Agency Power Exhaust Review? Anyone?

powertrip · 08-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Hey all, I know these Agency Power axle-backs have been selling pretty well. Can anyone shed some light on the sound, drone, fitment etc?

sigma7 · 08-03-2009, 03:13 PM

Had mine for a couple of weeks now, including a 300 mile road trip up I-5 yesterday. I'm very happy with the sound, though still a little unclear as to what the standard definition of a "drone" is.. With the cruise on at 75, you can definitely hear the system, but not a wavering tone, and not anything annoying, at least for me. Excellent fitment, build quality, weight savings, and sweet price. With many systems over $2k, I'm curious to hear what the extra grand gets you in the sound dept...(?)

powertrip · 08-03-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sigma7

Had mine for a couple of weeks now, including a 300 mile road trip up I-5 yesterday. I'm very happy with the sound, though still a little unclear as to what the standard definition of a "drone" is.. With the cruise on at 75, you can definitely hear the system, but not a wavering tone, and not anything annoying, at least for me. Excellent fitment, build quality, weight savings, and sweet price. With many systems over $2k, I'm curious to hear what the extra grand gets you in the sound dept...(?)

Interesting

. With one of my previous set-ups there was horrible drone at 2200-3000 when the engine was under a little load (like lightly accelerating or going up a slight grade). None of that with this system?

sigma7 · 08-03-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by powertrip

Interesting

. With one of my previous set-ups there was horrible drone at 2200-3000 when the engine was under a little load (like lightly accelerating or going up a slight grade). None of that with this system?

It is definitely louder under a load, but I think you'll get that with just about any aftermarket system that is louder than stock... I just got it back from the 1200 mile service here in Portland. The SA told me the shop guys all loved the sound and were very impressed with the fit. He said they had never seen an AP system, but commented that the welds looked a lot better than most of the high dollar systems that have come through their dealership....

Since you're in so cal, I'm sure you could be able to find someone with an AP set-up to hear for yourself... It's probably the only way to know for sure if it meets your requirements on the sound front... Good luck!

Nucking Futs! · 08-04-2009, 04:46 PM

Local board sponsor/vendor Ape Performance (Taylor) showed me it in person when I bought the matte black grills from him. Welds look great! I'm torn between this, Riss Racing & Gintani since they're all roughly $1400-$1800. I, too can't justify $2k+ for a bolt-on muffler.

- Jimmy

Poppin Fresh · 08-08-2009, 06:50 PM

How does this exhaust system compare when it comes to loudness? Louder or quieter than xxxx exhaust system?

Nucking Futs! · 08-09-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Poppin Fresh

How does this exhaust system compare when it comes to loudness? Louder or quieter than xxxx exhaust system?

Was told it's as loud as Eisen. race

powertrip · 08-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Wow, if it's that loud it's a deal-killer for me. I'm running an EI x-pipe, so I'm sure it would be way too loud for a daily driver.

Poppin Fresh · 08-09-2009, 03:21 PM

With out an X pipe and the the exhaust system, I'm sure it sounds sweet. Price ain't too bad, not as heavy as the Eisenmann and good quality build to boot.

aus · 08-09-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by powertrip

Wow, if it's that loud it's a deal-killer for me. I'm running an EI x-pipe, so I'm sure it would be way too loud for a daily driver.

You could always by my Bastuck for pretty cheap. It's deeper and a little louder than stock, mostly in the lower RPM's and the X-pipe usually kicks in higher up from what I understand.

Poppin Fresh · 08-09-2009, 07:23 PM

Now here's the $1,757.00 (price of the AP Exhaust) question...is there any drone? If so how bad and where at the rpm/gear range?

Green///Hell · 08-10-2009, 10:04 PM

The AP comes in at $1,500 shipped from almost all the vendors just give them a call

Poppin Fresh · 08-17-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm about to pull the trigger on this system....any reports of drone? Where and when in the rpm range?

tightie · 08-17-2009, 08:20 PM

didn't u just get the gintani exhaust?

MrHarris · 08-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Powertrip, which setup had the drone between 2200-3000?

Poppin Fresh · 08-18-2009, 09:18 PM

Bump for an update on the existence of drone and at around what range.

EagleEye CA · 08-18-2009, 09:41 PM

Everything I have read and heard about the Eisenmann Race is that it does drone. If the Agency is like that, thats too bad.

powertrip · 08-19-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleEye CA

Everything I have read and heard about the Eisenmann Race is that it does drone. If the Agency is like that, thats too bad.

I'd be willing to bet that the Agency Power sounds more like the Vorsteiner or Vanguard systems (albeit slightly less exotic sounding due to being stainless steel). At least I hope it sounds more like them

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Bluesummer · 08-19-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by powertrip

I'd be willing to bet that the Agency Power sounds more like the Vorsteiner or Vanguard systems (albeit slightly less exotic sounding due to being stainless steel). At least I hope it sounds more like them

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how would a SS system sounds the same as TI?

powertrip · 08-19-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummer

how would a SS system sounds the same as TI?

It won't, it should sound slightly less exotic. Materials play a role in sound, but not as much as the design of the muffler itself

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von_zoom · 08-19-2009, 12:21 PM

Can someone provide a link for the system. I notice no info on the stickie.
Thanks
vz

vividracing · 08-19-2009, 01:31 PM

I wouldn't say it's as loud as the Eisenmann Race.
It's really subjective; I have one customer who thinks it's too loud, another who wants to run straight pipes because it's not loud enough.

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Poppin Fresh Colonel 103 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	With out an X pipe and the the exhaust system, I'm sure it sounds sweet. Price ain't too bad, not as heavy as the Eisenmann and good quality build to boot. __________________
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Poppin Fresh Colonel 103 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	Now here's the $1,757.00 (price of the AP Exhaust) question...is there any drone? If so how bad and where at the rpm/gear range? __________________
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Green///Hell Colonel 187 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	The AP comes in at $1,500 shipped from almost all the vendors just give them a call
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Poppin Fresh Colonel 103 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm about to pull the trigger on this system....any reports of drone? Where and when in the rpm range? __________________
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EagleEye CA Supreme Chancellor 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Everything I have read and heard about the Eisenmann Race is that it does drone. If the Agency is like that, thats too bad.
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von_zoom Captain 34 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Can someone provide a link for the system. I notice no info on the stickie. Thanks vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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