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      09-05-2011, 10:56 PM   #1
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Catback exhaust advice...AA, Borla or Magnaflow

Having had an Active Autowerke exhaust on my E36 M3, I was pretty sure I'd do the same on my E92, but from the sound clips I've heard, I really like the Borla and the Magnaflow too. Anyone heard some or all of these (catback only) and have some advice about the sound quality...specifically regarding drone?

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      09-05-2011, 11:31 PM   #2
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there's an entire section with way too many threads that can help you out:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124


this sticky in that section above is a good place to start:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165145
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      09-06-2011, 12:51 AM   #3
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most exhaust fit on m3 with drone
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      09-06-2011, 08:15 AM   #4
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AA will give you the least drone of the 3 b/c of the resonance chambers. Personally, spending thousands on an exhaust is ridiculous. I bought everything used for 2k total. Gintani Xpipe with HFC's and Borla race mufflers. Sounds exotic with minimal drone. Was running straight pipes until this weekend. Catless is a little too extreme, IMO
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      09-06-2011, 08:32 AM   #5
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i have the borla, and actually get compliments quite frequently..sound is pretty exotic, and I dont find it drones much at all...

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      09-06-2011, 09:38 AM   #6
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      09-06-2011, 09:51 AM   #7
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I have the Borla sport exhaust. I like it. It does drone some especially when the car isn't warmed up,
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      09-06-2011, 11:49 AM   #10
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      09-06-2011, 12:03 PM   #11
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      09-06-2011, 01:03 PM   #12
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AA gets my vote! Great sounding system!
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      09-06-2011, 03:43 PM   #13
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Active has done a great job designing these exhaust systems, we have installed pretty much every system there is to offer for our clients, and I would say Active is in our top 3!!

If your curious for a price feel free to ask!


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      09-06-2011, 06:48 PM   #14
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Lots of compliments on the AA. A little drone at part throttle under 2,500 but incredibly rewarding at all other times.

If you're very concerned about drone, the BMW performance has none. It's also a little too quiet IMHO.
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      09-07-2011, 01:50 AM   #15
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I actually picked up a used Magnaflow system that is currently on my M3. I really like it!!! Not only was I happy cause I got it very cheap, but it is super light!!! Definitly half the weight of the OEM exhaust... The sound is awesome, expecially on a freeway!!! It does drone a bit at 2-3000 but nothing super annoying!!! My car before my M3 was a Charger SRT8 that also had a Magnaflow exhaust system. That car droned like a mofo!!! So, I'm very happy with the Magnaflow system!!!! If it helps you, I'll make a video and try to post it....

Oh and I forgot that its stated an HP gain of 16.. Havent dyno'ed so I cant confirm....
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Here is the video I of my M3 with the catback Magnaflow exhaust... Of course the one time I take a video, a loud as airplane is flying over head!!!! Hope it helps... I can try to make more if it helps you...

http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...t=MOV01516.mp4
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