Gintani Race.. xpipe opinions?

CT-Bimmer · 02-25-2010, 05:59 PM

I have the Gintani Race version on my E90 sedan and love the sound of it. Compliments every time I drive the car. I was curious what I should expect by adding an xpipe? I prefer to avoid CELs so no HFC's.

My fear was it being even louder.. because right now the sound is perfect to me. But from a HP standpoint.. is there an x-pipe out there that you guys would recommend for increased performance with only minimal changes to the exhaust note/volume..etc.

I didn't find anything in my search attempts. Videos would be cool.

Fabspeed? Encore?

Thanks!

Alex@Alpine · 02-25-2010, 06:16 PM

I would say go with the Gintani X Pipe with HFC and resonators. The resonators should keep the sound down, also to avoid the CEL, get an O2 Simulator, I'm sure they have it for the M3, but I do not know who has it, maybe **********s?

I have seen the Gintani X Pipes add a good chunk of power time and time again...

ModBargains.com · 02-25-2010, 06:58 PM

One of the most popular X-Pipe setups is the Fabspeed X-pipe with resonators.

Let me know if you have any questions!

MrHarris · 02-25-2010, 07:36 PM

Just go with Gintani Xpipe + HFC. Their resonators are like duel 16 or 18" so they are pretty beefy.

Nawaaz · 02-25-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CT-Bimmer

I have the Gintani Race version on my E90 sedan and love the sound of it. Compliments every time I drive the car. I was curious what I should expect by adding an xpipe? I prefer to avoid CELs so no HFC's.

My fear was it being even louder.. because right now the sound is perfect to me. But from a HP standpoint.. is there an x-pipe out there that you guys would recommend for increased performance with only minimal changes to the exhaust note/volume..etc.

I didn't find anything in my search attempts. Videos would be cool.

Fabspeed? Encore?

Thanks!

Think twice before adding an x-pipe with that Gintani Race, even if it has hfc's.

I have a feeling it's gonna make it too loud for you, especially since you feel that the loudness of your exhaust note is already perfect.

I have to mention though, I have no experience with hfc's on my M3, so I don't wanna mislead you.

MCarRacr07 · 02-25-2010, 07:49 PM

If you want to hear the sound of a full Fabspeed Exhaust (200CEL HFC & X-Pipe resonator delete, BMC Drop in filters) into the Gintani exhaust let me know....come spring you can come buy for a 1st hand listen.
S

xxe92xx · 02-25-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

Think twice before adding an x-pipe with that Gintani Race, even if it has hfc's.

I have a feeling it's gonna make it too loud for you, especially since you feel that the loudness of your exhaust note is already perfect.

I have to mention though, I have no experience with hfc's on my M3, so I don't wanna mislead you.

MrHarris · 02-25-2010, 11:18 PM

Adding an xpipe to a race muffler regardless of HFCs will make it noticeably louder.

PunjabiM3 · 02-26-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Adding an xpipe to any muffler regardless of HFCs will make it noticeably louder.

Fixed.

CT-Bimmer · 02-26-2010, 02:23 AM

Thanks guys. And I would definitely be interested in hearing your car S. Sent you a PM with a local event coming up.

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CT-Bimmer Private First Class 23 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Gintani Race.. xpipe opinions? I have the Gintani Race version on my E90 sedan and love the sound of it. Compliments every time I drive the car. I was curious what I should expect by adding an xpipe? I prefer to avoid CELs so no HFC's. My fear was it being even louder.. because right now the sound is perfect to me. But from a HP standpoint.. is there an x-pipe out there that you guys would recommend for increased performance with only minimal changes to the exhaust note/volume..etc. I didn't find anything in my search attempts. Videos would be cool. Fabspeed? Encore? Thanks! __________________ *E90 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| Carbon \| All options but sun shades* *Mods: Gintani CB \| Dinan Intake \| Evo Pulley \| HRE P40's \| Eibach Springs \| MS spacers \| Matte grills \| GP Thunder 7500 \| Venture Clear bra*
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Alex@Alpine Colonel 1303 Rep 2,441 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (50)	I would say go with the Gintani X Pipe with HFC and resonators. The resonators should keep the sound down, also to avoid the CEL, get an O2 Simulator, I'm sure they have it for the M3, but I do not know who has it, maybe **********s? I have seen the Gintani X Pipes add a good chunk of power time and time again...
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	One of the most popular X-Pipe setups is the Fabspeed X-pipe with resonators. Let me know if you have any questions!
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Just go with Gintani Xpipe + HFC. Their resonators are like duel 16 or 18" so they are pretty beefy. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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MCarRacr07 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 241 Posts Drives: a couple still in the garage Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Come down to Westchester... If you want to hear the sound of a full Fabspeed Exhaust (200CEL HFC & X-Pipe resonator delete, BMC Drop in filters) into the Gintani exhaust let me know....come spring you can come buy for a 1st hand listen. S
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Adding an xpipe to a race muffler regardless of HFCs will make it noticeably louder. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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CT-Bimmer Private First Class 23 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. And I would definitely be interested in hearing your car S. Sent you a PM with a local event coming up. __________________ *E90 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| Carbon \| All options but sun shades* *Mods: Gintani CB \| Dinan Intake \| Evo Pulley \| HRE P40's \| Eibach Springs \| MS spacers \| Matte grills \| GP Thunder 7500 \| Venture Clear bra*
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