[CadolinaRipr]

So today I was finally able to install my AA single mid. I have to say, the AA quality is top notch. Fitment to finish, it’s amazing. I went with the single for a slighter deeper yet softer tone as opposed to a AA EL I heard previously. Also, I’m not huge into weight savings or anything but the weight difference is astonishing. No, I didn’t weigh them both but I did lift both and the difference is drastic. Some quick pics of the difference. Thanks to mike@x-ph.com for the hookup.

Any questions feel free to ask. I did use a chain type cutter and it resulted in an extremely clean cut and easy fitment. 2nd dimple on both sides. I also used a spacer on the rear bracket brace until all was tightened properly and resulted in no vibrations or odd noises. 👍🏼

[ToneM2]

Might be a weird request, but I am curious what the inside of the stock secondary cats look like. Any way you can get a pic? Also, any insight to what the stock mid pipe weighs?

[bmwimsafan]

Jackie Ding weighed the stock midpipe (48 lbs) and the AA single midpipe with clamps/brace/etc (21 lbs). So 27 lb weight savings.

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by CadolinaRipr

So today I was finally able to install my AA single mid. I have to say, the AA quality is top notch. Fitment to finish, it’s amazing.

Great pics, thank you. How much lower is that bracket from the stock bracket once installed? 1/2 inch? Does it stick out lower than anything else under the car? ie if you straddle an object in the road is that bracket now the lowest point?

Also how much louder would you say the exhaust note is inside the car? My plan is to disable ASD and like to drive by the sound of the engine. Don't care what it sounds like for others, just care what it sounds like to me inside the car. Easy to still hear your radio and have a conversation with your passenger?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats

[CadolinaRipr]

Originally Posted by Mr. Hankey

Great pics, thank you. How much lower is that bracket from the stock bracket once installed? 1/2 inch? Does it stick out lower than anything else under the car? ie if you straddle an object in the road is that bracket now the lowest point?

Also how much louder would you say the exhaust note is inside the car? My plan is to disable ASD and like to drive by the sound of the engine. Don't care what it sounds like for others, just care what it sounds like to me inside the car. Easy to still hear your radio and have a conversation with your passenger?

Bracket does not appear to be any lower than stock and the rear case is definitely lower than the bracket.

Sound. I finally was able to disable ASD and be happy with the sound. Now I do have the SST controller and with flaps at 100% it’s perfect “for me” inside and out. Can still make it quiet enough with valves closed. Hope this helps.

[Ravenseal]

Good choice

[dominoM]

Originally Posted by ToneM2

Might be a weird request, but I am curious what the inside of the stock secondary cats look like. Any way you can get a pic? Also, any insight to what the stock mid pipe weighs?

Just saw this. From my recent midpipe swap, the secondary cats have the typical honeycomb when you look inside. Sorry I can't take a pic as I have the stock parts packed up in storage.

[ToneM2]

Originally Posted by dominoM

Just saw this. From my recent midpipe swap, the secondary cats have the typical honeycomb when you look inside. Sorry I can't take a pic as I have the stock parts packed up in storage.

Well thanks for the description at least.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Good choice

+1