Best Match Cat Back Exhaust for Fabspeed xPipe

emack · 08-14-2009, 10:56 PM

Hey Guys,

Just ordered the Fabspeed xPipe system from Joe at Fabspeed and am seeking some valued input on what cat back exhaust system to match it with.

I've used Fabspeed before with a track oriented GT3 and respect their gear and wish they made the cat back exhaust to match, but alas have to look elsewhere.

Any Fabspeed owners out there running alternative catback exhausts?

Thanks in Advance!

Paul.

powertrip · 08-15-2009, 01:04 AM

The AA Signature sounded insane when I was running Fabspeed's x-pipe w/o resonators. Sounded very exotic

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MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 01:50 AM

I don't know what's best but I would suggest to stay away from Remus Race. Sounds way too raspy when paired with a full x-pipe.

GhostyM · 08-15-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

I don't know what's best but I would suggest to stay away from Remus Race. Sounds way too raspy when paired with a full x-pipe.

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

ecksreturns · 08-15-2009, 03:30 AM

Eisenmann Race with the X pipe would sound good!

davedave · 08-15-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

Coz Mr Harris hate me..lol. i have Remus Race with Fabspeed X pipe. it is very loud and raspy. it is either you love it or hate it

Patricius · 08-15-2009, 10:02 AM

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

M3ltdown · 08-15-2009, 10:04 AM

All I could say is that I hope it can mate well with the Vanguard exhaust...since I'm getting the exhaust first and buying the fabspeed pipes next year

MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

I heard the Remus Race w/ Fabspeed in person and it was insanely loud and insanely raspy. Not something that I'm really loving. I do understand it's a love hate thing so I'm sure there are plenty of people who love that like davedave

MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

Davedave's had no rasp, maybe if you get it with resonators it takes away the rasp. I've noticed our engine without resonators sounds very raspy naturally.

powertrip · 08-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

Davedave's had no rasp, maybe if you get it with resonators it takes away the rasp. I've noticed our engine without resonators sounds very raspy naturally.

Davedave bought his x-pipe from me. It doesn't have any resonators at all. I think it's the stock cats that minimize rasp; once you remove those they get much raspier.

drft92 · 08-15-2009, 03:01 PM

I have the Fabspeed 200 cell cats/ resonated x-pipe with Gintani rear section. Here is a short video clip. Hope this helps .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQpn92nz1uw

Ash

M3Captain · 08-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

Could you post a vid? Thanks.

Patricius · 08-15-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Captain

Could you post a vid? Thanks.

Taking videos tomorrow morning. Should have them up tomorrow night!

Patricius · 08-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Vids/Sound as promised. Unfortunately, we were limited to my Panasonic Lumix point-and-shoot. Sound could be better, but it isn't terrible. Also, this is my first time doing the whole vid thing... Definitely need to locate a better road for these kinds of things.

Start up and Rev:

Acceleration through 2nd:

Drive by 1:

Drive by 2:

Downshifting on the way back...

BimmerRob08 · 08-17-2009, 12:42 PM

I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

powertrip · 08-17-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

Wondering the same thing, as I think the Remus Sport sounds a bit one-dimensional

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J08M3 · 08-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powertrip

The AA Signature sounded insane when I was running Fabspeed's x-pipe w/o resonators. Sounded very exotic

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My current setup, but with resonators... I think it sounds great.

BimmerRob08 · 08-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks rfoss,

the clips are a bit short but of course unless in person it'll never sound as is. Do you have any sound vids of the Remus sport or the AA exhaust you installed by chance? I'm open to all ideas before I go and commit to a system.

FStop7 · 08-17-2009, 06:43 PM

I think I like the Remus/Fabspeed combo with no resonators. But I don't know if my neighbors are going to like it so much.

SupremeDTM · 08-17-2009, 08:46 PM

i have rpi with the resonated fabspeed xpipe, i like it so far. id love to try a nonresonated version but overall im happy. i get compliments all the time about it.

SoCalM3Mang · 08-18-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupremeDTM

i have rpi with the resonated fabspeed xpipe, i like it so far. id love to try a nonresonated version but overall im happy. i get compliments all the time about it.

Really.

Do you have the Axle Back RPI or Full Catless Setup?

Please post a video/sound clip.

IMO, nothing sounds better than RPI. Nothing.

08-14-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
emack Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 210 Posts Drives: M4F82,Akra/Eventuri/Stage2Tune Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Best Match Cat Back Exhaust for Fabspeed xPipe Hey Guys, Just ordered the Fabspeed xPipe system from Joe at Fabspeed and am seeking some valued input on what cat back exhaust system to match it with. I've used Fabspeed before with a track oriented GT3 and respect their gear and wish they made the cat back exhaust to match, but alas have to look elsewhere. Any Fabspeed owners out there running alternative catback exhausts? Thanks in Advance! Paul.
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ecksreturns Commander-in-Chief 24 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3,2013 M5 and M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: India iTrader: (0)	Eisenmann Race with the X pipe would sound good! __________________ 08 JB M3 \| 6sp\| S/C'd and lots of mods \| 2013 MCB M5 \| Executive and Driver Package \| 20" M rims \| B&O System \| Planning an exhaust setup 2013 Blk Sapphire M6 \| Executive and Driver Package \| 20" M rims \| B&O System \| Planning an exhaust setup
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Patricius Lieutenant 17 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	All I could say is that I hope it can mate well with the Vanguard exhaust...since I'm getting the exhaust first and buying the fabspeed pipes next year
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drft92 Giggity 34 Rep 289 Posts Drives: e92m Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	I have the Fabspeed 200 cell cats/ resonated x-pipe with Gintani rear section. Here is a short video clip. Hope this helps . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQpn92nz1uw Ash
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Patricius Lieutenant 17 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Vids/Sound as promised. Unfortunately, we were limited to my Panasonic Lumix point-and-shoot. Sound could be better, but it isn't terrible. Also, this is my first time doing the whole vid thing... Definitely need to locate a better road for these kinds of things. Start up and Rev: Acceleration through 2nd: Drive by 1: Drive by 2: Downshifting on the way back...
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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)	I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??
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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)	Thanks rfoss, the clips are a bit short but of course unless in person it'll never sound as is. Do you have any sound vids of the Remus sport or the AA exhaust you installed by chance? I'm open to all ideas before I go and commit to a system.
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I think I like the Remus/Fabspeed combo with no resonators. But I don't know if my neighbors are going to like it so much. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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SupremeDTM MEISTERWATCHES.COM 22 Rep 261 Posts Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	i have rpi with the resonated fabspeed xpipe, i like it so far. id love to try a nonresonated version but overall im happy. i get compliments all the time about it. __________________ \| SG E92 M3 \| CF Roof \| Fox Red Extended \| BBS LM / BBS LM-R \| H&R \| 3D Design \| Fabspeed \| RPI \| ACS \| DTM Autobody \| MEISTERWATCHES.COM
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