Any married guys, over 35, with kids out there with an RPI exhaust
08-05-2009, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle@RPI' post='966614' date='Aug 5 2009, 01:38 PM
YOu guys are cracking me up w/ this thread
08-05-2009, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='963833' date='Aug 3 2009, 08:14 AM
I'm scared that the RPI exhaust will have too much of that kid tuner car sound to it on my 550i. Any guys out there over 35 that have an aftermarket exhaust that you now think is a bit to "20's tuner boy" now? I mean nothing wrong with that, just not for me nowadays. I drive into a underground office parking garage, and sometime have clients / coworkers / bosses in my car to travel distances and don't want the impression to be that of an immature kid in an oversized, overpowered, status symbol car that sounds like a rice burner tuner dude.
Again, if that's your thing, go for it. I'm just looking for some opinions from those of you who read this and say 'yeah, that's what i thought' or 'yeah, that's exactly what it sounded like when i did upgrade my exhaust'.
Please don't take this as a negative on exhaust upgrades or those that are into the tuner thing.
Thanks.
Again, if that's your thing, go for it. I'm just looking for some opinions from those of you who read this and say 'yeah, that's what i thought' or 'yeah, that's exactly what it sounded like when i did upgrade my exhaust'.
Please don't take this as a negative on exhaust upgrades or those that are into the tuner thing.
Thanks.
08-05-2009, 01:24 PM
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545 axle back system, wife and baby girl loves it (girl sleeps, wife thinks it sounds 'mean'). It's not overly loud so she honestly didn't make the connection it was different then OEM, just commented on how she liked it and didn't notice it before 
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Clients have had positive comments, and my boss loves it. It's all good.
.Clients have had positive comments, and my boss loves it. It's all good.
08-05-2009, 01:32 PM
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I have an easy fix for the wife problem. If my wife doesnt like something, I tell her to either stay home or drive herself. Problem solved.
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Originally Posted by RPIpower' post='966681' date='Aug 5 2009, 02:32 PM
This is from experience? lol
but have heard a few 
08-05-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='963833' date='Aug 3 2009, 11:14 PM
I'm scared that the RPI exhaust will have too much of that kid tuner car sound to it on my 550i. Any guys out there over 35 that have an aftermarket exhaust that you now think is a bit to "20's tuner boy" now? I mean nothing wrong with that, just not for me nowadays. I drive into a underground office parking garage, and sometime have clients / coworkers / bosses in my car to travel distances and don't want the impression to be that of an immature kid in an oversized, overpowered, status symbol car that sounds like a rice burner tuner dude.
Again, if that's your thing, go for it. I'm just looking for some opinions from those of you who read this and say 'yeah, that's what i thought' or 'yeah, that's exactly what it sounded like when i did upgrade my exhaust'.
Please don't take this as a negative on exhaust upgrades or those that are into the tuner thing.
Thanks.
Again, if that's your thing, go for it. I'm just looking for some opinions from those of you who read this and say 'yeah, that's what i thought' or 'yeah, that's exactly what it sounded like when i did upgrade my exhaust'.
Please don't take this as a negative on exhaust upgrades or those that are into the tuner thing.
Thanks.
we only live once and most of us on this forum are big kids with big toys
08-05-2009, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='964097' date='Aug 3 2009, 02:31 PM
I'd compare the RPI exhaust to a porn star: deep, throaty, and aggressive
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='967064' date='Aug 5 2009, 11:52 PM
Gene, I don't think you're doing RPI any favors suggesting their system sounds like this guy!
The greatest porn star who ever lived.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='967064' date='Aug 5 2009, 08:52 PM
Gene, I don't think you're doing RPI any favors suggesting their system sounds like this guy!
wow, when i hear "porn star" he (or any other "he") does not come to mind....anything you wanna share with us cal?
08-05-2009, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='967068' date='Aug 5 2009, 10:55 PM
wow, when i hear "porn star" he (or any other "he") does not come to mind....anything you wanna share with us cal?
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