R36 Exhaust - Arqray, Bikyo, Einsatz...

[dannyjak]

Hi all

Getting very curious about an exhaust for the R36, narrowed it down to 2 jap brands, either Bikyo or Arqray

Listening to some youtube clips, they both sound very similar.

Now I know some of us have fitted an Arqray before, what are your thoughts on it after having for a while? and where can i look to find one?

Thanks

[Toodskie]

Hey mate, just wondering what quote's you got for those kits?

I was looking into the Arqray a while ago, and at the time I was quoted $2800...but that is only cat back.

In the end I went to see Nicko at Hi-Tech Mufflers in Darlinghust and had a chat to him.

Got a custom build including 200 cell high-flow cats for $3000 on the nose. Sounds and runs great!!! Nicko was a champ aswell...asnwered and questions I had and checked with me on preferences with everything before doing the work.

The kits gives no real drone that I notice, but everyones ears are different.

One other thing to consider si the rear muffler type if you have a wagon...been told thats a big factor regarding drone...and apparently the Arqray can be rough in a wagon....but this is all 3rd party knowledge, I havent had first hand experience.

I do have the intention to do a full write up soon but I'm still playing around with the ECU tune so I wana see how that goes first.

[maximumxposure]

Hi Danny,

I've been toying with the idea for a while myself and always come back to Arqray. Had an HKS system on my Liberty wagon and the build quality is just amazing from the Japanese. Nengun have the Arqray cat back for around $2450 depending on exchange rates. There is a 1.5 month wait however as they are custom made to order. I'm sure Mick @ Garage 88 could order it in for you too, he's the guru of Japanese parts.

Cheers
Nath

[dannyjak]

Arqray through Nengun is closer to $2900 delivered after taking into consideration the shipping cost.

Quotes I have got for Bikyo (circa $2300 delivered, Tanabe based) and Einsatz (circa $2700 delivered, Kakimoto based)

Einsatz sounds a bit weaker and less throatier than the Arqray and Bikyo

At the above prices, would much rather go a Japanese high-end exhaust rather than a local build

[dannyjak]

Bikyo VW PASSAT(3C)—p”ü‹¿ƒ}ƒtƒ‰�[Einsatz http://www.einsatz-kr.com/02_lineup/...2_w6b3011.html which does come with Titanium tips, but according to the video is not as nice sounding?

[Toodskie]

Just something else to note though boys...as the parts are over $1000 you will have to pay an import tax of about 15% on it.

Otherwise if you want the Arqray give Wal at Euroexhaust a bell and he'll give you a full quote including tax and shipping, as he's an import dealer for Arqray.

As I said though when it comes down to it, the custom build are almost the same kit as the Jap ones but you can play with them a little more and way cheaper. $2900 for a cat-back vs $3000 for a full exhaust.....

[dannyjak]

Just something else to note though boys...as the parts are over $1000 you will have to pay an import tax of about 15% on it.

Otherwise if you want the Arqray give Wal at Euroexhaust a bell and he'll give you a full quote including tax and shipping, as he's an import dealer for Arqray.

As I said though when it comes down to it, the custom build are almost the same kit as the Jap ones but you can play with them a little more and way cheaper. $2900 for a cat-back vs $3000 for a full exhaust.....

R36 cat back is actually a lot of exhaust, does the full exhaust mean cats + front piping and headers? probably not headers?

[maximumxposure]

Just something else to note though boys...as the parts are over $1000 you will have to pay an import tax of about 15% on it.

Otherwise if you want the Arqray give Wal at Euroexhaust a bell and he'll give you a full quote including tax and shipping, as he's an import dealer for Arqray.

As I said though when it comes down to it, the custom build are almost the same kit as the Jap ones but you can play with them a little more and way cheaper. $2900 for a cat-back vs $3000 for a full exhaust.....

Hi mate, have you got any sound clips of your set up?

[VSO827]

I've got the IPe exhaust. I know it is very expensive but I like the sound of it compared to other brands. More importantly, I have full control of the exhaust sound level using the remote to turn the valve on/off. No drone driving on the freeway turning off the valve and tons of DSG farts with the valve on. Here is a youtube clip, though I would just share it with you .

https://youtu.be/L2z2kELdFkE

[damo_t]

I've got the IPe exhaust. I know it is very expensive but I like the sound of it compared to other brands. More importantly, I have full control of the exhaust sound level using the remote to turn the valve on/off. No drone driving on the freeway turning off the valve and tons of DSG farts with the valve on. Here is a youtube clip, though I would just share it with you .

https://youtu.be/L2z2kELdFkE

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. I want that on the wagon. Drool.

Saw on the other threads that you're parting with her soon?

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