Vorsteiner or Meisterschaft Exhaust....I still can't decide!

jnkirk1974 · 09-11-2012, 10:20 PM

I'm really wanting to get out of my Eisenmann Race exhaust. Frankly, it's just a little too boring for me.

I understand that probably due to the nature of the F10 550i, I can't achieve what I truly want. However, I'm wanting something that is a little higher pitched and exotic sounding. The Eisenmann is very nice, but way to low and mellow for my taste.

Opinions?

Nobleman · 09-11-2012, 11:09 PM

I would delete the resonator and put straight pipe. And get a AR downpipe will definitely make sound incredible. IMO.

If you dont want this option then I recomment meisterschaft.

jnkirk1974 · 09-11-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm already running an X-pipe and no resonators at this point. I'm leaning towards Meisterschaft, but I very interested in hearing a 550i with the Vorsteiner. There is one video online, but I'd like to hear the 500i do a drive by. My biggest complaint, is that I cannot really hear the car enough to shift at the proper time (obviously, in manual mode). Unless I'm staring at the tachometer, it's kinda hard to get a feel for it. I want a lot more audible feedback in the shifts.

Chu2k · 09-12-2012, 04:26 AM

I would definitely go for the Meisterschaft GTC! It has an amazing sound and that valve system is priceless for a executive car like this. Its always a good thing to have the elegant/quiet option sometimes hehehehe

JRubin13 · 09-12-2012, 05:13 PM

Save yourself the hassle and get the AR design downpipes. The combo of eisenmann and ar dps on the 550i is absolutley insane. One of the best things ive heard in a long long time.

bb2405 · 09-12-2012, 07:07 PM

Meisterschaft for sure. listen to Luigimasters old 550i. it was beautiful.

DentalBoy · 09-13-2012, 06:45 AM

Meisterschaft GTC for sure!!!!

jnkirk1974 · 09-13-2012, 09:14 AM

Okay......here is the deciding factor.

My father has the Audi R8 V10. Will my 550i be able to make his car put it's tail between it's legs?

I love tunnel blasting in his car (cannot beat that sound, as far as tone goes). However, if the Meisterschaft GTC 550i will give it a run for it's money (we're talking sound here), I'm in!

By the way, when I say "my father", I must note that I'm 38 years old and he's 64. I didn't want to sound like a teenager talking about "daddy's car".

E60orBust · 09-13-2012, 09:20 AM

I don't think Meisterschaft is what he is looking for. He said "higher pitched and exotic sounding" and the GTC is as deep and V8 rumbly as you could ask for and not wander in to droning territory.

Look up some Akrapovic exhaust clips. I know its designed for the M5, but a competent exhaust shop should have no problem fitting it to the 550i

jnkirk1974 · 09-13-2012, 09:31 AM

Good Lord that sounds incredible! At $7,800.....OUCH!
That certainly is the type of sound I'm searching for. I'm not sure anything like that exists in the
$4,000 or less price range. You are right, I do prefer the higher pitched sound.

E60orBust · 09-13-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jnkirk1974

My father has the Audi R8 V10. Will my 550i be able to make his car put it's tail between it's legs?

Tail between legs as far as sound profile or performance? A family sedan is not going to touch the R8 in performance and No V8 will matched the high-pitched, exotic tone of a V10. Remember, the R8 V10 is running a detuned lambo engine.

If that the sound is what you are after most, trade your 550i in for a gently used E60 M5. Here is one example I found.

jnkirk1974 · 09-13-2012, 03:20 PM

No, I was only talking about sound. Performance, there is no comparison. I also know it's not going to touch the "tone" of the Audi V10. I think I was just referring to shear volume

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Originally Posted by E60orBust

Tail between legs as far as sound profile or performance? A family sedan is not going to touch the R8 in performance and No V8 will matched the high-pitched, exotic tone of a V10. Remember, the R8 V10 is running a detuned lambo engine.

If that the sound is what you are after most, trade your 550i in for a gently used E60 M5. Here is one example I found.

luigimaster24 · 09-20-2012, 11:39 AM

Let me just chime in as the author of the Meisterschaft video clips.

Thos videos don't even scratch the surface of what the car really sounds like in real life.

To this date i haven't heard of another car sound as beast, exotic and fierce as the F10 550i with the Meisterschaft sounds. It was insane while tunnel blasting.

At car shows, revving the car caused crowds to come together in admiration of the beastly sounds.

The beautiful thing about all thats being said is that you can quiet the beast as Dr. Jekyl and Ms. Hyde with the convenience and comfort atthe touch of a button with the valves.

IMHO you can't beat that as far as a 550i is concerned.

Hope this helps.

KB7 · 09-20-2012, 03:31 PM

I'm probably going to be in the minority here but I just can't justify the price of either of these exhausts. Based on the actual HP you are going to see compared to the cost just doesn't make sense. If sound is what you want I'm sure you could just get some custom exhaust work done and with the money you save buy a set of wheels. Just offering up my 2 cents...good luck either direction you go in!

E60orBust · 09-21-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigimaster24

Let me just chime in as the author of the Meisterschaft video clips.

Thos videos don't even scratch the surface of what the car really sounds like in real life.

To this date i haven't heard of another car sound as beast, exotic and fierce as the F10 550i with the Meisterschaft sounds. It was insane while tunnel blasting.

At car shows, revving the car caused crowds to come together in admiration of the beastly sounds.

The beautiful thing about all thats being said is that you can quiet the beast as Dr. Jekyl and Ms. Hyde with the convenience and comfort atthe touch of a button with the valves.

IMHO you can't beat that as far as a 550i is concerned.

Hope this helps.

Not to go off topic, but can we get a video of you launching with the valves closed? I'm still trying to sell someone on it who is on the fence about it with them closed.

Alshamsi · 09-21-2012, 02:30 PM

i am running GTHAUS in my 535i and i can tell that every single person who hear the car ask me about the company and the cost of it because they like it ... i have many video for my car but the v8 sound is realy deferent more exotic and beast. i would recommended and i agree with luigimaster24 their is no clip that give you the right or the real sound of the exhaust even my clips .

jnkirk1974 · 09-23-2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigimaster24

Let me just chime in as the author of the Meisterschaft video clips.

Thos videos don't even scratch the surface of what the car really sounds like in real life.

To this date i haven't heard of another car sound as beast, exotic and fierce as the F10 550i with the Meisterschaft sounds. It was insane while tunnel blasting.

At car shows, revving the car caused crowds to come together in admiration of the beastly sounds.

The beautiful thing about all thats being said is that you can quiet the beast as Dr. Jekyl and Ms. Hyde with the convenience and comfort atthe touch of a button with the valves.

IMHO you can't beat that as far as a 550i is concerned.

Hope this helps.

luigimaster24.....

Since you are probably the only one here that had it on their 550 (f10), can you compare the tone to any other car? In other words, in the videos....the car sounds pretty much like an American muscle car. Is this accurate or is that just a product of the camera microphone? Is there something else out there that could help me picture the sound?

DentalBoy · 09-24-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigimaster24

Let me just chime in as the author of the Meisterschaft video clips.

Thos videos don't even scratch the surface of what the car really sounds like in real life.

To this date i haven't heard of another car sound as beast, exotic and fierce as the F10 550i with the Meisterschaft sounds. It was insane while tunnel blasting.

At car shows, revving the car caused crowds to come together in admiration of the beastly sounds.

The beautiful thing about all thats being said is that you can quiet the beast as Dr. Jekyl and Ms. Hyde with the convenience and comfort atthe touch of a button with the valves.

IMHO you can't beat that as far as a 550i is concerned.

Hope this helps.

+1!!

GTHAUS · 09-24-2012, 10:20 AM

Give us a call if you have any questions regarding the Meisterschaft GTS or GTC exhaust system! There are quite a few people on the boards that have our GTC system, no complaints so far. A set up like Luigimaster will definitely turn heads!

jnkirk1974 · 09-25-2012, 06:34 PM

Okay, the decision has been made. Stay tuned........

jnkirk1974 · 09-26-2012, 10:43 PM

Okay, I went with the Meisterschaft GTC exhaust. I'm getting the mufflers, x-pipe and the wireless control.

I really liked the Eisenmann Race exhaust, except it's way too quiet for my taste. Great tone though.

So, on to Meisterschaft. Think my wife will notice? "No honey, it's ALWAYS been like that!"

JRDM · 09-27-2012, 02:18 AM

Please post videos asap

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Nobleman First Lieutenant 28 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2011 535 Xdrive Msport TiAg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Edgewater iTrader: (7)	I would delete the resonator and put straight pipe. And get a AR downpipe will definitely make sound incredible. IMO. If you dont want this option then I recomment meisterschaft. __________________ Waiting New M4 Sold- 2011 535 Xdrive Msport TiAg Retired- 2008 535i Sport Jet Black Retired- 2006 335i Sport Jet Black Last edited by Nobleman; 09-12-2012 at 06:14 PM..
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jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 101 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	I'm already running an X-pipe and no resonators at this point. I'm leaning towards Meisterschaft, but I very interested in hearing a 550i with the Vorsteiner. There is one video online, but I'd like to hear the 500i do a drive by. My biggest complaint, is that I cannot really hear the car enough to shift at the proper time (obviously, in manual mode). Unless I'm staring at the tachometer, it's kinda hard to get a feel for it. I want a lot more audible feedback in the shifts.
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Chu2k Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: F10 535i, X1 xDrive20d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Paraguay iTrader: (0)	I would definitely go for the Meisterschaft GTC! It has an amazing sound and that valve system is priceless for a executive car like this. Its always a good thing to have the elegant/quiet option sometimes hehehehe
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JRubin13 Captain 35 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i/2012 F10 535i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	Save yourself the hassle and get the AR design downpipes. The combo of eisenmann and ar dps on the 550i is absolutley insane. One of the best things ive heard in a long long time.
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bb2405 Lieutenant 71 Rep 432 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [8.76]	Meisterschaft for sure. listen to Luigimasters old 550i. it was beautiful.
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jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 101 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	Okay......here is the deciding factor. My father has the Audi R8 V10. Will my 550i be able to make his car put it's tail between it's legs? I love tunnel blasting in his car (cannot beat that sound, as far as tone goes). However, if the Meisterschaft GTC 550i will give it a run for it's money (we're talking sound here), I'm in! By the way, when I say "my father", I must note that I'm 38 years old and he's 64. I didn't want to sound like a teenager talking about "daddy's car".
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E60orBust Captain 91 Rep 825 Posts Drives: "The Brothers //M-Sport" E90/2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	I don't think Meisterschaft is what he is looking for. He said "higher pitched and exotic sounding" and the GTC is as deep and V8 rumbly as you could ask for and not wander in to droning territory. Look up some Akrapovic exhaust clips. I know its designed for the M5, but a competent exhaust shop should have no problem fitting it to the 550i __________________ Down for Maintenance
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jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 101 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	Good Lord that sounds incredible! At $7,800.....OUCH! That certainly is the type of sound I'm searching for. I'm not sure anything like that exists in the $4,000 or less price range. You are right, I do prefer the higher pitched sound.
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09-20-2012, 11:39 AM	#13
luigimaster24 Major 159 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i & 2021 X6M Comp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (5)	Let me just chime in as the author of the Meisterschaft video clips. Thos videos don't even scratch the surface of what the car really sounds like in real life. To this date i haven't heard of another car sound as beast, exotic and fierce as the F10 550i with the Meisterschaft sounds. It was insane while tunnel blasting. At car shows, revving the car caused crowds to come together in admiration of the beastly sounds. The beautiful thing about all thats being said is that you can quiet the beast as Dr. Jekyl and Ms. Hyde with the convenience and comfort atthe touch of a button with the valves. IMHO you can't beat that as far as a 550i is concerned. Hope this helps.
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KB7 First Lieutenant 120 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2023 M850 GC Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M850i GC [8.25]	I'm probably going to be in the minority here but I just can't justify the price of either of these exhausts. Based on the actual HP you are going to see compared to the cost just doesn't make sense. If sound is what you want I'm sure you could just get some custom exhaust work done and with the money you save buy a set of wheels. Just offering up my 2 cents...good luck either direction you go in!
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Alshamsi Private 16 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) - Alain iTrader: (0)	i am running GTHAUS in my 535i and i can tell that every single person who hear the car ask me about the company and the cost of it because they like it ... i have many video for my car but the v8 sound is realy deferent more exotic and beast. i would recommended and i agree with luigimaster24 their is no clip that give you the right or the real sound of the exhaust even my clips .
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GTHAUS Major 185 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Give us a call if you have any questions regarding the Meisterschaft GTS or GTC exhaust system! There are quite a few people on the boards that have our GTC system, no complaints so far. A set up like Luigimaster will definitely turn heads!
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jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 101 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	Okay, the decision has been made. Stay tuned........
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jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 101 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	Okay, I went with the Meisterschaft GTC exhaust. I'm getting the mufflers, x-pipe and the wireless control. I really liked the Eisenmann Race exhaust, except it's way too quiet for my taste. Great tone though. So, on to Meisterschaft. Think my wife will notice? "No honey, it's ALWAYS been like that!"
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JRDM Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2012 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SO.CAL(661) iTrader: (0)	Please post videos asap
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