Exhaust Mod - Resonator replaced w/ X-Pipe (video)

[grnbean]

BTW for those of you looking to do this mod in norcal

This is the shop to go to:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/exhaust-works-belmont

I previously owned a E90 m3 and was going to go here to do the oem exhaust mod as recommended by the bay area M3post guys.
According to Todd (the owner) I was the first S4 to go there, but I saw other cars getting custom work there (C63 and a Z4)

[grnbean]

i dont but it sounds nearly identical to the OP

[The_Transporter]

I also found a few more x-pipe videos on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87wqLoUFB3E

Does this guy have like 5 'Hello Kitty's' and a janitors' key-set hanging from his Car key??? The noise from that is probably worse than any amount of exhaust drone!! LOL

[S!Lver_S4]

Does this guy have like 5 'Hello Kitty's' and a janitors' key-set hanging from his Car key??? The noise from that is probably worse than any amount of exhaust drone!! LOL

Hahaha, advanced key FTW

[theswoleguy]

Is this the xpipe you guys are getting

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-1-2-Alumin...d3e570&vxp=mtr

or

this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T304-STAINLE...7cfbb8&vxp=mtr

[SmellMyFart]

Oh I'm interested in it too. Anyone in gva free to show off this mod to me?

Thx

[gdsm3]

Actually, i'd like to hear it too. If anybody with this mod is ever in the Philly metro area and you have time to let me hear this setup in person, drop me a pm.

[Dr GP]

My question is who does this work form $150? In consulting with a friend who has a garage and exhaust pipe bending equipment, it would seem to involve more than just a hr or so of time to do this. Can the pipes be weldled in place. If so, how do you reach the upper side of the pipes? Just asking because I want to get his done on my car. I like the concept and not having to spend $1K -$2k on an aftermarket exhaust.

[Dr GP]

Actually, i'd like to hear it too. If anybody with this mod is ever in the Philly metro area and you have time to let me hear this setup in person, drop me a pm.

I don't want to hear it. IMHO, it has to be a huge improvement over the stock exhaust. I want to find a muffler shop in my area that will do it at a decent price

[Pitbull's S4]

man this is helpful, and confusing me, ok so im trying to eliminate center Muffler or resonator on my Magnaflow exhaust. it is 2.25 cat back system. Should i replace Resonator with xpipe or straight pipes? i read in here that the magnaflow resonator is already an xpipe but resonated. im thinking of doing straight pipes but after reading this i dont know if i do that or buy an xpipe. my local shop will charge me 100 to eliminate the resonator and put in 2.25 piping. i guess i can also sell some one the resonator xpipe thats on there now and it already has a bracket made for the B8 S4's if anyone is interested. What do yall think its the best way on going.


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Thanks,

[Pitbull's S4]

^^ #89 bump

[Pitbull's S4]

Bump +1

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[lenti]

did my x-pipe today omfg, best mod ever for 100$ here is a video, i will record a much better one when i get my new camera..

[KarimS3]

did my x-pipe today omfg, best mod ever for 100$ here is a video, i will record a much better one when i get my new camera..

Sounds good!

Which xpipe did you use, and what size piping?

[lenti]

Sounds good!

Which xpipe did you use, and what size piping?

thnx mate,
this is custommized X-pipe 2.65"

[IceAero]

thnx mate,
this is custommized X-pipe 2.65"

Why so large? Wouldn't a 2.25" be fine?

[lenti]

Why so large? Wouldn't a 2.25" be fine?

cuz, im about to change my whole exhaust system soon, and it will be 2.65" so i only replace theese pipes then.

[mrmomo313]

sounds pretty good reminds me of the e46m almost

[lenti]

Here is a video on my X-Pipe Mod, sounds AMAZING, and the best thing is that, it does not make any big difference inside sound :D
i love it i really do recomend this mod



Here is how it sounds inside :)

[dansjuice]

So Lenti. Where did you end up putting the x-pipe? After the first resonators or where the center resonator was?

[stereojorge]

So Lenti. Where did you end up putting the x-pipe? After the first resonators or where the center resonator was?

What I've gathered so far from reading this entire thread is that you replace the Center Resonator with the X-Pipe. That's what I'm gonna do!

[lenti]

here is another video of my S4 Xpipe, and my friends V8 S5 center res removed with straight pipes :)

[theswoleguy]

Did anyone else use the xpipes listed?

Or please post where you sourced your pipe selection.

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[JHooks]

Has anyone tried using 2 Bottle Style Resonators instead of the X Pipe. I used this on my E46 M3 and it took out the rasp but made the sound amazing. ill post the video when i can find it.

This is what i am talking about. http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-1790-B...s=vibrant+1790

The one i used on my M3 was call Aero Turbine AR20 but it might be to wide for our Cars. Any thoughts?

Here is my Video with the resonator and Dinan Muffler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8Es...ature=youtu.be

Here is another M3 with the same muffler but no resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8IrN3-qFjU

[theswoleguy]

Local Shop (Smyrna, GA for anyone that may be local to me) quoted $180 P&L w/ a 1hr install. May swing by on lunch tomorrow and check it out. May leave with more noise.

Just to confirm Center Resonator and 2.25" X Pipe??
First page says 2.25" sorry just OCD & the Ol lady is out of town i can sneak this one by and be like what new noise?

That worked for about 5 min with the roc-euro intake and then a hill came and it was like WHIIIIIIIIINNNNNNEEEEEEE...

<ol lady with a mean smirk> yea don't tell me you don't hear that...
<me> oh that noise... new intake lol

[KarimS3]

Local Shop (Smyrna, GA for anyone that may be local to me) quoted $180 P&L w/ a 1hr install. May swing by on lunch tomorrow and check it out. May leave with more noise.

Just to confirm Center Resonator and 2.25" X Pipe??
First page says 2.25" sorry just OCD & the Ol lady is out of town i can sneak this one by and be like what new noise?

That worked for about 5 min with the roc-euro intake and then a hill came and it was like WHIIIIIIIIINNNNNNEEEEEEE...

<ol lady with a mean smirk> yea don't tell me you don't hear that...
<me> oh that noise... new intake lol

I believe the 2.25" x-pipe replaces the rear resonator.

[scv6]

Hi Guys, great mod and I really want to get this done. Just to recap (and some questions):

1. anyone reverted back to stock after trying out this mod? was it easy to re-weld? reason for returning to stock?
2. anyone went ahead w/ aftermarket full exhaust after this mod? big difference in sound?
3. DSG guys, any drone at highway speeds, tolerable?
4. did anyone find out if there's any sound or drone-eliminating differences between the magnaflow tru x vs resonated x?

thank you all in advance for your input.

[SmellMyFart]

Anyone who has an awe with this setup? Videos plzzzzz

[Creatre]

Anyone have long term impressions of this exhaust? Would the girlfriend/wife find it annoying in the car, or is it subtle enough to get away with it?

I'm looking to get this done soon but don't want it to be too overwhelming (I do a lot of highway driving).

[lenti]

DO IT
No hesitation, my GF loves the sound.. when i got my S4, she was like uhh.. why doesnt it sound sporty? hahah

Anyone have long term impressions of this exhaust? Would the girlfriend/wife find it annoying in the car, or is it subtle enough to get away with it?

I'm looking to get this done soon but don't want it to be too overwhelming (I do a lot of highway driving).

[Creatre]

DO IT
No hesitation, my GF loves the sound.. when i got my S4, she was like uhh.. why doesnt it sound sporty? hahah

Great, that's what I like to hear! I was pretty set on this mod before I got my car, but then I picked it up, and I think it sounds actually pretty decent. Maybe its the soundaktor in the 2013? Either way, probably gonna go ahead and do it anyways. Worst case I just throw the resonator back in!

[scv6]

Great, that's what I like to hear! I was pretty set on this mod before I got my car, but then I picked it up, and I think it sounds actually pretty decent. Maybe its the soundaktor in the 2013? Either way, probably gonna go ahead and do it anyways. Worst case I just throw the resonator back in!

I think i'm gonna stop by the muffler shop this wk and get a quote. Are you going w/ the tru x-pipe or a resonated x-pipe?

[Creatre]

I think i'm gonna stop by the muffler shop this wk and get a quote. Are you going w/ the tru x-pipe or a resonated x-pipe?

I'm going to try just the x-pipe with no resonator to keep the costs down. From what I've heard in this thread I'm not sure a resonated xpipe is needed. I'd be interested to hear how that turns out though if you want to be the guinea pig!

[Riu]

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[insaini]

DO NOT straight pipe area 2, i just did it, brutal drone and rasp. Going tomorrow to get an xpipe added hopefully itll sound much better. Buddy at the shop said straight pipes or xpipe wouldnt be much different, i hope hes wrong.

[mwbunns4]

DO NOT straight pipe area 2, i just did it, brutal drone and rasp. Going tomorrow to get an xpipe added hopefully itll sound much better. Buddy at the shop said straight pipes or xpipe wouldnt be much different, i hope hes wrong.

I had area 2 straight piped and a magnaflow x pipe added just before it and it sounds excellent. No drone and a good deep sound. I recommend doing this to keep the drone away.

[insaini]

so you replaced the resonators with an xpipe and the center res with straight pipes?

[insaini]

got the xpipe put in today, sounds 100x better, loving the sound

[youS4]

got the xpipe put in today, sounds 100x better, loving the sound

Guess I was totally off about x-pipe vs. straight pipe. Good to hear that it's worth the extra coin to invest in an x-pipe

[drob23]

Got the magnaflow xpipe mentioned earlier here in the 2.25" mold. Just had it installed today and excited to hear it in person after work. Got quoted a little more than most - ~$150 for the install (1-1.5 hr at 90) - so roughly $250 out of pocket. Will report how it sounds, but IMO these exhaust youtube videos don't convey the overall effect. Heard an AWE res cat-back (w/ EC headers) in person and the sound was intoxicating . I'll be beside myself if it sounds 20% as good!