Active Autowerke Exhaust--how loud/droning issues?

smartys · 07-30-2009, 10:47 AM

Can anyone who has an Active Autowerke exhaust for the 335i comment on how loud it is, and if there are any droning issues with it at high speeds? What about low rpms, is it very loud?

I'm tinkering with the idea for an exhaust system, and I don't want anything particularly loud......In fact, i was thinking of possibly BMW performance exhaust for that reason....

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Soni · 07-30-2009, 10:55 AM

I have sat in one and it has some drone at low rpm. I would go for the AE. They are almost no drone, and the low deep rumble notes are so nice.

Tesh · 07-30-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Soni

I have sat in one and it has some drone at low rpm. I would go for the AE. They are almost no drone, and the low deep rumble notes are so nice.

+1, that low deep rumble is beautiful! love it.

oddjob2021 · 07-30-2009, 11:42 AM

i have one and love it with rr catless dp's... its a perfect note in the high band and low. heres a video for you that i made. please do watch it through as i hope it will answer all your questions about certain situations. i have normal driving, revving and racing back and forth down this closed street. windows up and down too

SV Concepts III · 07-30-2009, 11:53 AM

We have the AA catback on our 335 and daily drive it. No droning issues even when on the freeway at ~2500 RPMs. We've driven it to Vegas and back (19hrs) and I was able to take a few nice naps in the car

roozie2001 · 07-30-2009, 11:56 AM

from what most people on this forum say AE is the way to go.

JoosyJoos · 07-30-2009, 12:58 PM

I've got the Active Autowerkes exhaust. Don't listen to anyone who says it drones. Most of the exhaust systems on our cars cause a tiny resonance that affects the rear center console that can be easily fixed. The sound I think is a perfect mix of performance and comfort. I drive on the highway a lot and don't have any issues whatsoever. Just be sure to fix the rear center console theres a DIY for it somewhere.

gt3fever · 07-30-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

i have one and love it with rr catless dp's... its a perfect note in the high band and low. heres a video for you that i made. please do watch it through as i hope it will answer all your questions about certain situations. i have normal driving, revving and racing back and forth down this closed street. windows up and down too

this combo sounds sweettttt !

SV Concepts III · 07-30-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

i have one and love it with rr catless dp's... its a perfect note in the high band and low. heres a video for you that i made. please do watch it through as i hope it will answer all your questions about certain situations. i have normal driving, revving and racing back and forth down this closed street. windows up and down too

Just saw this video, that is the exact setup we are running on Jon's E92. He also has the AA BOV so it has a nice pshhh when you lift off the throttle

BobVader · 07-30-2009, 10:40 PM

Very happy with this exhauxt

first video with stock DP and AA processor. Second with UR catless DP
and JB3

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2:

f=ma · 07-31-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BobVader

Very happy with this exhauxt

first video with stock DP and AA processor. Second with UR catless DP
and JB3

1:

2:

man i love your launch

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Soni Major General 219 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	I have sat in one and it has some drone at low rpm. I would go for the AE. They are almost no drone, and the low deep rumble notes are so nice.
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oddjob2021 ASR Turbos+LSD+Meth= :D 73 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	i have one and love it with rr catless dp's... its a perfect note in the high band and low. heres a video for you that i made. please do watch it through as i hope it will answer all your questions about certain situations. i have normal driving, revving and racing back and forth down this closed street. windows up and down too __________________ 2007 335i Coupe Mods: Check the Garage
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	We have the AA catback on our 335 and daily drive it. No droning issues even when on the freeway at ~2500 RPMs. We've driven it to Vegas and back (19hrs) and I was able to take a few nice naps in the car
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	from what most people on this forum say AE is the way to go. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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JoosyJoos Major 113 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I've got the Active Autowerkes exhaust. Don't listen to anyone who says it drones. Most of the exhaust systems on our cars cause a tiny resonance that affects the rear center console that can be easily fixed. The sound I think is a perfect mix of performance and comfort. I drive on the highway a lot and don't have any issues whatsoever. Just be sure to fix the rear center console theres a DIY for it somewhere. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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BobVader Lieutenant 32 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 335xi sedan 2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Very happy with this exhauxt first video with stock DP and AA processor. Second with UR catless DP and JB3 1: 2: __________________ '08 BMW 335xi // Sedan // Black Sapphire // Sports Package//Mods: JB3 2.0\|Unlocked 18ohm Board\|BMS Meth Kit\|AA Speed Delimiter\|BMS tuning gauge\|UR CL DP \|BMS DCI\|AA Exhaust\|Helix fmic\|CDV\|H&R coilover\| 10mm Spacers H&R on 4 wheels\|Record for XI's on dragtimes.com, 11.768s@118.70Top speed 186,4 mph GPS, vbox 60-130mph at 10.18
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