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momo style · 03-14-2012, 08:32 PM

I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55

I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch

So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad?

Anynthoughts.

Thanxs

Ian///M · 03-14-2012, 08:37 PM

I have MD's on stock muffler. They are louder than N55 mids... deep noise with over-run burble and really bark on hard acceleration. I am pleased I chose them.

///M1 · 03-14-2012, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo style

I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55

I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch

So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad?

Anynthoughts.

Thanxs

I have the MadDad's on the Akra slip-on, no issues with fitment, you can't go wrong with them.

Em/1 · 03-16-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo style

I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55

I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch

So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad?

Anynthoughts.

Thanxs

Is only advantage of N55 midpipe (compared to stock) that it is noisier, or is it better flow as well?

Ian///M · 03-16-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Em/1

Is only advantage of N55 midpipe (compared to stock) that it is noisier, or is it better flow as well?

No cats, better flow = HP increase ~10HP

mm1 · 03-17-2012, 12:26 PM

N55 mids are not really that much louder than stock, maybe a few %

nicoz · 03-20-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo style

I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55

I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch

So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad?

Anynthoughts.

Thanxs

Do you still have your Agency Power midpipes?

momo style · 03-21-2012, 06:15 AM

yes why?

nicoz · 03-21-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by momo style

yes why?

We could try to fit them on mine.

momo style · 03-21-2012, 11:29 PM

Sure. Ill sell t hem 2 you

HP Autowerks · 03-21-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo style

I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55

I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch

So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad?

Anynthoughts.

Thanxs

Mad Dad will give you much better flow and ultimately more power. Plus it will have a deeper sound than the N55 pipe.

Ian///M · 03-21-2012, 11:52 PM

+1 on MadDad. Sounds awesome on my car. Thanks Harold for your recommendation.

HP Autowerks · 03-22-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

+1 on MadDad. Sounds awesome on my car. Thanks Harold for your recommendation.

Nice video!

ozinaldo · 04-06-2012, 09:50 AM

Are they like double the price of N55 midpipes in US? That might really be better choice but that's a lot of difference in price.

Are they as easy to install as the N55?

People who are with the N55 midpipes talk about better throttle response and better revving at high rpm plus reduced or eleminated drone. Other than good noise and power/torque gains does the MD bring these same benefits also? User comments will be appreciated.

And how do you guys can send them to Chile, I am worried about the quality of packaging for such a product travelling such a distance.

Please PM me with pricing details to Santiago, Chile.

azmurciev12 · 04-06-2012, 10:38 AM

have the maddads installed over CPe catless downpipes and stock exhaust. i must say the fitment is perfect.

the sound is nice. but to be honest, i'm a little disappointed because there is this raspy sound between 2000-2300 rpm, right when you shift and accelerate during city driving, that sounds like a honda civic 4 banger with exhaust -not nice and sounds cheap. other than that, on the entire rev range, it sound very nice.

///M1 · 04-06-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by azmurciev12

have the maddads installed over CPe catless downpipes and stock exhaust. i must say the fitment is perfect.

the sound is nice. but to be honest, i'm a little disappointed because there is this raspy sound between 2000-2300 rpm, right when you shift and accelerate during city driving, that sounds like a honda civic 4 banger with exhaust -not nice and sounds cheap. other than that, on the entire rev range, it sound very nice.

I've had the Maddads on my 135i and now on the 1///M. My experience as far as sound has been anything but what you describe. Frankly, your catless DPs have a lot to do with the sound characteristics.

Since Ozi was asking about midpipe only, I am pretty sure he won't be experiencing "honda civic 4 banger with exhaust" sound.

ozinaldo · 04-06-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M1

I've had the Maddads on my 135i and now on the 1///M. My experience as far as sound has been anything but what you describe. Frankly, your catless DPs have a lot to do with the sound characteristics.

Since Ozi was asking about midpipe only, I am pretty sure he won't be experiencing "honda civic 4 banger with exhaust" sound.

Glad to hear that and yes I am considering just a mid pipe change.

cooler2442 · 04-06-2012, 04:08 PM

Berk or Maddad. I know everyone loves the N55 mid pipe due to the price but the sound is just so much worse than an aftermarket mid pipe due to that one huge resonator that is on the N55 mid pipe. I have heard both in person and the Berk/Maddad has a deeper more sports car sound while the N55 sounds more muscle car / diesel truck.

MrRoboto · 04-06-2012, 04:40 PM

Any chance of a group buy on the MadDads?

MrRoboto · 04-06-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf

+1 on MadDad. Sounds awesome on my car. Thanks Harold for your recommendation.

Sounds pretty damn good with stock muffler.

-Z- · 04-06-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Any chance of a group buy on the MadDads?

+1

providence · 04-06-2012, 05:35 PM

I'll be down for a group buy!

03-14-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
momo style Private First Class Drives: 1m Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	N55 midpipe or maddad I havevthe akra slip on plus donwpipes. Im debeating between the maddad mid section or the N55 I have bought the agencypower midpipe but the bending and welding was a total disaster. It was too long of 1 inch So, I want a new midsection very quickly. My dealership can have the N55 midpipe in 24 hours. Should I wait and ordred the maddad? Anynthoughts. Thanxs
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cooler2442 Brigadier General Drives: '11 135 Sport DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Posts: 3,172 iTrader: (5)	Berk or Maddad. I know everyone loves the N55 mid pipe due to the price but the sound is just so much worse than an aftermarket mid pipe due to that one huge resonator that is on the N55 mid pipe. I have heard both in person and the Berk/Maddad has a deeper more sports car sound while the N55 sounds more muscle car / diesel truck. __________________

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03-14-2012, 08:37 PM	#2
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,516 iTrader: (0)	I have MD's on stock muffler. They are louder than N55 mids... deep noise with over-run burble and really bark on hard acceleration. I am pleased I chose them.

03-17-2012, 12:26 PM	#6
mm1 Private Drives: exE90 M3/ now1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	N55 mids are not really that much louder than stock, maybe a few %

03-21-2012, 06:15 AM	#8
momo style Private First Class Drives: 1m Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	yes why?

03-21-2012, 11:29 PM	#10
momo style Private First Class Drives: 1m Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	Sure. Ill sell t hem 2 you

03-21-2012, 11:52 PM	#12
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,516 iTrader: (0)	+1 on MadDad. Sounds awesome on my car. Thanks Harold for your recommendation.

04-06-2012, 09:50 AM	#14
ozinaldo Colonel Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chile, Santiago Posts: 2,066 iTrader: (0)	Are they like double the price of N55 midpipes in US? That might really be better choice but that's a lot of difference in price. Are they as easy to install as the N55? People who are with the N55 midpipes talk about better throttle response and better revving at high rpm plus reduced or eleminated drone. Other than good noise and power/torque gains does the MD bring these same benefits also? User comments will be appreciated. And how do you guys can send them to Chile, I am worried about the quality of packaging for such a product travelling such a distance. Please PM me with pricing details to Santiago, Chile.

04-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#15
azmurciev12 Enlisted Member Drives: 1M VO Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: RP Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	have the maddads installed over CPe catless downpipes and stock exhaust. i must say the fitment is perfect. the sound is nice. but to be honest, i'm a little disappointed because there is this raspy sound between 2000-2300 rpm, right when you shift and accelerate during city driving, that sounds like a honda civic 4 banger with exhaust -not nice and sounds cheap. other than that, on the entire rev range, it sound very nice.

04-06-2012, 04:40 PM	#19
MrRoboto Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,600 iTrader: (0)	Any chance of a group buy on the MadDads?

04-06-2012, 05:35 PM	#22
providence Private First Class Drives: 2011 328xi M sport,2012 X5, 1M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	I'll be down for a group buy!