R59 Roadster S cat back systems
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Roadster S cat back systems
I'm new to the forum and of course I have a question.
Has anyone installed a cat back system on a 2012 or 2013 Roadster S?
If so, what did you install and are you satisfied?
I've had Borla systems on other vehicles I've owned in the past and was very satisfied with them but Borla tells me that the 140261 doesn't fit the Roadster and they're working on a system that fits. Magnaflow is in about the same situation.
I'm considering Quicksilver and Alta but don't know anything about them. Quicksilver in London tells me their BM058S fits.
I'm looking for more sound. My 2012 MCS Roadster is too quiet. I take the horsepower claims with a grain of salt so any increase would be fine if there really is any. The air pump has to have adjustments on both ends to really matter as we all know.
I look forward to your feedback.
Thanks
Has anyone installed a cat back system on a 2012 or 2013 Roadster S?
If so, what did you install and are you satisfied?
I've had Borla systems on other vehicles I've owned in the past and was very satisfied with them but Borla tells me that the 140261 doesn't fit the Roadster and they're working on a system that fits. Magnaflow is in about the same situation.
I'm considering Quicksilver and Alta but don't know anything about them. Quicksilver in London tells me their BM058S fits.
I'm looking for more sound. My 2012 MCS Roadster is too quiet. I take the horsepower claims with a grain of salt so any increase would be fine if there really is any. The air pump has to have adjustments on both ends to really matter as we all know.
I look forward to your feedback.
Thanks
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I've been looking at the exhaust systems too. The Akrapovic is very nice and looks like it would work well for a r59, but at over $2500 for the complete system, kind of pricey. I, also like the looks of the NM set up, and I am thinking more along the lines of cat back, not the down tube. I know that there's lot to be gained by doing the down tube, but then again, this isn't a race car. The Akrapovic cat back is $1725+ and the NM is $1050+. I like the Akrapovic better, but what the heck, that will be a June addition anyway. I've got May and June spent already.
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I can tell you out of all the exhaust systems the Akrapovic exhaust system fits the Cabrio and Roadster cars the best. Those cars have extra bracing in the rear and the Akrapovic exhaust is the only one on the market with the extra exhaust mounts to mount it to the center support plate and give you maximum clearance over the cabrio bracing.
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I can tell you out of all the exhaust systems the Akrapovic exhaust system fits the Cabrio and Roadster cars the best. Those cars have extra bracing in the rear and the Akrapovic exhaust is the only one on the market with the extra exhaust mounts to mount it to the center support plate and give you maximum clearance over the cabrio bracing.
Getting a little off subject, thinking about the complete back end:
Is there a diffuser kit that will work with the 2013 R59 S rear bumper and the Akrapovic exhaust system without a lot of modification?
Andy
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I can tell you out of all the exhaust systems the Akrapovic exhaust system fits the Cabrio and Roadster cars the best. Those cars have extra bracing in the rear and the Akrapovic exhaust is the only one on the market with the extra exhaust mounts to mount it to the center support plate and give you maximum clearance over the cabrio bracing.
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