Which full catless exhaust set-up sounds better?

J08M3 · 06-28-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

If I were going with a catted setup I'd probably go with the Akrapovich.

Why? As far as I know the Lambda adapters don't work, and the 100 cell cat won't pass inspection. Seems like a waste of money they should've left them out all together. It would've made this otherwise really really nice system cheaper.

J08M3 · 06-28-2009, 05:11 PM

I can't vote cause I haven't heard the Gintani in person. But I have the AA, with the Fabspeed x-pipe and HFC's, I'm sure it sounds very similar if not the same as full AA. It sounds great. Deep rumble at idle, but gets the higher pitch sound soon as you get on the gas.

Nawaaz · 06-28-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

I can't vote cause I haven't heard the Gintani in person. But I have the AA, with the Fabspeed x-pipe and HFC's, I'm sure it sounds very similar if not the same as full AA. It sounds great. Deep rumble at idle, but gets the higher pitch sound soon as you get on the gas.

Exactly. From the vids, the AA sounds more higher pitched compared to the Gintani. The Gintani sounds more.........."Rumble & ROAR".

powertrip · 06-29-2009, 12:08 AM

Give me a week and I'll have my Gintani

. I'll make videos of both the AA & Gintani and get them posted up.

GhostyM · 06-29-2009, 01:56 AM

Gintani

Due to gains, price and overall sound.

AA IS JUST TOO MUCH $$ for less advantages!

Nawaaz · 06-29-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by powertrip

Give me a week and I'll have my Gintani

. I'll make videos of both the AA & Gintani and get them posted up.

Great!! I'll look forward to it.

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Gintani
Due to gains, price and overall sound.

AA IS JUST TOO MUCH $$ for less advantages!

Awesome! Thanks!

niterider · 06-29-2009, 03:02 PM

Gintani FTW! trust me the sound is insane, people will here u coming and pull over. lol I love my exhaust and have had several compliments. Ive heard people say it sounds like a nascar, a lambo, a 1000cc street bike. It has a great tone change through out the RPM band which makes it different from all the exhaust kits out there. It builds a different tone every rpm until 8300 and u love every sound coming from it. I was at cars and coffee off valley circle yesterday and I had about 15 people come up to me and tell me if I could start my car and rev it. They said they heard me coming in and loved the sound. Either way AA makes great stuff too, but i dont think just because they have been out longer makes their products better. Trust me Gintani is building their name as we speak and I give it no more then a year for them to gain everyones respect as they have earned mine.

Davinhci · 06-29-2009, 05:01 PM

[QUOTE Trust me Gintani is building their name as we speak and I give it no more then a year for them to gain everyones respect as they have earned mine.[/QUOTE]

agree 100%

Nawaaz · 06-29-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by niterider

Gintani FTW! trust me the sound is insane, people will here u coming and pull over. lol I love my exhaust and have had several compliments. Ive heard people say it sounds like a nascar, a lambo, a 1000cc street bike. It has a great tone change through out the RPM band which makes it different from all the exhaust kits out there. It builds a different tone every rpm until 8300 and u love every sound coming from it. I was at cars and coffee off valley circle yesterday and I had about 15 people come up to me and tell me if I could start my car and rev it. They said they heard me coming in and loved the sound. Either way AA makes great stuff too, but i dont think just because they have been out longer makes their products better. Trust me Gintani is building their name as we speak and I give it no more then a year for them to gain everyones respect as they have earned mine.

Great response Niterider! Btw, your vids are awesome.

Looks like I may go for the Gintani then.

Jonmartin · 06-29-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

Why? As far as I know the Lambda adapters don't work, and the 100 cell cat won't pass inspection. Seems like a waste of money they should've left them out all together. It would've made this otherwise really really nice system cheaper.

Titanium for one. And the cats aren't there for inspection purposes its there to reduce loudness and that crazy smell.

J08M3 · 06-29-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

Titanium for one. And the cats aren't there for inspection purposes its there to reduce loudness and that crazy smell.

I have 200 cell cats and you can smell it.... But not like no cat. How much difference does the 100 cell make?

They really chose cats for sound? That seems like an odd choice while designing an exhaust system to use for sound control.

Nawaaz · 06-30-2009, 12:32 PM

Anyone else with more advice?

Nawaaz · 07-01-2009, 08:47 AM

14 votes for AA
11 votes for Gintani

This is getting pretty exciting! First it was AA dominating the poll, and then Gintani makes the COMEBACK!!

J08M3 · 07-01-2009, 10:06 AM

Everyone's just going to vote for the one they bought.....

Robo Squirrel · 07-01-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by islandsnow

go with Akrapovic

i heard its so quiet its not even worth it

Nawaaz · 07-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Oh boy.........................The poll is almost tied up between the two!!!

schadenfreude · 07-01-2009, 02:08 PM

It sucks for "conservative" E90 owners, since there's a compromise with both choices. AA's tips stick too far out, and Gintani's tips are shorter for us, but massive. Not my style. I would have been really tempted by the Gintani otherwise. They do sound great!

Trier Germany · 07-01-2009, 02:37 PM

AA or Akrapovic. I have AA and it is loud enough especially if you have DCT. When you drive around town in D-mode you always seem to be in the drone range 2500 RPM. I personally think it's loud but everyone that hears it says it's sounds sooooooooo soooooooooo good. AA for reputation and quality. I have the latest version of the AA and it has 2 mounting brackets for height adjustment of the mufflers so if you add a rear difuser you can lower the height for a not so cramped look. I must admit the AA tips stick out a little but it grew on me once Hamman comes out with there carbon rear diffuser for the E-90 they will look like a piece of art. AA all the way. And if you have some Serious flow of green backs Akrapovic would be nice but i haven't seen any photos of the Akra on a E90 plus the titan tips don't turn me on. If they had Polished tips would look alot better. Just my 2 cents

Cab5er · 07-01-2009, 02:49 PM

I doubt anyone that voted have heard both IRL. So the poll is pretty useless IMO. I'd go with AA just because they've been in the game longer and is a proven company. I didn't vote btw.

Nawaaz · 07-01-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cab5er

I doubt anyone that voted have heard both IRL. So the poll is pretty useless IMO. I'd go with AA just because they've been in the game longer and is a proven company. I didn't vote btw.

Even if people haven't heard both in person, it still gives me a good idea on what M3 owners think. It makes a positive difference regardless.

I do agree that AA is the more proven company.

DevJ · 07-01-2009, 04:13 PM

I see the polls are about tied up.. The question is, when are you ordering?? You better have your SSK installed before I see you!!

Nawaaz · 07-01-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DevJ

I see the polls are about tied up.. The question is, when are you ordering?? You better have your SSK installed before I see you!!

hahaha....My M3 should be here no later than mid-July. I'll most likely order soon after the 1200 mile break-in.

I'm aiming to get all the installs done around the same time. I don't think I'll post up a thread to which ssk I should go with. It's pretty much a done deal that I'll go with the UUC.

View Poll Results: Which full catless exhaust set-up sounds better?
AA's full catless exhaust system	44	50.57%
Gintani's full catless exhaust system	43	49.43%
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06-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#24
J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I can't vote cause I haven't heard the Gintani in person. But I have the AA, with the Fabspeed x-pipe and HFC's, I'm sure it sounds very similar if not the same as full AA. It sounds great. Deep rumble at idle, but gets the higher pitch sound soon as you get on the gas. __________________
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06-29-2009, 12:08 AM	#26
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06-29-2009, 01:56 AM	#27
GhostyM Major 539 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: plenty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Gintani Due to gains, price and overall sound. AA IS JUST TOO MUCH $$ for less advantages!
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06-29-2009, 03:02 PM	#29
niterider Proove It! 39 Rep 618 Posts Drives: Gintani Supercharged Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (0)	Gintani FTW! trust me the sound is insane, people will here u coming and pull over. lol I love my exhaust and have had several compliments. Ive heard people say it sounds like a nascar, a lambo, a 1000cc street bike. It has a great tone change through out the RPM band which makes it different from all the exhaust kits out there. It builds a different tone every rpm until 8300 and u love every sound coming from it. I was at cars and coffee off valley circle yesterday and I had about 15 people come up to me and tell me if I could start my car and rev it. They said they heard me coming in and loved the sound. Either way AA makes great stuff too, but i dont think just because they have been out longer makes their products better. Trust me Gintani is building their name as we speak and I give it no more then a year for them to gain everyones respect as they have earned mine. __________________
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	14 votes for AA 11 votes for Gintani This is getting pretty exciting! First it was AA dominating the poll, and then Gintani makes the COMEBACK!!
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07-01-2009, 10:06 AM	#36
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07-01-2009, 01:12 PM	#38
Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Oh boy.........................The poll is almost tied up between the two!!!
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07-01-2009, 02:08 PM	#39
schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	It sucks for "conservative" E90 owners, since there's a compromise with both choices. AA's tips stick too far out, and Gintani's tips are shorter for us, but massive. Not my style. I would have been really tempted by the Gintani otherwise. They do sound great! __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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07-01-2009, 02:37 PM	#40
Trier Germany Banned 58 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 2009 E-90 M3 space gray Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Deutschland KreisTrier auf Autobahn 64 & Tucson AZ iTrader: (1)	AA or Akrapovic. I have AA and it is loud enough especially if you have DCT. When you drive around town in D-mode you always seem to be in the drone range 2500 RPM. I personally think it's loud but everyone that hears it says it's sounds sooooooooo soooooooooo good. AA for reputation and quality. I have the latest version of the AA and it has 2 mounting brackets for height adjustment of the mufflers so if you add a rear difuser you can lower the height for a not so cramped look. I must admit the AA tips stick out a little but it grew on me once Hamman comes out with there carbon rear diffuser for the E-90 they will look like a piece of art. AA all the way. And if you have some Serious flow of green backs Akrapovic would be nice but i haven't seen any photos of the Akra on a E90 plus the titan tips don't turn me on. If they had Polished tips would look alot better. Just my 2 cents
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07-01-2009, 02:49 PM	#41
Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	I doubt anyone that voted have heard both IRL. So the poll is pretty useless IMO. I'd go with AA just because they've been in the game longer and is a proven company. I didn't vote btw. __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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07-01-2009, 04:13 PM	#43
DevJ Colonel 154 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: R8 V10+/YMB M4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	I see the polls are about tied up.. The question is, when are you ordering?? You better have your SSK installed before I see you!! __________________ ‘23 RRS First Edition '22 X7 M50i '18 R8 V10+ http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578&d=1204654487[/IMG]
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