Innotech valvetronic exhaust review. Pics. Dyno. Video.

ucla bruin · 09-13-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

That thing is louder in person....love ur bbk

Thanks. I think I saw you at EAS dyno day, right? I remember checking out the orange you did on the SC! BBK could be up for grabs soon :/

78mao · 09-17-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

Sounds absolutely amazing. Is it me or is there a big hole on top of the xpipe.

i believe its like a piston shot through the xpipe purely for sound purposes to achieve the a different level of high pitched level i believe! its welded that there are no leaks on it.

ucla bruin · 09-18-2012, 12:20 PM

Here are some pictures of the F1 x pipe.

MR///M3 · 09-18-2012, 01:14 PM

great exhaust! I had an Innotech F1 exhaust (serial #101), and loved it, but I wanted to switch things up and sold it for something drastically different (not an exhaust)

ussoldierforhire · 09-21-2012, 07:18 PM

Where can i buy?

lmted · 10-04-2012, 02:39 PM

great review! thanks for the write up! well described and reviewed!

Stronghammer · 10-05-2012, 04:51 AM

I noticed that the vendor I purchased my innotech axle back from no longer has these exhausts listed on their website.

ucla bruin · 02-04-2013, 11:50 AM

It's hard to say. Sport setup sounds very exotic, unlike anything I've heard on the e92 M3 before. It will definitely turn heads. It's got a certain amount of high pitch throatiness in the tone with every rev. When you open it up, it's out of this world. Dynoing the car is just unbelievable.

And simply put, F1 setup takes all that up a notch.

I have my F1 x pipe if you're interested.

Superfly_M3 · 02-04-2013, 06:58 PM

Nice review. Given the fact that the mufflers are split up (vs oem design) did you measure any noticeable weight savings over oem? To me it sounds like even with the valves closed the exhaust is louder than Akra. Its hard to say because its from a video, however, perhaps someone from EAS can chime in as they have had experience with both.

ucla bruin · 02-04-2013, 07:19 PM

Thanks. I didn't get a chance to measure the weight and you're right IPE's design splits up the muffler section and connecting pipes. When valves are closed, it is quieter than Akra, actually similar to stock. Very useful when driving family around or avoiding unwanted attention.

PS. Parting out the car, selling my exhaust too if anyone's interested.

THEM3KING · 02-04-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

PS. Parting out the car, selling my exhaust too if anyone's interested.

Pm me w some details please..interested. thanks

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 02-04-2013, 11:01 PM

Wish I had $7k for an exhaust lol

Phanto///M · 02-05-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

Thanks. I didn't get a chance to measure the weight and you're right IPE's design splits up the muffler section and connecting pipes. When valves are closed, it is quieter than Akra, actually similar to stock. Very useful when driving family around or avoiding unwanted attention.

PS. Parting out the car, selling my exhaust too if anyone's interested.

Shoot me a PM. Ive always been interested in this exhaust.

THEM3KING · 03-07-2013, 03:04 PM

is there any drone w the F1 exhaust vs the non-F1??

ucla bruin · 03-07-2013, 03:12 PM

Really no drone in either version. Both versions sound similar but based on the same design. Almost every other exhaust I've had/heard droned.

Superfly_M3 · 04-17-2013, 05:44 PM

OP, are there any measurable weight savings of IPE vs Stock?

kitw · 04-18-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

OP, are there any measurable weight savings of IPE vs Stock?

The rear section isn't lighter than stock. The X pipe is, but not hugely so, maybe 10-15 lbs.

09-18-2012, 12:20 PM	#25
ucla bruin Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 287 Posts Drives: daily moped Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Here are some pictures of the F1 x pipe.
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09-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#26
MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	great exhaust! I had an Innotech F1 exhaust (serial #101), and loved it, but I wanted to switch things up and sold it for something drastically different (not an exhaust) __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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09-21-2012, 07:18 PM	#27
ussoldierforhire Lieutenant 51 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (1)	Where can i buy?
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10-04-2012, 02:39 PM	#28
lmted New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SoCal OC iTrader: (0)	great review! thanks for the write up! well described and reviewed!
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10-05-2012, 04:51 AM	#29
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	I noticed that the vendor I purchased my innotech axle back from no longer has these exhausts listed on their website. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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02-04-2013, 11:50 AM	#30
ucla bruin Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 287 Posts Drives: daily moped Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	It's hard to say. Sport setup sounds very exotic, unlike anything I've heard on the e92 M3 before. It will definitely turn heads. It's got a certain amount of high pitch throatiness in the tone with every rev. When you open it up, it's out of this world. Dynoing the car is just unbelievable. And simply put, F1 setup takes all that up a notch. I have my F1 x pipe if you're interested.
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02-04-2013, 06:58 PM	#31
Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice review. Given the fact that the mufflers are split up (vs oem design) did you measure any noticeable weight savings over oem? To me it sounds like even with the valves closed the exhaust is louder than Akra. Its hard to say because its from a video, however, perhaps someone from EAS can chime in as they have had experience with both.
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02-04-2013, 07:19 PM	#32
ucla bruin Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 287 Posts Drives: daily moped Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks. I didn't get a chance to measure the weight and you're right IPE's design splits up the muffler section and connecting pipes. When valves are closed, it is quieter than Akra, actually similar to stock. Very useful when driving family around or avoiding unwanted attention. PS. Parting out the car, selling my exhaust too if anyone's interested.
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02-04-2013, 11:01 PM	#34
Ashley Schaeffer BMW Banned 91 Rep 833 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	Wish I had $7k for an exhaust lol
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03-07-2013, 03:04 PM	#36
THEM3KING Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	is there any drone w the F1 exhaust vs the non-F1??
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03-07-2013, 03:12 PM	#37
ucla bruin Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 287 Posts Drives: daily moped Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Really no drone in either version. Both versions sound similar but based on the same design. Almost every other exhaust I've had/heard droned.
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04-17-2013, 05:44 PM	#38
Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	OP, are there any measurable weight savings of IPE vs Stock?
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