Rpi story..

Eccentric · 02-10-2011, 05:07 PM

So after 4 hours of installing my RPi axel-back, I set off to explore the aural limits of 8k rpm. Long story short, I was pulled over by a townie for setting off 2 car alarms in a 1st gear pull. I was very polite and he returned the courtesy, albeit after he wrote me a ticket. oh well.. Still no regrets. Oh and for future rpi buyers, the exhaust is still usable for a dd, IMO. Cheers

SCHMOUPE · 02-10-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

So after 4 hours of installing my RPi axel-back, I set off to explore the aural limits of 8k rpm. Long story short, I was pulled over by a townie for setting off 2 car alarms in a 1st gear pull. I was very polite and he returned the courtesy, albeit after he wrote me a ticket for excessive speed in a low-speed zone (46 in a 35) oh well.. Still no regrets. Oh and for future rpi buyers, the exhaust is still usable for a dd, IMO. Cheers

aww man that sucks. However I am dying to hear the beast in person. We should organize a spring meet in a month or so

Nikki · 02-10-2011, 05:42 PM

Man that sucks! My RE Diablo seemed really loud at first, almost unbearable, but after a few weeks it settled in nicely. I still set off the warning chirp on a crappy old Hyundai in the garage every morning though. LOL

tekmoe · 02-10-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Man that sucks! My RE Diablo seemed really loud at first, almost unbearable, but after a few weeks it settled in nicely. I still set off the warning chirp on a crappy old Hyundai in the garage every morning though. LOL

I'm going to wager that you've gone slightly deaf over those past few weeks...

tekmoe · 02-10-2011, 06:46 PM

And cool story, E. Sorry to hear about the ticket. When I finally get around to getting an exhaust, I've already got my heart set on the RPI. That is unless I can score a sweet deal on a used exhaust.

r4gs · 02-10-2011, 08:13 PM

tek, if u're absolutely keen on the rpi's, i'm somewhat local (like 350 miles type local) and u can hear mine if u'd like. of course, tt'd involve driving some ways down to at least austin, or if not, san antonio. i'll be in antonio this weekend and austin the next, and then antonio again the following weekend

so far, i've not set off any car alarms at all, which is probably a good thing. ecc, are u city-driving ur rpi's on a daily basis? need to try a long distance highway cruise

tekmoe · 02-10-2011, 08:21 PM

don't worry man. i like my shit loud. and it definitely wont be as loud as this.

3002 tii · 02-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Nice... I had a Daytona 675!

Eccentric where you from?

Nate2046 · 02-10-2011, 10:12 PM

46 in a 35!?!? Really?? I realize its more than 10 over but 35mph zones are tough, seems like he could have at least gone with the warning. Of course, it never helps when you have a near straight pipe exhaust. Anyway, have fun, glad you found the RPI you wanted!

Carter · 02-11-2011, 01:25 PM

Had my rpi pipes fitted now for about 3 mouths. Is loud as hell and puts a smile on my face every time I start it up and give it beans. It's a must have.

Z4-VILLA · 02-11-2011, 01:41 PM

Rpi is awesome yes....cant wait to get back my headers from jet hot......

Samjam927 · 02-11-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

So after 4 hours of installing my RPi axel-back, I set off to explore the aural limits of 8k rpm. Long story short, I was pulled over by a townie for setting off 2 car alarms in a 1st gear pull. I was very polite and he returned the courtesy, albeit after he wrote me a ticket for excessive speed in a low-speed zone (46 in a 35) oh well.. Still no regrets. Oh and for future rpi buyers, the exhaust is still usable for a dd, IMO. Cheers

Really though? I would suspect not after being pulled over the day u installed em

Z4Murder · 02-12-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

Rpi is awesome yes....cant wait to get back my headers from jet hot......

sorry to thread jack here, but how much did jet hott charge you to do your headers?

Eccentric · 02-12-2011, 09:58 AM

Shakib: No worries

yeah definitely, that would be fun. shoot me a pm when it starts to get warmer and we’ll figure it out.

Nikki: haha thats great- must be satisfying to do that every morning lol

Tekmoe: yeah no biggie- pick up an rpi. i was hesitant at first, but I’m in butt-love now haha. btw, you have a sweet bike/roadster combo

r4gs: yeah city/town driving. taking my first long distance roadtrip today for a Valentines dinner. I’m probably going to leave the car in 5th most of the way. Still not looking forward to the drone lol

Dubbedown: Long Island, Where in Jersey are you?

Nate: Yeah the ticket was a little harsh, but i understand that he doesnt want people ripping through the town, being obnoxious. Yeah haha you can def see through the rpi- thanks, i love it

Carter: thats sick, how has the sound changed, if at all?

Villalona- take some vids, dude- I bet the car will end worlds, sound-wise.

samjam: valid point haha, but i meant in terms of overall loudness. If i didnt go WOT, the alarms wouldnt have gone off and i wouldnt have gotten a ticket. RPi or not, I should have been driving slower.

3002 tii · 02-12-2011, 10:20 AM

Northern NJ, real close to GWB...

Interestingly enough I'm at a peformance shop where they just installed a RPI exhaust on a E92 M3 and it's loud as fock lol

Eccentric · 02-12-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

Northern NJ, real close to GWB...

Imterestingly enough I'm at a peformance shop where they just installed a RPI exhaust on a E92 M3 and it's loud as fock lol

Cool, we'll have to get something going in the spring

r4gs · 02-12-2011, 08:47 PM

take some videos as well ecc, i'm still trying to accurately capture the rpi sound. going to be taking another slew of videos, this time on a nice patch of long straight, and using an iphone 4. i think it more closely captures the true sound of rpi's, but just gets distorted with the outrageous amounts of bass at low revs. oh, and i'm now sitting on 1500 miles with the rpi's, and i'm convinced the drone has everything to do with temperature! still pretty loud and definitely noticeable in-cabin, but the tone of the exhausts have matured from very bassy to lots of mid and high pitched tones now.

Eccentric · 02-13-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

take some videos as well ecc, i'm still trying to accurately capture the rpi sound. going to be taking another slew of videos, this time on a nice patch of long straight, and using an iphone 4. i think it more closely captures the true sound of rpi's, but just gets distorted with the outrageous amounts of bass at low revs. oh, and i'm now sitting on 1500 miles with the rpi's, and i'm convinced the drone has everything to do with temperature! still pretty loud and definitely noticeable in-cabin, but the tone of the exhausts have matured from very bassy to lots of mid and high pitched tones now.

Yeah this exhaust is near-impossible to portray via youtube. Way too much bass for any non-pro camera to absorb.. i guess that means I'll have to borrow some camera equipment from the university

Nikki · 02-13-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

I'm going to wager that you've gone slightly deaf over those past few weeks...

LOL you're probably right. My friend got in my car yesterday for the first time and his first comment was "OMG your exhaust is loud!" And this is coming from someone whose last car was a 90s trans am with no cats.

zer0xity · 02-15-2011, 07:43 PM

Thinking about the RPi GT Axle Back exhaust myself. Listed at $965 on the Race Precision website. Is that where you got yours from? How much was it installed? I'm at about 33K miles, still under warranty. Would you recommend waiting for the warranty to run out before modding the exhaust? Thanks!

r4gs · 02-15-2011, 08:39 PM

buying direct from rpi is best, they ship same day once payment has been confirmed. u can use crfine88's awesome diy to install the rpi mufflers urself (very straightforward) to save a bit of coin (between $30 and $50 installed i'm guessing). it will not void ur warranty at all.

Eccentric · 02-18-2011, 07:35 PM

Got mine from Rennspec. $910 shipped

02-10-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
Eccentric Lieutenant 51 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In a van, down by the river. iTrader: (0)	Rpi story.. So after 4 hours of installing my RPi axel-back, I set off to explore the aural limits of 8k rpm. Long story short, I was pulled over by a townie for setting off 2 car alarms in a 1st gear pull. I was very polite and he returned the courtesy, albeit after he wrote me a ticket. oh well.. Still no regrets. Oh and for future rpi buyers, the exhaust is still usable for a dd, IMO. Cheers __________________ WE ARE!!!!!! Last edited by Eccentric; 02-16-2011 at 11:16 PM..
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Man that sucks! My RE Diablo seemed really loud at first, almost unbearable, but after a few weeks it settled in nicely. I still set off the warning chirp on a crappy old Hyundai in the garage every morning though. LOL __________________ Nikki
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02-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	And cool story, E. Sorry to hear about the ticket. When I finally get around to getting an exhaust, I've already got my heart set on the RPI. That is unless I can score a sweet deal on a used exhaust.
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	tek, if u're absolutely keen on the rpi's, i'm somewhat local (like 350 miles type local) and u can hear mine if u'd like. of course, tt'd involve driving some ways down to at least austin, or if not, san antonio. i'll be in antonio this weekend and austin the next, and then antonio again the following weekend so far, i've not set off any car alarms at all, which is probably a good thing. ecc, are u city-driving ur rpi's on a daily basis? need to try a long distance highway cruise
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02-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#7
tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	don't worry man. i like my shit loud. and it definitely wont be as loud as this.
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02-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Nice... I had a Daytona 675! Eccentric where you from? __________________ Follow for latest mods
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Nate2046 Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In iTrader: (2)	46 in a 35!?!? Really?? I realize its more than 10 over but 35mph zones are tough, seems like he could have at least gone with the warning. Of course, it never helps when you have a near straight pipe exhaust. Anyway, have fun, glad you found the RPI you wanted!
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02-11-2011, 01:25 PM	#10
Carter Private First Class 32 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Z4m coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Rpi exhaust rocks Had my rpi pipes fitted now for about 3 mouths. Is loud as hell and puts a smile on my face every time I start it up and give it beans. It's a must have.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Rpi is awesome yes....cant wait to get back my headers from jet hot......
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02-12-2011, 09:58 AM	#14
Eccentric Lieutenant 51 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In a van, down by the river. iTrader: (0)	Shakib: No worries yeah definitely, that would be fun. shoot me a pm when it starts to get warmer and we’ll figure it out. Nikki: haha thats great- must be satisfying to do that every morning lol Tekmoe: yeah no biggie- pick up an rpi. i was hesitant at first, but I’m in butt-love now haha. btw, you have a sweet bike/roadster combo r4gs: yeah city/town driving. taking my first long distance roadtrip today for a Valentines dinner. I’m probably going to leave the car in 5th most of the way. Still not looking forward to the drone lol Dubbedown: Long Island, Where in Jersey are you? Nate: Yeah the ticket was a little harsh, but i understand that he doesnt want people ripping through the town, being obnoxious. Yeah haha you can def see through the rpi- thanks, i love it Carter: thats sick, how has the sound changed, if at all? Villalona- take some vids, dude- I bet the car will end worlds, sound-wise. samjam: valid point haha, but i meant in terms of overall loudness. If i didnt go WOT, the alarms wouldnt have gone off and i wouldnt have gotten a ticket. RPi or not, I should have been driving slower.
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Northern NJ, real close to GWB... Interestingly enough I'm at a peformance shop where they just installed a RPI exhaust on a E92 M3 and it's loud as fock lol __________________ Follow for latest mods Last edited by 3002 tii; 02-13-2011 at 12:50 PM..
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02-12-2011, 08:47 PM	#17
r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	take some videos as well ecc, i'm still trying to accurately capture the rpi sound. going to be taking another slew of videos, this time on a nice patch of long straight, and using an iphone 4. i think it more closely captures the true sound of rpi's, but just gets distorted with the outrageous amounts of bass at low revs. oh, and i'm now sitting on 1500 miles with the rpi's, and i'm convinced the drone has everything to do with temperature! still pretty loud and definitely noticeable in-cabin, but the tone of the exhausts have matured from very bassy to lots of mid and high pitched tones now.
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02-15-2011, 07:43 PM	#20
zer0xity Enlisted Member 7 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Modesto, CA iTrader: (0)	Thinking about the RPi GT Axle Back exhaust myself. Listed at $965 on the Race Precision website. Is that where you got yours from? How much was it installed? I'm at about 33K miles, still under warranty. Would you recommend waiting for the warranty to run out before modding the exhaust? Thanks!
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	buying direct from rpi is best, they ship same day once payment has been confirmed. u can use crfine88's awesome diy to install the rpi mufflers urself (very straightforward) to save a bit of coin (between $30 and $50 installed i'm guessing). it will not void ur warranty at all.
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02-18-2011, 07:35 PM	#22
Eccentric Lieutenant 51 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In a van, down by the river. iTrader: (0)	Got mine from Rennspec. $910 shipped __________________ WE ARE!!!!!!
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