Best Match Cat Back Exhaust for Fabspeed xPipe

emack · 08-14-2009, 10:56 PM

Hey Guys,

Just ordered the Fabspeed xPipe system from Joe at Fabspeed and am seeking some valued input on what cat back exhaust system to match it with.

I've used Fabspeed before with a track oriented GT3 and respect their gear and wish they made the cat back exhaust to match, but alas have to look elsewhere.

Any Fabspeed owners out there running alternative catback exhausts?

Thanks in Advance!

Paul.

powertrip · 08-15-2009, 01:04 AM

The AA Signature sounded insane when I was running Fabspeed's x-pipe w/o resonators. Sounded very exotic

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MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 01:50 AM

I don't know what's best but I would suggest to stay away from Remus Race. Sounds way too raspy when paired with a full x-pipe.

Chipped B6 · 08-15-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

I don't know what's best but I would suggest to stay away from Remus Race. Sounds way too raspy when paired with a full x-pipe.

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

ecksreturns · 08-15-2009, 03:30 AM

Eisenmann Race with the X pipe would sound good!

davedave · 08-15-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

Coz Mr Harris hate me..lol. i have Remus Race with Fabspeed X pipe. it is very loud and raspy. it is either you love it or hate it

Patricius · 08-15-2009, 10:02 AM

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

darwin316 · 08-15-2009, 10:04 AM

All I could say is that I hope it can mate well with the Vanguard exhaust...since I'm getting the exhaust first and buying the fabspeed pipes next year

MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Not trying to put you out there.

But it seems like you have a strong hate for Remus Race from what I have seen on here.

Did someone or a company screw you on the exhaust or something?

Sorry, just wondering.

Theres a video here of the Remus race and with the fabspeed x pipe floating here somewhere..

HERE:

with remus race and x pipe.

just HFC's, pulley, tune and x pipe. no secondary exhaust, stock mufflers.

is the cat bypass with stock mufflers.

I heard the Remus Race w/ Fabspeed in person and it was insanely loud and insanely raspy. Not something that I'm really loving. I do understand it's a love hate thing so I'm sure there are plenty of people who love that like davedave

MrHarris · 08-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

Davedave's had no rasp, maybe if you get it with resonators it takes away the rasp. I've noticed our engine without resonators sounds very raspy naturally.

powertrip · 08-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

Davedave's had no rasp, maybe if you get it with resonators it takes away the rasp. I've noticed our engine without resonators sounds very raspy naturally.

Davedave bought his x-pipe from me. It doesn't have any resonators at all. I think it's the stock cats that minimize rasp; once you remove those they get much raspier.

drft92 · 08-15-2009, 03:01 PM

I have the Fabspeed 200 cell cats/ resonated x-pipe with Gintani rear section. Here is a short video clip. Hope this helps .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQpn92nz1uw

Ash

M3Captain · 08-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

Could you post a vid? Thanks.

Patricius · 08-15-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Captain

Could you post a vid? Thanks.

Taking videos tomorrow morning. Should have them up tomorrow night!

Patricius · 08-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Vids/Sound as promised. Unfortunately, we were limited to my Panasonic Lumix point-and-shoot. Sound could be better, but it isn't terrible. Also, this is my first time doing the whole vid thing... Definitely need to locate a better road for these kinds of things.

Start up and Rev:

Acceleration through 2nd:

Drive by 1:

Drive by 2:

Downshifting on the way back...

BimmerRob08 · 08-17-2009, 12:42 PM

I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

powertrip · 08-17-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

Wondering the same thing, as I think the Remus Sport sounds a bit one-dimensional

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J08M3 · 08-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powertrip

The AA Signature sounded insane when I was running Fabspeed's x-pipe w/o resonators. Sounded very exotic

.

My current setup, but with resonators... I think it sounds great.

rfoss · 08-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Remus Race + Encore x-pipe and HFC/resonators:

I really can't recommend this setup. It was way too loud and sounded more like a Harley than a European sports car. I switched to AA and the car is perfect. Best sounding setup I've heard thus far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

BimmerRob08 · 08-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks rfoss,

the clips are a bit short but of course unless in person it'll never sound as is. Do you have any sound vids of the Remus sport or the AA exhaust you installed by chance? I'm open to all ideas before I go and commit to a system.

FStop7 · 08-17-2009, 06:43 PM

I think I like the Remus/Fabspeed combo with no resonators. But I don't know if my neighbors are going to like it so much.

rfoss · 08-17-2009, 08:43 PM

My neighbors were pissed with the remus race + encore and the cops came by with a noise complaint. I'll post pics and vids of the AA + encore shortly. Still loud, but refined loud...not chopper loud like the remus

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

I think I like the Remus/Fabspeed combo with no resonators. But I don't know if my neighbors are going to like it so much.

08-14-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
emack Private First Class Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Best Match Cat Back Exhaust for Fabspeed xPipe Hey Guys, Just ordered the Fabspeed xPipe system from Joe at Fabspeed and am seeking some valued input on what cat back exhaust system to match it with. I've used Fabspeed before with a track oriented GT3 and respect their gear and wish they made the cat back exhaust to match, but alas have to look elsewhere. Any Fabspeed owners out there running alternative catback exhausts? Thanks in Advance! Paul.
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08-15-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
powertrip Scared money don't make money. Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,459 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00]	The AA Signature sounded insane when I was running Fabspeed's x-pipe w/o resonators. Sounded very exotic . __________________ 2009 E92 M3/DCT/Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather OE Tuned 402 whp & 303 wtq/Gintani X-pipe/MXP Axle Back/Rogue Pulley/AFE Stage 2/Cosmetics By IND & EAS HUGE THANKS: Gintani, OE Tuning, and EAS

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MrHarris yodog Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca Posts: 5,032 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [5.00]	I don't know what's best but I would suggest to stay away from Remus Race. Sounds way too raspy when paired with a full x-pipe. __________________ 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

08-15-2009, 03:30 AM	#5
ecksreturns Commander-in-Chief Drives: 08 E92 M3,2013 M5 and M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Eisenmann Race with the X pipe would sound good! __________________ 08 JB M3 \| 6sp\| S/C'd and lots of mods \| 2013 MCB M5 \| Executive and Driver Package \| 20" M rims \| B&O System \| Planning an exhaust setup 2013 Blk Sapphire M6 \| Executive and Driver Package \| 20" M rims \| B&O System \| Planning an exhaust setup

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darwin316 Master Chief Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA Posts: 638 iTrader: (0)	All I could say is that I hope it can mate well with the Vanguard exhaust...since I'm getting the exhaust first and buying the fabspeed pipes next year __________________ \| 2009 E90 M3 \| JZB \| Black Leather, Carbon Leather \| M-DCT \| 19" OEM Wheels \| Tech, Premium & Cold Packages \| PDC \| Alarm \| Premium Sound \| iPod Adapter \| \| 2011 X5 35i Sports Activity\| Sapphire Black, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo \| Convenience, Tech & Cold Packages \| HUD \| Comfort Access \| Premium Sound \|

08-15-2009, 10:02 AM	#7
Patricius Lieutenant Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 532 iTrader: (0)	I have the Fabspeed X-pipe w/ resonators (no HFCs) with Remus Race and I can't say I have any rasp.

08-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#12
drft92 Giggity Drives: e92m Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 292 iTrader: (3)	I have the Fabspeed 200 cell cats/ resonated x-pipe with Gintani rear section. Here is a short video clip. Hope this helps . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQpn92nz1uw Ash

08-16-2009, 04:47 PM	#15
Patricius Lieutenant Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 532 iTrader: (0)	Vids/Sound as promised. Unfortunately, we were limited to my Panasonic Lumix point-and-shoot. Sound could be better, but it isn't terrible. Also, this is my first time doing the whole vid thing... Definitely need to locate a better road for these kinds of things. Start up and Rev: Acceleration through 2nd: Drive by 1: Drive by 2: Downshifting on the way back...

08-17-2009, 12:42 PM	#16
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	I'd really like to hear an Encore X-pipe with HFC & Resonators mated to a Remus Race or Sport because that's what I'm thinking of going with. Anyone got a vid??

08-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#20
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	Thanks rfoss, the clips are a bit short but of course unless in person it'll never sound as is. Do you have any sound vids of the Remus sport or the AA exhaust you installed by chance? I'm open to all ideas before I go and commit to a system.

08-17-2009, 06:43 PM	#21
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	I think I like the Remus/Fabspeed combo with no resonators. But I don't know if my neighbors are going to like it so much. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

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