Just installed AA EQ resonated Midpipe

kerkiraios00 · 11-07-2020, 04:36 PM

My AA EL midpipe just came in and had it installed right away. I drove from NJ to NY I must say it sounds good but it's a lot quieter than my previous AA midpipe. I currently have gintani catless DP and stock rear zcp exhaust. I originally was thinking to get non resonated but AA recommend to get resonated if you have catless DP bc it gets really raspy. Not sure what to do has anyone had a similar set up previously and when with resonated now? I wanted the exhaust louder not quieter lol

AA single midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5i6g1vpzv...%20AM.mov?dl=0

AA EL midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xa5nzo3wze...%20PM.mov?dl=0

mike@x-ph.com · 11-08-2020, 09:31 AM

Since you want more sound, I recommend changing the axle back. REMUS would be a perfect fit with your catless downpipes since its not obnoxiously loud

I agree with active regarding catless DP + non-res mid, its raspy

kerkiraios00 · 11-08-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Since you want more sound, I recommend changing the axle back. REMUS would be a perfect fit with your catless downpipes since its not obnoxiously loud

I agree with active regarding catless DP + non-res mid, its raspy

Thank you for the reply, rather keep my axel back but I have to change something it's not loud at all unless I go back to the original AA single mid pipe.. I just don't understand my old mid pipe didn't have resonators and it wasn't that raspy what's the difference with the EQ?

brad65ford · 11-08-2020, 05:37 PM

Wondering how a catless yet resonated dp would sound with these EL mids with stock cat back.

Before these EL were available I had the AA single pipe with resonated dp's and loved the sound.

cmlf80m3 · 11-08-2020, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Thank you for the reply, rather keep my axel back but I have to change something it's not loud at all unless I go back to the original AA single mid pipe.. I just don't understand my old mid pipe didn't have resonators and it wasn't that raspy what's the difference with the EQ?

in the second video with the aa el midpipe, are the valves open? I got AR resonated downpipes and was thinking about getting the aa el midpipe but I must agreed it sound very quiet.

kerkiraios00 · 11-08-2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cmlf80m3

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Thank you for the reply, rather keep my axel back but I have to change something it's not loud at all unless I go back to the original AA single mid pipe.. I just don't understand my old mid pipe didn't have resonators and it wasn't that raspy what's the difference with the EQ?

in the second video with the aa el midpipe, are the valves open? I got AR resonated downpipes and was thinking about getting the aa el midpipe but I must agreed it sound very quiet.

It is bro lol I doubled checked myself bc I couldn't believe how low it sounded.. I wanted it louder not quieter.. idk what to do thinking maybe put my single mid back on

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Originally Posted by brad65ford

Wondering how a catless yet resonated dp would sound with these EL mids with stock cat back.

Before these EL were available I had the AA single pipe with resonated dp's and loved the sound.

Not sure mine are non resonated

Wmf80 · 11-08-2020, 08:02 PM

This EL doesn’t seem to be great as previously advertised. I don’t even hear about the the other brands that were pushing into the market anymore.
I have a AWE switchpath, was considering the AA EL non res but seems that it would disappoint me.

The EL makes it sound like my f30 335 with AWE. Sound clip to compare.

Rokoz · 11-09-2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wmf80

This EL doesn’t seem to be great as previously advertised. I don’t even hear about the the other brands that were pushing into the market anymore.
I have a AWE switchpath, was considering the AA EL non res but seems that it would disappoint me.

The EL makes it sound like my f30 335 with AWE. Sound clip to compare.

The point of EL is to get that traditional i6/i6 single turbo sound so it should sound similar to an n55

TGM is still making exhaust, most folks just don’t want to swap to a full system and they’d rather use their current mufflers. On top of that, AA has huge brand recognition and they’ve done a good job with this MP and their single one for this car so that’s all people talk about

TopJimmy · 11-09-2020, 07:34 AM

Maybe you could try installing the non-resonated extensions from the single mid pipe on your equal length mid pipe and see if it fits. A lot of people want to know if they can swap the extensions from the AA Single to the EL and vice versa.

Maybe you need your Single Mid back to get the volume back up?

whitstap · 11-09-2020, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Maybe you could try installing the non-resonated extensions from the single mid pipe on your equal length mid pipe and see if it fits. A lot of people want to know if they can swap the extensions from the AA Single to the EL and vice versa.

Maybe you need your Single Mid back to get the volume back up?

Yes you can swap the non-res rear sections from the Single mid to the EL mid and vice versa so long as they are cut for same rear muffler of course... it will be louder/more raw but it will have a resonance around 2k rpm w/ catless DP’s

YKIGI · 11-09-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

My AA EL midpipe just came in and had it installed right away. I drove from NJ to NY I must say it sounds good but it's a lot quieter than my previous AA midpipe. I currently have gintani catless DP and stock rear zcp exhaust. I originally was thinking to get non resonated but AA recommend to get resonated if you have catless DP bc it gets really raspy. Not sure what to do has anyone had a similar set up previously and when with resonated now? I wanted the exhaust louder not quieter lol

AA single midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5i6g1vpzv...%20AM.mov?dl=0

AA EL midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xa5nzo3wze...%20PM.mov?dl=0

This setup is a miss man. (Above)

You need different downpipes (gonna have to do some homework) then non res EL paired with stock ZCP for the best outcome for stock rear.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-09-2020, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wmf80

This EL doesn’t seem to be great as previously advertised. I don’t even hear about the the other brands that were pushing into the market anymore.
I have a AWE switchpath, was considering the AA EL non res but seems that it would disappoint me.

The EL makes it sound like my f30 335 with AWE. Sound clip to compare.

In my opinion, the equal length is the best sounding midpipe on the market, it changes the sound to almost naturallly aspirated with lots of volume and no rasp.

You just have to pick your setup very carefully. I recommend that customers check with me regarding resonated vs non-res before placing the order

JeffB-M3 · 11-09-2020, 08:24 AM

I kinda like the AA EL midpipe sound...but it obviously depends on what you're looking for. Is there any drone or other sound issues with it...aside from being too quiet.

Good luck finding the perfect fit!

mike@x-ph.com · 11-09-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffB-M3

I kinda like the AA EL midpipe sound...but it obviously depends on what you're looking for. Is there any drone or other sound issues with it...aside from being too quiet.

Good luck finding the perfect fit!

If you pick the correct setup, no drone

i have ER catted downpipe + EL resonated + REMUS axle-back, certainly not quiet with the valves open

Boostin FD · 11-09-2020, 09:34 AM

Any of these midpipes work on the GTS without chopping up the exhaust? On my previous GTS, i had to cut the exhaust to fit the AA midpipe... Wasn't too happy about that, but i liked the sound. ON the current GTS, I would prefer not to have to cut anything... is there such a midpipe that would work? Thanks!

Trevorstein · 11-09-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Maybe you could try installing the non-resonated extensions from the single mid pipe on your equal length mid pipe and see if it fits. A lot of people want to know if they can swap the extensions from the AA Single to the EL and vice versa.

Maybe you need your Single Mid back to get the volume back up?

Exactly!

Or, worst case scenario…

Go to your local muffler shop, cut off the (included - at extra cost) "AA" resonators
(which you could probably sell, btw) and weld a section of 304 SS straight pipe in
there. G.L.!!

Cheers!

kerkiraios00 · 11-09-2020, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Maybe you could try installing the non-resonated extensions from the single mid pipe on your equal length mid pipe and see if it fits. A lot of people want to know if they can swap the extensions from the AA Single to the EL and vice versa.

Maybe you need your Single Mid back to get the volume back up?

Yea i think i might give it a shot but I don't see how they would fit aren't the single mid and el mid diff lengths?

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Originally Posted by whitstap

Yes you can swap the non-res rear sections from the Single mid to the EL mid and vice versa so long as they are cut for same rear muffler of course... it will be louder/more raw but it will have a resonance around 2k rpm w/ catless DP’s

so its def doable? im gonna try it for sure bc my next option is to change my zcp rear or go back to my single mid.

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Originally Posted by YKIGI

This setup is a miss man. (Above)

You need different downpipes (gonna have to do some homework) then non res EL paired with stock ZCP for the best outcome for stock rear.

You dont like the sound? whats a miss? I dont think the brand of a DP is going to make the difference. I'm going to try swapping the extensions if they fit.

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Originally Posted by JeffB-M3

I kind of like the AA EL midpipe sound...but it obviously depends on what you're looking for. Is there any drone or other sound issues with it...aside from being too quiet.

Good luck finding the perfect fit!

I like it too better than the single mid i just want it a little louder its a little to quiet for me.

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you pick the correct setup, no drone

i have ER catted downpipe + EL resonated + REMUS axle-back, certainly not quiet with the valves open

Do you have any videos of that set up?

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Originally Posted by Trevorstein

Exactly!

Or, worst case scenario…

Go to your local muffler shop, cut off the (included - at extra cost) "AA" resonators
(which you could probably sell, btw) and weld a section of 304 SS straight pipe in
there. G.L.!!

Cheers!

True or just try swapping the single mid extensions with the EL extensions

YKIGI · 11-09-2020, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

My AA EL midpipe just came in and had it installed right away. I drove from NJ to NY I must say it sounds good but it's a lot quieter than my previous AA midpipe. I currently have gintani catless DP and stock rear zcp exhaust. I originally was thinking to get non resonated but AA recommend to get resonated if you have catless DP bc it gets really raspy. Not sure what to do has anyone had a similar set up previously and when with resonated now? I wanted the exhaust louder not quieter lol

AA single midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5i6g1vpzv...%20AM.mov?dl=0

AA EL midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xa5nzo3wze...%20PM.mov?dl=0

“You dont like the sound? whats a miss? I dont think the brand of a DP is going to make the difference. I'm going to try swapping the extensions if they fit.”

It’s not the brand. IMO opinion, what I was referring to is...

The best way to get a stock rear to sound good and also loud. Is a different variation of DP other than what you have plus non res EL and stock rear.

To me the catless with the resonated is a miss. It won’t ever be “loud enough” for you

The catless with the non res and stock rear is horrible, I’ll tell you that right now.
It’s loud, but atrocious

kerkiraios00 · 11-09-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by YKIGI

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

My AA EL midpipe just came in and had it installed right away. I drove from NJ to NY I must say it sounds good but it's a lot quieter than my previous AA midpipe. I currently have gintani catless DP and stock rear zcp exhaust. I originally was thinking to get non resonated but AA recommend to get resonated if you have catless DP bc it gets really raspy. Not sure what to do has anyone had a similar set up previously and when with resonated now? I wanted the exhaust louder not quieter lol

AA single midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5i6g1vpzv...%20AM.mov?dl=0

AA EL midpipe

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xa5nzo3wze...%20PM.mov?dl=0

“You dont like the sound? whats a miss? I dont think the brand of a DP is going to make the difference. I'm going to try swapping the extensions if they fit.”

It’s not the brand. IMO opinion, what I was referring to is...

The best way to get a stock rear to sound good and also loud. Is a different variation of DP other than what you have plus non res EL and stock rear.

To me the catless with the resonated is a miss. It won’t ever be “loud enough” for you

The catless with the non res and stock rear is horrible, I’ll tell you that right now.
It’s loud, but atrocious

Oh ok you've heard it in person? I was thinking of putting my single mid pipe extensions on my EL

YKIGI · 11-09-2020, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Oh ok you've heard it in person? I was thinking of putting my single mid pipe extensions on my EL

Yea. Those extensions should sound just like the non res EL.
That mix with catless is going to be very very raspy.

kerkiraios00 · 11-09-2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by YKIGI

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Oh ok you've heard it in person? I was thinking of putting my single mid pipe extensions on my EL

Yea. Those extensions should sound just like the non res EL.
That mix with catless is going to be very very raspy.

Only way to find out for sure lol

YKIGI · 11-09-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Only way to find out for sure lol

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