Autobahn Exotics exhaust - the best exhaust yet

mmm def · 12-22-2008, 06:00 PM

FYI guys, I took it to my installer and he freaked out when he saw I was taking my cats off and wouldn't install it..so make sure you are clear on that. I ended up installing it myself, it was very easy.

MrWhite1015 · 12-22-2008, 08:55 PM

can someone that has received the AE quads please pm me i have a question.

cn555ic · 12-22-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm def

FYI guys, I took it to my installer and he freaked out when he saw I was taking my cats off and wouldn't install it..so make sure you are clear on that. I ended up installing it myself, it was very easy.

That installer obviously doesn't know how to make money!!

RiXst3r · 12-22-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks to the AE guys for offering this great exhaust system... Its great to see a company making such a high quality product!

mmm def · 12-22-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

That installer obviously doesn't know how to make money!!

I guess the potential (unlikely) $10,000 fines from removing cats were worth more than my $100. It's ok, he saved me $$ and I had fun doing it.

MrWhite1015 · 12-23-2008, 12:13 PM

oooo it sounds sooooo nice .... now i just need to get a diffuser !

Nick@aep · 12-23-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWhite1015

oooo it sounds sooooo nice .... now i just need to get a diffuser !

Dolemite79 · 12-23-2008, 03:36 PM

Just for the record I was driving my car the other day and I noticed a fellow 335i driver follow me into the parking lot of a best buy, he heard the exhaust as I drove by and wanted to know what kind of exhaust it was because he wanted to get one. I happliy directed him to AE, 4 months of ownership and I still love mine

jpsimon · 12-23-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite79

Just for the record I was driving my car the other day and I noticed a fellow 335i driver follow me into the parking lot of a best buy, he heard the exhaust as I drove by and wanted to know what kind of exhaust it was because he wanted to get one. I happliy directed him to AE, 4 months of ownership and I still love mine

Nick@aep · 12-23-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite79

Just for the record I was driving my car the other day and I noticed a fellow 335i driver follow me into the parking lot of a best buy, he heard the exhaust as I drove by and wanted to know what kind of exhaust it was because he wanted to get one. I happliy directed him to AE, 4 months of ownership and I still love mine

Awesome! Glad to hear both of those things.

mmm def · 12-23-2008, 05:15 PM

I'll be making plenty of vids for you guys this weekend.

Nick@aep · 12-29-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm def

I'll be making plenty of vids for you guys this weekend.

Videos?

scollins · 01-09-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Autobahn

I could make my stock exhaust drone if I shifted into a high gear at low speed.. I think it must be all in gear selection since my quads dont drone at all on the highway or anywhere. (EDIT for clarification: My duals didnt drone either) Theres over 50 systems out there now with this being the only documented complaint/video of it droning...

Just an update on this. Today I went back under the car to retighten all the fasteners (been a few hundred miles or so) and I adjusted the fitment on one flange interface (between the muffler and section 2, it was off slightly.) I made sure that all the fasteners were RFT*, including the ones at the DPs.

On the subsequent test drive, the droning was noticeably reduced in that 1800-2300 RPM range, and the amount of vibrations coming into the cabin were significantly reduced.

I may also check into new gaskets, as the ones I'm reusing were a little damaged around the mounting ears (on the outside, so it shouldn't have an impact on sealing properly.)

*RFT = Really F#@!$*g Tight!

Nick@aep · 01-09-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

Just an update on this. Today I went back under the car to retighten all the fasteners (been a few hundred miles or so) and I adjusted the fitment on one flange interface (between the muffler and section 2, it was off slightly.) I made sure that all the fasteners were RFT*, including the ones at the DPs.

On the subsequent test drive, the droning was noticeably reduced in that 1800-2300 RPM range, and the amount of vibrations coming into the cabin were significantly reduced.

I may also check into new gaskets, as the ones I'm reusing were a little damaged around the mounting ears (on the outside, so it shouldn't have an impact on sealing properly.)

*RFT = Really F#@!$*g Tight!

Glad to hear it! Its imperative that the flanges all line up and the bolts are tight enough to ensure proper fitment.

Nick@aep · 02-03-2009, 03:11 PM

Now with new E93 compatible flavor!

- http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227389

creaminz · 02-09-2009, 04:59 AM

do another speical price on Duals!!! I'd love to get this system for $1399!!

creaminz · 02-12-2009, 04:08 AM

Someone with Auto tranny chime in please...is there ANY drone? I'm ready to pull the trigger on this exhaust but my previous experience with Eisenmann Race(MAD Drone between 2000~2700rpm) keep holding me back from trying new exhaust on AT 335i. Even Eisenmann Race, highway crusie with DS mode @ 75~80mph (above 2700rpm) was perfectly fine with almost no drone. I'm asking between 2000~2700rpm range if there's any drone with AE Exhaust. I confirmed Bastuck has ZERO drone with MT or AT but since with AE I get more than just a muffler...hope someone chime in to confirm any drone issue with Auto tranny if there's any.

**335i** · 02-12-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

do another speical price on Duals!!! I'd love to get this system for $1399!!

yep good price

ronzride · 02-12-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Someone with Auto tranny chime in please...is there ANY drone? I'm ready to pull the trigger on this exhaust but my previous experience with Eisenmann Race(MAD Drone between 2000~2700rpm) keep holding me back from trying new exhaust on AT 335i. Even Eisenmann Race, highway crusie with DS mode @ 75~80mph (above 2700rpm) was perfectly fine with almost no drone. I'm asking between 2000~2700rpm range if there's any drone with AE Exhaust. I confirmed Bastuck has ZERO drone with MT or AT but since with AE I get more than just a muffler...hope someone chime in to confirm any drone issue with Auto tranny if there's any.

I'd like to know an an answer to this question also,it would help with my decision....

Nick@aep · 02-12-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ronzride

I'd like to know an an answer to this question also,it would help with my decision....

Our initial testing was done with a steptronic car (the dark blue car in the videos), and I didnt notice any drone... however, I'd like to have some step owners chime in to give you guys some real world reviews on it as well.

mmm def · 02-26-2009, 01:18 PM

Nick is it possible to purchase only the catted pipes? I have a catless AE exhaust right now, might want to throw on some cats for inspection.

Nick@aep · 02-26-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm def

Nick is it possible to purchase only the catted pipes? I have a catless AE exhaust right now, might want to throw on some cats for inspection.

Yessir. We planned on that from the beginning but so far nobody has opted to switch. Lately, we've had an extreme amount of orders for HFC exhaust systems so we're gonna get on that now. I returned your PM too, btw.

-Nick

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mmm def Colonel 153 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	FYI guys, I took it to my installer and he freaked out when he saw I was taking my cats off and wouldn't install it..so make sure you are clear on that. I ended up installing it myself, it was very easy.
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MrWhite1015 Major General 177 Rep 6,020 Posts Drives: MINIVAN Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 335Xi Coupe [0.00]	oooo it sounds sooooo nice .... now i just need to get a diffuser ! __________________
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12-23-2008, 03:36 PM	#866
Dolemite79 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 19 z06 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft.lauderdale iTrader: (0)	Just for the record I was driving my car the other day and I noticed a fellow 335i driver follow me into the parking lot of a best buy, he heard the exhaust as I drove by and wanted to know what kind of exhaust it was because he wanted to get one. I happliy directed him to AE, 4 months of ownership and I still love mine
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Nick@aep Team Zissou 140 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: Past: E92 335i 6mt, 996 GT2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (6)	Now with new E93 compatible flavor! - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227389 __________________ Formerly Known As: Nick@AEPerformance Drive ALL Out Foundation
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creaminz Major General 564 Rep 7,701 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	do another speical price on Duals!!! I'd love to get this system for $1399!!
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creaminz Major General 564 Rep 7,701 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	Someone with Auto tranny chime in please...is there ANY drone? I'm ready to pull the trigger on this exhaust but my previous experience with Eisenmann Race(MAD Drone between 2000~2700rpm) keep holding me back from trying new exhaust on AT 335i. Even Eisenmann Race, highway crusie with DS mode @ 75~80mph (above 2700rpm) was perfectly fine with almost no drone. I'm asking between 2000~2700rpm range if there's any drone with AE Exhaust. I confirmed Bastuck has ZERO drone with MT or AT but since with AE I get more than just a muffler...hope someone chime in to confirm any drone issue with Auto tranny if there's any.
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mmm def Colonel 153 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Nick is it possible to purchase only the catted pipes? I have a catless AE exhaust right now, might want to throw on some cats for inspection.
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