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Final count-down... the long-awaited replacement for UUC's legendary Rasp-X and rear muffler will be available very soon (projected 7/7/08 availability)!

Answers to the expected questions...

1) This is an under-car system, an integrated design combining both section 2 of the midpipe and rear muffler.

2) Quad 3.5" double-walled Corsa "Pro Series" tips.

3) Dyno sheets from production version to be posted ASAP.

4) Price: complete system only a little more than the price of the Rasp-X alone... 303-grade "true stainless" at the price of economy 404-grade "stain resistant" systems.

5) 100% made in USA.

6) Complete bolt-on, no cutting or welding.


Now, the good stuff!

Fast-forward to 2:19 for some revving/accelerating
and close-up tip views:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blLs158aMQE

More track footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5b6vqN618Y

To be notified when the system is available, please sign up for our E46 M3 info list:
http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/Product447

Very nice. Looking forward to this.
I wasn't really able to see the tips and how they look.

Maybe we could get some pictures when available.

Thanks!

More pics coming!

- Rob

Any idea of weight reduction?

Any idea of weight reduction?

Significant! All specs will be posted at the same time.

- Rob

You know I was WONDERING why there were no exhausts or rasp-pipes available for sale for the E46 M3 (I just bought one after selling my E36 M3) on their website. My other alternatives were a used Larini cat-back or Eisenmann but good to know UUC has a full-system available.

N54 sounds phenomenal. S54... still a little rasp there, no? A little thin sounding for my taste, but if the price is right and weight reduction is significant... well, I'd definitely consider it. Thanks for posting!

^ agreed. I want what's on your race car. lol

^ agreed. I want what's on your race car. lol

Heh. That's running our regular E36 system, but no cats and full headers. A bit too loud for a street car!

We will have more "street situation" videos of the E46 M3 system up soon.

- Rob

Does it drone at all? Looking for an exhaust with no droning at all, especially in the 2300-3000 rpm range.

Does it drone at all? Looking for an exhaust with no droning at all, especially in the 2300-3000 rpm range.

Nope! That's the hallmark of the Corsa technology... "drone free" is one of the primary design goals.

- Rob

So this is basically section 2 + plus the muffler correct?

So this is basically section 2 + plus the muffler correct?

It's the section 2 of the midpipe (everything after the manifolds) and rear muffler, all in one system. *

- Rob

* specs changed

It's the entire midpipe (everything after the manifolds) and rear muffler, all in one system.

Some manufacturers are splitting the midpipe and calling it "section 1" and "section 2" - all of that is replaced by the UUC/Corsa system, plus the rear muffler section.

- Rob

Sweet.....so it's one-stop shopping at UUC! No more mixing and matching section 1 from Brand X, section 2 from Brand Y, plus muffler from Brand Z. And I assume this system would still leave my California car SMOG legal correct?

Sweet.....so it's one-stop shopping at UUC! No more mixing and matching section 1 from Brand X, section 2 from Brand Y, plus muffler from Brand Z. And I assume this system would still leave my California car SMOG legal correct?

Definitely smog legal.

We have a corporate policy of not affecting emissions and doing our best to keep within all legal guidelines where possible.

- Rob

Definitely smog legal.

We have a corporate policy of not affecting emissions and doing our best to keep within all legal guidelines where possible.

- Rob

What a relief!! Thanks Rob. I believe Bimmerworld is the only one that makes CARB legal headers for (California), so combined with your system, that would make a nice sweet sounding M3 with some added HP to boot. Look forward to it when it comes out. Any ballpark dates on a "for sale" to the public?

What a relief!! Thanks Rob. I believe Bimmerworld is the only one that makes CARB legal headers for (California), so combined with your system, that would make a nice sweet sounding M3 with some added HP to boot.

Hmmmm... not that I am aware of. Any true "header" for the E46 M3 eliminates the cats and is clearly in violation in any state with emissions laws that follow the Federal guidelines.

And even in states without emissions testing/inspection, removing the cats is just environmentally irresponsible.

Look forward to it when it comes out. Any ballpark dates on a "for sale" to the public?

I hesitate to post an exact date, because there's always something that causes a delay. Design is done, tooling is set up, production is under way. Does that mean product available within two weeks? It might. :D

- Rob

Hmmmm... not that I am aware of. Any true "header" for the E46 M3 eliminates the cats and is clearly in violation in any state with emissions laws that follow the Federal guidelines.

And even in states without emissions testing/inspection, removing the cats is just environmentally irresponsible.


Just checked their site (as well as Turner Motorsports) and I guess it's not there or they removed the advertising that it was CARB legal, but I do swear I saw it online. But yes I agree. I'm more searching for a sweet spot sound (increase in HP is a secondary goal). But yes having my car still CARB legal is non-negotiable with any exhaust system.


I hesitate to post an exact date, because there's always something that causes a delay. Design is done, tooling is set up, production is under way. Does that mean product available within two weeks? It might. :D

- Rob

Oh I was assuming 2 months (or end of summer, beginning of fall). I know how things can go wrong and dates pushed back so no worries on committing to a date publicly on Bimmerforums :)

Why do people ask, about weight reduction on an exhaust. Unless you're in a race car 50 pounds less weight will not make a difference.

Why do people ask, about weight reduction on an exhaust. Unless you're in a race car 50 pounds less weight will not make a difference.

I'll take weight reduction anyday whether it is 1lb or 100, it is just the engineer in me.

I dont make upgrades to stay the same as stock, it is a waste of money to do so. Also I do not make upgrades to components that only offer one benefit to their exhaust (increase power) when there are other companies that offer 2 benefits (increase power and reduced weight).

I'll add a cavet to that, it also has to make financial sense, if customer X's product is 20 hp increase and 60 lbs decrease for $3000 and customer Y is 22hp/63lbs and is $6000 well.... I am going with X's

Why do people ask, about weight reduction on an exhaust. Unless you're in a race car 50 pounds less weight will not make a difference.

Many M3 owners use their M3 as designed... for track days / HPDEs, etc. even if they are not actual racecars. And of course, that's where the majority of BMW CCA Club Racers come from... HPDE enthusiasts who went to the next level.

Dropping moderate amounts of weight in many points of the car is cumulative, adding up to noticeable improvements both on the track and on the street.

- Rob

Why do people ask, about weight reduction on an exhaust. Unless you're in a race car 50 pounds less weight will not make a difference.

I am one of the many e46 M3 owners who do as above, use my car for track days and HPDE. I love my M3, but the only complaint I have about it, even on the street, but certainly on the track, is that it is just too damn heavy. If it were 500 pounds lighter, it would be epic, as opposed to what it is now, just fantastic!

The factory muffler alone weighs 55+ pounds. Cutting that in half---from behind the rear axle, makes a HUGE handling difference.

So what happened to this product? Is it still coming?

So what happened to this product? Is it still coming?

Still coming. Production scheduling delay in Ohio. Should be ready very, very soon.

- Rob

Any news Rob? Price?

Any news Rob? Price?

Your timing is perfect... just finished setting it up in the database!

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/E46_M3_CORSA/14562a_650.jpg

On-car pics coming to be uploaded ASAP.


We've been doing our best to murder this pricing, cut it down as much as possible, slash it until it screams for mercy. Applied the full Hannibal Lechter treatment to it.

As a reminder, the new UUC/Corsa RSCE46M3 (#14562) system is an under-car exhaust. It includes what is commonly referred to as "section 2" and the rear muffler. Catalytic converters are unaffected, the car is still 100% emissions-legal.

Regular price on the system is $1299.

We're doing a short intro special, only $1199.

Click here to order: http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/Product683

See the videos on our YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZYZQHVdec

But I'm going to make an even sweeter deal for you guys: If you buy the Evo3 Ultimate Shifter at the same time, you get free UPS Ground shipping (continental US orders).

If you already purchased the Evo3 shifter from UUC, we will retroactively apply that and extend the free shipping offer to you also! Please call us to arrange that.

Info on Evo3 shifters: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/bmw_shifters/shifter_nav.htm

Order the Evo3 for the E46 M3 (part number USSE6) here: http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/?Target=products.asp&RowID=5

IMPORTANT: To get the free shipping, you must activate the coupon code. CLICK HERE: http://www.nexternal.com/uuc/?Coupon=E46M3_EXHAUST_SSK_FS

Rob can you post a few pics of the tips straight-on? Also, how long is the introductory pricing? Finally, how much does the complete system weigh? Vs stock?

Rob can you post a few pics of the tips straight-on?

Same tips on another BMW application:

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/tse3/tse3b.jpg

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/tse3/tips1.jpg

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/tse3/tse3e.jpg

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/RSC36/tips2.JPG

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/RSC36/tips1.JPG


Also, how long is the introductory pricing?

To be determined. Probably 10 days.

Finally, how much does the complete system weigh? Vs stock?

We're going to post full tech specs, CFM data sheets, etc. on the website over the next couple of days.

- Rob

Cool thanks...unfortunately, I won't be ready to buy the exhaust till end of October...maybe I'll force myself to get it before the introductory period ends

Just placed an order...:)

Just placed an order...:)

Thanks very much!

- Rob

Rob, UUC does in fact have these in their warehouse right? I got a shipping confirmation but I just wanted to get a judge of when it would actually get shipped out...

Thanks

Rob, UUC does in fact have these in their warehouse right? I got a shipping confirmation but I just wanted to get a judge of when it would actually get shipped out...

Thanks

Yes, in our warehouse right now! If you got a shipping confirmation, it should have the UPS tracking number and a direct link to the UPS online tracking page (valid after 7pm on the day that it shipped).

- Rob

Yes, in our warehouse right now! If you got a shipping confirmation, it should have the UPS tracking number and a direct link to the UPS online tracking page (valid after 7pm on the day that it shipped).

- Rob

Excellent, thanks Rob. Can't wait to install it.

Overnight shipping from Japan.....err...UUC :)

My exhaust is out for delivery...thanks Rob

Overnight shipping from Japan.....err...UUC :)

My exhaust is out for delivery...thanks Rob

Japan? Try Ohio... Corsa's manufacturing is in the heartland.

"Out for delivery" means you'll receive the package today! Get it on over the weekend and let us know how you like it.

- Rob

Rob can you please e-mail me

jbrozen (at) gmail.com

I spoke to someone at UUC today (might have been you, I forget the name) and they said they'd call me back today but I have not heard from them...

Thanks

-Josh

Rob,
Still at reduced 'intro' price?

Rob,
Still at reduced 'intro' price?

Yes and no...

The intro price is over, but there is a current promotion on all of our Corsa exhausts, which results in the same price. Basically, the intro price was effectively extended. Details here:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1081662

- Rob