New aFe 3" Exhaust POLL

RWolf10 · 12-16-2011, 05:18 PM

Would you rather have aFe Power manufacture:

(a) a full 3" one piece straight pipe race exhaust from down pipe back (similar to HPF setup but three inch resonated)

or

(b) a 3" modular mid pipe that can be a stand alone mod or mated with any aftermarket or stock axle back (similar in design with better quality to the custom mid pipe attached below)

dbchun · 12-17-2011, 02:24 AM

would having the midpipe paired with the current aFe axel back essentially create option a?

sparkyblue · 12-17-2011, 04:07 AM

(b) having more choices is always better.

RWolf10 · 12-18-2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danx99

would having the midpipe paired with the current aFe axel back essentially create option a?

essentially but without the extra flange

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkyblue

(b) having more choices is always better.

both (a) and (b) have their pros and cons. (a) would be a single piece with a new resonater design while (b) has the option of using any axle back you have or want. each setup caters to a different crowd so we're just trying to gauge what the community needs. please vote!

you have an opportunity to influence what's ultimately manufactured

RWolf10 · 12-22-2011, 03:10 PM

lets get some more votes and comments! what do you want to see made?

AJfreefaller · 12-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Definitely like option B. I already have a decent axelback, and am working on downpipes. would like to have the option to get rid of the secondary cats in my N54 mid-pipes. Yes I could replace it with the N55 version, but i like the 3" option.

Very interested!

John Dempsey · 12-26-2011, 03:44 PM

Im a fan of option B!!!

Brian@bavarianx · 12-26-2011, 03:53 PM

Let's go with B...

Elsabor67 · 12-26-2011, 04:24 PM

I second B

RWolf10 · 12-27-2011, 12:16 AM

thanks for the feedback

keep em coming

ErvGotti · 12-27-2011, 01:27 AM

Option B would be the best, because those with an axel back only would be able to purchase the midpipe without modding to fit it. I have an original RR 3in midpipe back and with the falange thats on it, I cant fit any other axel back without cutting and welding a new falange.

RWolf10 · 12-27-2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Option B would be the best, because those with an axel back only would be able to purchase the midpipe without modding to fit it. I have an original RR 3in midpipe back and with the falange thats on it, I cant fit any other axel back without cutting and welding a new falange.

i know what you mean. that was my first aftermarket exhaust and it had its drawbacks. i'm working with aFe to make sure this midpipe has better clearance for the four downpipe bolts. DIY guys should have zero problems bolting this up.

View Poll Results: Which new aFe Power exhaust would you want manufactured?
(a) 3" full race exhaust from down pipe back	6	23.08%
(b) 3" modular mid pipe only	20	76.92%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

12-16-2011, 05:18 PM	#1
RWolf10 Lieutenant 69 Rep 557 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (28)	New aFe 3" Exhaust POLL Would you rather have aFe Power manufacture: (a) a full 3" one piece straight pipe race exhaust from down pipe back (similar to HPF setup but three inch resonated) or (b) a 3" modular mid pipe that can be a stand alone mod or mated with any aftermarket or stock axle back (similar in design with better quality to the custom mid pipe attached below) Attached Images Last edited by RWolf10; 12-16-2011 at 11:32 PM..
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12-17-2011, 02:24 AM	#2
dbchun First Lieutenant 63 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA / AZ iTrader: (0)	would having the midpipe paired with the current aFe axel back essentially create option a? __________________ N54 powered MHD tuned
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12-17-2011, 04:07 AM	#3
sparkyblue Captain 64 Rep 760 Posts Drives: E82 135i & F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	(b) having more choices is always better.
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12-22-2011, 03:10 PM	#5
RWolf10 Lieutenant 69 Rep 557 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (28)	lets get some more votes and comments! what do you want to see made?
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12-22-2011, 03:42 PM	#6
AJfreefaller New Guy 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Definitely like option B. I already have a decent axelback, and am working on downpipes. would like to have the option to get rid of the secondary cats in my N54 mid-pipes. Yes I could replace it with the N55 version, but i like the 3" option. Very interested! __________________ 2009 BSM 135i/Black Boston Leather/M Sport package/Premium Package/Comfort Assist/ Stage 2 Dinan suspension/ Camber plates/ Dinan exhaust / Anthricite VMR V710's / Michelin PSS2's / P3 Vent guage ver.2 / Many other goodies I dont officially have
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12-26-2011, 03:44 PM	#7
John Dempsey Banned 31 Rep 588 Posts Drives: White 135i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Encinitas iTrader: (0)	Im a fan of option B!!!
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12-26-2011, 03:53 PM	#8
Brian@bavarianx Banned 175 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brea, CA iTrader: (8)	Let's go with B...
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12-26-2011, 04:24 PM	#9
Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 303 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	I second B __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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12-27-2011, 12:16 AM	#10
RWolf10 Lieutenant 69 Rep 557 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (28)	thanks for the feedback keep em coming
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12-27-2011, 01:27 AM	#11
ErvGotti Major 124 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aviano iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 135i [6.00]	Option B would be the best, because those with an axel back only would be able to purchase the midpipe without modding to fit it. I have an original RR 3in midpipe back and with the falange thats on it, I cant fit any other axel back without cutting and welding a new falange.
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