Borla exhaust?

E90Fan111 · 01-31-2015, 09:22 AM

Anyone had any experience or thoughts on the Borla exhaust systems? Not seen much mention of them on here.

marc6SPD · 01-31-2015, 05:36 PM

I have the same question actually. There are some mentions of the ATAK system on a few exhaust threads. From what I have seen people really like them. I'm considering the S-Type myself. Borla sounds great on YouTube!

Nice Rumble · 01-31-2015, 08:18 PM

Only real world testimonial that I could find was from Turner Motorsports website.

This was on the S-Type:

Drone seems to be a common complaint. I have a UUC Corsa and with their RSC technology, there is no drone. However, I prefer the Borla exhaust tips.

njdrive · 01-31-2015, 08:24 PM

On youtube, borla sounds GREAT!! The price is right!! I would like to hear from the people on this forum but from what I've read, most of them have MPE, akrapovic or Eisennman.

djdiplomat · 02-01-2015, 09:31 AM

Here is mine....sound and build quality is top notch. A little drone down low but cruising very little to none.

Nice Rumble · 02-01-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by djdiplomat

Here is mine....sound and build quality is top notch. A little drone down low but cruising very little to none.

Are we listening to the Touring, S-Type or ATAK?

david1504 · 02-01-2015, 11:16 PM

I am considering this exhaust as well, would like some one who has it to comment about the top end, does it become alive when you rev it or kinda dies?

American Dave · 02-02-2015, 12:08 AM

I have the Borla Atak and custom x pipe & test pipes. When rev it hard you will think F1 car that's angry.
Have a listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-t...&v=rj63aIOHNg4

TTO898 · 02-02-2015, 09:04 AM

I have an S-Type that I picked up off another forum member here. Sounds awesome at WOT and in high revs, but there is definitely a little bit of drone when at low RPMs. Highway cruising isn't bad at all. The thing definitely rumbles and does sound pretty slick, and the build quality is solid. Can't beat it for the price.

Dave07997S · 02-02-2015, 10:47 AM

The ATAK doesn't drone, or vey little. Its one of the most aggressive sounding catbacks out there.

mazing M3 · 02-02-2015, 03:52 PM

i have the atak exhaust for the money you can not beat it plus it sounds so good. cruising its very quiet until you get on it.

Denk · 02-02-2015, 06:31 PM

I had an ATAK. For a race exhaust, it's amazing that they were able to eliminate the drone. I parted with it only because it didn't balance with the intake noise as well as the MPE.

wildwestm3 · 02-03-2015, 07:49 AM

I love the sound of mine. The only thing you might not like is the size of the tips. They are much bigger, which I think looks good; but I'm pretty sure I couldn't get a rear diffuser to fit (if that matters to you). That doesn't matter to me because I'm not really a fan of diffusers anyways...

marcutio1917 · 02-09-2015, 01:24 AM

So far i think the Borla Atak is on the top of my list. Anyone have a video of the S-Type? I was curious of the sound difference.

xpunisherx · 02-09-2015, 12:48 PM

Borla ATAK sounds beast for sure. I have the ATAK and the catless pipes, and the car is ///M...onster at WOT. It can be loud, but at speed on the highway it is a nice hummmmm in the background.

To be honest, when I only had the ATAK on the car it did drone at 2K-3K RPMs. Funny though...it drones less with the catless pipes on it.

I enjoy the sound of the Borla on the ///M3. But I will acknowledge that I haven't heard many other exhausts in person, so I am biased due to inexperience...

DMA · 02-10-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xpunisherx

Borla ATAK sounds beast for sure. I have the ATAK and the catless pipes, and the car is ///M...onster at WOT. It can be loud, but at speed on the highway it is a nice hummmmm in the background.

To be honest, when I only had the ATAK on the car it did drone at 2K-3K RPMs. Funny though...it drones less with the catless pipes on it.

I enjoy the sound of the Borla on the ///M3. But I will acknowledge that I haven't heard many other exhausts in person, so I am biased due to inexperience...

^^ Have the same setup and agree 100% drones less with the X Pipe. The sound is great always get compliments.

check out my Instagram @le92l have a couple clips on there.

01-31-2015, 09:22 AM	#1
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marc6SPD Private 30 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	I have the same question actually. There are some mentions of the ATAK system on a few exhaust threads. From what I have seen people really like them. I'm considering the S-Type myself. Borla sounds great on YouTube!
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Nice Rumble Private First Class 29 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New London, NH iTrader: (0)	Only real world testimonial that I could find was from Turner Motorsports website. This was on the S-Type: Drone seems to be a common complaint. I have a UUC Corsa and with their RSC technology, there is no drone. However, I prefer the Borla exhaust tips. Last edited by Nice Rumble; 01-31-2015 at 08:24 PM..
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njdrive First Lieutenant 98 Rep 301 Posts Drives: e92 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	On youtube, borla sounds GREAT!! The price is right!! I would like to hear from the people on this forum but from what I've read, most of them have MPE, akrapovic or Eisennman. __________________ "…And the longer you deny yourself that M satisfaction the more unhappy your soul will be…. Get busy living or get busy dying and stop sweating the small stuff!" i001947
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02-01-2015, 09:31 AM	#5
djdiplomat Private First Class 35 Rep 180 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jax,FL iTrader: (2)	Here is mine....sound and build quality is top notch. A little drone down low but cruising very little to none.
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david1504 Private 17 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011 SG ZCP m3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	I am considering this exhaust as well, would like some one who has it to comment about the top end, does it become alive when you rev it or kinda dies?
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02-02-2015, 12:08 AM	#8
American Dave Captain 118 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Perth Western Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	I have the Borla Atak and custom x pipe & test pipes. When rev it hard you will think F1 car that's angry. Have a listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-t...&v=rj63aIOHNg4 __________________ Jerez Black 2008 6MT with Borla Atak Exhaust/ M3 World X Pipe and Test Pipes/ aFe Pro Stage 2 Intake / 19" Advan DZ-DF Forged Wheels wrapped in ContiSport Contact 5P 245/35/19 Fronts & 285/30/19 Rears/ KW Var 3 Coilovers / BPM Sports Stage 2 Tuned/ VAC Rod Bearing Replacement / Throttle Body Actuator Gear Set Last edited by American Dave; 02-02-2015 at 12:15 AM..
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02-02-2015, 09:04 AM	#9
TTO898 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 (F10) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (1)	I have an S-Type that I picked up off another forum member here. Sounds awesome at WOT and in high revs, but there is definitely a little bit of drone when at low RPMs. Highway cruising isn't bad at all. The thing definitely rumbles and does sound pretty slick, and the build quality is solid. Can't beat it for the price. __________________ ________________________________ 2013 M5 \| Black Sapphire/Black 2015 X5 xDrive50i \| Black Sapphire/Black \| M Sport Gone: 2016 M3, 2013 M3 Conv, 2000 M Roadster, 2010 X5, 2013 X5, 2008 5 Series
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02-02-2015, 10:47 AM	#10
Dave07997S Brigadier General 721 Rep 3,964 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	The ATAK doesn't drone, or vey little. Its one of the most aggressive sounding catbacks out there.
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02-02-2015, 03:52 PM	#11
mazing M3 Private First Class 16 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	i have the atak exhaust for the money you can not beat it plus it sounds so good. cruising its very quiet until you get on it.
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02-02-2015, 06:31 PM	#12
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I had an ATAK. For a race exhaust, it's amazing that they were able to eliminate the drone. I parted with it only because it didn't balance with the intake noise as well as the MPE.
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02-03-2015, 07:49 AM	#13
wildwestm3 Captain 216 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	I love the sound of mine. The only thing you might not like is the size of the tips. They are much bigger, which I think looks good; but I'm pretty sure I couldn't get a rear diffuser to fit (if that matters to you). That doesn't matter to me because I'm not really a fan of diffusers anyways... __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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02-09-2015, 01:24 AM	#14
marcutio1917 New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vegas iTrader: (0)	So far i think the Borla Atak is on the top of my list. Anyone have a video of the S-Type? I was curious of the sound difference.
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02-09-2015, 12:48 PM	#15
xpunisherx First Lieutenant 49 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (3)	Borla ATAK sounds beast for sure. I have the ATAK and the catless pipes, and the car is ///M...onster at WOT. It can be loud, but at speed on the highway it is a nice hummmmm in the background. To be honest, when I only had the ATAK on the car it did drone at 2K-3K RPMs. Funny though...it drones less with the catless pipes on it. I enjoy the sound of the Borla on the ///M3. But I will acknowledge that I haven't heard many other exhausts in person, so I am biased due to inexperience... __________________ SOLD: 2015 F82 Yas Marina Blue / M Performance Exhaust / Black Kidney Grill SOLD: 2011 E92 LeMans Blue / Volk RE-30 / CF: Spoiler, Splitters, Nostrils, Kidneys, Gills
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