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      04-02-2015, 12:28 AM   #1
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iPE or Armytrix or Meisterschaft?

iPE dual silver tips, remote $3300
Meisterschaft GTC dual silver tips, remote, AR pipe $3000
armytrix dual black tips, remote, $2680

i probably wont be doing any other performance mods. only exhaust. intake and jb stage 1 down the road but only maybe. dont really need the extra power.

i seen the videos on youtube for these exhausts but i cant seem to get set my mind of which one to buy.

I want loud on spirited driving, highway cruise sound similar to MPE or little bit louder is ok, growl on idle. Akrapovic is nice but i heard its not much louder then stock.

which one do you think sounds nice?
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This isn't going to help you, but IMO, the MPE/Resonator Delete combo is as perfect as it gets. Gets loud (in a classy way) when you accelerate hard, even when you accelerate at a gentle pace you still get a nice growl, quite at cruising speed and most importantly, NO DRONE. The only thing you don't get is the rumble/growl on idle, except on cold starts.
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      04-02-2015, 06:51 AM   #3
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Look at the classifieds section and buy the one that appears the least.
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i have iPE but iwouldnt go for it again, i would go with MPE + straight midpipe + catless downpipe
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i have iPE but iwouldnt go for it again, i would go with MPE + straight midpipe + catless downpipe
why wouldnt u go for it again?
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i have iPE but iwouldnt go for it again, i would go with MPE + straight midpipe + catless downpipe
why wouldnt u go for it again?
#1 @auto mode, Opening valves while too high load/rpm is almost impossible and you need to either open it early or do push accel back then go WOT again


#2 Sounds bad when closed

Other than that its awesome and tooooooooo loud when open. Straightpipe like.
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I know it's not what you where asking but cg precision makes a good sounding exhaust with a controller for the flaps I believe around $2500. Check out there you tube video.
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      04-02-2015, 01:39 PM   #8
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Have you heard our 335i Touring Edition Axle Back Exhaust + Performance Mid Pipe combo? We hit on all the points you desire: a nice burble at idle, a refined cabin sound (no drone as a result of our 180 Technology™ equipped resonator), and a road when you command it with the gas pedal. Top notch quality at a great price as well. Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to chat with you.

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I wouldn't touch any of those overpriced turds. Show me gains and I'll consider a part. I wouldn't spend thousands of dollars for a sound or a remote controlled flap that I could put on any car for a few hundred dollars.

Borla and Magnaflow sound the best to me, and if you must have a remote controlled flap, weld in a set of QTP cutouts with a remote. Less than half the price, a better sound and dyno proven gains.
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I have Meisterschaft GTC with mid pipe with ER Catless downpipe. The sound when u accelerate is INCREDIBLE. But the downside is the drone off-course but not really a problem for me.
I change the exhaust first and the sound just gets louder with the same note which is not enough for me but when i change my downpipe the sound is more crisp and just much more nicer and I'm very happy with it.
As an advice before spending on expensive exhaust you should try changing to catless downpipe first and see whether its good enough.
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I have Meisterschaft GTC with mid pipe with ER Catless downpipe. The sound when u accelerate is INCREDIBLE. But the downside is the drone off-course but not really a problem for me.
I change the exhaust first and the sound just gets louder with the same note which is not enough for me but when i change my downpipe the sound is more crisp and just much more nicer and I'm very happy with it.
As an advice before spending on expensive exhaust you should try changing to catless downpipe first and see whether its good enough.
I'm running Meisterschaft Turbo Back Catless DP and just ordered the Super GT with optional AR pipe. Is there still drone when you put the car in Eco Pro. I read somewhere to save the extra money on the valve control, being if you were to get tired of the drone just put that baby in Eco Pro. People compliment my exhaust even though I'm just running the Catless DP with stock exhaust.
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This isn't going to help you, but IMO, the MPE/Resonator Delete combo is as perfect as it gets. Gets loud (in a classy way) when you accelerate hard, even when you accelerate at a gentle pace you still get a nice growl, quite at cruising speed and most importantly, NO DRONE. The only thing you don't get is the rumble/growl on idle, except on cold starts.


And it's even better with a catless DP
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I'm running Meisterschaft Turbo Back Catless DP and just ordered the Super GT with optional AR pipe. Is there still drone when you put the car in Eco Pro. I read somewhere to save the extra money on the valve control, being if you were to get tired of the drone just put that baby in Eco Pro. People compliment my exhaust even though I'm just running the Catless DP with stock exhaust.
Putting it in eco pro doesn't help with the drone, it will still be there.
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Honestly IPE/Armytrix sound like shit valves closed on most vehicles. Valves open of course they sound nuts, it's basically straight pipes. Their systems are a rip.

As for Sheistershaft, f those guys. People don't forget.

The above AWE sounds awesome though.
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Honestly IPE/Armytrix sound like shit valves closed on most vehicles. Valves open of course they sound nuts, it's basically straight pipes. Their systems are a rip.

As for Sheistershaft, f those guys. People don't forget.

The above AWE sounds awesome though.
Thank you! We worked hard to craft a sophisticated tone!
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