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Old 05-19-2017, 07:46 AM
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Exhaust Thoughts

I've been contemplating getting an exhaust for my R56 S for a while and was wondering if anybody had some insight they could share. I know I want a catback that has a larger than stock diameter, preferably doesn't require cutting the stock system, and is louder than stock but not obnoxious.

The systems I've been considering are:
  • Magnaflow Catback
  • Quicksilver Catback
  • Milltek Catback non-resonated
If anybody has any experience with any of these systems, or has a recommendation other than these three, it would be greatly appreciated.

The Milltek is currently 10% off with free shipping on ECS Tuning until the 22nd, and I'm debating whether or not I should jump on that. Thanks for any input!
 
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I have a Remus Powersound cat-back, bought lightly used from a member here. I had previously eliminated the stock resonator. I don't get any drone, and I like the sound, although it would be nice to be a bit louder. Granted, I have not heard my exhaust from outside my 2011 R56S yet, but I get lots of compliments on how good it sounds. There are manually adjustable "flaps" on the end of the muffler, before the tips, so that you can manually tune your sound. I keep mine wide open, of course. Just another option for you.
 




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