First Mod on my 545i - RPI Exhaust + RPI scoop
06-23-2009, 12:56 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Black Sapphire Metallic - RPI Exhaust, RPI scoop
Thanks for the comments everyone! I definitely recommend it if you are looking to get an exhaust.
06-23-2009, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
Originally Posted by Blizz' post='920163' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:07 PM
Okay.. so I've been a consistent forum surfer for quite some time now but I haven't posted anything because
I really didn't have any useful input up until now. I finally got the chance to shuffle my priorities and decided to
invest in my first mod: RPI Exhaust & RPI Scoop
I put in a lot of time into searching for the correct exhaust and at first it was going to be b/w the Remus and the
Billy Boat but then I ran across a thread on the RPI exhaust. After researching, listening and comparing... I decided
to go with the RPI. I gave Eloy a call and despite being busy as hell, he took some time out to speak with me and
NOT get irritated by my novice questions. At the time, RPI was offering a deal and so I got a scoop as well.
Overall thoughts:
Personally, I was looking for sound more than anything else in my exhaust. I love the way the RPI exhaust sounds.
It has an aggressive note and the tips are a lot wider ....putting my OEM tips to shame. The note is the loudest
in the cabin around 1700-2000 RPM (just like others have mentioned in previous posts) and smooths out at
higher speeds. Some people have complained about the cabin noise at those RPMs but I love it.
At idle, the car sounds great as well.
According to some posted dyno charts from RPI in previous threads, the performance increase is ~13hp. Driving
it, I feel that it is "faster" but that could also just be the illusion I create in my head after hearing that great exhaust
note
... I'll give the RPI folks the benefit of the doubt though.
As far as the RPI scoop goes...I'm not too sure if it is making a difference. I want to say that I do feel like I'm quicker
at speeds above 70mph but I'm not totally sure. Its definitely not hurting my performance so I'm keeping it on.
Anyway... here are a few pictures and a link to the youtube video. Let me know what you guys think:
Video clip
I really didn't have any useful input up until now. I finally got the chance to shuffle my priorities and decided to
invest in my first mod: RPI Exhaust & RPI Scoop
I put in a lot of time into searching for the correct exhaust and at first it was going to be b/w the Remus and the
Billy Boat but then I ran across a thread on the RPI exhaust. After researching, listening and comparing... I decided
to go with the RPI. I gave Eloy a call and despite being busy as hell, he took some time out to speak with me and
NOT get irritated by my novice questions. At the time, RPI was offering a deal and so I got a scoop as well.
Overall thoughts:
Personally, I was looking for sound more than anything else in my exhaust. I love the way the RPI exhaust sounds.
It has an aggressive note and the tips are a lot wider ....putting my OEM tips to shame. The note is the loudest
in the cabin around 1700-2000 RPM (just like others have mentioned in previous posts) and smooths out at
higher speeds. Some people have complained about the cabin noise at those RPMs but I love it.
At idle, the car sounds great as well.
According to some posted dyno charts from RPI in previous threads, the performance increase is ~13hp. Driving
it, I feel that it is "faster" but that could also just be the illusion I create in my head after hearing that great exhaust
note
... I'll give the RPI folks the benefit of the doubt though. As far as the RPI scoop goes...I'm not too sure if it is making a difference. I want to say that I do feel like I'm quicker
at speeds above 70mph but I'm not totally sure. Its definitely not hurting my performance so I'm keeping it on.
Anyway... here are a few pictures and a link to the youtube video. Let me know what you guys think:
Video clip
it sounds mean!!
06-23-2009, 02:39 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Looks and sounds great. Love the extra footage of the random traffic! 