01-17-2017, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Best bang for the buck?
Hey guys, I've been surfing the web trying to figure out the best "bang for the buck" upgrades for the M4. Ambitious budget, around 10-12k.
Little interest in piggybacks unless there is really something special proven through the dyno's or user reliability feedback. Currently eyeing the Manhart Stage 1 & 2 (Flash). Both involve removing the speed lock. The Stage two involves downpipes. Have heard great things about them. Not convinced that its price is not beatable however. I'm also considering pairing the flash with the Akrapovic Exhaust system but in all honesty... It sounds like a bloody riced 50cc moped. Some videos are great, some are an ear sore. I've listened to many other exhausts and I'm yet to find something that really changes the m4's awkward exhaust note. I'm open to any suggestions for both the Flash tune and the exhaust and other mods that have received great feedback on efficiency and reliability. Unfortunately, I'm based in Europe so American tuners are out of the equation. Thanks for the help, guys! |
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I would be willing to bet that most of the videos you've found online that were an "ear sore" had cat-less downpipes. The extra aggressiveness and tone just doesn't show up well on video, and for some it can be overwhelming. That being said, we've had quite a lot of compliments when our HEX Tuning software is paired up with the ///M Performance Exhaust system. The GTS "Start-Up Roar", "Throttle Overrun" (exhaust burble), Turbo Spool and Wastegate Sound Control, added by our software all add some much needed personality to the M4. We have an Authorized Dealer in the UK by the name of Regal Autosport that can surely help get you taken care of. If you're interested, feel free to send us a PM and we can set up a proper referral. |
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Getting the products from the US will cost you less than getting them direct from Europe
Best bang for the buck JB4 VRSF downpipe VRSF / BMS Charge Pipe BMS Intake Burger Tuning / AC fabrication exhaust If piggy is out of the question, get BM3 The whole list + shipping + customs will cost less than 5k
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01-18-2017, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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Out of all upgrades the single most important one is the exhaust and I'm yet to find a decent one...
Does anyone have an idea of an exhaust that gives the car a deep throaty growl both on low and high rpm's? Doesn't have to be necessarily loud or make a strong presence, just a good sound that doesn't get mixed up with the one of a ricer |
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Thats exactly what the REMUS exhaust sounds like
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Here's an example of the Remus Exhaust with our HEX Tuning Stage ONE Software:
(Note: The louder revs towards the end are blowing our the microphone.) Here's an example of the ///M Performance Exhaust with our HEX Tuning Stage TWO Software: (Note: First two revs are in "Efficient" with valves closed, the rest are "Sport" with valves open.) Videos only do so much justice, take them with a grain of salt... These cars also sound quite a bit different when the engine is under load, but you get a general idea of the tone and "burble" when matched with our software. For comparisons sake, here's one last video of the BMW M4 GTS: |
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Did you hear it in person? It is a pretty aggressive exhaust
If you want more sound just get the resonated midpipe + catless downpipe or get catless + Active Autowerke midpipe and REMUS rear section
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Not looking for loud exhaust sound, looking more for something that sounds decent and well behaved on closed valves and aggressive on open VF-Engineering I'm guessing that's open valves. That car running catless? Actually is that a muffler delete I'm seeing? |
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Akrapovic is one of the better exhausts but its price tag doesn't warrant the marginal improvement in sound. The eventuri on the m2 is an orgasm to the ear but I'm not quite sure if it really provides realistic and worthwhile functionality for the car Honestly, 10k for both of them is not really a good deal considered that competitors provide almost identical products for less than half of the price... |
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Found the Akra on the Litchfield website and the Eventuri on the Evolve website lol... I'm open to suggestions on what could be better or better value, i know your paying more for Akra but it also looks amazing. My biggest concern is finding something better after I've spent loads of money, so would rather take the time now and get as much advice as possible |
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Feel like youtube video's are not a reliable way of getting feedback from the sound |
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