|
|
08-06-2009, 05:35 PM | #1 |
Brigadier General
127
Rep 3,110
Posts |
Best complete setup?
First I just wanted to do tips, then just an exhaust, now my family seems to think it is wiser to do it all in one shot and get what i want instead of mixing and matching. So I am wondering what the best complete setup is, I am looking for power gains and no issues or errors, I dont plan on getting a tune. Who makes the best total package: xpipe, hfl cats, and exhaust??
Also, I dont want it to be much louder than stock, is this possible? thks |
08-06-2009, 05:41 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant General
375
Rep 17,017
Posts |
Both Active Autowerke and Riss Racing offer complete options for your car that include the connecting X-Pipes, optional HFC and a muffler replacement system. It really depends on your budget and how aggressive you want the sound but you are smart to go with one manufacturer to ensure that it all works together.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 05:44 PM | #3 |
Colonel
253
Rep 2,091
Posts |
There are a ton of options out there. Do your research...run some searches and see what you come up with. In the end this will provide you the best results and allow you to make the best decision. A few weeks ago I was torn between the various options, but after searching and getting in touch with a few vendors, I was able to eliminate the other contenders one by one to satisfy MY criteria. Your criteria may be different right...
__________________
2012 Audi R8 V10TT| 6MT| Suzuka Grey
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS | Arctic Grey |
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 06:12 PM | #4 |
Brigadier General
127
Rep 3,110
Posts |
Thanks for the input, yup i have been searching for a long time, my biggest concern is sound. I want big gains but not in the sound department, louder than stock is fine but not near an eisanman race or anything like that.
QUIET i guess is the key a friend suggested doing hfc and xpipe and keeping stock mufflers, but wouldnt this still be very loud and impede gains significantly, |
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 06:34 PM | #5 | |
Colonel
253
Rep 2,091
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2012 Audi R8 V10TT| 6MT| Suzuka Grey
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS | Arctic Grey |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 06:36 PM | #6 |
Major General
258
Rep 5,012
Posts |
With a full system even a quiet exhaust will be louder for sure, so you have to start with one of the quietest catbacks to begin with. Since very few companies provide full systems, I'd make sure their mufflers have a Helmholtz 'anti-drone' chamber, or the drone is going to drive you nuts.
AFAIK, only Active Autowerkes qualifies, but could be wrong. AA is not the quietest, but are considered mild, so that's probably your best bet IMO. You should get other opinions shortly. Good luck. Last edited by JCtx; 08-06-2009 at 07:28 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 06:39 PM | #7 |
Scared money don't make money.
67
Rep 1,448
Posts
Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Irvine, CA
|
The most stealthy system I've ever heard is definitely the Akra. Great gains, light weight, nice mellow sound, but do you want to spend the coin ?
__________________
2009 E92 M3/DCT/Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather OE Tuned 402 whp & 303 wtq/Gintani X-pipe/MXP Axle Back/Rogue Pulley/AFE Stage 2/Cosmetics By IND & EAS HUGE THANKS: Gintani, OE Tuning, and EAS |
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 06:42 PM | #8 | |
Brigadier General
221
Rep 4,643
Posts |
Quote:
I also think the Akrapovic will be your best bet since that is one of the more quieter full set-ups, and it also has the HFC's. The only thing you have to worry about is the $5k price tag I believe. The AA full exhaust with the HFC's sounds close to their option with no HFC's I've read. And I think that may possibly be too loud for you. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 08:20 PM | #11 |
Brigadier General
127
Rep 3,110
Posts |
the akra at 5k includes an xpipe and hfl cats??/
i think the full aa system will be two loud for my tastes... i was thinking of doing something like this maybe http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287239 but keep stock mufflers. i heard with the right adapters the akra doesnt give the cel light>> |
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 10:10 PM | #12 |
Major
56
Rep 1,164
Posts |
The stock muffler with no cats, is VERY loud at higher RPM's. It is not what you would call quiet. I had this for awhile, and I had to put the cats back on as it was way too loud.
-Andy
__________________
2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-06-2009, 11:24 PM | #14 |
Major
56
Rep 1,164
Posts |
I did the install myself on my rack, and it only took me an hour and a half to uninstall the stock system, and install the Akra. It is such a well built system, everything fit perfectly, and I encountered no problems at all. If you have a shop give you a quote, it should not be any more than 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
-Andy
__________________
2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|