vids or ban

DLSJ5 · 08-07-2009, 06:45 PM

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vids or ban

You know where to find the vids Bro!

sge92 · 08-08-2009, 01:31 PM

Let us know when you get a CEL

BimmerRob08 · 08-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Bad Ass! I can't wait to get back and install my EI x-pipe. Of course after I have to send it back for the flange modification. I guess since it sounds like a Remas Race with the x-pipe is too much, which is the way I was going to go too, I'll go with the Remus Sport instead. Sure would like to hear a sound clip and also if you get a CEL light as I'm a bit concerned about it. Any install tips or problems you may add would be great!! Good luck and enjoy!

rfoss · 08-08-2009, 06:37 PM

Yea with Remus Race it sounds like a freight train...definitely badass, but I let my uncle drive it through a private community today and even at relatively low speeds (and a few revs to redline) it resulted in 3 local cops showing up 20 minutes later for a noise complaint...no joke. I put 200 miles on the pipes thus far and have no CEL so I don't think I'm going to get one at this point

I had no fitment issues and no leaks, and again can't reiterate how amazing this mod is. I'm going to tone it down this week with an AA exhaust in all likelihood to avoid a future rendezvous with the po po. Sound clip and pics will come tomorrow AM for all those interested.

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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

Bad Ass! I can't wait to get back and install my EI x-pipe. Of course after I have to send it back for the flange modification. I guess since it sounds like a Remas Race with the x-pipe is too much, which is the way I was going to go too, I'll go with the Remus Sport instead. Sure would like to hear a sound clip and also if you get a CEL light as I'm a bit concerned about it. Any install tips or problems you may add would be great!! Good luck and enjoy!

powertrip · 08-08-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sge92

Let us know when you get a CEL

Over 500 miles here and no CEL

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BimmerRob08 · 08-08-2009, 07:44 PM

Sounds promising. For now mine will be mated with the stock exhaust as I've not ordered the Remus Sport yet. Probebly will get it for X-mas.

rockd · 08-08-2009, 07:54 PM

I'm in the same situation, bro... I just installed the Remus Race a few days ago, and I love it. However, it's just a bit too quiet for me. I haven't heard (in person) what it sounds like with an X-pipe. Maybe we can meet up sometime so I can hear your beast?

rfoss · 08-09-2009, 08:17 AM

Sure thing I'll be in Boston/Back Bay area this afternoon...let me know

I added youtube links for videos above

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Originally Posted by rockd

I'm in the same situation, bro... I just installed the Remus Race a few days ago, and I love it. However, it's just a bit too quiet for me. I haven't heard (in person) what it sounds like with an X-pipe. Maybe we can meet up sometime so I can hear your beast?

Poppin Fresh · 08-09-2009, 08:47 AM

Where can you purchase EI x pipes and for how much?

Nucking Futs! · 08-09-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rfoss

...Would Gintani be quieter than the remus?...

I've been told from loudest to quiet:

Gintani
Eisen. race & Agency Power
Riss Racing & RPi
Eisen. sport

Not sure about other exhaust relative to these.

08-07-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
rfoss Private First Class 18 Rep 111 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Encore Innovation X-pipe Installed I currently have a remus race axle-back system on and just had the E.I. x-pipe w/HFC installed. The car is now INSANELY loud and throatier. More important and relevant are the power gains. Torque down low is improved dramatically and the car tears through the tach up to redline. This is not a placebo effect...this feels like a different beast. This is the best mod I have done on the car thus far. As for the sound, it might be a tad too loud for the neighborhood so I was thinking of swapping to a SLIGHTLY (10-20%) quieter axleback system and putting the remus up for sale (with connecting pipes). If anyone wants to make a trade for a great exhaust or has suggestions for a swap I would be welcome to hear what people have to say. Would Gintani be quieter than the remus? Vendors, please feel free to chime in with recs as well. The remus sport was way too quiet on its own and the race was about perfect (maybe 5-10% too quiet). All I know is that the x-pipe is staying on, so the remus might have to go... These videos aren't the best, so I'll try and find an area of town where we can really open it up. It's just too loud for the neighborhood to go WOT. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez/Fox 6MT, 19", all options, V1 hardwire. Last edited by rfoss; 08-09-2009 at 08:21 AM.. Reason: Adding Videos
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BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	Bad Ass! I can't wait to get back and install my EI x-pipe. Of course after I have to send it back for the flange modification. I guess since it sounds like a Remas Race with the x-pipe is too much, which is the way I was going to go too, I'll go with the Remus Sport instead. Sure would like to hear a sound clip and also if you get a CEL light as I'm a bit concerned about it. Any install tips or problems you may add would be great!! Good luck and enjoy!
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BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	Sounds promising. For now mine will be mated with the stock exhaust as I've not ordered the Remus Sport yet. Probebly will get it for X-mas.
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rockd 35 Rep 543 Posts Drives: '11 Z4 35i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (11)	I'm in the same situation, bro... I just installed the Remus Race a few days ago, and I love it. However, it's just a bit too quiet for me. I haven't heard (in person) what it sounds like with an X-pipe. Maybe we can meet up sometime so I can hear your beast?
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