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      02-17-2019, 08:49 PM   #1
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Looking for best sound under 5k

I have an F80 ZCP and I’m looking to get the best sound possible around 5k. I like loud so no issues there. Main thing is I want to retain warranty and not throw a CEL.
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Been there done that.

AA midpipe and call it s day.
I’ve tried multiple setups.

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AA Midpipe or OEM pipe with secondary cats replaced with resonators.
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Be honest, i think the best set up is MPE since you dont wanna CEL so no downpipe. but MPE is not cheap to buy a new one.
i have the dinan rear muffler within resonator and secondary cat delete, bm3 tune, i think its sound good,flow goes through better, feels like there is no restriction in pipes
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Been there done that.

AA midpipe and call it s day.
I’ve tried multiple setups.

Odd video. I personally find exhaust tips to be a complete waste of time and cheap looking at day's end.

My $.5

You don't buy an inline-6'ed car because you want it to sound like a V8. I certainly don't.

In BMW M's own words, they wanted to give the F8X a "distinctive" and "dynamic" sound. They've certainly achieved that. It sounds like nothing else out there and you know it's an S55 coming from a mile away.

All that aftermarket setups do is merely exacerbate... umm... enhance the stock noise. It'll remain - aurally - distinctly and dynamically an F8X car.

I got the Remus + AA mid. I'm happy with it and won't change it. MPE is a non-starter. Sht build quality and one of the worst looking setups. Akrapovic was another legit consideration for me. It's the perfect sized exhaust tip for the OEM CF diffuser. Remus really does require a more visually aggressive setup.

Good luck.
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AA midpipe...if that doesnt do it for your...add in the remus axleback. car will always sound like a turbo diesel. exhaust do eliminate rasp and improve tone...my remus with aa is as loud as anyones car should be.
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Be honest, i think the best set up is MPE since you dont wanna CEL so no downpipe. but MPE is not cheap to buy a new one.
i have the dinan rear muffler within resonator and secondary cat delete, bm3 tune, i think its sound good,flow goes through better, feels like there is no restriction in pipes
I also like the M Performance exhaust ..
It Looks the best / sounds the best / warrantied by BMW / and ZERO Drone.
I Had a remus exhaust, but the drone was absolutely unbearable on the highway.
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I also like the M Performance exhaust ..
It Looks the best / sounds the best / warrantied by BMW / and ZERO Drone.
I Had a remus exhaust, but the drone was absolutely unbearable on the highway.
you get rid of that downpipe before coming to a conclusion on the drone?

slightly considering adding one
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Under 5k or 5k RPMs?

I know that some exhausts change tone pretty dramatically after that point... So clarification can help

If you want something with a very bassy tone and very aggressive sound, there's FI, AWE, and Remus:







If you want a clean sound that isn't too loud, Active Mid Pipe or Active with Remus are great solutions:





All of the listed options are well under the 5k price range as well! If you need assistance dialing in the proper setup for your preference feel free to reach out, we install all products we sell
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Looking for best sound under 5k

Like others I'm running the Remus/AA midpipe combo and like it. No CELs to speak of but I'm also on stock down pipes.

Pros: It deepens the note nicely and takes away most of the raspy/buzzy sound (to my ears) that the stock exhaust has.

Cons: There is still some of that midrange buzz but that's not going to be eliminated completely, at least not from the setups I've heard—it's a characteristic of this engine. The only other bothersome bit is the cold start but that's not Remus specific obviously.

What exactly are you looking for in sound? You should definitely try to hear as many as you can in person to help you make your decision. Under 5k is a healthy budget, you should have no problems staying under that.

As far as warranty is concerned—should you have an exhaust specific issue, that won't be covered as it's not OEM, but that shouldn't be surprising. The remainder of the vehicles warranty should remain intact.
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Like others I'm running the Remus/AA midpipe combo and like it. No CELs to speak of but I'm also on stock down pipes.

Pros: It deepens the note nicely and takes away most of the raspy/buzzy sound (to my ears) that the stock exhaust has.

Cons: There is still some of that midrange buzz but that's not going to be eliminated completely, at least not from the setups I've heard—it's a characteristic of this engine. The only other bothersome bit is the cold start but that's not Remus specific obviously.

What exactly are you looking for in sound? You should definitely try to hear as many as you can in person to help you make your decision. Under 5k is a healthy budget, you should have no problems staying under that.

As far as warranty is concerned—should you have an exhaust specific issue, that won't be covered as it's not OEM, but that shouldn't be surprising. The remainder of the vehicles warranty should remain intact.
I'm looking for a unique but loud sound that can be heard from about 100 yards away. I come from the American V8 world and understand if this is not the most desirable here.
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I'm looking for a unique but loud sound that can be heard from about 100 yards away. I come from the American V8 world and understand if this is not the most desirable here.
You probably wont get the V8 sound, but when you add downpipes to any exhaust it gets pretty crazy:

Full Akrapovic

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I'm looking for a unique but loud sound that can be heard from about 100 yards away. I come from the American V8 world and understand if this is not the most desirable here.
Loud is easy but, as Justin stated, you won't get the V8 sound. A lot of us came from the previous M3 which had a V8 and others have had American V8s specifically, so we get the sound your looking for. I do miss my V8 sound, the S55 won't get there unfortunately, IMO.
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Best sound for under 5k......AA exhaust (the original one without flaps) AA midpipe and ESS downpipes with cat. Love it every day. the sound is the same all the time....not just when flaps open.

the only thing AA has to fix.....the tips please!!!!!

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Any video of VRSF DP with Fabspeed Mid-pipe and stock ZCP exhaust sound clip?

Thanks!
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Save a bit more and get full Akrapovic. Best sound, build quality and resale when the time comes.
How easy it it to get the full Akra in the states? Thought it was supposed to be very difficult, part of the reason I went with Remus.
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Justin,

Any video of VRSF DP with Fabspeed Mid-pipe and stock ZCP exhaust sound clip?

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Pretty rare combination.



This is all I have of the set up

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How easy it it to get the full Akra in the states? Thought it was supposed to be very difficult, part of the reason I went with Remus.
Very easy now since the distributor changed from HRE. Since HRE was the Distributor and they are located in San Diego, holding the exhausts with no cats is a very risky business move. Getting caught by CARB can result in a $2,500 fine per cat
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Justin,

Any video of VRSF DP with Fabspeed Mid-pipe and stock ZCP exhaust sound clip?

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Pretty rare combination.



This is all I have of the set up

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How easy it it to get the full Akra in the states? Thought it was supposed to be very difficult, part of the reason I went with Remus.
Very easy now since the distributor changed from HRE. Since HRE was the Distributor and they are located in San Diego, holding the exhausts with no cats is a very risky business move. Getting caught by CARB can result in a $2,500 fine per cat
Where can I get it? Will order right now as I thought it was hard to get as well.
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