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Old 06-21-2010, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca
If I recall correctly the droning is normal during the break-in period, it gets better as you use it. Congrats on the mod RPI FTW!!!

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If you have any concerns please email me at joe@trinityautosport.com and I'll help you troubleshoot the issues.

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Originally Posted by Persian_535i
Keep us updated please if the droning goes away, thats one of the main things holding me back from getting one.
It goes away... It sounds like music to my ears every day when I start up. I just love it. You will too!
Old 06-22-2010, 06:45 AM
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It goes away... It sounds like music to my ears every day when I start up. I just love it. You will too!
yea it has reduced quite a bit. The first day was scary though. And the sound is too good
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Got the RPI on my 550i too... totally awsome!!!
Yes, a little drone in the begining, for those with auto tranny, drive in DS model, do the manual shift and keep it above 2000 rpm... love it!!

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yea it has reduced quite a bit. The first day was scary though. And the sound is too good
Old 07-02-2010, 12:28 PM
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here it is
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hey did you ever adjust the pipes? change the hangers? let us know..i think everyones here took either a few adjustments or we just flat out bouught different hangers at pep boys or something..
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Originally Posted by bimmerzone
Got the RPI on my 550i too... totally awsome!!!
Yes, a little drone in the begining, for those with auto tranny, drive in DS model, do the manual shift and keep it above 2000 rpm... love it!!
your signature is not big enough.....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
your signature is not big enough.....
thats what she said
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thats what she said
naughty.....
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Originally Posted by melimel
hey did you ever adjust the pipes? change the hangers? let us know..i think everyones here took either a few adjustments or we just flat out bouught different hangers at pep boys or something..

No, didn't adjust it but just because i've been too busy (and too lazy when i'm not busy). The droning is significantly less and once you get used to it, its perfect. The exhaust is definitely a head turner and it's been appreciated by a lot of people except my mother haha
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