My AA Signature is too Quiet!

flamelauncher14 · 05-19-2017, 08:42 AM

Hi there!

So I am new to turbo cars and I know that the turbos can seriously muffle the sound of the engine, but I know the N63s are capable of sounding very mean.

I have an Active Autowerk Signature exhaust and it sounds great idling and below 3k RPMs, but after 3k the car sounds stock. This is only an axel-back system - my exhaust shop recommended removing the resonator. We did a muffler/res delete on my M6 and it is VERY loud, I don't necessarily want that as the 550i is my daily car (and I get up for work at 4am... neighbors won't be happy).

Basically, my question is how do I get a little more sound out of the car without making it annoyingly loud, and without DRONE. Also looking to get more sound from the turbos, but I think that can be done with an intake.

One thing to note, my car is a CPO car so I also don't want to do anything that'll void the warranty until it's up in November.

lsturbointeg · 05-19-2017, 08:58 AM

just put this guy in your back seat!

flamelauncher14 · 05-19-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

just put this guy in your back seat!

Is he a valvetronic system? I'd hate to wake up my neighbors in the morning/evening

lsturbointeg · 05-19-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by flamelauncher14

Is he a valvetronic system? I'd hate to wake up my neighbors in the morning/evening

No... Just don't wake him up until after you leave the neighborhood haha! All seriousness intakes will help to hear your turbos spooling but for the exhaust I'll let the 550 guys jump on in regards to removing your resonators if that'll give you what you're looking for. But there's always a comprise for things you want like possible drone and what not

Teddylongtooth · 05-19-2017, 10:56 AM

F' the neighbors, get what you want and live your life! As for the drone, its gonna cost 4-7k for those exhaust systems with no drone.

TheBlackGT · 05-22-2017, 05:49 PM

I did a resonator delete on my previous 550. Sure there is a little drone around 2k RPM, but I really don't get all the complaints about it. It wasn't annoying at all, in fact I liked it a lot. A bassy hum that subtly reminds you of the beast you're driving

but hey, different strokes different folks. Plus, just put it into manual and keep it in 7th or 8th gear on the highway and you'll avoid it.

The car sounds a lot better with the resonator delete IMHO, especially since you want to keep your downpipes stock. Plus the way it sounds on shifts is the best part.

Here is a clip I found on Youtube, similar to how mine sounded.

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flamelauncher14 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 233 Posts Drives: my neighbors crazy! Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Nissan GT-R [10.00]	My AA Signature is too Quiet! Hi there! So I am new to turbo cars and I know that the turbos can seriously muffle the sound of the engine, but I know the N63s are capable of sounding very mean. I have an Active Autowerk Signature exhaust and it sounds great idling and below 3k RPMs, but after 3k the car sounds stock. This is only an axel-back system - my exhaust shop recommended removing the resonator. We did a muffler/res delete on my M6 and it is VERY loud, I don't necessarily want that as the 550i is my daily car (and I get up for work at 4am... neighbors won't be happy). Basically, my question is how do I get a little more sound out of the car without making it annoyingly loud, and without DRONE. Also looking to get more sound from the turbos, but I think that can be done with an intake. One thing to note, my car is a CPO car so I also don't want to do anything that'll void the warranty until it's up in November. __________________ Current: 2009 Nissan GT-R \| 2012 Converted \| Cobb Tuned \| AMS Downpipes \| Armytrix Exhaust \| AFE Intakes \| Forgestar F14 + Pirelli P Zero 295/305 -- Past: 2011 550i ///M Sport \| 2010 M6 Coupe \| 2004 BMW M3 Convertible \| 2003 BMW 330i
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Teddylongtooth ZEROdoubleZERO 228 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2011 550i m sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	F' the neighbors, get what you want and live your life! As for the drone, its gonna cost 4-7k for those exhaust systems with no drone. Last edited by Teddylongtooth; 05-22-2017 at 10:47 AM..
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TheBlackGT Like No Other. 554 Rep 1,833 Posts Drives: BMW F07 LCI Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (0)	I did a resonator delete on my previous 550. Sure there is a little drone around 2k RPM, but I really don't get all the complaints about it. It wasn't annoying at all, in fact I liked it a lot. A bassy hum that subtly reminds you of the beast you're driving but hey, different strokes different folks. Plus, just put it into manual and keep it in 7th or 8th gear on the highway and you'll avoid it. The car sounds a lot better with the resonator delete IMHO, especially since you want to keep your downpipes stock. Plus the way it sounds on shifts is the best part. Here is a clip I found on Youtube, similar to how mine sounded. __________________ BMW 550i GT LCI (w/ a VW MK7 daily) personal IG: http://www.instagram.com/TheBlackGT my work: http://www.instagram.com/CorsaAutoDesign
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