UUC Rasp-X is too expensive for me. An alternative....

///M PWR 00 · 08-20-2003, 11:05 PM

I would really love to go ahead and order the UUC Rasp-X, but right now I am low on funds, and was maybe considering having something custum fabricated by a shop. I read the post explaining the Rasp-X and how it functions, and it doesnt seem to hard to make. I mean, by a professional shop of course. Can someone tell me why the Rasp-X is so expensive? I mean, I know UUC parts are top end quality, but its just piping, ya know? Anyone out there who can shed some light on this topic, please do so!

xxcosmicxx · 08-20-2003, 11:16 PM

im pretty sure that its not just piping.....

///M PWR 00 · 08-20-2003, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxcosmicxx
im pretty sure that its not just piping.....

Could you further elaborate please...

Nick325xiT 5spd · 08-20-2003, 11:29 PM

*cough* And you think that getting it custom fabricated by a decent shop is going to cost you less? And what if the end result sounds like ****? You'll just have wasted your money.

Wait until you can afford something pre-tested, rather than slapping some jury-rigged contraption on your M3.

xxcosmicxx · 08-20-2003, 11:38 PM

ill let Rob answer, why its not just piping....

im just saying UUC isnt going to market something expensive if its something that isnt.....

and...just look at the pics of it...its not just piping

///M PWR 00 · 08-20-2003, 11:43 PM

If its not just piping what else does it consist of?

I am not bashing UUC products here, keep that in mind.

jun14scr · 08-20-2003, 11:43 PM

R&D

///M PWR 00 · 08-20-2003, 11:44 PM

R&D?

Banana_Bread · 08-21-2003, 03:50 AM

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Originally posted by ///M PWR 00
R&D?

Research and development..

However i agree with you, if it's too expensive for you (IMHO, it IS too expensive) i would tottaly try to fabricate one myself or have someone fabricate one and see what happens, hey you might end up w/ a great piece) I say go for it!

s4play · 08-21-2003, 03:51 AM

I'm sure it's more than piping...R/D is expensive too though!

Just pay the 1K or otherwise u risk paying let's say $500 and then having to pay another 1K IF the sound isn't what you wanted....

Granted 1K is alot for just a crosspipe but oh well, M3's aren't cheap to begin with...hehe

rk

Krix330cic(NJ) · 08-21-2003, 09:10 AM

frankie, just drop the dime on the UUC unit, and go right the first time.

talk to john from jersey about his.. think he matched it to a Remus, and is very happy with the overall sound.

ACS M3 · 08-21-2003, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxcosmicxx
ill let Rob answer, why its not just piping....

im just saying UUC isnt going to market something expensive if its something that isnt.....

and...just look at the pics of it...its not just piping

ok then, just by looking at it, what else does the rasp x consist of other then piping? you answer

tim330i · 08-21-2003, 10:45 AM

Looks like two specially tuned resonators to me. Rob answered this question once before. Search and you probably can find it.

If you feel that it is nothing more than a couple pipes and some boxes by all means get one made. People are simply trying to help you out.

Tim

Krix330cic(NJ) · 08-21-2003, 11:08 AM

LOOKIE HERE

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...hreadid=106549

08-20-2003, 11:05 PM	#1
///M PWR 00 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ny Posts: 3,067 My Ride: p truck View My Garage	UUC Rasp-X is too expensive for me. An alternative.... I would really love to go ahead and order the UUC Rasp-X, but right now I am low on funds, and was maybe considering having something custum fabricated by a shop. I read the post explaining the Rasp-X and how it functions, and it doesnt seem to hard to make. I mean, by a professional shop of course. Can someone tell me why the Rasp-X is so expensive? I mean, I know UUC parts are top end quality, but its just piping, ya know? Anyone out there who can shed some light on this topic, please do so!

08-20-2003, 11:16 PM	#2
xxcosmicxx The OG Black Roof Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,922 My Ride: Long Gone View My Garage	im pretty sure that its not just piping..... __________________

08-20-2003, 11:29 PM	#4
Nick325xiT 5spd BMW Land Barge Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,364 My Ride: '04 M3 & '99 323i View My Garage	cough And you think that getting it custom fabricated by a decent shop is going to cost you less? And what if the end result sounds like ****? You'll just have wasted your money. Wait until you can afford something pre-tested, rather than slapping some jury-rigged contraption on your M3. __________________

08-20-2003, 11:38 PM	#5
xxcosmicxx The OG Black Roof Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,922 My Ride: Long Gone View My Garage	ill let Rob answer, why its not just piping.... im just saying UUC isnt going to market something expensive if its something that isnt..... and...just look at the pics of it...its not just piping __________________

08-20-2003, 11:43 PM	#6
///M PWR 00 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ny Posts: 3,067 My Ride: p truck View My Garage	If its not just piping what else does it consist of? I am not bashing UUC products here, keep that in mind. __________________ Way too much for a sig - tim330i

08-20-2003, 11:43 PM	#7
jun14scr booo for body roll. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Richmond, Winston Salem, Charlotte. Posts: 3,412 My Ride: 2009 335i. View My Garage	R&D __________________

08-20-2003, 11:44 PM	#8
///M PWR 00 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ny Posts: 3,067 My Ride: p truck View My Garage	R&D? __________________ Way too much for a sig - tim330i

08-21-2003, 03:51 AM	#10
s4play Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Cali - Freeeeemont Posts: 1,194 My Ride: ML320, 02 M3, 01 S2K View My Garage	I'm sure it's more than piping...R/D is expensive too though! Just pay the 1K or otherwise u risk paying let's say $500 and then having to pay another 1K IF the sound isn't what you wanted.... Granted 1K is alot for just a crosspipe but oh well, M3's aren't cheap to begin with...hehe rk

08-21-2003, 09:10 AM	#11
Krix330cic(NJ) Still around... Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,792 My Ride: SOLD - Aug. 2004 View My Garage	frankie, just drop the dime on the UUC unit, and go right the first time. talk to john from jersey about his.. think he matched it to a Remus, and is very happy with the overall sound. __________________

08-21-2003, 10:45 AM	#13
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,552 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	Looks like two specially tuned resonators to me. Rob answered this question once before. Search and you probably can find it. If you feel that it is nothing more than a couple pipes and some boxes by all means get one made. People are simply trying to help you out. Tim __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

08-21-2003, 11:08 AM	#14
Krix330cic(NJ) Still around... Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,792 My Ride: SOLD - Aug. 2004 View My Garage	LOOKIE HERE http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...hreadid=106549 __________________

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