AA catless exhaust - Write-up, photos, video

Max3 · 05-18-2010, 03:30 AM

There are many threads dedicated to the Active Autowerke signature exhaust, and for good reason. I'm usually not one for long write-ups or anything, and I know a routine exhaust install is really nothing too special, but I felt the urge to share my experience with others. I opted for the full catless system, with the help of Omar@Active. Working with him was very easy, and the transaction was ridiculously smooth. I had my exhaust in four short days.

Active Autowerke boxes!

Closeup of tip

Branded

The install was handled Monday morning by the guys at Rennspec. Matt did most of the work and did a fantastic, efficient job. The attention to detail these guys give to the entire process is unbelievable. Shooting the shit with Jason made time fly, and before I knew it, I was headed home with a seriously insane sounding car

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Car lifted and ready for surgery

Pretty

Taking the OEM exhaust out

Fitting the new system

Finishing touches

Here is a short clip. The car was warmed up, this wasn't a cold start. I plan on shooting some more vids soon.

I am in love with the sound! The car drones a little while cruising on local roads, but is barely noticable when riding on freeways. I love the tone of this system compared to the others and have no regrets. The tips were installed staggered, and don't stick out obnoxiously at all. Big thanks to Omar/AA and Rennspec!

ryan@ActiveAutowerke · 05-18-2010, 11:59 AM

Glad to see that you are happy with the product and the install!

SV Concepts II · 05-18-2010, 02:00 PM

Nice writeup on an excellent product!

saeedg48 · 05-18-2010, 02:20 PM

ss134 · 05-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Very nice! More pics of the car from the rear after the install !!

Max3 · 05-18-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ss134

Very nice! More pics of the car from the rear after the install !!

Here you go.

Green///Hell · 05-18-2010, 06:56 PM

Catless AA sounds like a scary monster

OMID INC · 05-18-2010, 07:28 PM

nice i wanna hear this thing in person!

schnell325 · 05-18-2010, 10:08 PM

It's a great sounding exhaust, that is for sure.

Max3 · 05-18-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OMID INC

nice i wanna hear this thing in person!

Go to Bimmerfest, Tom

ss134 · 05-19-2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the extra pics! I have an E90 M3 in Jerez on order, might go for this exhaust - can you post up some more pics of your car for me to drool over until mine arrives !??

Max3 · 05-19-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss134

Thanks for the extra pics! I have an E90 M3 in Jerez on order, might go for this exhaust - can you post up some more pics of your car for me to drool over until mine arrives !??

Check this out:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379132

Leshik · 05-20-2010, 09:17 PM

does is thro on any codes?

Max3 · 05-20-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leshik

does is thro on any codes?

It hasn't yet, but without a tune, it eventually will.

ss134 · 05-21-2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max3

Check this out:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379132

Thanks! - looks great with the black grill...might have to order one

H Bomb · 05-21-2010, 11:55 PM

sounds great, congrats. i almost got this one but the drone i couldn't do bc it is my daily so i went with something else, but it does sound nice

enjoy

jrin21 · 05-25-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by H Bomb

sounds great, congrats. i almost got this one but the drone i couldn't do bc it is my daily so i went with something else, but it does sound nice

enjoy

any problems without a ecu tune or is the cel light just on thinking of doing the same I have an eisenmann race exhaust on right now !

Max3 · 05-25-2010, 01:27 PM

The drone is almost nearly non-existent with this setup. I realize that sounds crazy, but it's really not that bad.

My SES light came on after 100 miles or so. Once I acquire a couple of other mods, I'll be getting a tune for sure.

H Bomb · 05-25-2010, 02:41 PM

i have the Dinan midpipe with there tune so i don't have a CEL problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrin21

any problems without a ecu tune or is the cel light just on thinking of doing the same I have an eisenmann race exhaust on right now !

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 05-26-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max3

The drone is almost nearly non-existent with this setup. I realize that sounds crazy, but it's really not that bad.

My SES light came on after 100 miles or so. Once I acquire a couple of other mods, I'll be getting a tune for sure.

+ 1

Great to see you are enjoying the setup. Enjoy the car in good health!

Max3 · 05-26-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar@ActiveAutowerke

+ 1

Great to see you are enjoying the setup. Enjoy the car in good health!

Much appreciated, Omar. I'm loving it.

J08M3 · 05-26-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max3

The drone is almost nearly non-existent with this setup. I realize that sounds crazy, but it's really not that bad.

ummmm...... I'm not so sure I agree with that one.. Give it a couple thousand miles till it breaks in, it gets louder. I took mine off because the drone got annoying after about a half hour drive. It's pretty loud. Granted it's much better than many other systems on the market.

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Max3 Private First Class 13 Rep 120 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tittleman's Crest iTrader: (0)	AA catless exhaust - Write-up, photos, video There are many threads dedicated to the Active Autowerke signature exhaust, and for good reason. I'm usually not one for long write-ups or anything, and I know a routine exhaust install is really nothing too special, but I felt the urge to share my experience with others. I opted for the full catless system, with the help of Omar@Active. Working with him was very easy, and the transaction was ridiculously smooth. I had my exhaust in four short days. Active Autowerke boxes! Closeup of tip Branded The install was handled Monday morning by the guys at Rennspec. Matt did most of the work and did a fantastic, efficient job. The attention to detail these guys give to the entire process is unbelievable. Shooting the shit with Jason made time fly, and before I knew it, I was headed home with a seriously insane sounding car . Car lifted and ready for surgery Pretty Taking the OEM exhaust out Fitting the new system Finishing touches Here is a short clip. The car was warmed up, this wasn't a cold start. I plan on shooting some more vids soon. I am in love with the sound! The car drones a little while cruising on local roads, but is barely noticable when riding on freeways. I love the tone of this system compared to the others and have no regrets. The tips were installed staggered, and don't stick out obnoxiously at all. Big thanks to Omar/AA and Rennspec!
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