Remus Exhaust system for F97/X98 X3M/X4M just released !!!

pluckydks · 04-16-2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by knepsterd

The FI system on the b58 x3 m40 sounds friggin amazing. Go check out the post. Better sounding than the current options on the S58 imho.

Nevermind, found it. http://www.fi-exhaust.com/product/bmw/x3-40i.html

heavyD^2 · 04-16-2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Why are these systems 3 grand and above? I don’t get it. Nice part though.

Because people that typically pay $80k for a hopped up X3 have disposable cash. Personally I simply won't pay this kind of money for bent stainless steel piping and a muffler but they obviously have a market at these prices or they would adjust their pricing accordingly.

AlexFL · 04-16-2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by knepsterd

The FI system on the b58 x3 m40 sounds friggin amazing. Go check out the post. Better sounding than the current options on the S58 imho.

That b58 fi exhaust looks worse than any cheap borla. It looks like they took a bigger exhaust and removed a piece of pipe on one side to fit it in. Piping is not even symmetrical.

r33_RGSport · 04-16-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Why are these systems 3 grand and above? I don't get it. Nice part though.

Have you checked the price on FI or Armytrix or IPE?
Those 3 system are made in China, where labor and material are cheaper than any European country.

I checked the FI system for my customer's G07 X7, MSRP is $4200 + shipping from China or Taiwan.
And that is doesn't includes tips since G07 X7 tips is attached to the bumper.

And the material is still a regular stainless steel.

IMO, Eisenmann is way overpriced just for a bunch of pipes welded together. And most of the pipes is not even mandrel bend.

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Influence · 04-16-2020, 08:59 AM

This is the first exhaust kit that has really perked my ears up. It sounds goooooood. . .. though I haven't found any good sound clips for the Akrapovic exhaust yet (anyone have any?) Most of the others have sounded pretty lousy, at least to my ears. I certainly wouldn't drop $4K+ on it (agree with others that there is a real value issue here with these prices for what is really just cheap steel pipe), but for maybe $3500 with the carbon tips I'd certainly think hard about it. Exhaust sound is my only real regret about getting a base X3M. While it doesn't sound bad, it is pretty quiet and just not "mean" enough for my taste.

AlexFL · 04-16-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Influence

This is the first exhaust kit that has really perked my ears up. It sounds goooooood. . .. though I haven't found any good sound clips for the Akrapovic exhaust yet (anyone have any?) Most of the others have sounded pretty lousy, at least to my ears. I certainly wouldn't drop $4K+ on it (agree with others that there is a real value issue here with these prices for what is really just cheap steel pipe), but for maybe $3500 with the carbon tips I'd certainly think hard about it. Exhaust sound is my only real regret about getting a base X3M. While it doesn't sound bad, it is pretty quiet and just not "mean" enough for my taste.

if it’s too quiet for you, get a downpipe.

Influence · 04-16-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

if it’s too quiet for you, get a downpipe.

Any specific recommendations? Looking for a little more aggressive sounding, not just louder.

r33_RGSport · 04-16-2020, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Influence

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

if it’s too quiet for you, get a downpipe.

Any specific recommendations? Looking for a little more aggressive sounding, not just louder.

If you want really aggressive, I do recommend straight mid-pipe. That's what I have now, it is still in development.
Hopefully I can get things done by next week.

AlexFL · 04-16-2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Influence

Any specific recommendations? Looking for a little more aggressive sounding, not just louder.

There are not many S58 downpipes out yet. Supersprint has them (Mr. Italy installed them and has a yt video). Manhart also has downpipes. Here in US, Evolution Racewerks offers S58 downpipes. I got a pair of high flow catted and ceramic coated ER pipes (see picture below). RG Sport has a yt video of X3M with ER pipes and Racechip (below). I cannot and don’t want to give you any specific recommendations, it’s your personal decision.

knepsterd · 04-16-2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by knepsterd

The FI system on the b58 x3 m40 sounds friggin amazing. Go check out the post. Better sounding than the current options on the S58 imho.

That b58 fi exhaust looks worse than any cheap borla. It looks like they took a bigger exhaust and removed a piece of pipe on one side to fit it in. Piping is not even symmetrical.

It sounds tits to me

to_riffic · 04-16-2020, 12:45 PM

Tough to swallow paying over $4k for an exhaust. I don't even think I can do it again. I did it on the Ducati and that has 2 wheels...

I think the only thing I'd do exhaust wise is straight mid pipes since I have catless downpipes from ER through benr33_RGSport and that sounds really good as is.

Macanakey · 04-16-2020, 12:54 PM

Remus makes a very nice exhaust - I had one on my Macan, as its non-PSE stock exhaust was underwhelming. The Remus had a nice growl without being obnoxious. I had strangers in parking lots comment on how nice it sounded! Not sure I'm ready to change out the exhaust on the X3 yet, though.

bnegri10 · 04-16-2020, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

There are not many S58 downpipes out yet. Supersprint has them (Mr. Italy installed them and has a yt video). Manhart also has downpipes. Here in US, Evolution Racewerks offers S58 downpipes. I got a pair of high flow catted and ceramic coated ER pipes (see picture below). RG Sport has a yt video of X3M with ER pipes and Racechip (below). I cannot and don’t want to give you any specific recommendations, it’s your personal decision.

Do you have a video of the catted ER Downpipes? I’ve been looking for one to decided if I want catted or not.

AlexFL · 04-16-2020, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bnegri10

Do you have a video of the catted ER Downpipes? I’ve been looking for one to decided if I want catted or not.

Sadly, not. I’ll install them together with the Akrapovic exhaust, when it arrives in two weeks, and post a video.

knepsterd · 04-16-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by bnegri10

Do you have a video of the catted ER Downpipes? I’ve been looking for one to decided if I want catted or not.

Sadly, not. I’ll install them together with the Akrapovic exhaust, when it arrives in two weeks, and post a video.

Did you get the slip on, the tips and the front pipes?

AlexFL · 04-16-2020, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by knepsterd

Did you get the slip on, the tips and the front pipes?

slip on and tips. Should be loud enough with the downpipe. If not, I will buy the link pipe too.

URBAN LEGEND · 04-16-2020, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Because people that typically pay $80k for a hopped up X3 have disposable cash. Personally I simply won't pay this kind of money for bent stainless steel piping and a muffler but they obviously have a market at these prices or they would adjust their pricing accordingly.

Disposable and discretionary are 2 different things.

URBAN LEGEND · 04-16-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Have you checked the price on FI or Armytrix or IPE?
Those 3 system are made in China, where labor and material are cheaper than any European country.

I checked the FI system for my customer's G07 X7, MSRP is $4200 + shipping from China or Taiwan.
And that is doesn't includes tips since G07 X7 tips is attached to the bumper.

And the material is still a regular stainless steel.

IMO, Eisenmann is way overpriced just for a bunch of pipes welded together. And most of the pipes is not even mandrel bend.

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I have not. We will do business but not on this item.

MrItaly · 04-16-2020, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Disposable and discretionary are 2 different things.

Gonna have to second that statement.

r33_RGSport · 04-16-2020, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bnegri10

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

There are not many S58 downpipes out yet. Supersprint has them (Mr. Italy installed them and has a yt video). Manhart also has downpipes. Here in US, Evolution Racewerks offers S58 downpipes. I got a pair of high flow catted and ceramic coated ER pipes (see picture below). RG Sport has a yt video of X3M with ER pipes and Racechip (below). I cannot and don’t want to give you any specific recommendations, it’s your personal decision.

Do you have a video of the catted ER Downpipes? I’ve been looking for one to decided if I want catted or not.

I took a video of catted, but somehow my iPhone created some distortion.

I'll try to upload it and share it.

bnegri10 · 04-16-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by bnegri10

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

There are not many S58 downpipes out yet. Supersprint has them (Mr. Italy installed them and has a yt video). Manhart also has downpipes. Here in US, Evolution Racewerks offers S58 downpipes. I got a pair of high flow catted and ceramic coated ER pipes (see picture below). RG Sport has a yt video of X3M with ER pipes and Racechip (below). I cannot and don't want to give you any specific recommendations, it's your personal decision.

Do you have a video of the catted ER Downpipes? I've been looking for one to decided if I want catted or not.

I took a video of catted, but somehow my iPhone created some distortion.

I'll try to upload it and share it.

Thanks! Once I hear the catted version I can decide and I'll be reaching out to you to purchase!

pluckydks · 04-16-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Disposable and discretionary are 2 different things.

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Gonna have to second that statement.

I third

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Influence Lieutenant 396 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M, 2016 X5 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (6)	This is the first exhaust kit that has really perked my ears up. It sounds goooooood. . .. though I haven't found any good sound clips for the Akrapovic exhaust yet (anyone have any?) Most of the others have sounded pretty lousy, at least to my ears. I certainly wouldn't drop $4K+ on it (agree with others that there is a real value issue here with these prices for what is really just cheap steel pipe), but for maybe $3500 with the carbon tips I'd certainly think hard about it. Exhaust sound is my only real regret about getting a base X3M. While it doesn't sound bad, it is pretty quiet and just not "mean" enough for my taste.
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