Quick Review Of RPi Full GT Exhaust E60 M5
08-26-2010, 09:24 PM
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This is just a quick review. No video clips. Video clips on other threads.
Sound -
I LOVE the way it sounds. Just the way how I like it. Meisterschaft is WAY too loud. THe RPi is loud enough. I can't imagine how loud it will be with the RPi headers. Cold-start sounds amazing. On the highway 7th gear with the music on, it's not that bad. I honestly dont feel the droning as much as I thought it would be. Driving in local streets is definitely amazing. The sound bouncing off the buildings, the eyes on people's face, the way people turn their heads to see what car it is, it's crazy! I get more nice car comments than when it had NO exhaust. SOmehow, it also makes the car LOOK better.
Performance -
I can easily get second gear chirps and third gear chirps and I didn't even shift at redline. I can feel more torque down low. I've never seen the dyno graph of the exhaust but I feel more power from 3000 rpm all the way to redline. Even in P400, it feels a lot quicker and smoother! I LOVE IT! P500S is amazing. WIth P500S S6, it takes off like nothing. Driving it in full auto mode with D5, WOW! SCREEEEEECH, Chirp, Chirp, and I couldnt go further. This is a MOD I can feel. I can honestly feel no difference with the scoops since the power is so minimal but the exhaust, it's a MUST DO! Kevin Shezmon, u gotta get it. Oh wait, lemme be the only one in NYC with it. U can go with something else!
Install -
Install wasn't bad. The right side was lowered a bit to make it look more even. Otherwise, fits like stock. Welds and bends are excellent. Painted it matte black for a stealth look.
My gf can hear me from the 15th floor a block or two away. I try to ease on the throttle going home as not to annoy neighbors. Makes my car feel like a mini F1.
Sound -
I LOVE the way it sounds. Just the way how I like it. Meisterschaft is WAY too loud. THe RPi is loud enough. I can't imagine how loud it will be with the RPi headers. Cold-start sounds amazing. On the highway 7th gear with the music on, it's not that bad. I honestly dont feel the droning as much as I thought it would be. Driving in local streets is definitely amazing. The sound bouncing off the buildings, the eyes on people's face, the way people turn their heads to see what car it is, it's crazy! I get more nice car comments than when it had NO exhaust. SOmehow, it also makes the car LOOK better.
Performance -
I can easily get second gear chirps and third gear chirps and I didn't even shift at redline. I can feel more torque down low. I've never seen the dyno graph of the exhaust but I feel more power from 3000 rpm all the way to redline. Even in P400, it feels a lot quicker and smoother! I LOVE IT! P500S is amazing. WIth P500S S6, it takes off like nothing. Driving it in full auto mode with D5, WOW! SCREEEEEECH, Chirp, Chirp, and I couldnt go further. This is a MOD I can feel. I can honestly feel no difference with the scoops since the power is so minimal but the exhaust, it's a MUST DO! Kevin Shezmon, u gotta get it. Oh wait, lemme be the only one in NYC with it. U can go with something else!
Install -
Install wasn't bad. The right side was lowered a bit to make it look more even. Otherwise, fits like stock. Welds and bends are excellent. Painted it matte black for a stealth look.
My gf can hear me from the 15th floor a block or two away. I try to ease on the throttle going home as not to annoy neighbors. Makes my car feel like a mini F1.
08-27-2010, 05:21 AM
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Nice review.
08-27-2010, 07:46 AM
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This is just a quick review. No video clips. Video clips on other threads.
Sound -
I LOVE the way it sounds. Just the way how I like it. Meisterschaft is WAY too loud. THe RPi is loud enough. I can't imagine how loud it will be with the RPi headers. Cold-start sounds amazing. On the highway 7th gear with the music on, it's not that bad. I honestly dont feel the droning as much as I thought it would be. Driving in local streets is definitely amazing. The sound bouncing off the buildings, the eyes on people's face, the way people turn their heads to see what car it is, it's crazy! I get more nice car comments than when it had NO exhaust. SOmehow, it also makes the car LOOK better.
Performance -
I can easily get second gear chirps and third gear chirps and I didn't even shift at redline. I can feel more torque down low. I've never seen the dyno graph of the exhaust but I feel more power from 3000 rpm all the way to redline. Even in P400, it feels a lot quicker and smoother! I LOVE IT! P500S is amazing. WIth P500S S6, it takes off like nothing. Driving it in full auto mode with D5, WOW! SCREEEEEECH, Chirp, Chirp, and I couldnt go further. This is a MOD I can feel. I can honestly feel no difference with the scoops since the power is so minimal but the exhaust, it's a MUST DO! Kevin Shezmon, u gotta get it. Oh wait, lemme be the only one in NYC with it. U can go with something else!
Install -
Install wasn't bad. The right side was lowered a bit to make it look more even. Otherwise, fits like stock. Welds and bends are excellent. Painted it matte black for a stealth look.
My gf can hear me from the 15th floor a block or two away. I try to ease on the throttle going home as not to annoy neighbors. Makes my car feel like a mini F1.
Sound -
I LOVE the way it sounds. Just the way how I like it. Meisterschaft is WAY too loud. THe RPi is loud enough. I can't imagine how loud it will be with the RPi headers. Cold-start sounds amazing. On the highway 7th gear with the music on, it's not that bad. I honestly dont feel the droning as much as I thought it would be. Driving in local streets is definitely amazing. The sound bouncing off the buildings, the eyes on people's face, the way people turn their heads to see what car it is, it's crazy! I get more nice car comments than when it had NO exhaust. SOmehow, it also makes the car LOOK better.
Performance -
I can easily get second gear chirps and third gear chirps and I didn't even shift at redline. I can feel more torque down low. I've never seen the dyno graph of the exhaust but I feel more power from 3000 rpm all the way to redline. Even in P400, it feels a lot quicker and smoother! I LOVE IT! P500S is amazing. WIth P500S S6, it takes off like nothing. Driving it in full auto mode with D5, WOW! SCREEEEEECH, Chirp, Chirp, and I couldnt go further. This is a MOD I can feel. I can honestly feel no difference with the scoops since the power is so minimal but the exhaust, it's a MUST DO! Kevin Shezmon, u gotta get it. Oh wait, lemme be the only one in NYC with it. U can go with something else!
Install -
Install wasn't bad. The right side was lowered a bit to make it look more even. Otherwise, fits like stock. Welds and bends are excellent. Painted it matte black for a stealth look.
My gf can hear me from the 15th floor a block or two away. I try to ease on the throttle going home as not to annoy neighbors. Makes my car feel like a mini F1.
John, I'M SO JEALOUS MAN. Fuck!!! I want an M5 so bad. The jizzfest roar of that glorious V10, the sexy throttle blip when it downshifts. Everything about this car is pure sex. Enjoy the hell out one of the best damn cars on the PLANET. Hell, I'm just happy to have an E60 let alone one that looks sorta like an m5? heh ~
08-27-2010, 07:53 AM
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Well said!!!
I really need an RPI FIX...
08-27-2010, 03:27 PM
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Nice. Bet that thing is sick.
NerWeezy you guys should have an RPI shop in Miami!!! Haha...Lots of hot cars here...probably even more than in SoCal...hehe!
NerWeezy you guys should have an RPI shop in Miami!!! Haha...Lots of hot cars here...probably even more than in SoCal...hehe!
08-27-2010, 03:41 PM
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the exhaust and headers make a big difference! Later on down the line, you might want to try the RPi/ESS SMG tune and RPI/ESS ECU tune. I still have it on my M5 and it's a beast. not as strong with the RPi exhaust but still fast nonetheless. Congrats on the, new to you, toy! 