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swamp2 · 07-26-2009, 01:34 PM

Thanks for all the documentation. We're all glad it was actually fun to document. Sounds good but indeed recordings of exhausts never really do them justice. I'm a bit confused about how you qualitatively compare the sounds to both a Vette and to a CGT/European exotic. IMO these characteristics couldn't be more different.

I think the valves turned out to be way to visible/visibly obtrusive in this design. It sounds good for you though as you like the look. This is one area where the other bypass project posted here in the forum has yours beat - looks. Of course that is all completely subjective.

Congrats!

07-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#175
swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all the documentation. We're all glad it was actually fun to document. Sounds good but indeed recordings of exhausts never really do them justice. I'm a bit confused about how you qualitatively compare the sounds to both a Vette and to a CGT/European exotic. IMO these characteristics couldn't be more different. I think the valves turned out to be way to visible/visibly obtrusive in this design. It sounds good for you though as you like the look. This is one area where the other bypass project posted here in the forum has yours beat - looks. Of course that is all completely subjective. Congrats! __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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