Which One To Do?

Who's on first · 05-06-2018, 06:31 PM

MPE or Fabspeed Sport Cat Down Pipe?

Gonna keep this car simple, so what do you guys think?

Car has the Hex Stage 1, gonna stay at Stage 1.

Just want a little more roar.

Extra power is a plus, but not the deciding factor.

Those that have both already and didn't do them together. What are yours thoughts, which one would you do again, if you only chose to do one?

Orange fever · 05-06-2018, 06:35 PM

Downpipe FTW!!!

MR_M2 · 05-06-2018, 06:57 PM

Who's on first · 05-06-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MR_M2

I like your gif... however, I only want one.

"One ping only". (For those old enough).

GerardzM · 05-06-2018, 07:29 PM

I recommend the downpipe first....you'd be surprised how good your stock exhaust actually sounds once done.

arwin · 05-06-2018, 09:20 PM

downpipe and the pay an extra $100 for stage 2?

AndrewC1989 · 05-06-2018, 09:32 PM

If you're only going to do one do the downpipe. Not only will the noise be amazing, but you'll instantly feel less turbo lag and more power. An MPE isn't going to add any performance to the car. The 200cell cat will.

BMWPWR18 · 05-07-2018, 07:45 AM

I first did the fabspeed downpipe, excellent results with increase in both sound and power. I wanted a little more sound so I eventually went MPE. Never will change this setup!!

alscks0414 · 05-07-2018, 08:28 AM

DP comes first for any mods. Stage I is just fine with stock but if you are considering further, DP is a way to go.

But why not cattless?

Who's on first · 05-07-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alscks0414

DP comes first for any mods. Stage I is just fine with stock but if you are considering further, DP is a way to go.

But why not cattless?

Wanna keep it simple... not a raw as my M4...

Want a noticeable different driving experience.

alscks0414 · 05-07-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Who's on first

Wanna keep it simple... not a raw as my M4...

Want a noticeable different driving experience.

Fabspeed is great. So as Akrapovic catted DP. I had Fabspeed and changed to Akra. Fabspeed claims more hp and toque gain compared to Akra. Fab gives you louder in general all around but I feel Akra gives you louder cold start (which i do not like).

It will not give you "Big difference" but you can feel that it more unrestricted flow and gives feeling that you are reaching top torque earlier than stock. I do not feel the hp gain "noticeable".

Who's on first · 05-08-2018, 06:52 AM

Thanks all.

Ordering the FabSpeed Sport Cat today.

Saanen · 05-08-2018, 11:39 PM

I went with the Fabspeed sport cat and it is really perfect as is...I love the deeper and louder exhaust note...personally I would not go beyond this level of exhaust. With the fabspeed there is an obvious bump in power and a perfect upgrade on the exhaust volume and tone....perfect as is.....

Drop the hammer · 05-09-2018, 08:36 AM

I’m an older professional and I daily my m2. Fabspeed sportcat with stock exhaust is a wonderful combo, really good balanced sound. I’d say it sounds better and more “exotic” than an m2 with just mperf exhaust (compared them side by side and driving). Also this is a bit louder combo than mperf alone. And I have absolutely no drone issues (very important to me on my 25 mile commute).

sh_kross · 05-09-2018, 04:47 PM

Might be alone in this, but I would go with MPE. Just love the sound of that exhaust note, one of the biggest reasons I bought the car. I will still get the DP later down the line, but short-term? MPE.

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Who's on first Brigadier General 2464 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	MPE or Fabspeed Sport Cat Down Pipe? Gonna keep this car simple, so what do you guys think? Car has the Hex Stage 1, gonna stay at Stage 1. Just want a little more roar. Extra power is a plus, but not the deciding factor. Those that have both already and didn't do them together. What are yours thoughts, which one would you do again, if you only chose to do one?
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GerardzM First Lieutenant 333 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I recommend the downpipe first....you'd be surprised how good your stock exhaust actually sounds once done.
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arwin Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2017 AW M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Edmonton, Canada iTrader: (0)	downpipe and the pay an extra $100 for stage 2?
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AndrewC1989 Brigadier General 10931 Rep 4,551 Posts Drives: 2015 328d xDrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 328d xDrive [8.90]	If you're only going to do one do the downpipe. Not only will the noise be amazing, but you'll instantly feel less turbo lag and more power. An MPE isn't going to add any performance to the car. The 200cell cat will.
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BMWPWR18 Private 45 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 87' 535is, 18'M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I first did the fabspeed downpipe, excellent results with increase in both sound and power. I wanted a little more sound so I eventually went MPE. Never will change this setup!!
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alscks0414 Major 690 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: MY18 X3 M40i, MY18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	DP comes first for any mods. Stage I is just fine with stock but if you are considering further, DP is a way to go. But why not cattless?
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Who's on first Brigadier General 2464 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Thanks all. Ordering the FabSpeed Sport Cat today.
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Saanen Second Lieutenant 181 Rep 199 Posts Drives: M2 BSM 6SPD, VW e Golf (DD) Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	I went with the Fabspeed sport cat and it is really perfect as is...I love the deeper and louder exhaust note...personally I would not go beyond this level of exhaust. With the fabspeed there is an obvious bump in power and a perfect upgrade on the exhaust volume and tone....perfect as is..... __________________ 2017 BMW M2 BSM 6spd with Fabspeed/HJS 300 cell Sportcat, BM3 OTS Stg 2 tune, Dinan Turbo, MST V2 Inlet, Dinan IC, Dinan CAI, Ohlins, Carbon Fiber+Aluminum Strut braces. 2007 BMW 335i (sold); 1997 BMW E36 M3 (sold); 1988 BMW 535is (sold); 1984 BMW 323i Alpina (can't believe I sold),1969 BMW 2002 Ti (spec'd as Ti; and yes I sold this too...). Last edited by Saanen; 05-09-2018 at 09:15 AM..
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Drop the hammer First Lieutenant 249 Rep 391 Posts Drives: '17 F87 M2 AW, Dct Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	I’m an older professional and I daily my m2. Fabspeed sportcat with stock exhaust is a wonderful combo, really good balanced sound. I’d say it sounds better and more “exotic” than an m2 with just mperf exhaust (compared them side by side and driving). Also this is a bit louder combo than mperf alone. And I have absolutely no drone issues (very important to me on my 25 mile commute).
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