"Sport" exhaust options: $1500 or less?

Muffnbluff · 06-09-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

I'm looking at a Gitani Race for sale used. I figure its ~$1200. If its too loud, I can always take it off and resell it for what I paid for it.

Right?

Any "Race" version of an exhaust will be loud. I wouldn't bother.

signes · 06-09-2011, 11:17 AM

Gintani race is REALLY loud. Good price though if you are for "wake-the-neighbors" loud.

aus · 06-09-2011, 11:25 AM

OP ask for suggestions on a "Sport" exhaust and then says he's getting a Race.

geneatals · 06-09-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

I'm looking at a Gitani Race for sale used. I figure its ~$1200. If its too loud, I can always take it off and resell it for what I paid for it.

Right?

honestly, save your money and be patient and get what you want. if you want a "sport" exhaust as you are concerned with sound and drone, a "race" exhaust is not what you are looking for.

You may or may not end up re selling that race exhaust if you purchase it, but why go take the chance.

avex8 · 06-09-2011, 11:30 AM

get megan exhaust. it's cheap and sounds great.

geneatals · 06-09-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jakerx8

get megan exhaust. it's cheap and sounds great.

price is definitely good for the megan, unfortunately sound is way too subjective and independent it's hard to say/measure. I've read a few FS posts for megan exhausts where they say it's too loud/too much drone...so who's to say if the OP will like it..

hopefully the OP has or will hear some exhausts in person so he can make his own decision...

FVM3 · 06-09-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I hear ya man, I just don't understand how people can drop $3,500 on mufflers. I bought a big turbo, front mount intercooler and turbo back exhaust on my STi for that kind of money.

I'm thinking about trying the modified exhaust approach and seeing how i like it.

JDM pats are cheaper then germen cars' part

Damage Inc · 06-09-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

OP ask for suggestions on a "Sport" exhaust and then says he's getting a Race.

well, its cause there's a good deal on a used race but nothing out there for sport right now (used).

Richbot · 06-09-2011, 04:50 PM

So buy a brand new B&B and be done with it.

e92Mjunky · 06-09-2011, 09:56 PM

ours will be in the $1800 range...35 pound weight drop...sounds mean

JerryK73 · 06-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Off the top of my head the only exhausts that are in your price range are: Magnaflow, Remus, possibly RPi, Megan, and possibly the Corsa.

If you want something used I just noticed this thread in the Southwest section (I have no affiliation with the seller what so ever):
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539274

SV Concepts II · 06-10-2011, 03:17 PM

Take a look at the REMUS US Sound exhaust. I really like the way that thing sounds and it has some attractive carbon fiber on those nice sized tips. Just another option for ya.

Brucewonder · 06-10-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by geneatals

honestly, save your money and be patient and get what you want. if you want a "sport" exhaust as you are concerned with sound and drone, a "race" exhaust is not what you are looking for.

You may or may not end up re selling that race exhaust if you purchase it, but why go take the chance.

+1 great advice

aus · 06-10-2011, 10:17 PM

I heard chillicheese's's B&B today at rest and under load from behind and I'm very impressed, and surprised it's not more popular. It's deeper and louder, but not obnoxiously loud. It would be easy to live with.

rabman5 · 06-10-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

B&B

This. Check out mine this Sunday.

Damage Inc · 06-11-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rabman5

This. Check out mine this Sunday.

Hey man, I was the guy with the M3 sedan at the cars and coffee. I should have asked for a quick spin. I wont be able to make it Sunday, dad's 60th

rabman5 · 06-11-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

Hey man, I was the guy with the M3 sedan at the cars and coffee. I should have asked for a quick spin. I wont be able to make it Sunday, dad's 60th

OOOHHH!! Is that YOU?! I'm sure we'll connect again.

rabman5 · 06-11-2011, 10:39 AM

PS... Don't get a race exhaust if you still plan on f=driving your family around!!

dannylondono · 06-11-2011, 10:46 AM

i just got a brand new gintani for $1800. sounds sick

J08M3 · 06-11-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami M3

mod the stock exhaust. it's cheap, easy, and sounds great.

look in the DIY section for instructions.

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Originally Posted by ee8

+1 ... best bang for the buck if you just want axle back

It might be cheap, but it'll sound like cheap as well. better off not to do anything.

FVM3 · 06-11-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

It might be cheap, but it'll sound like cheap as well. better off not to do anything.

+1 . I've heard of stock exhaust with deleted cats...sounds like civic with broken muffler

dbyrd · 06-13-2011, 07:54 PM

You can pick up UUC Corsa on their website for $1359 when on sale. I've had this exhaust for over a year, and I love it. Aggressive with absolutely no drone.

06-09-2011, 11:17 AM	#24
signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Gintani race is REALLY loud. Good price though if you are for "wake-the-neighbors" loud. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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06-09-2011, 11:25 AM	#25
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	OP ask for suggestions on a "Sport" exhaust and then says he's getting a Race. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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06-09-2011, 11:30 AM	#27
avex8 Major 324 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 11 E92 m3, 15 F80 M3, GLC 63 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	get megan exhaust. it's cheap and sounds great.
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06-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#31
Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	So buy a brand new B&B and be done with it. __________________
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06-09-2011, 09:56 PM	#32
e92Mjunky First Lieutenant 111 Rep 395 Posts Drives: E46 M3 S65 swap Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	ours will be in the $1800 range...35 pound weight drop...sounds mean __________________ E46 M3 S65 swap
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06-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#33
JerryK73 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey/New Orleans/Houston iTrader: (3)	Off the top of my head the only exhausts that are in your price range are: Magnaflow, Remus, possibly RPi, Megan, and possibly the Corsa. If you want something used I just noticed this thread in the Southwest section (I have no affiliation with the seller what so ever): http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539274 Last edited by JerryK73; 06-09-2011 at 10:18 PM.. Reason: added link
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	Take a look at the REMUS US Sound exhaust. I really like the way that thing sounds and it has some attractive carbon fiber on those nice sized tips. Just another option for ya.
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06-10-2011, 10:17 PM	#36
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I heard chillicheese's's B&B today at rest and under load from behind and I'm very impressed, and surprised it's not more popular. It's deeper and louder, but not obnoxiously loud. It would be easy to live with. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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06-11-2011, 10:39 AM	#40
rabman5 Captain 113 Rep 686 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	PS... Don't get a race exhaust if you still plan on f=driving your family around!!
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06-11-2011, 10:46 AM	#41
dannylondono Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: weston iTrader: (0)	i just got a brand new gintani for $1800. sounds sick
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06-13-2011, 07:54 PM	#44
dbyrd DSC Off! 304 Rep 718 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	You can pick up UUC Corsa on their website for $1359 when on sale. I've had this exhaust for over a year, and I love it. Aggressive with absolutely no drone. __________________ MCS 1WNR with 600/900 spring rates / Vorshlag camber plates / Apex ARC-8s with MSI studs / Stoptech Trophy ST-60/ST-40 / Cantrell Motorsports Brake Duct Kit / Cobalt Friction XR1, XR2s or PFC-11 pads / UUC Corsa axle-back with Fabspeed HFC and x-pipe / Schroth Quick Fit Pros / HANS Sport II / AA green filter / Coolshirt with large bag / Aim SoloDL with SmartyCam / CSF Radiator
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