Can't handle drone any longer!!

ajvee · 05-18-2013, 07:36 PM

Fellow M3posters,

I cannot handle the drone on my Remus race exhaust any longer. I started a similar thread a few months ago and have done nothing about it and now I've reached a tipping point! The note no longer outweighs the incessant hum that hurts my ears. I know I know I am getting old!

That said, I don't want to resort to my stock exhaust quite yet. To this effect I would love some suggestions based on my tastes.

1. I can't handle the balls hanging looks of either the m performance or the acm exhaust mod. I know black paint is an option but it doesn't beat cans.

2. I love slanted chrome tips as on my Remus and would love to retain them if possible.

3. I've considered Dinan but can't get over two non functional tips and not a fan of black exhausts in general.

4. I would like to be reasonable with my budget so a new akra or the valve tronic systems are out of the question.

I eagerly await your inputs

hova00 · 05-18-2013, 08:07 PM

You could buy my exhaust that I have for sale. Bastuck Race with NO DRONE!!
PM if interested and will give you a great price

Sorry that the Remus didn't work out

Chriskm3 · 05-18-2013, 08:26 PM

Any race exhaust drones. Don't let others fool you. I have been there before. And drone is like a toothache. It's keeps getting worse and worse

Its_lobelt · 05-18-2013, 08:54 PM

Get a corsa. Absolutely no drone

aus · 05-18-2013, 09:11 PM

B&B has slant tips and sounds great withoutl much drone. Another option would be to see if an exhaust shop can weld in a couple Heimholtz chambers somewhere along the way.
Race exhaust are just too loud for me.

faith&firepower · 05-18-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

Get a corsa. Absolutely no drone

agreed...I love mine

Kwando · 05-18-2013, 10:13 PM

Get ear plugs

WERKE · 05-18-2013, 11:05 PM

Sorry you can not tolerate the drone of the Remus race, for my part, I think it is invasive only at low speed and under low load ... the other 7000 rpm, the remus race cat back is probably the most under-estimated system; it's sound very good, but very loud.

epbb · 05-18-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

1. I can't handle the balls hanging looks of either the m performance or the acm exhaust mod. I know black paint is an option but it doesn't beat cans.

Not quite sure what you mean here... My MPerf certainly doesn't make it look like there's a sack dangling from underneath my car when I'm driving around... lol

Regardless of whether or not you go with an OEM or can-style exhaust, there are many lower budget non-drone exhausts out there. You just need to hear them yourself first so you can choose the sound that YOU prefer. IMO, the MPerf and Akra sound the best to me. But again, that's just me. Exhausts are the most subjective mod out there. Your best bet is to try to get involved in a car club, or meet other members to hear the different exhausts for yourself, then decide.

Good luck!

MSteve5036 · 05-19-2013, 09:03 AM

What's your price range because a used akra will get you close in price to some new exhausts.

rabman5 · 05-19-2013, 09:58 AM

B&B. Very livable daily and I'm another old guy. Good price too.

ajvee · 05-19-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WERKE

Sorry you can not tolerate the drone of the Remus race, for my part, I think it is invasive only at low speed and under low load ... the other 7000 rpm, the remus race cat back is probably the most under-estimated system; it's sound very good, but very loud.

And you can't beat the looks eh

Sexiest looking exhaust for the M3 in my opinion

ajvee · 05-19-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rabman5

B&B. Very livable daily and I'm another old guy. Good price too.

Appreciate the input sir! Not to be picky but has the exhaust yellowed at all?

ajvee · 05-19-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MSteve5036

What's your price range because a used akra will get you close in price to some new exhausts.

I think I would be willing to spend between $2K and $3K for the perfect setup

ajvee · 05-19-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by epbb

Not quite sure what you mean here... My MPerf certainly doesn't make it look like there's a sack dangling from underneath my car when I'm driving around... lol

Regardless of whether or not you go with an OEM or can-style exhaust, there are many lower budget non-drone exhausts out there. You just need to hear them yourself first so you can choose the sound that YOU prefer. IMO, the MPerf and Akra sound the best to me. But again, that's just me. Exhausts are the most subjective mod out there. Your best bet is to try to get involved in a car club, or meet other members to hear the different exhausts for yourself, then decide.

Good luck!

I appreciate the input. I was under the impression that the cans on the M performance are virtually identical to the stock exhaust in terms of size. Please correct me if I am wrong.

IronManM3 · 05-19-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I appreciate the input. I was under the impression that the cans on the M performance are virtually identical to the stock exhaust in terms of size. Please correct me if I am wrong.

You are correct, they look identical

ajvee · 05-19-2013, 10:37 AM

Can anyone comment on the drone on the AA signature exhaust?

epbb · 05-19-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajvee

I appreciate the input. I was under the impression that the cans on the M performance are virtually identical to the stock exhaust in terms of size. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Here's a good video that has shots of the exhaust from the rear. Pretty flat bottom.

Letuz · 05-19-2013, 11:00 AM

Why wouldn't you just get the remus sport? Same tip design...

Denk · 05-19-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Can anyone comment on the drone on the AA signature exhaust?

AA Signature drones pretty bad down low so everytime you take off from first, it's annoying. I'd look into sport exhausts, there's a lot of options out there. If you want loud and no drone I can tell you that the Borla Atak delivers. My personal fave is the MPE followed by Corsa. Painting the cans do wonders in eliminating the low hangers. Here's a couple of shots of my MPE, I love everything about this exhaust!

chili cheese · 05-19-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Appreciate the input sir! Not to be picky but has the exhaust yellowed at all?

I'll have my B&B up for sale in the next day or two. I've loved it, but just looking for a minor change for the new E92 that is arriving shortly.

Lagunae92 · 05-19-2013, 03:24 PM

Getting the Challenge Sport x-pipe actually reduced the drone and boominess of my Tubi Rumore exhaust.

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ajvee Major 143 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Can't handle drone any longer!! Fellow M3posters, I cannot handle the drone on my Remus race exhaust any longer. I started a similar thread a few months ago and have done nothing about it and now I've reached a tipping point! The note no longer outweighs the incessant hum that hurts my ears. I know I know I am getting old! That said, I don't want to resort to my stock exhaust quite yet. To this effect I would love some suggestions based on my tastes. 1. I can't handle the balls hanging looks of either the m performance or the acm exhaust mod. I know black paint is an option but it doesn't beat cans. 2. I love slanted chrome tips as on my Remus and would love to retain them if possible. 3. I've considered Dinan but can't get over two non functional tips and not a fan of black exhausts in general. 4. I would like to be reasonable with my budget so a new akra or the valve tronic systems are out of the question. I eagerly await your inputs
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hova00 Lieutenant Colonel 1808 Rep 1,567 Posts Drives: G80 M3CS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EAST COAST iTrader: (7)	You could buy my exhaust that I have for sale. Bastuck Race with NO DRONE!! PM if interested and will give you a great price Sorry that the Remus didn't work out
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Chriskm3 Colonel 69 Rep 2,184 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Any race exhaust drones. Don't let others fool you. I have been there before. And drone is like a toothache. It's keeps getting worse and worse __________________ Vf supercharger + tune/H&R coils/ Akra evolution exhaust/Volk te37/ Rs-3 tires/ Brembos /TIal BOV/ OSS blacked out headlights/LUX v3/Led taillights/ Challenge Front lip/ P3 vent gauge/ F10 m5 shift mob/Matte black front grills/ And a funky air fresher
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Its_lobelt Lieutenant Colonel 269 Rep 1,978 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	Get a corsa. Absolutely no drone
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aus Major General 1007 Rep 9,088 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	B&B has slant tips and sounds great withoutl much drone. Another option would be to see if an exhaust shop can weld in a couple Heimholtz chambers somewhere along the way. Race exhaust are just too loud for me.
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WERKE President Directeur General 77 Rep 246 Posts Drives: F82 M4/ E92 M3 ESS/F-type R Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow iTrader: (1)	Sorry you can not tolerate the drone of the Remus race, for my part, I think it is invasive only at low speed and under low load ... the other 7000 rpm, the remus race cat back is probably the most under-estimated system; it's sound very good, but very loud. __________________
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Lagunae92 Captain 94 Rep 778 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	Getting the Challenge Sport x-pipe actually reduced the drone and boominess of my Tubi Rumore exhaust. __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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