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06-18-2013, 12:52 PM | #1 |
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Evolve E-Tronic Exhaust - How difficult is the installation
Looking into exhaust systems and was considering an Eisenmann Sport and Challenge sport x-pipe or the Akra Evolution system until I found out about the Evolve system. Honestly, I'm not the type that would ever drive with the valves open but when comparing the price of the systems I'm considering, the Evolve is right there and I feel like it is something that needs to be considered.
From reviews that I've read, it seems like it's louder than the Akra system but not too loud. My car is used a lot for business so I can't have an exhaust that's too loud. My other concern is the installation especially with the electrical part. For those that have done it, how difficult is the installation? I've only seen 2 complete reviews of the exhaus. I know one was from kitw and I forget who did the other. Are there any other reviews?
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The Evolve unit is great. I am currently running the unit and have not had a thought of replacing it with anything else (I have run about 6 different exhausts) AKRA/Evolve Comparison: The Akra to many is very nice, I drove my friends Superchargered and N/A AKRA with Challenge Race X-Pipe. The thing that drove me nuts was the amount of drone and it had this sort of weird tining noise (might be me) Evolve Unit My dad is not a fan of my many different setups I have run. He was actually pretty surprised at how nice it sounded with the Evolve unit in close. Its very hard to compare to exhaust out there but its nice an deep. When the Evolve unit is open at lower rpm it sounds a bit louder than when the valve is closed, but when you punch it and are up in the RPMS the car sings. I have had many people stop me and ask me about my exhaust, many who drive E9x tell me how nice and deep the exhaust sounds. I am always driving my car with the valves open, the sound is intoxicating. As for installation, this is very straight forward, there are 5 pieces when installing it: - 2x pieces for Evolve X-Pipe (if you decide to purchase it) - 1x Muffler - 2x Valves - 1x Power Module When you want to run the power module you can run it through the a grommet that leads directly into the battery. I can try to take some pictures tonight. Very simple to install. If I were you and really looking into the unit I would go for it. Best setup yet! If you have anymore questions send me a pm or contact Alex@Evolve |
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Not to deter the OP's selection of the E-Tronic exhaust but only speaking on behalf of my own personal disappointing (UNDERSTATEMENT) experience with Evolve..
Please dont get me wrong as I am not taking away from the fact that the E-Tronic exhaust is a quality piece (I own an Eisenmann and I still wanted to make the switch)... but the customer service (Which I have received) is simply unexcusable.. I am sure there are countless members whom have positive experiences with the company.. I guess its just me that has gotten the short end of the stick.... TWICE I stopped giving them the benefit of the doubt and simply gave up on inquiring Last edited by BIU; 06-18-2013 at 10:02 PM.. |
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The damage has been done and there is also no need for me to go into the details (Not my intention to jade Evolve's reputation nor make a big fuzz about it) The E-Tronic exhaust definitely is an amazing piece and probably still the only other setup I would consider replacing over my Eisenmann Sport for my DD purposes.. I've accepted the fact and has moved on.. No harm done Last edited by BIU; 06-19-2013 at 12:35 AM.. |
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BIU - can you please contact me to let me know what the issue is/was. We take customer service seriously and I would like to see if we can rectify this for you or at the very least see where we went wrong so we make improvements.
808MGuy - Here are some other review posts I found on this forum: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...1&postcount=18 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=732024 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743851 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=729888 |
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no problem.. the slant cut to me is so much nicer than the straight cut BTW
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This is why I love Evolve, top notch customer service!
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I've had my E-tronic for a week now and absolutely LOVE this exhaust. I've got a busy couple of weeks but I'm gonna take some pictures and make a short review soon. After a long drawn out decision on what to get I'm very glad I went Evolve. I was gonna throw a subwoofer in but probably not anymore
As for the service I didn't have any issues. They had the system out to me on the exact day I wanted it by. No complaints.
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Does anyone have this with a full catless exhaust with the resonators still in place? I would love to get this exhaust just not sure i want to throw 3 grand at an exhaust. Currently just running a full catless setup with the stock axel back and while I love how there is no drone it just kind of produces noise and not a certain tone.
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