11-11-2015, 12:37 PM | #1 |
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Active Autowerke Exhaust Installed + Review
So I'm writing this review of the Active Autowerke exhaust for those who are thinking about getting the exhaust. I was in your shoes just listening to the videos and reading some reviews on the exhaust and how deep the exhaust is and how the car no longer has the "fart" sounds. After installing the exhaust and when the car was turned on, I noticed the difference right away. It sounded just like an E92 M3. Finally a company figured out the exhaust for this car. It was a little tricky to install but not hard. Coming from an Eisenmann Exhaust (which I loved), this exhaust is very different. I do switch out parts often because I get tired of the same look. The Eisenmann was a great exhaust and had no problems or complaints about it. (It's for sale btw)
As far as the Active, you will definitely be amazed by the sound. The videos will never sound the same no matter what you do. It sounds wayyyyyy deeper in person than in the videos. If you are in the LA area and would like to hear this in person, shoot me over a PM A special thank you to Alex @ACMWest for the great service as always. If you need any parts definitely hit him up! Great guy with a lot of knowledge. Also, thank you to Andrew @ActiveAutowerke for the service! Here are some iPhone photos/video of the exhaust. I couldn't get too many photos since it was dark but here are some from this morning. I have uploaded a video of the exhaust but keep in mind, it does not sound anything like the video compared to what it sounds like in person. I will try to get some drive by videos of the exhaust and some more photos. If for some reason I did lose the exhaust some how, will I purchase another one?.... The answer is definitely YES! I absolutely love this setup and I doubt I will get tired of this anytime soon. **I did not want to rev the car because you know, neighbors ** Last edited by FUTURE; 11-11-2015 at 12:47 PM.. |
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Seems like everyone is loving the AA! Glad to hear it has such amazing feedback.
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Thank you for the review and congrats !!
Active Autowerke exhaust is top notch
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Did you use the spacers for the hangers for your diffuser? I have an RKP and I am trying to figure out if I need to add them or not, I would just like to know ahead of time prior to installing it.
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I'm still loving my AA full system as well! Welcome, brethren!
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Thanks for the write-up and review Art!
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Two questions: 1. What size tips are those? They look larger than 90mm. 2. What deck lid spoiler is that on your car? It looks larger than the typical M-Performance style spoilers. |
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Thanks!
Are you running the stock downpipes? Are you still able to hear the pops and crackles with this exhaust? While I don't mind too much rasp, with rasp comes the ability to hear all of those juicy bits (crackles, pops, gurgles...etc). I'd love a system that does away with much of the rasp but still allows those other nuances of the S55 through. |
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Would love to hear this exhaust in person!
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I generally agree, the car is not a prius, but when you want it to be tame it is great to have the option. As it stands now, its a complete no fly zone for me which makes me sad because it is clearly the best sounding system I have heard so far. None the less, great review and love you car. Enjoy!
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