Another active autowerke exhaust review

flipmeraz · 01-07-2011, 08:02 PM

Wats up guys

Well after looking at different exhaust systems and exhaust threads I decided to go with active autowerke. I received the exhaust on Tuesday and installed yesterday at work.

Quality: This exhaust looks amazing. The welds are beautiful. I decided not to paint the NCCs since they don't look bad in person. I love the adjustability of the tips (they do expand a little over a 1/4 inch when fully warmed up.

Install: installation was very simple. It took me about about 50 min to install including adjustment of the mufflers. I have to play a little more with the adjustment if I want it perfect ( I'm anal) but it won't take too long. I had a car lift to work with but it can be done on jack stands.

Sound: It sounds awesome. It was 45 degrees outside when I finished but I couldnt roll the windows up

It has a nice deep growl from idle up 3k rpm (almost AMGlike). After that it sounds very similar to stock but with a deep hum. Past 5k it's amazing (more of a higher pitch sound). It makes it very hard not to redline every gear. As far as drone, it drones very little between 1.8k-2.1k but it's not annoying ( I actually like it

). I've been getting many compliments about the sound and I've only had it a day.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this exhaust and would highly recommend it. Big thanks to Jean and Ryan at Active for all the help

I'll post some pics later on once I have better lighting.

J08M3 · 01-08-2011, 07:37 AM

AA is a nice sounding exhaust. I really enjoyed mine for the time I had it. Quality is definitely spot on.

flipmeraz · 01-09-2011, 11:53 PM

here's a few quick phone pics:

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 01-10-2011, 10:07 AM

Congrats, thanks for sharing and enjoy in good health.

Bel-Tirid · 01-10-2011, 10:15 AM

Nice, do a video plz

on youtube AA sounds very well

PKL · 01-10-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bel-Tirid

Nice, do a video plz

on youtube AA sounds very well

Yeah Vid please!

stryker1 · 01-11-2011, 08:05 PM

Hey flip i have their full system, if you like your system now, brother you should get their x-pipe to compliment the muffler.
you will get attention not because its loud but because its unique people turn to see what car that sounds soo amazing enjoy

flipmeraz · 01-11-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryker1

Hey flip i have their full system, if you like your system now, brother you should get their x-pipe to compliment the muffler.
you will get attention not because its loud but because its unique people turn to see what car that sounds soo amazing enjoy

Thx man. My coworker is now an authorized distributor for OE tuning so I'm hoping he can clear my CEL with a tune if I go with a catless setup.

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 01-12-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryker1

Hey flip i have their full system, if you like your system now, brother you should get their x-pipe to compliment the muffler.
you will get attention not because its loud but because its unique people turn to see what car that sounds soo amazing enjoy

This is very true..

Bimmma · 01-12-2011, 07:54 PM

Hey guys, I also have the AA exhaust and it sounds really good and have gotten several compliments. Now I am thinking about getting the complete catless setup but not sure how much louder this setup maybe over my current setup. What do you guys think?

J08M3 · 01-13-2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmma

Hey guys, I also have the AA exhaust and it sounds really good and have gotten several compliments. Now I am thinking about getting the complete catless setup but not sure how much louder this setup maybe over my current setup. What do you guys think?

It's loud. I had it for a few months. It sounds amazing. But after about half hour on the highway drove me crazy. I think it's one of the best sounding combos though if you want loud.

Kyoshi71 · 01-13-2011, 06:21 AM

Sweet. One of the best sounding exhausts

MTrezzz · 08-21-2013, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

It's loud. I had it for a few months. It sounds amazing. But after about half hour on the highway drove me crazy. I think it's one of the best sounding combos though if you want loud.

What about AA rear axle with AA High Flow cats, should not be too too loud?

sadiq · 08-21-2013, 06:18 AM

one of the best looking exhausts from behind. how's the tip diameter compared to stock? looks significantly bigger.

DVG 335 · 08-21-2013, 06:34 AM

I had that setup for over a year and just sold it about two weeks ago. I think it sounded amazing. It was not too loud but did have some drone around 2,000 to 2,400 rpm. The only time it was bothersome was on a longer highway trip with speeds around 75mph ( i had 6MT), as you would hear the humming in the cabin.

With that being said though, if I decide to pick up another E9X M3 down the road, I would buy this setup in a heartbeat.

SflBimmer8484 · 08-21-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVG 335

I had that setup for over a year and just sold it about two weeks ago. I think it sounded amazing. It was not too loud but did have some drone around 2,000 to 2,400 rpm. The only time it was bothersome was on a longer highway trip with speeds around 75mph ( i had 6MT), as you would hear the humming in the cabin.

With that being said though, if I decide to pick up another E9X M3 down the road, I would buy this setup in a heartbeat.

Thanks for the kind words!

MTrezzz · 02-27-2014, 02:43 AM

Active Autowerke Axel with High Flow Cat x-pipe what is the DB readings?
Ive had Eisenman Race Black Series
& Now ACM custom modded muffler (same loudness, different tone)

I want to pick up a full system but i need feedback, is it a Daily usable exhaust? Will i kill myself from drone? drone wasn't bad with the Eisenmann race, so how would this full set up compare?

Anybody with experiences! Please help me out.

SflBimmer8484 · 02-27-2014, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTrezzz

Active Autowerke Axel with High Flow Cat x-pipe what is the DB readings?
Ive had Eisenman Race Black Series
& Now ACM custom modded muffler (same loudness, different tone)

I want to pick up a full system but i need feedback, is it a Daily usable exhaust? Will i kill myself from drone? drone wasn't bad with the Eisenmann race, so how would this full set up compare?

Anybody with experiences! Please help me out.

Hi,

Our Exhaust is definitely a daily driver exhaust with a very small window of drone which usually shows itself around 1-2k rpm when taking off from a stop. I personally think it sounds awesome with the full system but, its only slightly quieter with the 100 cell cats.

We also revised our exhaust pricing (Click Below)

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=940577

Shoot me a Pm if you need anymore help.

MTrezzz · 02-27-2014, 06:54 PM

NUTS^^^^

Ging · 02-28-2014, 12:52 AM

Don't forget this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Hi,

Our Exhaust is definitely a daily driver exhaust with a very small window of drone which usually shows itself around 1-2k rpm when taking off from a stop. I personally think it sounds awesome with the full system but, its only slightly quieter with the 100 cell cats.

We also revised our exhaust pricing (Click Below)

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=940577

Shoot me a Pm if you need anymore help.

SflBimmer8484 · 02-28-2014, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ging

Don't forget this one

That works as well

Ging · 02-28-2014, 09:29 PM

Me and Mark will get some nice dyno videos tomorrow for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

That works as well

01-07-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
flipmeraz Lieutenant 209 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 10 e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Coast Cali iTrader: (4)	Another active autowerke exhaust review Wats up guys Well after looking at different exhaust systems and exhaust threads I decided to go with active autowerke. I received the exhaust on Tuesday and installed yesterday at work. Quality: This exhaust looks amazing. The welds are beautiful. I decided not to paint the NCCs since they don't look bad in person. I love the adjustability of the tips (they do expand a little over a 1/4 inch when fully warmed up. Install: installation was very simple. It took me about about 50 min to install including adjustment of the mufflers. I have to play a little more with the adjustment if I want it perfect ( I'm anal) but it won't take too long. I had a car lift to work with but it can be done on jack stands. Sound: It sounds awesome. It was 45 degrees outside when I finished but I couldnt roll the windows up It has a nice deep growl from idle up 3k rpm (almost AMGlike). After that it sounds very similar to stock but with a deep hum. Past 5k it's amazing (more of a higher pitch sound). It makes it very hard not to redline every gear. As far as drone, it drones very little between 1.8k-2.1k but it's not annoying ( I actually like it). I've been getting many compliments about the sound and I've only had it a day. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this exhaust and would highly recommend it. Big thanks to Jean and Ryan at Active for all the help I'll post some pics later on once I have better lighting. __________________
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01-08-2011, 07:37 AM	#2
J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	AA is a nice sounding exhaust. I really enjoyed mine for the time I had it. Quality is definitely spot on. __________________
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01-09-2011, 11:53 PM	#3
flipmeraz Lieutenant 209 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 10 e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Coast Cali iTrader: (4)	here's a few quick phone pics: Attached Images __________________
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01-10-2011, 10:07 AM	#4
Omar@ActiveAutowerke Lieutenant Colonel 177 Rep 1,783 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	Congrats, thanks for sharing and enjoy in good health.
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01-10-2011, 10:15 AM	#5
Bel-Tirid Private First Class 13 Rep 118 Posts Drives: M3 e92 Interlagos blue Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Slovenia iTrader: (0)	Nice, do a video plz on youtube AA sounds very well
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01-11-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
stryker1 Private First Class 11 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E90 2008 M3 silverstone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: miami, fl iTrader: (2)	Hey flip i have their full system, if you like your system now, brother you should get their x-pipe to compliment the muffler. you will get attention not because its loud but because its unique people turn to see what car that sounds soo amazing enjoy __________________ AA signature w/ xpipe AA ecu, alufelgen 19''s kumho, h&r sport, afe element & scoops, ind painted markers, and gills, carbon grille.
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Bimmma Private First Class 43 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F06 M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	Hey guys, I also have the AA exhaust and it sounds really good and have gotten several compliments. Now I am thinking about getting the complete catless setup but not sure how much louder this setup maybe over my current setup. What do you guys think?
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01-13-2011, 06:21 AM	#12
Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Sweet. One of the best sounding exhausts __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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08-21-2013, 06:18 AM	#14
sadiq Enlisted Member 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3, 2007 A-M Vantage Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	one of the best looking exhausts from behind. how's the tip diameter compared to stock? looks significantly bigger.
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08-21-2013, 06:34 AM	#15
DVG 335 Lieutenant 309 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 23 M3 Comp XD & 22 X3 XD Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	I had that setup for over a year and just sold it about two weeks ago. I think it sounded amazing. It was not too loud but did have some drone around 2,000 to 2,400 rpm. The only time it was bothersome was on a longer highway trip with speeds around 75mph ( i had 6MT), as you would hear the humming in the cabin. With that being said though, if I decide to pick up another E9X M3 down the road, I would buy this setup in a heartbeat.
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02-27-2014, 02:43 AM	#17
MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Active Autowerke Axel with High Flow Cat x-pipe what is the DB readings? Ive had Eisenman Race Black Series & Now ACM custom modded muffler (same loudness, different tone) I want to pick up a full system but i need feedback, is it a Daily usable exhaust? Will i kill myself from drone? drone wasn't bad with the Eisenmann race, so how would this full set up compare? Anybody with experiences! Please help me out.
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	NUTS^^^^
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