Which exhaust set up?

jqp5533 · 08-25-2020, 07:20 PM

This has prob been on here a bunch, but there isn't much about armytrix or akrapovic.

Here's what I'm looking at midpipe and exhaust wise:

Armytrix - was told it's too raspy, but I love unnecessarily loud pops and burbles

Akrapovic - used to be the gold standard for BMW, and love the look. Not too many people have this.

Remus - top choice right now, I'm told you can't go wrong and that it sounds amazing... However, I hear with the nonresonated midpipe it drones on the highway

Dinan - heard it's not loud enough

MPE - heard it's not much different than the stock set up on sport+

iv-128i · 08-25-2020, 07:29 PM

Remus is great ! If you go non-resonated route then yes there will be drone. It is personal, some will say there is not much drone some will say there is a lot. I personally find it acceptable but I dont drive the car on long highway trips.

jqp5533 · 08-25-2020, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by iv-128i

Remus is great ! If you go non-resonated route then yes there will be drone. It is personal, some will say there is not much drone some will say there is a lot. I personally find it acceptable but I dont drive the car on long highway trips.

may go remus resonated... Is it still significantly louder than the stock? Can't find much videos online that are res, but my local performance shop tells me it's the way to go

helloelectro · 08-26-2020, 11:12 AM

I have a Remus with Dinan midpipe, so no resonators and a CG Precision 200 cell DP. It's awesome.

I honestly think there is a general miscommunication that comes with the use of the word "drone". There is genuine drone (shitty and tinny sound or reverberation type acoustics you get when putting a fart can on your Honda) and then there is "hearing your exhaust".

On the highway I hear my exhaust. But I didn't do all these modifications so I couldn't. So to me it's not drone. A non resonated Remus is not going to give you drone. It's going to allow you to hear a mean ass growl when you go full hoon. The resonator is merely going to just provide you with a different sound and ability to hear the exhaust at different times. I personally prefer no res but if I was catless I might have gone that route. All 3 choices are top quality exhausts so I don't think you can go wrong either way.

jqp5533 · 08-26-2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by helloelectro

I have a Remus with Dinan midpipe, so no resonators and a CG Precision 200 cell DP. It's awesome.

I honestly think there is a general miscommunication that comes with the use of the word "drone". There is genuine drone (shitty and tinny sound or reverberation type acoustics you get when putting a fart can on your Honda) and then there is "hearing your exhaust".

On the highway I hear my exhaust. But I didn't do all these modifications so I couldn't. So to me it's not drone. A non resonated Remus is not going to give you drone. It's going to allow you to hear a mean ass growl when you go full hoon. The resonator is merely going to just provide you with a different sound and ability to hear the exhaust at different times. I personally prefer no res but if I was catless I might have gone that route. All 3 choices are top quality exhausts so I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Very well said. This is just what I needed to hear . Let's see which choice I go with.

I was gonna go Remus but the more I look into armytrix the more I love it.

Much appreciated!

WolfGTI · 08-26-2020, 07:43 PM

I have the Remus resonated with the AA catted downpipe - love it. Noise on the outside when I want it - and no drone or drowning out the radio inside.

DaleHeinz · 09-16-2020, 08:06 PM

I spent $500 on the Dinan midpipe and install. Stock exhaust. So, just a duel resonator delete. I get constant compliments on the sound. For $500, I wouldn't change a thing.

PeterWT · 09-17-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleHeinz

I spent $500 on the Dinan midpipe and install. Stock exhaust. So, just a duel resonator delete. I get constant compliments on the sound. For $500, I wouldn't change a thing.

Ditto.

Finn Germai-Yaz · 09-17-2020, 01:52 PM

If you're worried about drone go with AWE full catback exhaust. I'm sure a non resonated Remus will not drone that much since it has a muffler. Muffler deletes cause drone at lower speeds.

WolfGTI · 09-17-2020, 02:15 PM

I went AWE catback - and it sounded great - but drone was annoying once I replaced my downpipe with a hi-flow catted DP. I switched up to resonated Remus cat back.

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Originally Posted by nawfoo

If you're worried about drone go with AWE full catback exhaust. I'm sure a non resonated Remus will not drone that much since it has a muffler. Muffler deletes cause drone at lower speeds.

WBAD · 09-20-2020, 08:41 AM

Remus non-res sounds great, I have the valve welded open with stock cats

mike@x-ph.com · 09-21-2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WBAD

Remus non-res sounds great, I have the valve welded open with stock cats

+1 for REMUS

Resoelg · 09-25-2020, 05:02 PM

Replaced my 2017 m240i MT stock with Dinan Mid and and axle back exhaust (bought both off forum members). Great sound, no drone throaty, deep notes when driving modestly and at highway speeds. Agressive, head turning volume when mashing the gas with intoxicating pops/burbles between shifts. Had option of AWE exhaust (local to shop) and Dinan. Very happy with Dinan choice.

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jqp5533 New Member 18 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 18' M240i xdrive Join Date: May 2020 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Which exhaust set up? This has prob been on here a bunch, but there isn't much about armytrix or akrapovic. Here's what I'm looking at midpipe and exhaust wise: Armytrix - was told it's too raspy, but I love unnecessarily loud pops and burbles Akrapovic - used to be the gold standard for BMW, and love the look. Not too many people have this. Remus - top choice right now, I'm told you can't go wrong and that it sounds amazing... However, I hear with the nonresonated midpipe it drones on the highway Dinan - heard it's not loud enough MPE - heard it's not much different than the stock set up on sport+
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iv-128i bmw 46 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2017 m240i, prior : 2011 128i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00]	Remus is great ! If you go non-resonated route then yes there will be drone. It is personal, some will say there is not much drone some will say there is a lot. I personally find it acceptable but I dont drive the car on long highway trips. __________________ M240i F23
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08-26-2020, 11:12 AM	#4
helloelectro First Lieutenant 174 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW m240i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Dallas,TX iTrader: (1)	I have a Remus with Dinan midpipe, so no resonators and a CG Precision 200 cell DP. It's awesome. I honestly think there is a general miscommunication that comes with the use of the word "drone". There is genuine drone (shitty and tinny sound or reverberation type acoustics you get when putting a fart can on your Honda) and then there is "hearing your exhaust". On the highway I hear my exhaust. But I didn't do all these modifications so I couldn't. So to me it's not drone. A non resonated Remus is not going to give you drone. It's going to allow you to hear a mean ass growl when you go full hoon. The resonator is merely going to just provide you with a different sound and ability to hear the exhaust at different times. I personally prefer no res but if I was catless I might have gone that route. All 3 choices are top quality exhausts so I don't think you can go wrong either way.
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WolfGTI Captain 716 Rep 913 Posts Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00] 2002 MINI Cooper S [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 [0.00]	I have the Remus resonated with the AA catted downpipe - love it. Noise on the outside when I want it - and no drone or drowning out the radio inside. __________________ Integrated Engineering engine mounts, Dinan CAI, AA catted DP, Remus resonated cat back. Rogue Engineering SSK & transmission mounts, WaveTrac LSD. Ohlins R&T coilovers, Turner monoball thrust arms, F87 LCAs, GC camber plates, Superpro subframe bushings, Megan Racing adj. RCAs, delrin differential bushings. Stoptech BBK 6 piston (f) 4 piston (r).
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DaleHeinz First Lieutenant 221 Rep 314 Posts Drives: M240Xi Estoril Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Washington DC area iTrader: (1)	I spent $500 on the Dinan midpipe and install. Stock exhaust. So, just a duel resonator delete. I get constant compliments on the sound. For $500, I wouldn't change a thing.
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Finn Germai-Yaz Private First Class 218 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	If you're worried about drone go with AWE full catback exhaust. I'm sure a non resonated Remus will not drone that much since it has a muffler. Muffler deletes cause drone at lower speeds.
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WBAD New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW M240I, X5, Mini Coupe Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M240i [0.00] 2017 BMW X5 [0.00]	Remus non-res sounds great, I have the valve welded open with stock cats __________________ WBAD '17M240i 6M - Remus Sport Exh - BMS Intake -BM3 - MPLSD - FlowOne F2s & X5 M-Sport ('16M3 Sold)
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Resoelg Lieutenant 244 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 ZV-Blue Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (3) Garage List 24 G87 [10.00]	Replaced my 2017 m240i MT stock with Dinan Mid and and axle back exhaust (bought both off forum members). Great sound, no drone throaty, deep notes when driving modestly and at highway speeds. Agressive, head turning volume when mashing the gas with intoxicating pops/burbles between shifts. Had option of AWE exhaust (local to shop) and Dinan. Very happy with Dinan choice.
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