|
|
12-08-2011, 06:01 PM | #46 | |
Banned
88
Rep 1,105
Posts |
Quote:
Here is a picture of mine that I painted. Probably not as nice as ACM, but 5 dollar spray paint and being under the car it is completely stealth. I realized unless you knew it was gloss black, the glare makes it look alost brown and looks like half was not painted! Assure you it is all black and that is glare! Last edited by Ateam; 12-08-2011 at 06:12 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2011, 06:03 PM | #47 | |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
733
Rep 10,105
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2011, 06:05 PM | #49 |
Banned
88
Rep 1,105
Posts |
by the way that is the OEM black/chrome edition tips since its hard to see their color in that pic. They actually match the painted can perfectly however the way the light is reflecting makes them look a bit different shades. Again I reccomend everyone do this and take the muffler OFF to paint. My ONLY point was if you cannot get it off, or needed to touch it up, you can easily touch up the visible piece or even coat it with a different black as long as the can was completely painted the first go around.
As people mentioned to completely avoid chance of overspray which really was not at all happening when I did it, best to remove the muffler but this muffler is a real pain to remove! EDIT I forgot to add that the great thing about this exhaust is it allows you to enjoy the nice sounds from the car through the entire rev band instead of waiting for the beautiful intake noise above 6500-7000 rpm. That means you do not have to consistently rev so high to be able to hear some great car noise/music and when you do get above 7k the roar of the intake starts to dominate and you get the same scream as stock until redline. So this is not drowning out the intake one bit. Last edited by Ateam; 12-08-2011 at 06:10 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2011, 06:34 PM | #52 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
733
Rep 10,105
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-12-2011, 11:17 AM | #54 |
Private First Class
20
Rep 157
Posts |
Here's my question- if you drive it conservatively around town (regular traffic acceleration and shifts around 3k) does it sound stock or is it noticeably different.
I would like to do a stealth swap with the wifey none the wiser since I had a sequoia with a Borla exhaust and the wife could not stand the noise or the drone. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-12-2011, 12:24 PM | #55 | |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
733
Rep 10,105
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-13-2011, 10:29 PM | #56 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 32
Posts |
[QUOTE=Sal@AUTOcouture;10940856]Custom request we had:
Customer opted for our mod (obviously), plus flat black heat coat and our ti tip option painted gloss black. I think it came out sweet! [/QUOT Sal this looks close to what I have opted for (ACM mod, flat black heat coat and oem tips painted gloss black) Did it ship? M from Pitsburg CA |
Appreciate
0
|
12-13-2011, 10:37 PM | #57 |
Banned
88
Rep 1,105
Posts |
Looks great! At 3k its definetly not stock! There is actually no rev range that this thing sounds stock. I think its a different animal than the other exhaust mod that is much more subtle. This is pretty aggressive in a good way IMO
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-15-2011, 01:00 PM | #58 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
733
Rep 10,105
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2011, 09:56 AM | #60 |
997TT, X5M
95
Rep 975
Posts |
I'm getting married, I'm now poor, can i have as a wedding gift!?!?!?!
PM'd
__________________
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-21-2011, 02:58 PM | #61 |
Banned
47
Rep 419
Posts
Drives: 1M
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: East Coast
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2011, 02:23 PM | #63 |
Banned
0
Rep 54
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2011, 05:22 PM | #64 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
733
Rep 10,105
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2011, 11:08 PM | #65 | |
Banned
88
Rep 1,105
Posts |
Quote:
I randomly got to drive a ferrari 430 last week for about 20 minutes (an experience that makes driving the m3 feel like driving an old pinto unfortunately) as far as what a special feeling. However the exhaust note was not a heck of a lot different than the m3 with this exhaust mod from inside the car with the windows down. Not saying it sounds the same from the outside but actually closer than most people would think and after I "debunked" someone who mentioned that! Argg-should never look at or drive something you cannot afford. Oh well m3 is still great! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-16-2012, 09:35 AM | #66 |
Banned
106
Rep 996
Posts |
I didn't read the whole forum but wanted to ask a question. What in your opinion is the difference between doing this way and just replacing the perforated piping in the center of the can? It seems like this is better by reducing the amount of pipe and adding a easier flow for the exhaust. Agreed?
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|