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      03-21-2010, 12:28 PM   #1
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I had a Gintani Catless X-pipe for about 7 months paired with the stock mufflers and was extremely happy. Last Thursday I got the Meisterschaft GTS Exhaust. I knew the GTS wasnt as loud as the GT or the GT2 but this thing is too freeking loud for me.

The two options I have are:

1. Add 18" Resonators added to the x-pipe (it currently has one pair.) Work will be done my Piper Motors in Sterling VA. Yes the same Piper motors who were responsibile for the V10 E30 M3 (Look for it in the April eurotuner). I do not wish to add High Flow Cats.

2. Go back to my old setup.

I really need expert advice... If I do go with option number one what results can i expect. How much will it reduce the noise by? I am hoping to achive a 35-40% reduciton between the new exhaust break-in and the resonators. Am I asking for too much?


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For a while I was going to get the loudest exhaust out there just to be loud but then realized.. wtf
lol, now that I think of it it's all about performance and quality!
I think if given' the chance ($) i'll get the akrop'
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For a while I was going to get the loudest exhaust out there just to be loud but then realized.. wtf
lol, now that I think of it it's all about performance and quality!
I think if given' the chance ($) i'll get the akrop'
I was actually trying to get rid of the raspiness that comes with any catless x-pipe.
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I was actually trying to get rid of the raspiness that comes with any catless x-pipe.
If you have an x-pipe w/t the stock muffler, then that's exactly what you're going to get; raspiness.

Maybe pair the x-pipe w/t Eisenmann sport system.
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How feasible would it be for you to try the new exhaust with the OEM midpipe and cats? That might give you a good sense if the muffler is too loud or not for you liking. Then you may be able to determine if adding resonators to your xpipe is even worth the hassle and money.

Just a thought.
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Just throw on the resonators and see how it goes. It can't cost that much. In reality, it probably won't reduce the volume to what you're looking for.
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Adding two additional resonator cans will probably take away some of the raspiness of the exhaust but won't do much to reduce the sound level. At least not to the level that you want.

The only two systems that I know of which offer close to stock sound level while providing performance gain and weight saving are Akrapovic Evolution and Amuse / Ericsson Titan Performa
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Sell your X-pipes to me and buy youself a new X-pipe with 4 resonators ... I'm sure it will be cheaper and nicer then buying to more resonators and chopping up you nice pipes
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i would sell the muffler and get a Dinan one. i have there midpipe and muffler and love it. not too loud but loud enough and no drone
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How feasible would it be for you to try the new exhaust with the OEM midpipe and cats? That might give you a good sense if the muffler is too loud or not for you liking. Then you may be able to determine if adding resonators to your xpipe is even worth the hassle and money.

Just a thought.
Hmm I want to keep the gains I got from the Gintani so that is not an option.


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Just throw on the resonators and see how it goes. It can't cost that much. In reality, it probably won't reduce the volume to what you're looking for.
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Adding two additional resonator cans will probably take away some of the raspiness of the exhaust but won't do much to reduce the sound level. At least not to the level that you want.

The only two systems that I know of which offer close to stock sound level while providing performance gain and weight saving are Akrapovic Evolution and Amuse / Ericsson Titan Performa
I think these are the answers I was looking for. After reading both your's feedback I might end up selling the GTS and go with one of those or an Eise Sport.


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Sell your X-pipes to me and buy youself a new X-pipe with 4 resonators ... I'm sure it will be cheaper and nicer then buying to more resonators and chopping up you nice pipes
Sure.. whats your zip code, I will mail it out first thing in the morning. I do love the Gintani x-pipe!


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i would sell the muffler and get a Dinan one. i have there midpipe and muffler and love it. not too loud but loud enough and no drone
I dont know the idea of fake tips on the Dinan really bother me.
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I will have Alex give you a call tom?
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Piper added another set of resonators to my Fabspeed Xpipe and HFC setup. I have a Eisenmann Sport. My issue was not volume but rather drone. The 2nd set of resonators cut out my drone. The resonators will not do much for volume, sorry. The design of a resonator is a a hollow tube with some fiberglass around the sides, but it is essentially a hollow tube. It is designed to slow down some of the exhaust gases and cut out drone/resonance hence resonators, there is nothing designed in a resonator that will quiet things down. Only a muffler can do that, or take out your X-pipe and go back to a stock mid section and keep your new exhaust. You are more than welcome to hear my car since you are local to me.
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Piper added another set of resonators to my Fabspeed Xpipe and HFC setup. I have a Eisenmann Sport. My issue was not volume but rather drone. The 2nd set of resonators cut out my drone. The resonators will not do much for volume, sorry. You are more than welcome to hear my car since you are local to me.
Thanks Ben! A few of us are meeting tonight by Design motoring in Sterling around 10 let me know of you want to come by, pm me for details.

Thanks for the offer to hear your exhaust. I heard this guys last year in Lomotion Corvette in NY. He had the same setup as yours.
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Thanks Ben! A few of us are meeting tonight by Design motoring in Sterling around 10 let me know of you want to come by, pm me for details.

Thanks for the offer to hear your exhaust. I heard this guys last year in Lomotion Corvette in NY. He had the same setup as yours.
Sorry, no can do. I am in Alexandria, VA. Perhaps sometime this week, I can meet around me or in Tysons somewhere.
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ok i can help you with this since i had the GT2 with my gintani catless xpipe....i guarantee any exhaust you pair with any xpipe will NOT be as loud as my old setup UNLESS its a the kreissieg....so since you seem to be worried about gains you need to get rid of the GTS because those gains you are getting, are getting restricted because of the GTS muffler...how do i know this? because my GT2 was doing the same thing yet it was beautifully F1 loud and obnoxious it wasnt giving me the power i wanted so thats why i sold the GT2...my advice for you is to get rid of the muffler and get a gintani sport it will be pefect for the sound level you want and you will get max gains from both the xpipe and muffler
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ok i can help you with this since i had the GT2 with my gintani catless xpipe....i guarantee any exhaust you pair with any xpipe will NOT be as loud as my old setup UNLESS its a the kreissieg....so since you seem to be worried about gains you need to get rid of the GTS because those gains you are getting, are getting restricted because of the GTS muffler...how do i know this? because my GT2 was doing the same thing yet it was beautifully F1 loud and obnoxious it wasnt giving me the power i wanted so thats why i sold the GT2...my advice for you is to get rid of the muffler and get a gintani sport it will be pefect for the sound level you want and you will get max gains from both the xpipe and muffler
I did talk to Alex and he suggested the sport for a quiter setup. I am going to meet up with a local member and check out his AA and another memeber's Akra. I will make my decision after i hear these setups. Its a shame the GTS sounded pretty good by it self..even with the x-pipe it sounded good (4th day cop pulled me over to give that compliment and no, no ticket) but it was too loud with the x-pipe.

Do you want to hear something louder and obnoxious?
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I have an Encore HFC system and I added 2 additional resonators. In terms on reducing the overall noise I can say count on at least 10-15%, but like others said is that it will help cut down some of the drone and raspyness.
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I did talk to Alex and he suggested the sport for a quiter setup. I am going to meet up with a local member and check out his AA and another memeber's Akra. I will make my decision after i hear these setups. Its a shame the GTS sounded pretty good by it self..even with the x-pipe it sounded good (4th day cop pulled me over to give that compliment and no, no ticket) but it was too loud with the x-pipe.
that is a raw video, BUT my old setup was very similar believe me it was insane when i drove past people they jumped in their cars
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that is a raw video, BUT my old setup was very similar believe me it was insane when i drove past people they jumped in their cars
I have heard a GT2 with no cats.. you have to hear this in person.. I would say def twice as loud as a catless GT2-ed m3..
V10 + Evo Sport Headers + No Cats + Eisenmann Race catback =
Ill try to upload a better vid later.

Here is a similar setup but this m6 has a GT2 instead of the Eise Race

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What other options do I have for a quiter catback? Eise sport?
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dayyuummm see i would have kept my GT2 if it actually gave me more than 5hp....but you cant live that insane of a sound for too long IMO
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