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      05-24-2012, 08:45 PM   #1
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Loud X5M

So, heres the problem. Ive been riding around in extremely loud cars lately, and my M with GTHaus mufflers just seems quiet to me at this point, and i think its time for some things to be done. Im going to order AR Designs downpipes, but i don't know if that effects the sound a whole lot. Also, i want to get some sort of middle exhaust, but it seems that nobody makes it. I might contact gthaus and see if they can custom make one for me, but it might get a little pricey, and I'm not sure I want to go that crazy. If not, ill probably go with a resonator delete. Does anyone have any more suggestions to make this beast of an automobile sound like the monster it should? If so, please inform me
For now, heres a video of what my car currently sounds like. (skip to 20sec, thats when the valves open up)
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      05-24-2012, 09:44 PM   #2
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So, heres the problem. Ive been riding around in extremely loud cars lately, and my M with GTHaus mufflers just seems quiet to me at this point, and i think its time for some things to be done. Im going to order AR Designs downpipes, but i don't know if that effects the sound a whole lot. Also, i want to get some sort of middle exhaust, but it seems that nobody makes it. I might contact gthaus and see if they can custom make one for me, but it might get a little pricey, and I'm not sure I want to go that crazy. If not, ill probably go with a resonator delete. Does anyone have any more suggestions to make this beast of an automobile sound like the monster it should? If so, please inform me
For now, heres a video of what my car currently sounds like. (skip to 20sec, thats when the valves open up)
Honestly...don't waste your dollars on inferior product...

Call Nate @ IND

Get the Akra catless and Akra Evo exhaust.

The welds and craftsmanship are a step above any other make.

Weight savings tremendous.

My installer was blown away at the quality!

I was in your shoes for about one year, couldn't decide on AR design, supersprint etc

I had no issues with the factory heat shields as well with the Akra Dp's...I have heard other DP's may have fitment issues.
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      05-25-2012, 11:15 AM   #3
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Hope you're enjoying the system. Give us a call if you need anything else,the DPs should make it a bit louder.
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      05-25-2012, 05:56 PM   #4
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Get downpipes your exhaust will get much louder when u step on it! Trust me bro
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Hope you're enjoying the system. Give us a call if you need anything else,the DPs should make it a bit louder.
definitely enjoying it, i think the tone is absolutely incredible. Now I'm just looking for the volume switch
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