Active Autowerke's Signature Exhaust Review

mtbkr31 · 12-02-2009, 02:59 PM

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Hi All,
I had installed AA’s exhaust 2 weeks back and here’s my review of the unit. The exhaust went on a 2008 E92 M3. I was very hesitant in adding an aftermarket exhaust due to the droning in the cabin you hear about; however the stock exhaust on the M3 is too quiet for my tastes. As everyone has mentioned from prior posts, there is a slight drone around 2k rpm, however after that it quiets down. At idle, you can hear a deep burble emanating from the V8…this is how it should have sounded from the factory.

I did a 600 mile trip during this past holiday weekend and NCC’s (noise canceling chambers) did the job very effectively in alleviating any drone in the cabin. Don’t get me wrong, the car is much louder than stock, but it isn’t a sound/noise that will tire you out on long distance trips. As I said, once you past 2k rpm, the car sounds stock if you will, but with a deeper tone like how a proper V8 should sound. Put it this way, I love the sound of the exhaust so much that during the first 300 miles or so, I left the radio off just to listen to the music coming from the exhaust. It truly is intoxicating.

The only con I have which is very minor is that the passenger side NCC is a smidge lower than the driver’s side. I hope to get that fixed when I install AA’s X-pipe with HFC’s soon. Other than that I’m extremely happy with the exhaust.

In as far as performance, the butt meter says that the midrange is better and the car feels a little quicker from 5k rpm on up. I also installed AA’s air filter. The quality of the exhaust is superb and I get comments unfortunately from guys

that think it sounds awesome. In fact, someone had hit my rear bumper at a stoplight after only a day of getting the exhaust installed. He said he was admiring the exhaust and didn’t realize I had stopped. Thank goodness no one was hurt (it’s just a car) and it was minor damage to my bumper which I’m getting repaired as we speak. As a side note, you will get stares from pedestrians so if you’re shy please keep the stock unit on.

The service and knowledge from Active Autowerkes is top notch and that is the reason why I’m adding their X-pipe, pulley, and maybe the tune to the car very shortly. Thanks.

J08M3 · 12-02-2009, 04:29 PM

I love the sound of my AA as well... You think you get looks now, just wait till you get the xpipe and HFC's. It will turn everyones head.

aus · 12-02-2009, 05:56 PM

It's just too much $$$.

ytthao · 12-02-2009, 06:41 PM

wait till you go through a tunnel

J08M3 · 12-02-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

It's just too much $$$.

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Originally Posted by ytthao

wait till you go through a tunnel

Agreed on both points

H Bomb · 12-02-2009, 08:47 PM

yeah midpipe was best mod i have done so far, for power and sound

C17MooseDriver · 12-03-2009, 02:04 AM

My AA seems to have gotten louder over time. At first, I barely noticed it at highway speeds, but now it seems alot more noticeable, to the point that it bothers me a bit cruising on the highway.

J08M3 · 12-03-2009, 06:14 AM

It definitely gets louder over time... as all exhausts do. Mine doesn't bother me though at all, I love the sound of it.

Sherwin@ActiveAutowerke · 12-03-2009, 09:13 AM

I am glad that you are enjoying it.

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Originally Posted by ytthao

wait till you go through a tunnel

This is a must. Too bad there is only one tunnel in South FL.

rav7ks · 01-14-2010, 01:08 AM

AA exhaust was the last mod I made to the car and it made it sound a whole lot better. Only thing, it's bad for my gas mileage..lol

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 01-14-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rav7ks

AA exhaust was the last mod I made to the car and it made it sound a whole lot better. Only thing, it's bad for my gas mileage..lol

Lol, Happy to hear you are enjoying it. Drive safely!

Remember guys special pricing always available for M3post members!

NosonyxM3 · 01-14-2010, 06:52 PM

Just got MY AA rear section exhaust and software over the weekend at the winter social... thanks to Omar and Ryan... Video clips cannot describe the sound of this exhaust system.

I bought it on saturday and got it installed on saturday!! LOVE IT!

THANKS AA!!

ryan@ActiveAutowerke · 01-15-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NosonyxM3

Just got MY AA rear section exhaust and software over the weekend at the winter social... thanks to Omar and Ryan... Video clips cannot describe the sound of this exhaust system.

I bought it on saturday and got it installed on saturday!! LOVE IT!

THANKS AA!!

I'm happy that we were able to help you at the Winter Social and thanks for the compliments. Glad that your enjoying the sound and performance. I look forward to assisting you in the near future

12-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
mtbkr31 Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale iTrader: (1)	Active Autowerke's Signature Exhaust Review *Mods please move to the appropriate forum Hi All, I had installed AA’s exhaust 2 weeks back and here’s my review of the unit. The exhaust went on a 2008 E92 M3. I was very hesitant in adding an aftermarket exhaust due to the droning in the cabin you hear about; however the stock exhaust on the M3 is too quiet for my tastes. As everyone has mentioned from prior posts, there is a slight drone around 2k rpm, however after that it quiets down. At idle, you can hear a deep burble emanating from the V8…this is how it should have sounded from the factory. I did a 600 mile trip during this past holiday weekend and NCC’s (noise canceling chambers) did the job very effectively in alleviating any drone in the cabin. Don’t get me wrong, the car is much louder than stock, but it isn’t a sound/noise that will tire you out on long distance trips. As I said, once you past 2k rpm, the car sounds stock if you will, but with a deeper tone like how a proper V8 should sound. Put it this way, I love the sound of the exhaust so much that during the first 300 miles or so, I left the radio off just to listen to the music coming from the exhaust. It truly is intoxicating. The only con I have which is very minor is that the passenger side NCC is a smidge lower than the driver’s side. I hope to get that fixed when I install AA’s X-pipe with HFC’s soon. Other than that I’m extremely happy with the exhaust. In as far as performance, the butt meter says that the midrange is better and the car feels a little quicker from 5k rpm on up. I also installed AA’s air filter. The quality of the exhaust is superb and I get comments unfortunately from guys that think it sounds awesome. In fact, someone had hit my rear bumper at a stoplight after only a day of getting the exhaust installed. He said he was admiring the exhaust and didn’t realize I had stopped. Thank goodness no one was hurt (it’s just a car) and it was minor damage to my bumper which I’m getting repaired as we speak. As a side note, you will get stares from pedestrians so if you’re shy please keep the stock unit on. The service and knowledge from Active Autowerkes is top notch and that is the reason why I’m adding their X-pipe, pulley, and maybe the tune to the car very shortly. Thanks.
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I love the sound of my AA as well... You think you get looks now, just wait till you get the xpipe and HFC's. It will turn everyones head. __________________
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12-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	It's just too much $$$. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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12-02-2009, 06:41 PM	#4
ytthao Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 08 M3 IBlue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	wait till you go through a tunnel __________________ 08' IB Coupe \| 6 spd \| 19" \| AA Sig. Exhaust \| MS Filter \| no other mods for now as the car is puuuuurfect!
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12-02-2009, 08:47 PM	#6
H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	yeah midpipe was best mod i have done so far, for power and sound __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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12-03-2009, 02:04 AM	#7
C17MooseDriver Captain 20 Rep 878 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	My AA seems to have gotten louder over time. At first, I barely noticed it at highway speeds, but now it seems alot more noticeable, to the point that it bothers me a bit cruising on the highway. __________________
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12-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#8
J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	It definitely gets louder over time... as all exhausts do. Mine doesn't bother me though at all, I love the sound of it. __________________
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rav7ks First Lieutenant 38 Rep 387 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 M3 [0.00]	AA exhaust was the last mod I made to the car and it made it sound a whole lot better. Only thing, it's bad for my gas mileage..lol
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01-14-2010, 06:52 PM	#12
NosonyxM3 New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Alpine White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	Just got MY AA rear section exhaust and software over the weekend at the winter social... thanks to Omar and Ryan... Video clips cannot describe the sound of this exhaust system. I bought it on saturday and got it installed on saturday!! LOVE IT! THANKS AA!!
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