02-21-2016, 06:01 PM | #1 |
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Ark Performance GRiP Exhaust Review N26 F30
Been lurking since I picked up my 328 back in 2014, and this is my first mod aside from wheels+tires. I want to thank Erick and the crew at Ark Performance in Ontario for the install even though I thought I had an N20 but actually had an N26 oops! All the guys at the shop were super nice and very helpful. Install took about an hour once everything was sorted out. Welds from midpipe to tailpipe were all very clean, fitment wasn't a problem with M-Performance diffuser.
On to the review. Disclaimer, this is my first time modding a car so bear with me. Upon cold start, the difference in sound of the exhaust from stock is dramatic. Much deeper/throatier (pause) sound, that rumbles and dissipates once it warms up a little. Rev to 3k and it growls, right around 5k you get the pop and burbles added. Cabin noise is obviously louder, but that's to be expected (nothing annoying imo). Once I hit cruising speed, there's little to no drone and cabin volume is comparable to stock. With music playing, drone is an afterthought. If you prefer to hear the exhaust while driving, an open window lets you know it's there. After driving back up to the bay from the Ark Shop in socal, I'm very happy with my purchase and looking forward to putting more miles on the car. Exhaust note was what I was looking for, sporty + aggressive w/o being annoying. Will get vids up when I can get my hands on a gopro. If anyone has questions, I'll be happy to answer to the best of my knowledge. Thanks again Erick & Ark Performance crew! |
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We offer ARk performance exhausts and they are top notch
Lets hear the exhaust
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WOW..at cold start..it's freakin LOUD..but settles down to a growl after some warming up. A good thing.
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