Holy in your garage at the end those revs sounded sooo good. I’m in between this and the mad single mid pipe but you might’ve sold me on this. I’m trying to get a slight muscle sound and eliminate buzz and rasp. This sounds good 👏
I was also considering the mad single mid pipe until I heard about the AA Equal Length mid pipe was released. I knew I had to give it a try and the sound is better than I imagined. 💯
I have a g87 m2 and want to install the AA EL midpipe and leave everything else stock. Does the cold start rattle with the stock muffler box? And if so, is it bearable?
Thank you for sharing this video. I am contemplating on doing the midpipe installation myself as well and have been exploring cost efficient options to get the car high enough off the ground to get underneath. I thought of the drive-on ramps but wasn't certain whether or not the ground clearance would suffice, but, evidently, it does. Do you have any recommendations as I prepare for this little DIY project?
Great to hear you found the video helpful. I would recommend a new sawzall blade made for metal and having someone help because an extra set of hands was very helpful when removing, cutting & reinstalling the exhaust.
Hey! Nice to see another Bimmer lover in DE! I own a 2008 e90 M3 and a 2005 330i with ZHP. I’m going to be getting a g80 hopefully by the summer. But the M is my daily. If you ever want to shoot together, let me know! I’m in Newark.
Great to hear another Bimmer lover is nearby. You have 2 of the best BMW's ever made! The V8 in the M3 is a work of art and the E46 330i ZHP is classic! It would be cool to do a shoot on the cars. I'll send you a friend request
Car guy, you’re blessed mate, you’re so blessed, i can only dream of having such a garage, i like that exhaust on the M5, the best i have heard so far, M3 sounds sweet, too
These 2 are the most popular choices and Active Auto has made some revisions since they initially released their EL mid pipe. I was intrigued by the new Milltek single mid pipe and recently ordered one to try out. Personally I prefer the tone and volume of the AA EL mid pipe over the VT. Both great choices!
Cool, I don’t know too much about this stuff. I live in California so I can’t erase catalytic converters. Are the two catalytic converters still in place?
Also, I looked it up on the company’s website and they state it’s for “offroad” use only - meaning that’s another reason I wondered if it still had the catalytic converters.
Thanks my man! Great to hear you ordered one. It transforms the sound of the car. My M3 is lowered on KW HAS kit. The ride is great whether you’re on the street, road course or drag strip.
Just installed EL midpipe from AA on my g80 with stock cats and muffler. Sound is perfect but the cold start is too loud and have little but drone specially when valves closed
Do you get any drone while cruising in highway speeds in efficient mode? I just got a g80 and Im considering the AA EL or the AWE Switchpad with their midpipes. I don't know what to do!
No drone at all. If you put the car in efficient/comfort you wouldn’t know the car has a mid pipe installed. The AA EL mid pipe is the best sounding option in my opinion
@@vvillasanteBMW coldstarts on the inline 6's are pretty bad regardless imo. I have the AA equal length midpipe and the first 3-5 seconds on a true cold start it will rattle most of the time, then its just really loud until it revs down bout 25-30 seconds later. Never open valves on coldstart cuase its just too load and doesn't sound good. Once the exhaust is warmed up any time starting the car with open valves is very loud but sounds great. Driving with the valves open the car sounds miles better than stock, really wakes up the car and will startle drivers next to you when reving in the right gear, sounds like a shotgun on upshifts. Tiny drown on highway with valves open, but only when appying certain amount of gas, mostly just sounds great. Valves closed you almost wouldn't know the car has an exhaust. From my research there isn't a perfect exhaust for this generation, as long as you have 2 turbos it can be hit or miss on aftermarket exhausts.
@@carguy302do you prefer this over the single midpipe? I’ve been trying to find comparisons. I think I’m leaning more toward the equal length now but have seen some report it’s not ideal with stock axle back. Can you comment on this?
Hey bro! I just got my AA equal length midpipe from X-PH. Their was no option to choose res and non res. Is that just something u choose to do when installing it or what? I'm new to all this but I see some people comparing the resonated version and non res.
What’s up brotha! The new AA EL mid pipe doesn’t offer an option for a res version. In my opinion it’s not needed. Their single mid pipe offers a resonator to give it a smooth mer sound.
@@G82Watts The valve controller makes a big difference combined with an aftermarket mid pipe. With a 100% stock exhaust it makes a noticeable difference.
It was one of my favorites. However I've switched to the new Milltek 4" Midpipe and it sounds AMAZING. Check out my upload for the Milltek. th-cam.com/video/0uQC6MwPdbQ/w-d-xo.html
what do u recommend bro for first upgrade catted down pipe from active or equal lenght mid pipe from active ?? m3c xdrive cant decide thanks in adavance
Great question! On the surface they are similar but the driving experiences are greatly different. The M3 is much more agile than the M5 and is a great car that I enjoy tracking. However it does lack the TT V8’s superiority.
@@carguy302 Ok I see what you mean, but props for going for two real sedans and contributing to keep the legacy of the M sedans, instead of buying an SUV M for example
Get a valve module, valvels aint fully open fyi. ASR Components will help you. And in europe this pipe its outrageous expensive. I have 2 friends with china equal lenghts for their f80/82 :)) its just a straight shit pipe nothing special. And it was 5 times less expensive and better welding
I added the Carbahn valve controller for more sound. It gave it the car that extra edge in the sound department. 😈 Check the video out th-cam.com/video/G8-lnnRRAYM/w-d-xo.html
That’s not true. Akrapovic exhaust even recommend Wd40 to clean their systems . It works great for cleaning fingerprints off of the metal to prevent the impression burning into the metal. Here is the info directly from Akrapovic MAINTENANCE OF THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM: Clean the titanium exhaust components with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40 or equivalent ), carbon fiber exhaust components with soft and dry cloth and stainless steel components with soft cloth sprayed with contact cleaner, then wipe with soft and dry cloth.
It basically sounds the same 🤷🏽♂️. Only difference is the overrun with valves open, but that was there with the old system also. Wasted your money mate. Should have waited and got the Fi exhaust system 😂
One of the best videos I’ve seen on an exhaust, great sound clips! Kudos for reving it up to redline, most people don’t do that. Sounds really good!
Thanks my man! 💯
Holy in your garage at the end those revs sounded sooo good. I’m in between this and the mad single mid pipe but you might’ve sold me on this. I’m trying to get a slight muscle sound and eliminate buzz and rasp. This sounds good 👏
I was also considering the mad single mid pipe until I heard about the AA Equal Length mid pipe was released. I knew I had to give it a try and the sound is better than I imagined. 💯
Mike at XPH is a great guy! Helped me get my Remus exhaust back in 2020 when no one else could.
Great company and Mike is an asset to the community.
Where'd you get the black chrome tips?! Sounds great
Thank you! The black chrome tips are OEM and come standard on the car.
I have a g87 m2 and want to install the AA EL midpipe and leave everything else stock. Does the cold start rattle with the stock muffler box? And if so, is it bearable?
The AA EL mid pipe and OEM rear section doesn’t rattle at all.
This should be the template for every exhaust install and comparison video.
Thank you! That’s great to hear 💯
The sound is beautiful man, new here and I enjoyed the video. Definitely subscribing!
Thanks my man! Great to hear. Appreciate the sub…💯
Thank you for sharing this video. I am contemplating on doing the midpipe installation myself as well and have been exploring cost efficient options to get the car high enough off the ground to get underneath. I thought of the drive-on ramps but wasn't certain whether or not the ground clearance would suffice, but, evidently, it does. Do you have any recommendations as I prepare for this little DIY project?
Great to hear you found the video helpful. I would recommend a new sawzall blade made for metal and having someone help because an extra set of hands was very helpful when removing, cutting & reinstalling the exhaust.
Could you do a comparison video between your G80 & F90? What would you prefer between the 2 & why
Check out this comparison video I did between the M5 & M3.
th-cam.com/video/T8J7KdnialI/w-d-xo.html
Hey! Nice to see another Bimmer lover in DE! I own a 2008 e90 M3 and a 2005 330i with ZHP. I’m going to be getting a g80 hopefully by the summer. But the M is my daily. If you ever want to shoot together, let me know! I’m in Newark.
Great to hear another Bimmer lover is nearby. You have 2 of the best BMW's ever made! The V8 in the M3 is a work of art and the E46 330i ZHP is classic! It would be cool to do a shoot on the cars. I'll send you a friend request
A QUESTION, AFTER INSTALLING THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ON? thanks
No check engine lights.
The mid pipe doesn’t remove the primary cats.
Car guy, you’re blessed mate, you’re so blessed, i can only dream of having such a garage, i like that exhaust on the M5, the best i have heard so far, M3 sounds sweet, too
Thanks my man! You're absolutely right! The TTV8 M5 sounds menacing compared to the M3.
I have a 2023 g80, only midpipe brings engine lights normally? Whats been told to me.
A mid pipe will not cause a check engine light on a U.S spec G80 M3.
Yeah man that sounded good! Now that I’ve had mine for about a month, I see why folks mess with the exhaust. It could def use a bit more anger. Lol.
I agree. It's too quiet with the stock exhaust. This was a great mod that didn't make the car sound obnoxious.
Would you recommend these midpipes than any other ?
These 2 are the most popular choices and Active Auto has made some revisions since they initially released their EL mid pipe.
I was intrigued by the new Milltek single mid pipe and recently ordered one to try out. Personally I prefer the tone and volume of the AA EL mid pipe over the VT. Both great choices!
Love the exhaust, are you running catless downpipes?
Thanks! Stock downpipes. Only change made was the Equal Length AA mid pipe.
how did you change your speedometer layout to that??
The mode selector. The screen changes depending on the mode selected
Have an AA mid pipe on my F82 M. It is SOOOO much better as far as sound. 1000% worth every penny
I agree 💯...Great mod for the money!
Any exhaust drone or rasp?
I haven’t experienced any. In my opinion it sounds perfect.
Sounds good! Maybe consider a valve controller? I have one (always open) plus single mid and Dinan muffler…sounds spectacular 😃
Thanks my man! I did add the Carbahn valve controller to open the valves 100% of the time. Single mid & Dinan muffler sounds like a winning combo. 🙌🏼
I wonder, does it upgrade the sound of the burble ?
The sound is enhanced tremendously with this mod. Sounds like an M car now! 💯
Have the catalytic converters been deleted with this new mid pipe?
Stock primary downpipes are in place. The Active mid pipe replaces all resonators etc from the primaries downpipes back.
Cool, I don’t know too much about this stuff. I live in California so I can’t erase catalytic converters. Are the two catalytic converters still in place?
Also, I looked it up on the company’s website and they state it’s for “offroad” use only - meaning that’s another reason I wondered if it still had the catalytic converters.
@@jay_eee Secondary cats are removed along with 2 resonators.
Thank you!
Well done!
Thanks my man! 😎
is that a paint or a wrap?
Paint- BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Great video, thx for going into detail with everything
You're welcome! Thanks for checking out the channel. 😎
Sounds great going to put that order in! What kind of suspension you have on there and is it comfortable in comparison to stock feel? Thx man
Thanks my man! Great to hear you ordered one. It transforms the sound of the car. My M3 is lowered on KW HAS kit. The ride is great whether you’re on the street, road course or drag strip.
Are there any dron?
No drone at all.
is this will result in a loss of Low torque horse power？？
Great question! From what I’ve gathered there is no loss of HP or torque.
Just installed EL midpipe from AA on my g80 with stock cats and muffler. Sound is perfect but the cold start is too loud and have little but drone specially when valves closed
Congrats on getting the AA EL Mid pipe. Cold start is loud. Sound is subjective and i didn’t experience any drone
sounds awesome gr8 install video
Thanks my man! 😎
Will your M5 go up without scraping on those race ramps? Or do u have to do the wood trick w them?
That's a great question. I'm not sure. I do remember backing the car up on the ramps for the exhaust install.
@@carguy302 what height are those ramps? Come in handy for oil change on the f90
any rasp at lower or higher rpm ?
I haven’t experienced any taps in low or high RPM’s with either one. If that is a concern the Valvetronic mid pipe offers a smoother deeper tone.
Do you get any drone while cruising in highway speeds in efficient mode? I just got a g80 and Im considering the AA EL or the AWE Switchpad with their midpipes. I don't know what to do!
No drone at all. If you put the car in efficient/comfort you wouldn’t know the car has a mid pipe installed. The AA EL mid pipe is the best sounding option in my opinion
@@carguy302 I'm reading about a rattle during cold star. Are you getting that?
@@vvillasanteBMW coldstarts on the inline 6's are pretty bad regardless imo. I have the AA equal length midpipe and the first 3-5 seconds on a true cold start it will rattle most of the time, then its just really loud until it revs down bout 25-30 seconds later. Never open valves on coldstart cuase its just too load and doesn't sound good. Once the exhaust is warmed up any time starting the car with open valves is very loud but sounds great. Driving with the valves open the car sounds miles better than stock, really wakes up the car and will startle drivers next to you when reving in the right gear, sounds like a shotgun on upshifts. Tiny drown on highway with valves open, but only when appying certain amount of gas, mostly just sounds great. Valves closed you almost wouldn't know the car has an exhaust. From my research there isn't a perfect exhaust for this generation, as long as you have 2 turbos it can be hit or miss on aftermarket exhausts.
This is midpipe only? No downpipe?
Only the Active Auto EL Mid pipe. It made the car sound like an M car should sound.
@@carguy302do you prefer this over the single midpipe? I’ve been trying to find comparisons.
I think I’m leaning more toward the equal length now but have seen some report it’s not ideal with stock axle back. Can you comment on this?
Man this EL AA midpipe sounds so good
Yes it does! AA EL Mid pipe is 😈
Still happy with this setup? Debating doing this. Just concerned about cutting up stock exhaust 🙈
I’m still happy with my mods. The AA EL mid pipe brought out the sound I was looking for. It’s a refined sound without being obnoxious.
Wow sounds amazing. I was also thinking single midpipe but might have to do this as it still sounds a bit more European
Much appreciated! The Active Auto EL mid pipe transforms the sound of the car. In my opinion it should sound like that from the factory.
Hey bro! I just got my AA equal length midpipe from X-PH. Their was no option to choose res and non res. Is that just something u choose to do when installing it or what? I'm new to all this but I see some people comparing the resonated version and non res.
What’s up brotha! The new AA EL mid pipe doesn’t offer an option for a res version. In my opinion it’s not needed. Their single mid pipe offers a resonator to give it a smooth mer sound.
@@carguy302 ah ok, thanks. does the valve controller u got make a huge difference or just a lil bit?
@@G82Watts The valve controller makes a big difference combined with an aftermarket mid pipe. With a 100% stock exhaust it makes a noticeable difference.
Is this your favorite setup?
It was one of my favorites. However I've switched to the new Milltek 4" Midpipe and it sounds AMAZING. Check out my upload for the Milltek.
th-cam.com/video/0uQC6MwPdbQ/w-d-xo.html
Hey what suspension are you lowered on?
It’s lowered with the KW H.A.S kit.
Any issues with KW springs?
@@GLialios No at all. I have them on my M5 as well and it rides & handles great.
Stock downpipes?
Yes, still has stock downpipes
what do u recommend bro for first upgrade
catted down pipe from active
or equal lenght mid pipe from active ??
m3c xdrive
cant decide
thanks in adavance
Great question…I’d go with the AA EL Midpipe. 💯
Hell yeah
💯🙌🏼😎
Wanted to confirm you have downpipes.... or is this with cats?
This car has the OEM cats.
Is that only midpipe ?
That’s correct. Only the AA EL midpipe
@@carguy302 any rasp at lower or higher rpm ?
Sounds good …any drone ?
Thanks! I’ve driven roughly 60 miles since it was installed and I haven’t experienced any drone.
Do you have a valve controller or just the standard oem controller
@@calimade8136 I have the OEM set up.
Самая лучшая и самая красивая БМВ за всю история компании бмв
Thanks my man! Google translate to the rescue 😉
Cmon bro you can afford an M3 then you can definitely afford a GoPro. Don't film with your phone while driving. Be safe✌️ Love your cars!
Thanks my man! 💯 I was just talking about buying a GoPro last night.
sound like n54😁
💯...It has that smooth N54 sound
DINAN!
Dinan makes some quality products.
Imagine if it went Catless omg🔥
I was thinking the same thing
I was thinking about going catless as well …. But I am not trying to die from all that gas smell in the car
I have a cat less G80, and it doesn’t smell that bad. I’ll see if I can get some shots in soon
Just added it . th-cam.com/video/RVvUERlI6qc/w-d-xo.html
😅
😎
And all it cost was a few grand for a bent piece of metal…
It wasn't few grand just a couple 🤣
Sound like a hater
Why do you buy an M3 when you already have a superior car, the M5?
Great question! On the surface they are similar but the driving experiences are greatly different. The M3 is much more agile than the M5 and is a great car that I enjoy tracking. However it does lack the TT V8’s superiority.
@@carguy302 Ok I see what you mean, but props for going for two real sedans and contributing to keep the legacy of the M sedans, instead of buying an SUV M for example
Get a valve module, valvels aint fully open fyi. ASR Components will help you. And in europe this pipe its outrageous expensive. I have 2 friends with china equal lenghts for their f80/82 :)) its just a straight shit pipe nothing special. And it was 5 times less expensive and better welding
I added the Carbahn valve controller for more sound. It gave it the car that extra edge in the sound department. 😈
Check the video out
th-cam.com/video/G8-lnnRRAYM/w-d-xo.html
Wd40 is greasy don't "clean" with it lol
That’s not true. Akrapovic exhaust even recommend Wd40 to clean their systems . It works great for cleaning fingerprints off of the metal to prevent the impression burning into the metal.
Here is the info directly from Akrapovic
MAINTENANCE OF THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Clean the titanium exhaust components with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40 or equivalent ), carbon fiber exhaust components with soft and dry cloth and stainless steel components with soft cloth sprayed with contact cleaner, then wipe with soft and dry cloth.
@@carguy302 i use wd40 to stop door squeaks, hands are always greasy afterwards
the ASD is annoying
I agree. You get used to it
@@carguy302 I hate it ~~so I tuen it off
@@Kevin-9ff😆🤣
It basically sounds the same 🤷🏽♂️. Only difference is the overrun with valves open, but that was there with the old system also.
Wasted your money mate.
Should have waited and got the Fi exhaust system 😂
It doesn’t sound anything close to stock mate. The volume is more and the sound is better with the equal length mid pipe. 💯
Sooo much bullshit in that comment🤦🏻♂️this sounds NOTHING like a stock one. Also sounds million times better than Fi exhaust.
@@jortepap 💯