02-25-2020, 02:24 PM | #23 | |
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Like that's the only big change, no?
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02-25-2020, 02:30 PM | #24 | |
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Does this in turn mean that the EL setup it not compatible with other midpipes on the market? Looking specifically at the AA mid, the connections don't look like they will line up, as it (as well as all the other mid pipe offerings), are well behind the diff. NOTE: All the above is only speaking on the Milltek system. The AA system has yet to be seen. |
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02-25-2020, 02:39 PM | #25 | |
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Always surprises me that people expect manufacturers to make their systems compatible with other manufacturers mid-pipes. The AA midpipe is made to mate with stock, hence why it will fit other designs. This has never been the case with the Milltek design. Regardless, I don't know why you would buy any current exhaust systems that don't have EL pipes. Current setups, including the current AA midpipe are obsolete unless you can find a way to equalize the down pipes which isn't possible due to packaging. |
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02-25-2020, 02:46 PM | #26 | ||
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I'm also wondering whether the new setup introduces more drone to the car I currently am running Remus EC approved backbox with connecting pipes to OPF and while it sounds great from the outside, with ASD off, the inside is a graveyard. But! No drone. And to me drone is a lot worse than a quieter exhaust! Milltek has great prices though. Exhaust tips aren't as impressive as Remus though. Wish they did an equal length mid pipe. Current AA mid pipe is good but not perfect..
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02-25-2020, 02:51 PM | #27 |
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Weight savings, price, no more unique S55 sound. That's 3. I'll likely grab a used UEL setup once everyone else buy the EL systems and sells their old ones. It's not revolutionary or different enough for me to chose it over an UEL setup. The S55 will never sound like the N55, or 2J, or even the B58. The divided manifolds is the true origin of the sound, so it will never be as harmonious as the above 3.
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02-25-2020, 03:06 PM | #28 | |
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02-25-2020, 03:16 PM | #29 | |
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I also have ASD bypassed. |
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02-25-2020, 03:23 PM | #30 | |
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It's all opinion anyway. You like it? Cool, buy it. You don't like it? Cool, don't buy it. This is no different than the Subie folks running EL or UEL headers, different strokes for different folks. I'd rather buy a used UEL setup and some coilovers or wheels for the price of a new system, EL or not. Regardless, I'm still interested to see their "official" video on it, so I can get a better idea for how it sounds, instead of that loud raspy ass M4 on their IG. I'm preparing myself for the marketplace to be flooded with used UEL setups. |
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02-25-2020, 03:41 PM | #32 |
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Different strokes...I mean exotic super cars don't exactly sound like Detroit V8 muscle cars. They sound, well, exotic 👍 They scream, growl pop and sometimes rasp!
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02-25-2020, 03:50 PM | #33 |
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\/ \/ - For instance, this is an EL M4 setup.
\/ \/ - And here is a GREAT comparison. I honestly can't tell that the 3 setups below are drastically different, even with the potato quality. They all still sound like an S55 to me. The M2C stock setup sounds different than an M3/M4 stock setup anyhow, to me at least. \/ \/ - And for one more reference, here is the Milltek EL system. Still sounds like a weird inline 6. Once again these are opinions. https://www.facebook.com/Milltek/vid...8609122806678/ |
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02-25-2020, 06:22 PM | #34 | |
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02-25-2020, 06:37 PM | #35 | |
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The Milltek system "isn't even a proper equal length" either. It's within 3/4" from one another. As I said before, I'm interested to see the AA system, and if it'll be truly equal (within margin of error). So far, the equal length isn't as impressive as I thought. |
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03-05-2020, 05:51 PM | #38 | |
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Here's my setup/vid:
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Just picked up a gen 1 F82 AA axleback that I am going to pair with my AA midpipe. Will most likely require a few modifications, but wish me luck.
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