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Removing my catless pipes back to OEM midsection.
Last week was the RPI GTC install. Pros: Power gains of 22hp and 30 torque, sound once the system settled and fat matte gray tips. Cons: Stinks, way too loud for my neighborhood and drone. Drone from 1500-2200 rpms. Basically scared I'll get complaints and or effed with by the cops. Was pulled over for doing close to 90 last night. I turned off the car during the stop.
So back to OEM midsection but with the mufflers. Hopefully I can maintain 50% of the sound because it's nice. Someone talk me into keeping my set up because I was planning on a Dinan remap. |
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Uh doing 90 is enough to get you pulled over and you're complaining about the noise/smell? Add some cats if you want the smell gone. Choose a different exhaust if you don't want it so loud. RPi isn't known to be quiet so it sounds like research wasn't done before you bought.
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Since you have the RPI x pipe I would suggest doing what I did to mine and add a set of resonators. You already have the resonated front pipes just add a second set to the x pipe and my guess is you will love it. As for the smell it all just depends on the person, I have issues and love the smell of the 100 octane!
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I had only the Catback Rpi GTC during the break in period, it didnt sound as good and deep as when i had the RPi xpipe installed! Just a tip, learn to drive like a grandma on the streets, listen for the engine load and correct shift points thats how i control the exhaust loudness. As per the morning start up and smell, its the price you pay for what you got my friend. The cold start you can eliminate with a tune.
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I decided to keep it as is, no cats and full exhaust system. Gotten used to the loud sound and how to control it. I actually love it. As for the smell oh well. I couldn't walk away from the power gains. Will evaluate over the next few weeks and consider a tune.
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Yup got the Dinan Stage 2. I noticed the gains and got rid of the cold start. That part was annoying. Love the exhaust. Can hear me from up the block according to everyone who rubber necks looking at my M. I park in a parking garage at work and the sound reverberates throughout the garage. Its so loud.
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Thanks for your opinion.
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Having my RPI GTc full for a a couple months now I couldn't be more happier. In comparison to Akros and other systems I've heard in person I'm happy with the sound, performance, price and compliments I get. An engine tune is a must to compliment it. Still a little loud in the parking garage at work and my buddies give me shit for it but who cares.
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