Help with choosing a cat-back exhaust: aFe or Corsa (or something else)?

chrisg123 · 09-07-2016, 06:02 PM

I have the m performance and I wish it were louder and I have no cats. At least it doesn't drone and is quiet when not a wot. On wot it sounds pretty good but I just wish it was a little louder. I'm supercharged with fab speed x pipe. Also test pipes.

Nick//M3 · 09-07-2016, 07:21 PM

I have the Borla s- type , when I got it about 700 miles ago it sounded nice but now it's starting to break and it's really getting an aggressive note . I think the touring is too low and the attack is really aggressive but the S type for me seems perfect. When I start the car it

actually rumbles the windows in my house

Nick//M3 · 09-07-2016, 07:24 PM

If you have any specific questions just ask. Or all of your requirements fit the Borla S type I think you would really be happy

Shredicus · 09-07-2016, 09:35 PM

Someone out there has an AFE that I rustoleumed the visible portion of... Wonder how its holding up...

G80indy · 09-08-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick//M3

I have the Borla s- type , when I got it about 700 miles ago it sounded nice but now it's starting to break and it's really getting an aggressive note . I think the touring is too low and the attack is really aggressive but the S type for me seems perfect. When I start the car it

actually rumbles the windows in my house

What is the ATAK all about? What makes it more aggressive? Does it drone?
I have considered the Corsa cat back for high flow and no drone.

JsL · 09-08-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

What is the ATAK all about? What makes it more aggressive? Does it drone?
I have considered the Corsa cat back for high flow and no drone.

Muffler/rear section is not where the restriction is, it's the xpipe. All the mufflers flow pretty much the same (you won't see much gain with just a muffler change).

Denk · 09-08-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

What is the ATAK all about? What makes it more aggressive? Does it drone?
I have considered the Corsa cat back for high flow and no drone.

The Atak is their loudest exhaust, it doesn't drone. I've heard that their S, even though quieter has some drone. I was impressed with the Atak, sold mine only because it was a little too loud for me. I don't like an exhaust overwhelming my intake noise. The MPE gives me the balance I like.

Nick//M3 · 09-08-2016, 05:02 PM

I actually have no drone.

Webb70 · 09-09-2016, 11:42 AM

Megan Cat-back and test pipes.....Thank me later !

JustAnothaM4 · 09-11-2016, 05:39 AM

OEM MPE + Test Pipes

This is what you're looking for. Much lighter than stock, no drone, and excellent sound. If you get a used MPE it's within your budget.

Black Gold · 09-11-2016, 04:43 PM

Used mpe

Heard a lot of exhausts and to me this is my favorite by far. Akra full sounds good too

To my ear, the stainless systems make the car sound deeper and more like a traditional v8. I prefer the mechanical and higher pitched sound of the s65.

Thus, I like the mpe and Alta which retain these characteristics. But everyone has their own taste.

KingFishy · 09-11-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Used mpe

Heard a lot of exhausts and to me this is my favorite by far. Akra full sounds good too

To my ear, the stainless systems make the car sound deeper and more like a traditional v8. I prefer the mechanical and higher pitched sound of the s65.

Thus, I like the mpe and Alta which retain these characteristics. But everyone has their own taste.

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chrisg123 Private First Class 27 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Scion xB Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have the m performance and I wish it were louder and I have no cats. At least it doesn't drone and is quiet when not a wot. On wot it sounds pretty good but I just wish it was a little louder. I'm supercharged with fab speed x pipe. Also test pipes.
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Nick//M3 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2013 alpine white/fox red Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Staten island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Bmw m3 [0.00]	I have the Borla s- type , when I got it about 700 miles ago it sounded nice but now it's starting to break and it's really getting an aggressive note . I think the touring is too low and the attack is really aggressive but the S type for me seems perfect. When I start the car it actually rumbles the windows in my house
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Nick//M3 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2013 alpine white/fox red Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Staten island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Bmw m3 [0.00]	If you have any specific questions just ask. Or all of your requirements fit the Borla S type I think you would really be happy
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Shredicus Major 529 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (12)	Someone out there has an AFE that I rustoleumed the visible portion of... Wonder how its holding up...
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09-11-2016, 04:43 PM	#33
Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Used mpe Heard a lot of exhausts and to me this is my favorite by far. Akra full sounds good too To my ear, the stainless systems make the car sound deeper and more like a traditional v8. I prefer the mechanical and higher pitched sound of the s65. Thus, I like the mpe and Alta which retain these characteristics. But everyone has their own taste.
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