Active Autowerke Exhaust Installed + Review

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by SeatownF80

AA does make black tips, here.

I personally like the vorsteiner daimond black ones that I'm planning on swapping when I install mine.

I hadn't seen those Vorsteiner tips - I just looked at them and they look pretty good. Color isn't my #1 concern, although I do want black. My bigger concern is how the AA's stick out past the diffuser - I want something shorter that is about even with the diffuser. The Vorsteiner's look shorter - can anyone confirm the length of them?

[John Tanglewood]

Originally Posted by Msanity

I hadn't seen those Vorsteiner tips - I just looked at them and they look pretty good. Color isn't my #1 concern, although I do want black. My bigger concern is how the AA's stick out past the diffuser - I want something shorter that is about even with the diffuser. The Vorsteiner's look shorter - can anyone confirm the length of them?

Most photos I see have them sticking out past stock diffuser, but with a CF aftermarket one they seem to fit fairly flush....check it out and let me know if maybe I'm just going crazy

[SeatownF80]

Originally Posted by Msanity

I hadn't seen those Vorsteiner tips - I just looked at them and they look pretty good. Color isn't my #1 concern, although I do want black. My bigger concern is how the AA's stick out past the diffuser - I want something shorter that is about even with the diffuser. The Vorsteiner's look shorter - can anyone confirm the length of them?

Sorry
Heres a pic on mine.

Back on topic. This thread made a huge influence on my exhaust decision.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by SeatownF80

AA does make black tips, here.

I personally like the vorsteiner daimond black ones that I'm planning on swapping when I install mine.

Thank you for posting a link to our website

[SflBimmer8484]

Originally Posted by IMG

Thanks for the review.
Heard the exhaust in person and I was blown away. Best sounding system for the F8x so far IMO
Great work by AA !

Thanks Dude!

[2swift]

Originally Posted by Msanity

Love the AA exhaust - full system with DP's was installed today. The only thing I don't really care for (cosmetic only) is the way the tips stick out a bit far IMO. I would really like to replace the tips with some black tips that are a little shorter. Any recommendations from you guys?

I thought the same too but I've seen people with aftermarket rear diffusers on and they should fill up the gaps nicely/sit flush with the tips.

[jayyp]

Originally Posted by 2swift

I thought the same too but I've seen people with aftermarket rear diffusers on and they should fill up the gaps nicely/sit flush with the tips.

The tips are adjustable. You can push them further in FYI.

[2SNAILS]

Guys i just pulled the trigger on the AA setup wit blk ceramic tips, hopefully this was the right move as I can't wait to ditch the stock exhaust!

[Irishsig]

Oh man, this thread is not going to be good for the wallet.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Lemans 335i

Guys i just pulled the trigger on the AA setup wit blk ceramic tips, hopefully this was the right move as I can't wait to ditch the stock exhaust!

Awesome, congrats !!

Originally Posted by Irishsig

Oh man, this thread is not going to be good for the wallet.

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by jayyp

The tips are adjustable. You can push them further in FYI.

yes but they only go in so far.. I dry fit everything before installation and there is not a lot of room for the tip to slide on before it hits the can.

[iuhutch]

AA teaser

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by iuhutch

AA teaser

[jayyp]

Originally Posted by Msanity

yes but they only go in so far.. I dry fit everything before installation and there is not a lot of room for the tip to slide on before it hits the can.

Gotcha, but you can't deny it sounds good!!

[jayyp]

Originally Posted by SeatownF80

Sorry
Heres a pic on mine.

Back on topic. This thread made a huge influence on my exhaust decision.

Damn, that looks real good... But those tips are way too much $$$ for what it is.

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by jayyp

Gotcha, but you can't deny it sounds good!!

Oh hell no - I am not denying that!! It's the best!! No disrespect to any of the other fine exhausts out there - Awe, Akra, M-Perf and others... some great systems with great engineering and manufacturing resources behind them. I agonized over them all and it was not an easy choice. There is no single one that has everything - my two main considerations being weight and sound. I think it just comes down to personal preference, but AA was the one for me - not the lightest on the market, but I just love the tone.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Hey guys,
I keep getting pm with customers confused about the AA tips that are being offered on vendor's websites and AA's website.

The upgraded AA tips offered in brushed and black are meant to fit on stock exhaust not the Active Autowerke exhaust.

If you would like to get the Active Autowerke exhaust with black tips, go to the exhaust and select black tip finish.

If you already have the AA exhaust with brushed tips and would like to get the black ones instead, contact your vendor.

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by SeatownF80

Sorry
Heres a pic on mine.

Back on topic. This thread made a huge influence on my exhaust decision.

Those tips look perfect - just ordered mine from x-ph.com (Vorsteiner Diamond Black)- can't wait - that is the final touch for my car... well, I guess nothing is ever really final.. but this is the last thing I was missing... ...for now...

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by Msanity

Those tips look perfect - just ordered mine from x-ph.com (Vorsteiner Diamond Black)- can't wait - that is the final touch for my car... well, I guess nothing is ever really final.. but this is the last thing I was missing... ...for now...

UPDATE: For anyone interested in the Vorsteiner tips, they apparently DO NOT fit on the AA exhaust. I just got this info from Moe at Vorsteiner. Thanks to Mike at X-PH.com for making me double-check this before shipping my order - that saved a big headache. Totally bummed over this, but the search will continue for some good black tips for the AA...

[AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by Msanity

UPDATE: For anyone interested in the Vorsteiner tips, they apparently DO NOT fit on the AA exhaust. I just got this info from Moe at Vorsteiner. Thanks to Mike at X-PH.com for making me double-check this before shipping my order - that saved a big headache. Totally bummed over this, but the search will continue for some good black tips for the AA...

The Vorsteiner tips were made only for the OEM exhausts so they definitely will not work on anything else. Active does provide the option for ceramic coating or you can have it sourced yourself.

[M4RAUDR]

Originally Posted by AutoTalent

The Vorsteiner tips were made only for the OEM exhausts so they definitely will not work on anything else. Active does provide the option for ceramic coating or you can have it sourced yourself.

Thanks - yes, I'm aware regarding the Active tips - I'm trying to get something a little shorter that doesn't stick out quite as much.

[SeatownF80]

Originally Posted by Msanity

UPDATE: For anyone interested in the Vorsteiner tips, they apparently DO NOT fit on the AA exhaust. I just got this info from Moe at Vorsteiner. Thanks to Mike at X-PH.com for making me double-check this before shipping my order - that saved a big headache. Totally bummed over this, but the search will continue for some good black tips for the AA...

Well that sucks.