My new favorite exhaust setup.

REV1 · 05-28-2015, 02:29 PM

When i got mine i narrowed it down to two cat backs. Corsa and Borla Atak. The Corsa
does remind me of the Atak a little bit. The difference is the Atak is still sweet but a little more nasty (in a good way) more volume and slight drone at 3k. They are both great exhaust i just wanted the one that was a little more nasty.

The only others i would even consider for future are Corsa or MPE if i wanted to tame it down a bit.

Corsa is a great choice though.

OneSickM · 05-28-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

The Corsa sounds nothing like an Eisenmann Race. I've had both race and sport - the Corsa eliminates my biggest complaint with both, which was the extremely loud bassy boominess idle to 2500 rpm.

Both of the Eisenmann exhausts sound great once you are out of that low RPM zone, but I can't stand them (and a lot of other exhausts) that are that bassy down low.

I don't know what the loud bassy boominess you are talking about it. I have the Eisenmann Sport with HFC xpipe and it sounds really good in all RPM bands

FashionablyFast · 05-28-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

You get a significant power gain, although it'd be a good idea to get a tune with the X-pipe if the CEL bothers you.

Also a good question for the OP. How much power gain would one expect from this setup since it does include the x-pipe?

Sered · 06-01-2015, 09:01 AM

I think I'm going to buy a Corsa exhaust because of this thread

I'm wondering if this would sound similar with the MS catless X-pipe (it has twin resonators). I'm thinking a different route on the tips though. I like the dry carbon look myself. So going with a set of these or something similar: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161615033978

Golddots · 06-01-2015, 08:24 PM

I love my corsa. Im stock otherwise.

Coming from a Megan , I now appreciate a quieter exhaust without the drone. I no longer have to stay out of the drone rpm zone. It eliminated the annoying low frequency sounds but amplified the sounds which make the s65 special. Quiet when you want and louder on demand as the revs rise. I have no urge for an xpipe. It sounds perfect for me.

kitw · 06-01-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OhSoCal

Also a good question for the OP. How much power gain would one expect from this setup since it does include the x-pipe?

Gonna redyno and find out soon. I dynoed but it was about 30 highway miles and no wide open throttle pulls after I installed my tune and I made progressively MORE power on the dyno. I suspect some time at WOT will be helpful to the numbers.

Sered · 06-02-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 414hpbabyshuttle

I love my corsa. Im stock otherwise.

Coming from a Megan , I now appreciate a quieter exhaust without the drone. I no longer have to stay out of the drone rpm zone. It eliminated the annoying low frequency sounds but amplified the sounds which make the s65 special. Quiet when you want and louder on demand as the revs rise. I have no urge for an xpipe. It sounds perfect for me.

FWIW, when I went to test pipes, the Megan was drone free. There were still low notes but they did not resonate.

X5-User · 06-02-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 414hpbabyshuttle

I love my corsa. Im stock otherwise.

Coming from a Megan , I now appreciate a quieter exhaust without the drone. I no longer have to stay out of the drone rpm zone. It eliminated the annoying low frequency sounds but amplified the sounds which make the s65 special. Quiet when you want and louder on demand as the revs rise. I have no urge for an xpipe. It sounds perfect for me.

Where in nova are you? I would like to hear your setup

Golddots · 06-02-2015, 07:57 PM

Best place to meet me would be Alexandria.

mkPOTO · 06-02-2015, 09:26 PM

I knew you would come back to a E9x

VCP · 06-02-2015, 09:34 PM

Great write up! Seat 1 inch lower and more steering wheel adjustment

Also one of my main gripes with the E92 as well, but like you said... I just added the F82 and kept the E92 for all the reasons you pointed out.

[DIM3] · 06-02-2015, 11:59 PM

Mind sharing where you purchased the tips from?

Performance Eurowerks · 06-03-2015, 12:37 AM

As expected, incredible review and awesome video, Kit! Can't wait to pick your brain on how your upcoming mods come along as well.

Sered · 06-03-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by [DIM3]

Mind sharing where you purchased the tips from?

I know you're talking about the op, but these are the tips I will be using. They are for a 997.2 Carrera. The outlets are 3.5" and the inlet (from my reading) is 2.5". They were a little pricey, but I really like the way they look.

Cyba also offers similar tips, they are very popular over on e90post

Sered · 06-03-2015, 08:50 AM

My Corsa exhaust has been ordered. Got it for $1550 shipped!

They are built to order so a lot of places will claim they are on 'back-order for 3-4 weeks'. Can't wait!

Sered · 06-03-2015, 11:43 AM

That's the catback portion. I don't think Corsa offers the testpipes and xpipe. I have a macht schnell xpipe which includes the testpipes

philmeister4 · 04-10-2016, 09:54 PM

I love the sound of this setup. You better believe I'm getting the ESS X-Pipe and tune as soon as I'm out of warranty.

Did you leave the primary cats intact or did you also get test pipes/ HFC replacement for section 1?

JustAnothaM4 · 04-14-2016, 08:08 AM

This setup has 0 drone? Any in cabin sound clips?

The only other known exhaust to have zero drone are OE BMW M Performance and Akra slip-on.

M43S7RO · 04-14-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by project e46m3

This setup has 0 drone? Any in cabin sound clips?

The only other known exhaust to have zero drone are OE BMW M Performance and Akra slip-on.

Absolutely no drone. I'll try to get video over the weekend on my set-up (catless). Here is in cabin w/cats:

SYT_Shadow · 04-14-2016, 04:53 PM

Great writeup OP! It was really well written

No one will replicate the specialness of a NA, high revving engine with a turbo.

I have the ESS XPipe waiting to be added to my Evolve Valvetronic system. I hope that makes 'loud' be really loud and leaves the more civil version for the neighborhood friends

jagman · 04-16-2016, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Great writeup OP! It was really well written

No one will replicate the specialness of a NA, high revving engine with a turbo.

I have the ESS XPipe waiting to be added to my Evolve Valvetronic system. I hope that makes 'loud' be really loud and leaves the more civil version for the neighborhood friends

Why did you go with the ESS xpipe and not the Evolve one since you have the Etronic exhaust?

JustAnothaM4 · 04-16-2016, 08:58 AM

Do you have any pictures of the ESS X-Pipe? Curious to see the location of the crossover compared to the oem. i believe the only X-Pipes that have "better" cross over is ESS, Gintani, and MRF.

Side note: Evolve X-Pipe has the cross over in the exact same location as OEM X-Pipe.

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REV1 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Off the grid, CA iTrader: (0)	When i got mine i narrowed it down to two cat backs. Corsa and Borla Atak. The Corsa does remind me of the Atak a little bit. The difference is the Atak is still sweet but a little more nasty (in a good way) more volume and slight drone at 3k. They are both great exhaust i just wanted the one that was a little more nasty. The only others i would even consider for future are Corsa or MPE if i wanted to tame it down a bit. Corsa is a great choice though. __________________ WIDE OPEN TILL YOU SEE GOD! THEN BRAKE
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06-01-2015, 09:01 AM	#70
Sered Major 146 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (3)	I think I'm going to buy a Corsa exhaust because of this thread I'm wondering if this would sound similar with the MS catless X-pipe (it has twin resonators). I'm thinking a different route on the tips though. I like the dry carbon look myself. So going with a set of these or something similar: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161615033978 __________________ '08 E90 w/ just boltons '09 Z4 sDrive35i w/ just boltons Last edited by Sered; 06-01-2015 at 09:14 AM..
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	I love my corsa. Im stock otherwise. Coming from a Megan , I now appreciate a quieter exhaust without the drone. I no longer have to stay out of the drone rpm zone. It eliminated the annoying low frequency sounds but amplified the sounds which make the s65 special. Quiet when you want and louder on demand as the revs rise. I have no urge for an xpipe. It sounds perfect for me.
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	Best place to meet me would be Alexandria.
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06-02-2015, 09:34 PM	#77
VCP Colonel 1390 Rep 2,336 Posts Drives: M4GTS BSM/F90comp/BSM M2CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Great write up! Seat 1 inch lower and more steering wheel adjustment Also one of my main gripes with the E92 as well, but like you said... I just added the F82 and kept the E92 for all the reasons you pointed out.
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[DIM3] Lieutenant 68 Rep 406 Posts Drives: '18 BSM M2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Mind sharing where you purchased the tips from? __________________ 2009 AW E92 M3 - 20xCV3 [Matte Graphite], Stoptech, KW, Lightmodz, Recaro, BMW Performance, Innotech F1-missed 2012 JB E93 M3 - 20xHRE P101 [Brushed Clear], Ohlins, ModeCarbon, Forcewerkz, ACM, Lightmodz, Stoptech, BMW Perf
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06-03-2015, 12:37 AM	#79
Performance Eurowerks 30 Rep 132 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	As expected, incredible review and awesome video, Kit! Can't wait to pick your brain on how your upcoming mods come along as well.
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06-03-2015, 08:50 AM	#81
Sered Major 146 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (3)	My Corsa exhaust has been ordered. Got it for $1550 shipped! They are built to order so a lot of places will claim they are on 'back-order for 3-4 weeks'. Can't wait! __________________ '08 E90 w/ just boltons '09 Z4 sDrive35i w/ just boltons
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06-03-2015, 11:43 AM	#82
Sered Major 146 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (3)	That's the catback portion. I don't think Corsa offers the testpipes and xpipe. I have a macht schnell xpipe which includes the testpipes
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philmeister4 Private First Class 38 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E92 Space Gray, Fox Red 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013.99 BMW M3 [0.00]	I love the sound of this setup. You better believe I'm getting the ESS X-Pipe and tune as soon as I'm out of warranty. Did you leave the primary cats intact or did you also get test pipes/ HFC replacement for section 1? __________________ 2013.99 E92 \| 6MT \| ZCP \| Macht Schnell Underdrive Pulleys \| BPM Sport Stage II Tune \| RPI Scoops \| AFE Elite Stage 2 Pro5R Intake \| ESS X-pipe HFC \| UUC Corsa Exhaust \| Hardwire V1
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04-14-2016, 08:08 AM	#84
JustAnothaM4 Major 884 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cumming, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00]	This setup has 0 drone? Any in cabin sound clips? The only other known exhaust to have zero drone are OE BMW M Performance and Akra slip-on. __________________ 2016 M4 GTS Alpine White 2021 X5M Competition Marina Bay Blue Instagram: @JustAnothaM4
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04-14-2016, 04:53 PM	#86
SYT_Shadow ///M Powered for Life 11480 Rep 10,328 Posts Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwich, CT iTrader: (2)	Great writeup OP! It was really well written No one will replicate the specialness of a NA, high revving engine with a turbo. I have the ESS XPipe waiting to be added to my Evolve Valvetronic system. I hope that makes 'loud' be really loud and leaves the more civil version for the neighborhood friends
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JustAnothaM4 Major 884 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cumming, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00]	Do you have any pictures of the ESS X-Pipe? Curious to see the location of the crossover compared to the oem. i believe the only X-Pipes that have "better" cross over is ESS, Gintani, and MRF. Side note: Evolve X-Pipe has the cross over in the exact same location as OEM X-Pipe. __________________ 2016 M4 GTS Alpine White 2021 X5M Competition Marina Bay Blue Instagram: @JustAnothaM4
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