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      04-18-2023, 02:11 PM   #1
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Will secondary downpipes alone make a sound difference?

Hey guys. I’m wondering if anyone has installed just secondary downpipes and if so, did it make a difference in sound.

I’m waiting until the ecus can be unlocked stateside before I do the primary downpipes. For now, I’d like to mate the secondaries with my Dinan non resonated x pipe but I’m wondering if it’s even worth it. Going for some sound here, not expecting much power without primaries and a tune.

Anyone have any idea? Thanks
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Absolutely, its an easily noticeable improvement in the sound.
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      04-19-2023, 08:06 PM   #3
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You can hear a little bit of Open throttle in this video secondary only.


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Yes. Enjoying it quite a bit as it is nothing crazy but an OEM+ type of upgrade
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Yes. Enjoying it quite a bit as it is nothing crazy but an OEM+ type of upgrade
+1

i feel the M5 should sound like that stock
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Yes. Enjoying it quite a bit as it is nothing crazy but an OEM+ type of upgrade
Good to hear. Do you have any videos you can share?
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100% worth it, I just got my dinan x pipe connected with catless secondaries and the sound is much louder and a perfect setup.
On 40% throttle you can hear turbo whistle as if it was catless.
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100% worth it, I just got my dinan x pipe connected with catless secondaries and the sound is much louder and a perfect setup.
On 40% throttle you can hear turbo whistle as if it was catless.
You’ve gotta get me some videos!
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1st gear pull (inside car)
https://youtube.com/shorts/LgaIGtemSAQ?feature=share

3rd 4th rolling pull underpass (inside car)
https://youtube.com/shorts/5BmvMGRy4l0?feature=share

Standing rev (outside valve open comfort & Sport +)
https://youtube.com/shorts/hh_nEq3v_cM?feature=share
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1st gear pull (inside car)
https://youtube.com/shorts/LgaIGtemSAQ?feature=share

3rd 4th rolling pull underpass (inside car)
https://youtube.com/shorts/5BmvMGRy4l0?feature=share

Standing rev (outside valve open comfort & Sport +)
https://youtube.com/shorts/hh_nEq3v_cM?feature=share
Sounds amazing!
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YES! 100% worth it I agree. I did secondary DP with custom X-PIPE and I am very happy I did it. Kinda wish I went full catless, but here in CA at least I dont have to worry about the CEL and I still have a cat on each side. DO IT!
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Yes. Enjoying it quite a bit as it is nothing crazy but an OEM+ type of upgrade
Exactly what it is. Full catless can be on the wild side for some.
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