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I'm currently in the market for a single-midpipe upgrade for my 2015 non-CP F80 M3 - currently trying to decide between VRSF and AA. Both appear to be popular and effective at getting rid of the exhaust "rasp" and improving the overall exhaust sound. There is a price differential between the two products, and I'm wondering which one is the best overall choice for fitment and quality. I'm running stock downpipes and muffler with an Alpine Stage 2 tune and BMC air filters/charcoal delete - any insights and experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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I have the AA and the quality and fitment is 10/10. I believe they are running a special right now as well.
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Thanks - I appreciate your comments.
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i have the AA mid pipe with stock cats and stock muffler and i love it, not to quiet doesn't stink. the quality is really good and the welds are pretty. but once your cross this path you will want more and more. i think about remus exhaust everyday lol.
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+1 !! i feel the same way
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One other question - has anyone had to replace the "ring" gaskets at the flange where the midpipe meets the downpipes during installation?
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Also a big complaint is the fact that you all sent me exhaust tips which do not fit.. period.... Both shops asked me why I had the wrong sized tips, but you all send me those when I ordered the full exhaust system. Unfortunately I had to tack weld them on the ends due to the tips not being able to tighten onto the ends. I need to tack weld them some more because the tips still rattle due to an improper fit and a hack of a job tack weld to keep them on. (They are AA branded tips which came with the system) Please pm me if you want any photos... also I know I didn't get a knock off since it was shipped from your facility, I bought it through another site though which is very popular on these forums. (Won't name blast them since it is out of their control) |
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I added the AA midpipe a few weeks back with stock DP and stock rear, non-ZCP with BM3 93 oct stage 1 tune, running custom burbles not OTS. I like it.
I had pulled the exhaust valve fuses a year or so ago and have been running with open all the time with the stock set up and thought the sound was not bad. Only complaints were the seemingly more "nasal" tone as rpm climbs and the random brassy/rattle noise that seems to come on under hard accel at certain lower rpms. The AA midpipe addressed the nasal sound as it much more throaty and deep now. That other noise I can't seem to pinpoint and fix but I know is not AA mid related. I had mine put in by the dealer as I was already in for service. I actually crawled under the car the week before and saw the level of rust on the fasteners and did not want the hassle myself. Ultimately The dealer had to replace gaskets and fasteners anyway but I'm at 46k miles in New England and I drive year round daily. I looked at both the AA and others and chose AA primarily due to US made, reviews of others and the deal offered as a discount. I can't speak to the others in terms of quality and results but am enjoying the AA. |
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AA midpipe is great, but there are 3 tweaks that would make it better.
1) Flatten the pipe near the DP connection. It hangs lower than the chassis. Mine scrapes on tall speed bumps. 2) Flatten the pipe near the chassis cross brace. There is width there to do it in the chassis tunnel. Pipe flow area is huge and already exceeds that of the 2 outlet pipes. No reason you can't. 3) Bead blast the spherical joints near the rear diff or something else to increase COF (coefficient of friction). These slip and sag over time, requiring the pipe to be periodically adjusted (since it rattles on the cross brace). And no, I don't think shimming the cross brace is a good idea. Otherwise great value, sounds good with the muffler valves open. OP, I've got this setup with the Alpine Stage 2 with burbles and love it. Loud enough, not obtrusive, minimal drone.
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Again - thanks for all your comments and experiences. Very valuable info.
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I've had mine for a few months now and absolutely love it! I have stock DPs, a non ZCP muffler, and a BMS stage 1; there are no smells at all and with the muffler valve closed it's not too much louder than stock but with it open it's nice and aggressive. With the valves open on a cold start, that's when it's really loud.
I ordered mine with the modified crossbrace and that made fitment a breeze with no shimming or anything required. I cut the stock exhaust with this cuttter which made getting a straight cut nice and easy. Here's a video from a track day where you can hear the exhaust. |
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