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      08-28-2012, 02:45 PM   #23
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Ultimate racing downpipes are about $1250.
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Ultimate racing downpipes are about $1250.
But considering what they are (or are not) thats ridiculous.
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      08-28-2012, 05:21 PM   #25
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But considering what they are (or are not) thats ridiculous.
True but I guess downpipes and a good tune gets you down to 11.5s in the quarter mile. That's like 30-50 awhp. Not bad gains.
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FYI to those in this thread interested in Megan racing downpipe for our cars:

Sent an email to them and their reply was if there is a good volume of interest, there may be consideration (in not so many words).

Perhaps a group buy could help with Megan's production of a downpipe for our cars.

I'd be in.
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FYI to those in this thread interested in Megan racing downpipe for our cars:

Sent an email to them and their reply was if there is a good volume of interest, there may be consideration (in not so many words).

Perhaps a group buy could help with Megan's production of a downpipe for our cars.

I'd be in.
Count me in. Catted? I would not be for a cat less approach. Still waiting for my axle back system to arrive.
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      08-31-2012, 11:26 AM   #28
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wow i am interested in a cheaper megan racing downpipes... ar design and akra are just ripoffs over 3k for a short piece of piping..
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      08-31-2012, 06:00 PM   #29
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OMG this is going to sound sick paired w/ my UR downpipes 500 buck! are you kidding me!!
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Just bought one!
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Got system installed!
Impressions:
It is deep, louder and of performance character. The luxury car feel is gone. Instead, it feels like a performance truck with a harmonious crackling tone.

I need more time to get used to it. The quiet ride of D mode is gone.

There is no drone.

The mod is not reversible, the old muffler cannot be used without adapting a sleeve to it and that will be a lot of work. The muffler guy spent a long time explaining everything about this. Paid 2 hour labor to do a proper installation, lining up, measuring, welding. Welding is imperative to avoid a leak.

Cosmetically, it is fantastic. Aurally, it is just as I hoped. Although, I still need to get used to it not sounding like a BMW inside. It sounds like a modded car.

GoPro will go on later this weekend.
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Did more driving. The sound is crackly and deep. Cruising is acceptable, although there is a slight loss of comfort in a long drive at highway speed.

Quality of craftsmanship is good, although it is not stainless. This is a chrome finish system made in Taiwan.

Driving hard is very enjoyable, the sound is very rewarding.

Hope this helps.
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Got system installed!
Impressions:
It is deep, louder and of performance character. The luxury car feel is gone. Instead, it feels like a performance truck with a harmonious crackling tone.

I need more time to get used to it. The quiet ride of D mode is gone.

There is no drone.

The mod is not reversible, the old muffler cannot be used without adapting a sleeve to it and that will be a lot of work. The muffler guy spent a long time explaining everything about this. Paid 2 hour labor to do a proper installation, lining up, measuring, welding. Welding is imperative to avoid a leak.

Cosmetically, it is fantastic. Aurally, it is just as I hoped. Although, I still need to get used to it not sounding like a BMW inside. It sounds like a modded car.

GoPro will go on later this weekend.
Good writing! does your car have an ECU tune?

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No ECU tune.

I drove 300 miles with the Megan this weekend. Definitely, the sound is great. I highly recommend this mod.

Vids later this week.
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The MEGAN system is seasoning in - a little deeper and is not producing drone. After acclimating to the sound, this feels natural and unobtrusive.

I recommend this mod 100%.

Vids still to come...
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The MEGAN system is seasoning in - a little deeper and is not producing drone. After acclimating to the sound, this feels natural and unobtrusive.

I recommend this mod 100%.

Vids still to come...
Cant wait will be ordering mine soon.
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      09-09-2012, 11:13 AM   #37
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Mine will be at my doorstep the day I get home.
+1 for cheap megan catless downpipes.

Doing an akra downpipes is like 3k.
Really??!! for two mandrel bent sections of stainless? tig welded flanges and an O2 bung welded on.give me access to a mandrel bender and a clean tig, and will make my own in an afternoon

are you sure this is NOT stainless??? The ad said it was a complete s/s muffler.
see if a magnet sticks to it
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      09-13-2012, 09:50 PM   #38
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i'll post videos since i also have UR catted down pipes. mine should be shipping anyday now.

btw i've put on probably 15k miles on my megan exhaust on my m3. quality can't be beat for the price.
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This is what my buddy at Megan Racing emailed me...
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are those resonators or cats? are they megan racing DP??

how much?

This sucks. Just checked tracking, the 20th!!! I hate waiting
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I just called today and they said they have been holding off shipping since they could not get a hold of me. Must of been those 866 numbers on my land line that I assumed was telemarketers.LOL
They needed to verify the security code on my CC. I gave it to them and explained I was going to be away and he is timing it to arrive when I get home.

Let me ask the OP. When you had the stock muffler, driving in M mode/Sport, does it sound louder now??
Hey donho.... Im sorry to bother ya, but you did recieve the exhaust from meganracingwholesale by now i hope? I have just order one as well (Aug 21) and havent heard anything from them...ive called, and emailed... All i have is an oder number. Do you happen to still have the 866 they called you from? Their website # goes straight to a VM.
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http://thmotorsports.com/megan_racin.../i-545035.aspx

Got it from them for a good price.
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fyi the box i got for the exhaust was 36 lbs including all packing material. finally got some video of just my UR downpipes and stock exhaust on cold start , getting the Megan exhaust put on as we speak.
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Hey donho.... Im sorry to bother ya, but you did recieve the exhaust from meganracingwholesale by now i hope? I have just order one as well (Aug 21) and havent heard anything from them...ive called, and emailed... All i have is an oder number. Do you happen to still have the 866 they called you from? Their website # goes straight to a VM.
I am sorry, I was out of the country.

Yes, I received it. They need to reauthorize before the send it. I dont know why.

They called me and asked for the 3 digit security on my CC and then they shipped it. They will not ship without verbal verification.

just send them an email and a number they can call you at.
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