Video: Vanguard Catback, AE Performance HFC X-Pipe

[///Matthew]

I had posted this in the media subform, but figured it would make more sense to post it here...

While filming the in-car launch control videos, I also took some external video. I mounted my GoPro HD Hero2 to the rear bumper with the suction cup mount. I haven't heard of anyone else with my exhaust setup, so I doubt you will hear another M3 quite like this. As it sits now, the car has a custom AE Performance non-resonated x-pipe with HJS high flow cats followed with a Vanguard Performance Titanium cat-back exhaust.

The Vanguard cat-back by itself sounded amazing, no drone at all and really brought out the sound of the S65. I'd say the exhaust note was borderline exotic. Now, with the addition of the AE Performance X-Pipe, the car screams. The pitch is a bit higher, and while somewhat loud, the exhaust setup is completely livable. I've never received more compliments from other drivers on any of my previous cars.

As for the performance, yeah, it pulls quite a bit harder. I still need to get it on a dyno, but unfortunately I have no baseline to compare it to. With the HJS high flow cats, no check engine light is thrown. My car does not have an aftermarket tune, and I have no intention of getting one so as to preserve my warranty. So being able to run an HFC X-pipe without worry of a check engine light is a huge plus for me.

[JerezblackM3]

I can listen to that all day lovely

[crabman]

Sounds good, you're likely going to get a check engine light not too far down the road but you probably know that.

[CanAutM3]

Wow, great sounding set-up .

[marvin e92]

i want a vanguard exhaust now!!!!

[///Matthew]

Originally Posted by JerezblackM3

I can listen to that all day lovely

Me too.

Originally Posted by crabman

Sounds good, you're likely going to get a check engine light not too far down the road but you probably know that.

Thanks! So far so good, and I've been running this for a few months. Previous owner never through a check engine light either. Worst case, I run a delete-r

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Wow, great sounding set-up .

Thanks! It sounds so much better in person, the cameras really couldn't accurately capture it. Time to invest in external mics...

Originally Posted by marvin e92

i want a vanguard exhaust now!!!!

I couldn't be happier with the setup! Go for it.

[///Matthew]

External (Shot with iPhone 4S):

Internal (Shot with Canon 60D)

Internal (Shot with Canon 60D)