Dropped my M4 at Fabspeed!

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 03:54 PM

Fabspeed has been using my car as a development platform for their new M4/M3 exhaust products, and I wanted to share the progress, as things are starting to shape up really nicely.

I dropped my car off a couple of months ago, and they’ve been sending updates as each step is completed.

The first thing they did was get the car up in the air to examine the design and construction of the factory system, so that they could see what was required and where they could make improvements.

Fabspeed then pulled the OEM system off and digitized the proprietary flanges so that they could CNC their own versions and begin building their system(s) back from those.

Once the flanges were complete, Fabspeed began digitizing and 3D-modeling the center tubing sections of optimized flow and sound. After a few prototypes and testing, they discovered that the best setup on these cars is to use two “x” sections, allowing the two sides of the exhaust to blend, which smoothed out the sound significantly.

They are currently working on developing and testing the rear muffler section with various valve configurations, but the results so far are quite promising! Sounds much better than any of the other systems I have heard on the market so far…

Fabspeed is starting to take pre-orders on these systems, so you can contact them directly for more details. I will post more updates as I get them!

ENJOY!

Best Regards,

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 04:06 PM

Fabspeed has been using my car as a development platform for their new M4/M3 exhaust products, and I wanted to share the progress, as things are starting to shape up really nicely.

I dropped my car off a couple of months ago, and they’ve been sending updates as each step is completed.

The first thing they did was get the car up in the air to examine the design and construction of the factory system, so that they could see what was required and where they could make improvements.

Fabspeed then pulled the OEM system off and digitized the proprietary flanges so that they could CNC their own versions and begin building their system(s) back from those.

Once the flanges were complete, Fabspeed began digitizing and 3D-modeling the center tubing sections of optimized flow and sound. After a few prototypes and testing, they discovered that the best setup on these cars is to use two “x” sections, allowing the two sides of the exhaust to blend, which smoothed out the sound significantly.

They are currently working on developing and testing the rear muffler section with various valve configurations, but the results so far are quite promising! Sounds much better than any of the other systems I have heard on the market so far…

Fabspeed is starting to take pre-orders on these systems, so you can contact them directly for more details. I will post more updates as I get them!

*Exhaust is with stock Downpipes

Best Regards,

joeyb26 · 01-09-2015, 04:11 PM

sounds great! any idea on the price?

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 04:24 PM

There still not done but I'm sure you can call Fabspeed ask for mike and he can assist you further

LIYMBM3 · 01-09-2015, 05:38 PM

If they wanna use mine for an F80 tester, I'm in... LOL

bigdog1250 · 01-09-2015, 05:59 PM

That sound significantly better than the other systems I've heard that really all just sound like stock.

Powerbeast · 01-09-2015, 06:55 PM

You gave your car up for a couple of months just to get a free exhaust? Crazy!

Sounds good though.

Blindside_137 · 01-09-2015, 07:49 PM

Sweet! If I had a spare car is gladly give mine up for R&D lol. The free exhaust would cover the expense or more of payments for the time it was not in my possession. And I wouldn't be driving much in the winter anyway.

Sounds nice and smooth! I like it!

Boostin FD · 01-09-2015, 10:29 PM

Everye exhaust that came out so far is always claimed to be "the best from the rest". The problem isn't so much being the best... It's the fact that everyone is charging an arm and a leg for one of these damn things.

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LIYMBM3

If they wanna use mine for an F80 tester, I'm in... LOL

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

You gave your car up for a couple of months just to get a free exhaust? Crazy!

Sounds good though.

its winter time and its snowing

E92 nick · 01-09-2015, 11:02 PM

Down pipes also coming as well so stay tuned!!

Powerbeast · 01-10-2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick f82

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

You gave your car up for a couple of months just to get a free exhaust? Crazy!

Sounds good though.

its winter time and its snowing

I do tend to forget that not everyone's winter is like a SoCal winter!

E92 nick · 01-10-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick f82

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

You gave your car up for a couple of months just to get a free exhaust? Crazy!

Sounds good though.

its winter time and its snowing

I do tend to forget that not everyone's winter is like a SoCal winter!

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Queenskid24 · 01-10-2015, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Everye exhaust that came out so far is always claimed to be "the best from the rest". The problem isn't so much being the best... It's the fact that everyone is charging an arm and a leg for one of these damn things.

BMWJ · 01-10-2015, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Everye exhaust that came out so far is always claimed to be "the best from the rest". The problem isn't so much being the best... It's the fact that everyone is charging an arm and a leg for one of these damn things.

This time they don't even have the overhead of purchasing the car.

IE92 · 01-10-2015, 10:22 AM

I noticed that just like most manufacturers generally Fabspeed makes their exhaust in several parts (rear section, midpipe, etc). Is the car in the videos equipped with the rear section only?

Taimur · 01-10-2015, 10:40 AM

It sounds really good and I like it. But again for the money I'm not too sure I'm going to get any exhaust. I personally think the stock sounds really good with the valves open. All it needs is downpipes to get the extra rumble.

NorCal f80 · 01-10-2015, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Everye exhaust that came out so far is always claimed to be "the best from the rest". The problem isn't so much being the best... It's the fact that everyone is charging an arm and a leg for one of these damn things.

Guess we gotta go with Magnaflow or wait until Megan releases theirs.

BarbeRouge · 01-10-2015, 01:32 PM

I have a full Fabspeed set up on my Porsche and it's amazing. I can't wait to hear the new M3/M4 set-up and I commend you for letting them use your car for development.

BarbeRouge · 01-10-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWJ

This time they don't even have the overhead of purchasing the car.

Why would they spend $70k when they can get one for the price of an exhaust?

Sean@PSI · 01-10-2015, 01:52 PM

This can only end in something that sounds fantastic! Great photos, thanks for the look at the Fabspeed development.

01-09-2015, 03:54 PM	#1
E92 nick Captain 76 Rep 613 Posts Drives: Melbourne e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Port, FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [10.00] 1998 bmw [0.00]	Dropped my M4 at Fabspeed! Fabspeed has been using my car as a development platform for their new M4/M3 exhaust products, and I wanted to share the progress, as things are starting to shape up really nicely. I dropped my car off a couple of months ago, and they’ve been sending updates as each step is completed. The first thing they did was get the car up in the air to examine the design and construction of the factory system, so that they could see what was required and where they could make improvements. Fabspeed then pulled the OEM system off and digitized the proprietary flanges so that they could CNC their own versions and begin building their system(s) back from those. Once the flanges were complete, Fabspeed began digitizing and 3D-modeling the center tubing sections of optimized flow and sound. After a few prototypes and testing, they discovered that the best setup on these cars is to use two “x” sections, allowing the two sides of the exhaust to blend, which smoothed out the sound significantly. They are currently working on developing and testing the rear muffler section with various valve configurations, but the results so far are quite promising! Sounds much better than any of the other systems I have heard on the market so far… Fabspeed is starting to take pre-orders on these systems, so you can contact them directly for more details. I will post more updates as I get them! ENJOY! Best Regards, Last edited by E92 nick; 01-09-2015 at 04:01 PM..
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E92 nick Captain 76 Rep 613 Posts Drives: Melbourne e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Port, FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [10.00] 1998 bmw [0.00]	Yas Marina M4 at Fabspeed Fabspeed has been using my car as a development platform for their new M4/M3 exhaust products, and I wanted to share the progress, as things are starting to shape up really nicely. I dropped my car off a couple of months ago, and they’ve been sending updates as each step is completed. The first thing they did was get the car up in the air to examine the design and construction of the factory system, so that they could see what was required and where they could make improvements. Fabspeed then pulled the OEM system off and digitized the proprietary flanges so that they could CNC their own versions and begin building their system(s) back from those. Once the flanges were complete, Fabspeed began digitizing and 3D-modeling the center tubing sections of optimized flow and sound. After a few prototypes and testing, they discovered that the best setup on these cars is to use two “x” sections, allowing the two sides of the exhaust to blend, which smoothed out the sound significantly. They are currently working on developing and testing the rear muffler section with various valve configurations, but the results so far are quite promising! Sounds much better than any of the other systems I have heard on the market so far… Fabspeed is starting to take pre-orders on these systems, so you can contact them directly for more details. I will post more updates as I get them! Exhaust is with stock Downpipes Best Regards, Last edited by E92 nick; 01-09-2015 at 04:21 PM..*
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E92 nick Captain 76 Rep 613 Posts Drives: Melbourne e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Port, FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [10.00] 1998 bmw [0.00]	There still not done but I'm sure you can call Fabspeed ask for mike and he can assist you further Last edited by E92 nick; 01-09-2015 at 04:35 PM..
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E92 nick Captain 76 Rep 613 Posts Drives: Melbourne e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Port, FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [10.00] 1998 bmw [0.00]	Down pipes also coming as well so stay tuned!!
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IE92 Lieutenant 154 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	I noticed that just like most manufacturers generally Fabspeed makes their exhaust in several parts (rear section, midpipe, etc). Is the car in the videos equipped with the rear section only?
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Taimur Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 270 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	It sounds really good and I like it. But again for the money I'm not too sure I'm going to get any exhaust. I personally think the stock sounds really good with the valves open. All it needs is downpipes to get the extra rumble.
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