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03-12-2019, 12:54 PM | #1 |
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Borla Atak vs Cheap Full exhaust
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So weighing my options here between a cheap full exhaust (megan + bw or topspeed x pipe) vs the borla atak. Of the reasonable axlebacks, I think I like the borla atak most reviewing videos, but I've noticed for the same cost I could run a budget friendly full exhaust which seems to sound really nice. I really like the sound of a dinan full (mufflers + midpipe) but, even used, I'm not sure I can justify 3k+ for an exhaust. Mainly I'm looking for a really nice sounding volume increase. I had a bmw pe on my old 328xi, it was nice an civil, but I'd like something more with my m3. Definitely okay with some slight drone, and more volume! I want to hear the exhaust still with windows up. I do drive it to work a couple times a week.....so that makes me wonder about catless volume/smell. What do you guys think? |
03-12-2019, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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xchosun1x has Dinan and a brand new MS xpipe for sale. I think $1800 or something like that give or take a couple hundred bucks.
Boom. There you go.
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I currently have the top speed xpipe with 4 resonators and love it. Cheap and has great fitment. |
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How was the atak on stock x, I mean was it noticeable with windows up?
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03-12-2019, 04:57 PM | #7 |
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It is for sure noticeable with windows up. Cold starts are quite loud. Overall a great sounding rear section for a good price. Looks much better than stock and good weight savings. Many people mention changing the tips but I didn't mind them for the time I ran it. I had a 3mph window (71-74mph) in 6th gear that it would drone. Wasn't that bad and such a small window it didn't bother me. If running stock xpipe it's certainly the rear section I recommend. Watch some YouTube videos with high quality headphones to get a good idea of the sound.
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03-12-2019, 05:10 PM | #8 |
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Stock x pipe on a m3 is a very nice high quality piece, I'd leave it and go borla if they were my two options. You'll get plenty of cabin sound..
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03-12-2019, 08:17 PM | #10 |
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Sounds like the borla atak is the smarter option since I'm not concerned with with the power gains from catless x (just more liked the sound they provide paired with a more free flowing muffler.
I came across this video, is this a decent representation of a borla atak? or is there something more done to the mid pipe maybe? Last edited by k_mann; 03-12-2019 at 08:24 PM.. |
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03-13-2019, 08:42 AM | #11 |
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I have the ATAK with stock X pipe and it sounds amazing. Cold start is loud and I love it - not sure how my neighbors feel, but While driving, the beautiful, deep tone is noticeable in the cabin with windows up, but with windows down on a nice day it sounds soooo good... especially driving under bridges/through tunnels, or near walls. *Drool* There is a slight drone it seems around 70 mph on the freeway (I'll need to take note of the rpm range next time I drive it) but overall I'm really happy with it and am leaving the setup as is.
I can't give you a report on the sound in the video you just posted, as I'm in my office and I *probably* should not be listening to exhaust clips first thing in the morning lmao. I can listen to it later and report back if someone else already hasn't. |
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And lol I on the other hand need to stop watching exhaust videos in the office Look forward to your feedback!
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03-13-2019, 11:24 AM | #13 |
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The ATAK is a great axleback. I just picked up my M3 and it was already installed. I actually ordered a Remus Race as I'm looking for a bit more aggressive tone but no denying the ATAK sounds sweet. If the Remus doesn't deliver like I'm hoping I could very go back to the ATAK.
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03-13-2019, 11:59 AM | #14 |
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Go to a local meetup and hear one in person. Or, post in your local forums and see if anyone has it -- buy them lunch and ask to meet them/ride along. Judging things based on YouTube videos is a recipe for frustration and wasted money; everyone's camera and mic setup is different, and hearing varies greatly from person to person.
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03-13-2019, 12:24 PM | #15 |
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^^ This is good advice, dparm. You are absolutely right, nothing really compares to hearing the exhaust in person, if possible. That is 100% what sold me on getting an ATAK for my car – hearing it in person on a buddy’s E90.
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03-13-2019, 12:25 PM | #16 |
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Some days I can’t help myself, like when I was looking for exhaust clips with ATAK + different cat setups… That’s the beauty of having a door on my office I guess. Although, it was still pretty obvious what I was doing in here lol
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