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Guys, I'm just playing around with the idea of fitting Mufflers with EVC.
I have a neighbour who is quite sound sensitive and I would suspect the Evo IX track car is just about as much as they can tolerate considering I only compete 2-3 times a month. Being, or at least, trying to be the considerate neighbour that I am, I'm looking at getting a muffler with EVC so as not to give my neighbour further trauma. For those who are interested, it seems there are 3 options through my findings. Bearing in mind this is not a Horsepower Seeking Exercise. I am just merely looking at some added noise "occasionally" without annoying my neighbour or myself when cruising long distance on Freeway. Obviously these exhausts should not be any heavier than the factory system or lose horsepower. KKS Performance - Made in Germany. KKS features 2 EVC on each side of the muffler. The valve however only operate on 1 tip while the other is free flow. Quality seems top notch through photos on forum. I would not consider the weight saving attribute to be of significance since you have to factor in the EVC assembly and additional flanges. However I doubt it would be heavier than a stock exhaust system. Price is a killer. As I don't speak German other than knowing "Ja" and "Nien" through WWII films, mufflers with Elektronische Klappensteuerung or "EVC" cost about $5629 aud not including freight, customs, duties etc. Installation requires a switch of some form to be hardwired into the car in order to control the electronic valve. Cigarette lighter seems to be the recommended location according to KKS. Kreissieg F1 VT - AKA Exhaust from Hell. Made in Japan. Similar to KKS performance. Features 5 different level of sound from: Level 1. It is equal to stock. Level 2. Quiet sports muffler Level 3. Sports muffler Level 4. Sports muffler of Hi pitch loud sound Level 5. The Super Hi pitch sound. Uses wireless control. Price: About $6800+ aud not including freight, customs, duties etc. X Force - Varex Muffler - Made in Some Country. Australian Company. X Force website does not allow me to save the photos. You can view the mufflers on their website - http://xforce.com.au/cars/view_car/29 No videos on E92 M3 but here is one with Holden. I have personally seen this being installed on a Z4 ///M which uses the same engine as the E46 M3, the S54. 2 EVCs, one on each side. The concept is different to KKS. Varex muffler feature 1 Valve controlling 2 tips. When fully open, the exhaust is free flow and nothing is mufflering the sound. When the Valve is fully closed, exhaust flow is directed through an alternate chamber that mufflers the sound. The diagram featured on their website uses a single canon style muffler to explain how this is done but the concept is the same for twin tip oval type muffler. On the Z4 ///M with the Valve fully closed, the exhaust is nearly, if not, even quieter than stock. Even more so quieter than my E46 M3 at idle. I can't give you the exact decibels but it is extremely quiet. You get the idea. When the valve is fully opened, lets just say I had to stand further away as my ears hurt even when standing about 5m from the rear of the car. On deceleration, you can hear 2 or 3 exhaust gurgle. The Z4 ///M is obviously a completely different car and engine so take the above example with a pinch of salt. As the mufflers were installed on the car, I did not get a close look at the quality of the welding. In terms of weight, again, I doubt it will be that significant but it won't be heavier than factory mufflers. Price wise - I will have to confirm again, however I read from somewhere that it was on the $600+ region each (don't quote me on this) That puts it about $1300+ for a pair. Freight cost should be marginal since it is within Australia. Please note you have to factor in install/labour cost. The plus point of the Varex muffler is that the controller is wireless. Hence all that is required is simply to tap into a 12v wire to power the EVC. Hence the process is reversible without messing around with the factory components. The downside is that these mufflers are made universal or Holden specific type of vehicles. I believe you should be able to use the factory exhaust hangars as the only area that requires welding is the support beam on the muffler. Again, the process should be reversible as no modifications are done to the car. Only simple welding performed on the muffler itself. The only problem at hand is the dimension of the muffler. As I don't know the dimensions of the muffler, there may be clearance issues. This is an area that needs to be looked at. Anyone in the same boat as I am ? Or I could just be an inconsiderate neighbour and can get Eisenmann Race.
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Far canal - those prices are crazy. If it were my neighbours I'd say stuff 'em as their bloody yappy dogs go all night - so I'd see it as payback.
I've looked into a Remus but they don't have a specific one for the E90 - the E92 one can be modified but it seems like a bit of a hassle. At this stage I'm waiting for an E90 model. I also chose Remus as the Sport system is ADR and not so loud as to attract a yellow sticker!
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AMK - Yellow sticker?
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Sorry...for the non-WA readers, a yellow sticker is something the local constabulary stick on your windscreen if they think your vehicle is defective. You then have a certain amount of time to put your car over the pits for an inspection.
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I didn't think there would be that much difference between the E90, 92, 93. Did a bit of wikipedia, assuming the figures are correct, the E90 is 1 inch shorter and 1.3 inch wider than the E92. Exhaust hangar should still be the same. Perhaps the pipe length is different ? Mod Bargains in the US apparently have the E90 Remus Sport available for 2008 and later models. In saying that, I could not find any E90 M3 Remus Sport on youtube. http://www.**********s.com/_e/Exhaus...E90_E92_M3.htm Have you considered the Eisenmann Sport ? Apart from the price, according to feedbacks, they seem to be on the quiet side. The reason why I opt for EVC type mufflers is because I can put it on silent mode on daily drive and open up the valves for spirited drives. Perhaps I'll consult one of the exhaust specialist and see if the Varex is doable.
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As said earlier, screw the neighbours. What do you plan to do, sit at home and play with the throttle? Surely starting and driving off leisurely can't be to noisy!
My neibours like the sound of mine, well one does maybe the rest hate it . Anyway I decided it wasn't noisy enough so went the full monty with sound (posted here before http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315489), I mean if you are going to spend some coin get some value out of it! (by the way mine was $3000 fitted). Cheers |
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I've read your write up a dozen times. Impressive work !
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Is that cold start ? Sounds pretty aggressive with a few spits here and there at low revs. Is that just the muffler or did it include midpipes ?
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It is just the rear pipes and mufflers (axle back) and a perfect fit to factory hangers and rear bar. |
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