Gruppe M Air intake or custom exhaust
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I have a Gruppe M and Stromung Exhaust.
If it was one or the other, it would definitely be the exhaust as it changes the nature of the car all the time, not just under full throttle. You'll need to import the exhaust direct from the manufacture in the US, about £650 with shipping and all charges. Well worth it, it's really deep, lot of burbles, subtle popping etc, no horrible rasp.
Exhaust can be a real hit or miss with the S54 engine, as I've found out to my expense. However, a Gruppe M will always sound good.
If it was one or the other, it would definitely be the exhaust as it changes the nature of the car all the time, not just under full throttle. You'll need to import the exhaust direct from the manufacture in the US, about £650 with shipping and all charges. Well worth it, it's really deep, lot of burbles, subtle popping etc, no horrible rasp.
Exhaust can be a real hit or miss with the S54 engine, as I've found out to my expense. However, a Gruppe M will always sound good.
simonlpearce
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As above i would go exhaust all day long, though i guess it depends what you are after. Gruppe M will give a lot more intake noise compared to the pops and bangs you can have from a zorst.
mad4slalom
Senior member
+ 1 for the rasp of the oem exhaust, would hate to spend money on a louder one and then get droning, how much are the gruppe m kits, any vids with sound of any in actionAndyBeech said:
mad4slalom said:+ 1 for the rasp of the oem exhaust, would hate to spend money on a louder one and then get droning, how much are the gruppe m kits, any vids with sound of any in actionAndyBeech said:
+2
That's the beauty of the Stromung. It's sounds almost the same as OEM, only a bit louder & deeper. I too loved the OEM noise and did not want anything raspier. I just wanted a deeper, meaner sound. You know, the sound that tells you straight away the car has a big engine under the bonnet. The Stromung does this perfectly and it looks 100% better than OEM as well. So win win situation for me.
For what it is worth, I also have an AFE intake which I had installed for about 8months before getting the Stromung. When I first got it I was in love. This sound was incredible and so more-ish, especially with the roof down. However, like all mods, you soon get used to it and you forgot it's even there.
Given the choice of exhaust or induction, exhaust wins hands down every time. Just make sure you pick your exhaust wisely and you won't go wrong.
For what it is worth, I also have an AFE intake which I had installed for about 8months before getting the Stromung. When I first got it I was in love. This sound was incredible and so more-ish, especially with the roof down. However, like all mods, you soon get used to it and you forgot it's even there.
Given the choice of exhaust or induction, exhaust wins hands down every time. Just make sure you pick your exhaust wisely and you won't go wrong.
abar121
Active member
AndyBeech said:donjon said:
Oh yeah I don't doubt that part, just referring to the fact the noise from the CSL/GT3 isn't from the type of filter rather the design of the box
Lol, it won't sound like a CSL unless you have the CSL airbox!
It does however add a subtle amount to the already gorgeous induction noise we get as standard. Perfect for me.
The standard paper element really does restrict the induction noise.
Daft question...would the gruppeM fit an n52? I'm aware that I'd need an additional hose as I'd image the M is wider