New equal length AA Exhaust?

cpxchewy · 01-22-2021, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by n8dgr84

Is there no aftermarket option?
My dealer wants $30 x 2

FcpEuro sells OE versions (ELR-286790) for $12 a piece.

Hingle Mccringleberry · 01-22-2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I have bad news

Active already sent out all the midpipe they received. All the orders that have not yet shipped will ship out in 10 days once AA gets a new batch of equal length midpipes

Unfortunately, I spoke directly with a customer service rep at AA yesterday about my mid-pipe order placed on 11/8/2020, and she told me the next run for the M2C version (including my order) is not expected to ship until mid February...

My guess is the timing Mike is referring to is for the M3/M4 version, but not sure? Hopefully the rep from AA was just being pessimistic to not get my hopes up and it will ship sooner, but I'm not holding my breath...

Oh well, guess I'll have to let my suspension overhaul (Ohlins R&T, tension strut ball, rear end links, camber plates, adjustable swaybar links) install next week quench my thirst until then!

echoshotz · 01-22-2021, 07:30 AM

Is this gasket required for the install? This is the first Im hearing of it. Which pipes does it sit between

NISFAN · 01-22-2021, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by echoshotz

Is this gasket required for the install? This is the first Im hearing of it. Which pipes does it sit between

You can try reusing the old ones, but in some cases you'll get a leak. Better to just replace as a matter of course.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-22-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hingle Mccringleberry

Unfortunately, I spoke directly with a customer service rep at AA yesterday about my mid-pipe order placed on 11/8/2020, and she told me the next run for the M2C version (including my order) is not expected to ship until mid February...

My guess is the timing Mike is referring to is for the M3/M4 version, but not sure? Hopefully the rep from AA was just being pessimistic to not get my hopes up and it will ship sooner, but I'm not holding my breath...

Oh well, guess I'll have to let my suspension overhaul (Ohlins R&T, tension strut ball, rear end links, camber plates, adjustable swaybar links) install next week quench my thirst until then!

M3/M4 is in stock, with 20 left.

Im not sure why 2 different ETAs were given

Finz · 01-22-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by echoshotz

Is this gasket required for the install? This is the first Im hearing of it. Which pipes does it sit between

It is between the downpipe and the new midpipe

M2COD · 01-22-2021, 04:11 PM

I guess I better proactively order a set to be ready to rumble

Tav7467 · 01-22-2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ESB

@Tav7467 Awesome! What exhaust are you pairing it with?

It showed up today

n8dgr84 · 01-23-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cpxchewy

FcpEuro sells OE versions (ELR-286790) for $12 a piece.

Thanks bro

getbmwparts won't ship to Canada so hope these folks do

edit: they do!

TrentMeister · 01-23-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ESB

I called several shops asking if they would install exhaust systems and all of them said that they do but they can't install the AA midpipe because it's missing secondary cats?

So does everyone just install these on their own? How do you go about lifting the car? Such basic questions, sorry.

Don't call just show up

MyM2See · 01-23-2021, 09:07 PM

So I switched from non-res to resonated EL, same catless DPs.
Still rasp as low rpm, but much more tolerable (see my vids posted earlier).
Much more enjoyable. Still great sound when ripping it

speedsnice · 01-24-2021, 06:52 AM

Installed mine, it paired up to my Remus Race axleback and stock downpipes. With the valves closed it’s quiet with a nice deep smooth tone. Valves open it sounds like a completely different animal.
Videos don’t do this setup justice.

blitzyo · 01-24-2021, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by speedsnice

Installed mine, it paired up to my Remus Race axleback and stock downpipes. With the valves closed it’s quiet with a nice deep smooth tone. Valves open it sounds like a completely different animal.
Videos don’t do this setup justice.

Man, I have the Remus race as well and just got my midpipe. Didn't know I needed new gaskets, now waiting 2 weeks for those to ship in.

medphysdave · 01-24-2021, 07:23 AM

Keep the thread updated on the Remus race and EL midpipe as far as drone etc. I liked the sound of the Remus race after listening to a lot of videos. I imagine the EL midpipe makes it better.

M2C_jondagger · 01-24-2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by speedsnice

Installed mine, it paired up to my Remus Race axleback and stock downpipes. With the valves closed it’s quiet with a nice deep smooth tone. Valves open it sounds like a completely different animal.
Videos don’t do this setup justice.

You have catless dps too? I just did mine.

AA catless dp
AA el res midpipe
Stock muffler

2k rpms sounds like a loud Honda rice bucket.... someone help me out.. is it defected? Muffler issue?

MyM2See · 01-24-2021, 10:04 AM

Any running catless dp, resonated el, and any aftermarket mufflers?

n8dgr84 · 01-24-2021, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M2C_jondagger

You have catless dps too? I just did mine.

AA catless dp
AA el res midpipe
Stock muffler

2k rpms sounds like a loud Honda rice bucket.... someone help me out.. is it defected? Muffler issue?

Catless dp are the issue.

Have a listen to the BMW Invasion vids on youtube to get an idea on how to resolve it.

I would guess the AA Mad Max is what you need - or just don't drive at 2k rpm with valves open.

rdp312 · 01-25-2021, 04:25 PM

Im running resonated catless downpipes with remus race axle back and stock mid pipe. Im just waiting for my non-res EL mid pipe from AA.

M2C_jondagger · 01-25-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by n8dgr84

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Originally Posted by M2C_jondagger

You have catless dps too? I just did mine.

AA catless dp
AA el res midpipe
Stock muffler

2k rpms sounds like a loud Honda rice bucket.... someone help me out.. is it defected? Muffler issue?

Catless dp are the issue.

Have a listen to the BMW Invasion vids on youtube to get an idea on how to resolve it.

I would guess the AA Mad Max is what you need - or just don't drive at 2k rpm with valves open.

Idk... BMW invasion doesn't cover anything with downpipes. I'm just not sure the muffler would solve the issue right now....

I'm hoping it's the muffler valves rattling at a very high frequency

Does NOT sound good for daily driving with valves closed or open

M2C_jondagger · 01-25-2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MyM2See

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Originally Posted by Supadice

This is stock back box?

catless dp, non-res el mid, stock exhaust.

I think I will be going to a res version of the EL due to the high rasp in low rpms.

Not sure it'll solve your issue to the level you expect. This catles AA dp with res midpipe el is EXTREMELY raspy and loud at 2k rpms...... we need a fix this isn't acceptable

M2C_jondagger · 01-25-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ESB

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

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Originally Posted by MyM2See

From a stop. Sport+

https://instagram.com/stories/50shad...=1j77s3z5jya78

How do you like it?
Sounds suuuper raspy

I'm guessing it's because of the catless dp + non-res EL? I think at the start of the thread I read the recommendation is to get resonated EL of you have catless dp 🤷*♂️

But also over on the M3/M4 forums this post was a nice summary detailing some differences between EL and single mid. Part of it mentions EL sounding raspy / tinny when cold. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=27033049

I did resonated with AA catless dp.... not much better at alll

: my friend did non res with catless dp, just ordered a resonator and same shit LOL...

M2C_jondagger · 01-25-2021, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MyM2See

Just an update. Basically the catless DPs make the rasp around 2k rpm (when driving normally with EL mid only) much louder vs with stock DPs. At WOT I think it sounds more aggressive, burbles are louder, and Start up is much louder

Posting a quick vid. Will have full drive by vids when I get a chance

Thanks for sharing! IMO going catless and without resonators kind of defeats the purpose of the EL.

My goal is to reduce the "flatulence" and promote a more pleasant tone like a 2J or B58. I got the resonated and will use with stock dp and udder.

Hopefully have it in by mid Feb.

2k rpms is hell even with resonator. Good luck

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