Exhaust recommendations

M3MATT · 03-11-2024, 05:27 PM

After getting my money back (in store credit) for my Turner exhaust, I’m looking to upgrade to a new system. I need something that won’t drone!

Can anyone pitch in on the following ones: AA Gen 2, Supersprint, Dinan, or anything else ECS/Turner sells?

I’m currently running test pipes if that changes anything, I’d also run a different x pipe

CamasM3e93 · 03-11-2024, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MATT

After getting my money back (in store credit) for my Turner exhaust, I’m looking to upgrade to a new system. I need something that won’t drone!

Can anyone pitch in on the following ones: AA Gen 2, Supersprint, Dinan, or anything else ECS/Turner sells?

I’m currently running test pipes if that changes anything, I’d also run a different x pipe

Lots of exhaust threads and YouTube videos to review. I have a Corsa with test pipes and wouldn’t want an e9x without it. The Dinan is well reviewed but a little quieter. Supersprint trend toward louder options. Akrapovic probably the gold standard this model. Megan Racing an economic option many like.

With test pipes every option that proclaims it doesn’t drone - that claim doesn’t apply unless factory X pipe is used.

vitalsigns · 03-11-2024, 05:58 PM

Dinan is great. Have had it for many years. No drone and a somewhat more aggressive exhaust tone than stock, but it is in keeping with the car overall.

Intake/engine sound FTW in any event, so a loud aggressive exhaust isn't a priority for me.

I can't comment on test pipes + Dinan. My exhaust set up is stock other than the Dinan portion.

M3MATT · 03-11-2024, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CamasM3e93

Lots of exhaust threads and YouTube videos to review. I have a Corsa with test pipes and wouldn’t want an e9x without it. The Dinan is well reviewed but a little quieter. Supersprint trend toward louder options. Akrapovic probably the gold standard this model. Megan Racing an economic option many like.

With test pipes every option that proclaims it doesn’t drone - that claim doesn’t apply unless factory X pipe is used.

Oh so with test pipes drone goes away?! That’s what I have

zcp312 · 03-11-2024, 10:04 PM

I enjoyed my Eisenmann Race with test pipes, deep and throaty, no drone. Loved it. Here’s a video https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1857014

Now I have a catless but resonated BW xpipe paired with it and it’s much louder but also picked up a bit of drone between 2-3k.

GinTonic · 03-11-2024, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zcp312

I enjoyed my Eisenmann Race with test pipes, deep and throaty, no drone. Loved it. Here’s a video https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1857014

Now I have a catless but resonated BW xpipe paired with it and it’s much louder but also picked up a bit of drone between 2-3k.

That sounds amazing. You should post a video of it with the BW x pipe. We would love to hear it! lol

OmairK · 03-11-2024, 11:59 PM

I have a full Dinan midpipe and exhaust. I still feel like it’s the best of both worlds. Loud enough for a little attention and virtually no drone unless you’re in 6th gear stomping on it at 40 mph.

a5m · 03-12-2024, 02:17 AM

I'd be going Dinan all in. I researched no-drone exhausts extensively and Dinan was basically the #1 choice. I also like the tips* and how they're one straight diameter right off the muffler.

Of course, sound is most important, and I think it has the best tone I've personally heard on a E9x M3. Test/X-Pipes seem to only enhance it without degrading the quality one bit. That's because of the engineering that went behind it. Reading Steve Dinan's white paper explains why. Not a surprise it doesn't drone AND sounds as good as it does.

CamasM3e93 · 03-12-2024, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by M3MATT

Oh so with test pipes drone goes away?! That’s what I have

Test pipes increase propensity for drone. Really any change to reduce restriction in the x pipe will do so.

If an aftermarket exhaust pitches itself as being drone-free, understand that that claim is when fitted to a factory x pipe. Once you alter the upstream, those promises are void. This is how it was explained to me by the engineer at Borla when I was in your shoes shopping options.

Drone is subjective. I can hear a tone from my Corsa at freeway speeds. Some would call it drone but to me drone is both continuous and disresonant, meaning unpleasant to the ear. The corsa is not disresonant.

Elliott_S · 03-12-2024, 08:55 AM

I run the AA Test Pipes with Oem X-Pipe and the Meistershaft GT2 axle portion.

It's pretty quiet at idle and can easily have a conversation with passenger on the highway. But when you decide to press the fun pedal down, it absolutely opens up.

I'd spent about 2 weeks researching different exhaust sounds/combinations but settled on this one as it fit all of my needs. That and due to still retaining the secondary cats, it doesn't run me out of my garage due to the typical uncatted smell.

DanMpower · 03-12-2024, 03:30 PM

Test pipes paired with either the Corsa or Eisenmann race is chef's kiss.

Both sound beautiful, Corsa a bit more exotic but the E-Race is just all-around bad ass. If you're not touching the x-pipe, the Borla Atak, Corsa and MPE (if you like quieter) are all great options.

M3MATT · 03-12-2024, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMpower

Test pipes paired with either the Corsa or Eisenmann race is chef's kiss.

Both sound beautiful, Corsa a bit more exotic but the E-Race is just all-around bad ass. If you're not touching the x-pipe, the Borla Atak, Corsa and MPE (if you like quieter) are all great options.

What about borla and test pipes? Too loud/drone

DanMpower · 03-12-2024, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MATT

What about borla and test pipes? Too loud/drone

I personally never ran the Atak with test pipes or an aftermarket x-pipe but my friend did and he said it sounded great, a little on the loud side though.

smokinjoe64 · 03-13-2024, 01:38 PM

Welp...pulled the trigger today!

Purchased SS F1s

Ordered direct from SS, 20% off, free air shipping, ~2-wk delivery

Appreciate the Community feedback/posts; definitely influenced selection!!!

derbo
omgzirra_exe
Bimmer Barney

Upgraded tips...

greyspoke · 03-13-2024, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Welp...pulled the trigger today!

Purchased SS F1s

Ordered direct from SS, 20% off, free air shipping, ~2-wk delivery

Appreciate the Community feedback/posts; definitely influenced selection!!!

derbo
omgzirra_exe
Bimmer Barney

Are you just running the axleback exhaust or changing out x-pipe as well?

smokinjoe64 · 03-13-2024, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by greyspoke

Are you just running the axleback exhaust or changing out x-pipe as well?

Good chance to run/test axle-back F1s with current cat-less, quad resonated, stainless X-pipe.

If not 'satisfied' with tones/ spectrum, considering an alternative Ti X-pipe omgzirra_exe shared; post below:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...16&postcount=6

derbo · 03-13-2024, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Welp...pulled the trigger today!

Purchased SS F1s

Ordered direct from SS, 20% off, free air shipping, ~2-wk delivery

Appreciate the Community feedback/posts; definitely influenced selection!!!

derbo
omgzirra_exe
Bimmer Barney

Upgraded tips...

Newer setups have adjustable tips! I like that. Mine is static.

I really like the SS F1 race paired with a 200cell secondary xpipe.

a5m · 03-13-2024, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Welp...pulled the trigger today!

Purchased SS F1s

Ordered direct from SS, 20% off, free air shipping, ~2-wk delivery

Appreciate the Community feedback/posts; definitely influenced selection!!!

derbo
omgzirra_exe
Bimmer Barney

Upgraded tips...

I'm offended

Looks great, congrats! Looking forward to hearing it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

Newer setups have adjustable tips! I like that. Mine is static.

I really like the SS F1 race paired with a 200cell secondary xpipe.

I like the static tips

M3MATT · 03-13-2024, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Welp...pulled the trigger today!

Purchased SS F1s

Ordered direct from SS, 20% off, free air shipping, ~2-wk delivery

Appreciate the Community feedback/posts; definitely influenced selection!!!

derbo
omgzirra_exe
Bimmer Barney

Upgraded tips...

Did you put it on yet? We need sound clips!!!
Maybe it’ll sell me on it

smokinjoe64 · 03-13-2024, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MATT

Did you put it on yet? We need sound clips!!!
Maybe it’ll sell me on it

Jus placed SS order today, awaiting SS shipping feedback ...their 'stated' fulfillment, ~2wks from Italy.
So gratification gonna be a bit delayed, until my shop scheduled install.

Trust me... excited to 'hear' results mated w/ existing stainless, cat-less, quad resonated X-pipe as well.

Although really luv current RPI axle-back sound... anticipating a level-up increase in sound volume, improved WOT more exotic tone.
That, while still reasonably 'civilized' for daily driving/cop avoidance in SoCal

As an original owner, chose to avoid inevitable 'valved exhaust' failures.
Ole IB is an absolute keeper for the long haul; rollin' on 75K mls, no end in sight

S65 6MT for Life!

Bimmer Barney · 03-13-2024, 11:55 PM

Pics and Vid

M3MATT · 03-14-2024, 03:04 PM

Bimmer Barney any more clips?

03-11-2024, 05:27 PM	#1
M3MATT Private First Class 110 Rep 180 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Ct iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [10.00]	Exhaust recommendations After getting my money back (in store credit) for my Turner exhaust, I’m looking to upgrade to a new system. I need something that won’t drone! Can anyone pitch in on the following ones: AA Gen 2, Supersprint, Dinan, or anything else ECS/Turner sells? I’m currently running test pipes if that changes anything, I’d also run a different x pipe
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vitalsigns Second Lieutenant 249 Rep 258 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	Dinan is great. Have had it for many years. No drone and a somewhat more aggressive exhaust tone than stock, but it is in keeping with the car overall. Intake/engine sound FTW in any event, so a loud aggressive exhaust isn't a priority for me. I can't comment on test pipes + Dinan. My exhaust set up is stock other than the Dinan portion.
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zcp312 ///M 125 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I enjoyed my Eisenmann Race with test pipes, deep and throaty, no drone. Loved it. Here’s a video https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1857014 Now I have a catless but resonated BW xpipe paired with it and it’s much louder but also picked up a bit of drone between 2-3k.
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OmairK Engineer 98 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 1995 M3 - 2011 E90 M3 6M ZCP Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I have a full Dinan midpipe and exhaust. I still feel like it’s the best of both worlds. Loud enough for a little attention and virtually no drone unless you’re in 6th gear stomping on it at 40 mph.
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a5m Lieutenant Colonel 1594 Rep 1,673 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Chitown iTrader: (7)	I'd be going Dinan all in. I researched no-drone exhausts extensively and Dinan was basically the #1 choice. I also like the tips* and how they're one straight diameter right off the muffler. Of course, sound is most important, and I think it has the best tone I've personally heard on a E9x M3. Test/X-Pipes seem to only enhance it without degrading the quality one bit. That's because of the engineering that went behind it. Reading Steve Dinan's white paper explains why. Not a surprise it doesn't drone AND sounds as good as it does. Last edited by a5m; 03-12-2024 at 02:26 AM..
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Elliott_S New Member 20 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Southeast, USA iTrader: (2)	I run the AA Test Pipes with Oem X-Pipe and the Meistershaft GT2 axle portion. It's pretty quiet at idle and can easily have a conversation with passenger on the highway. But when you decide to press the fun pedal down, it absolutely opens up. I'd spent about 2 weeks researching different exhaust sounds/combinations but settled on this one as it fit all of my needs. That and due to still retaining the secondary cats, it doesn't run me out of my garage due to the typical uncatted smell.
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DanMpower Colonel 3464 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: BMW Ms and a Red VW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (28)	Test pipes paired with either the Corsa or Eisenmann race is chef's kiss. Both sound beautiful, Corsa a bit more exotic but the E-Race is just all-around bad ass. If you're not touching the x-pipe, the Borla Atak, Corsa and MPE (if you like quieter) are all great options.
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