Top Speed exhaust for E90 - modification?

jblackwell · 02-09-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

hey john, no more custom exhaust for now? i thought you and your buddy will be customizing a new unique exhaust after the PE is gone.

keep us posted on the new exhaust video

I am still having one made but wanted to give this a shot for "the community". I really like the HKS and this is as close as it gets at 1/3 the price. My fabricator is swamped right now and the car has no exhaust on it...

I needed something and my guy couldn't start for over a month.

JayKay335i · 02-09-2010, 08:55 PM

Cant wait to hear this.

I'm local when you finally get that custom one made and need to trash this one

jblackwell · 02-09-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Cant wait to hear this.

I'm local when you finally get that custom one made and need to trash this one

I'll leave it on your doorstep!

lawwailok · 02-09-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jblackwell

My fabricator is swamped right now and the car has no exhaust on it...

I needed something and my guy couldn't start for over a month.

wow, how cool is that driving without an exhaust

j/k
but yea, subscribed to what you gonna have and hope it will turn out nice

jblackwell · 02-09-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

wow, how cool is that driving without an exhaust

j/k
but yea, scribed to what you gonna have and hope it will turn out nice

I have a Prius as a back up car and am thinking that, in light of recent events and recalls, I'd be better off driving the BMW with no exhaust!

JayKay335i · 02-10-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jblackwell

I'll leave it on your doorstep!

Sounds perfect. Although I have a 3 story walk up.

I'm pretty broke at this point from grad school but I cant decide if I really love my magnaflow pipes or not and I wouldn't mind changing the tips I have on there so this could possibly be an eventual upgrade if you plan on selling after.

ehssan_alkhiyami · 02-11-2010, 04:24 AM

for the people who bought this exhaust and have it installed ... where did you use the plastic zip cable ties ... they put few of it in the package ???

jblackwell · 02-11-2010, 09:05 PM

OK, so the kit arrived today. I didn't have time to get it installed, but it is a VERY impressive looking system. The welds look awesome, the flanges are very solid, and the overall appearance of the kit I'd rate a 9.

Here are some pictures. I'll be doing a fully documented review which will include pictures and some audio/video clips.

With any luck, I will get it installed tomorrow.

John

JayKay335i · 02-11-2010, 10:44 PM

Looks good! I like those single walled tips.

chumley · 02-11-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jblackwell

OK, so the kit arrived today. I didn't have time to get it installed, but it is a VERY impressive looking system. The welds look awesome, the flanges are very solid, and the overall appearance of the kit I'd rate a 9.

Here are some pictures. I'll be doing a fully documented review which will include pictures and some audio/video clips.

With any luck, I will get it installed tomorrow.

John

THANK YOU! Finally! There are at least 3 threads, one 8 pages and it's like pulling teeth to get anyone to post some decent picts and useful vids. Eagerly looking forward to your review!

jale france · 02-12-2010, 02:18 AM

Nice ! What is the weight of this exhaust ?

cuban335i · 02-12-2010, 02:35 PM

make a new thread with pics and videos!! are you going to have catless downpipes as well?

jblackwell · 02-12-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

make a new thread with pics and videos!! are you going to have catless downpipes as well?

Yes sir, no cats...

I will create a new thread!

JayKay335i · 02-12-2010, 07:10 PM

I have a break right in the beginning of march for a week. I'll be away for a few days but I think its time for an AZ meet.

cn555ic · 02-12-2010, 08:30 PM

those resonators look like the ones that I just put on my exhaust! Vibrant #1792
Wow this exhaust is going to sound nice! I love the way my catless exhaust is setup now!

jblackwell · 02-12-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

those resonators look like the ones that I just put on my exhaust! Vibrant #1792
Wow this exhaust is going to sound nice! I love the way my catless exhaust is setup now!

I started it up but have yet to drive it....sounds GREAT!

cn555ic · 02-12-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jblackwell

I started it up but have yet to drive it....sounds GREAT!

I am sure it sounds nice...Your so lucky that cheapo exhaust comes with resonators because any exhaust without resonators and fully catless will be loud, really loud on cold startups especially!

jblackwell · 02-12-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I am sure it sounds nice...Your so lucky that cheapo exhaust comes with resonators because any exhaust without resonators and fully catless will be loud, really loud on cold startups especially!

Cold starts are loud without cats regardless, though I'm sufficiently pleased with the exhaust note so far.

cn555ic · 02-12-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jblackwell

Cold starts are loud without cats regardless, though I'm sufficiently pleased with the exhaust note so far.

Yes I agree, but trust me without resonators, its bone chattering loud....I just went through this with my exhaust...

jblackwell · 02-12-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jale france

Nice ! What is the weight of this exhaust ?

62 lbs...according to the nearby FedEx scale.

nood1es · 02-13-2010, 09:04 AM

id be super interested in a group buy on this piece. Looking pretty nice!

WCM3 · 02-17-2010, 02:43 PM

I just spoke with Aaron at TopSpeed and he confirmed with the manufacture that the exhausts are T-304 stainless steel. Sometimes the stainless gets a corrosion look from road salt in the winter. But you should be able to get some stainless polishing cream and it will be perfect..

Any updates, John?

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jblackwell Captain 52 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ iTrader: (13)	It arrived!!!! OK, so the kit arrived today. I didn't have time to get it installed, but it is a VERY impressive looking system. The welds look awesome, the flanges are very solid, and the overall appearance of the kit I'd rate a 9. Here are some pictures. I'll be doing a fully documented review which will include pictures and some audio/video clips. With any luck, I will get it installed tomorrow. John __________________ '08 TiAg E90 335 M-Aero kit. - SOLD
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WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon 72 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 13 Rubicon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgantown, Pa iTrader: (7)	I just spoke with Aaron at TopSpeed and he confirmed with the manufacture that the exhausts are T-304 stainless steel. Sometimes the stainless gets a corrosion look from road salt in the winter. But you should be able to get some stainless polishing cream and it will be perfect.. Any updates, John? __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold) 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc..(Sold) 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
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