07-15-2013, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Meisterschaft GTC full system or just section 3?
A few random Qs.... As the title asks - For all who have installed the Meisterschaft GTC system, can anyone share experiences between the two (full/Section 3)? What made you go full compared to just Section 3 or vice versa? Do the valves really quiet it down in "real world" experiences? Is there an obvious increase in sound between the two (full/sect. 3) as well as anyones thoughts on in-cabin drone. I'm coming from a RPI GTS-E60 M5 full system and the dreaded ASR system so I know a bit about "in cabin" sounds from exhausts.
I am entertaining this valved system and just trying to figure out if the whole system is the way to go or just get the mufflers and move on. thanks |
07-15-2013, 08:36 AM | #2 |
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I have the full system and I love it. There is drone between 1500-1800rpm. I personally don't mind it but have heard from others that it bothers them. The most important thing to remember IMHO is that personal taste in exhaust note is subjective, especially WRT aftermarket exhausts.
With the valves closed I feel that the sound is close to stock but with a more exotic note. Open valves are loud and sound great. Again I have no regrets with the full system; my M5 sounds more aggressive and I definitely feel it pulls harder. Just my $.02 |
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07-15-2013, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Guys, thanks for the responses.
Is there any drone when valve is "closed"? Why spend the extra $$ if Section 3 will do the trick. I'll also go through the videos again, maybe someone has only done a section 3 Meister............ |
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07-16-2013, 01:12 AM | #5 |
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Does "full" mean with the x-pipe whereas "section 3 only" means just the standard system? If so, then I have the standard system. The exhaust drones between ~1,500 and ~1,900 rpm. I personally dislike the drone a lot, even with the valve closed (i.e. quiet). With the valve open (i.e. loud), I find the drone really annoying and cruising on the highway in 7th to be essentially unbearable. With the valve closed the system sounds noticeably louder than stock and sounds nice. With the valve open, it sounds epic. But I can't handle it for more than 10-15 minutes before I find it too loud and a bit tiring. I sometimes open the valve halfway and find it to be nice but not obnoxious. But the throatiness is best when fully open. If it weren't for the drone I'd be really happy. The problem is that you hear the drone every time you accelerate through every gear since it's really hard to avoid 1,500-1,900 rpm. And when you decelerate you go back through that rpm range again and hear the drone again. I honestly don't know how folks can drive around with the system open all of the time, but unto his each own. And I recognize that I have somewhat sensitive ears. My understanding is that if you get the x-pipe then you lose the resonators and you make the drone even worse. But maybe I'm mixed up. I hope that helps.
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11-22-2013, 07:40 AM | #10 |
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Ended up just adding an Eisenmann Race Axel back only. My ears must be shot cause it's not nearly as loud as everyone talks about. My RPI full system on my previous E60 M5 was much more disruptive . They all drone a little between 1500 and 2000 rpms under load. Still like the idea of the valve, just jumped on a real good deal and haven't looked back.
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