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135Pats · 12-05-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CL 19

Perfect! I will wait for it and let you know what I'm thinking about. By the way, do you know why BMW PE is so popular? I mean it's not cheap at all. Is the sound really that good combine with N55 mids?

It's really popular because it's OE and does sound very nice..I don't think any of these exhausts really sound "better" than the other, they're all very high quality and ultimately it's a subjective judgement. Anyways, here are a few cellphone videos I took on the way home, it really doesn't sound very good due to the amount of outside noise...better videos this weekend. I took a video of a coldstart in the garage, but the combination of being against and wall+industrial fans nearby totally drowned out any useful noise.

CL 19 · 12-05-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

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Originally Posted by CL 19

Perfect! I will wait for it and let you know what I'm thinking about. By the way, do you know why BMW PE is so popular? I mean it's not cheap at all. Is the sound really that good combine with N55 mids?

It's really popular because it's OE and does sound very nice..I don't think any of these exhausts really sound "better" than the other, they're all very high quality and ultimately it's a subjective judgement. Anyways, here are a few cellphone videos I took on the way home, it really doesn't sound very good due to the amount of outside noise...better videos this weekend. I took a video of a coldstart in the garage, but the combination of being against and wall+industrial fans nearby totally drowned out any useful noise.

Sounds good to me Pat! Meisterschaft has some kind of deep and also screaming sound at higher rpm. Okay, now I have to decide which one I like the most. Thanks bud!

135Pats · 12-05-2012, 02:27 PM

Sounds about right, it's a very deep tone until about 4k or so, then it just screams to redline. Load really changes things too, under heavy throttle you can get some fun noises down low. Like I said, this weekend I can take some proper footage, those videos don't do it any justice.

Ammonia · 12-05-2012, 02:40 PM

I'm going to vote outside of the options and go with Berk. Both their street and race axel backs are smooth and sexy.

135Pats · 12-05-2012, 02:57 PM

You can't go wrong with Berk, they have a proven record of quality parts for our cars. At the end of the day so much of this is subjective, all of the companies mentioned in this thread produce beautiful product...it's just a matter of what the OP wants.

dragon529 · 12-05-2012, 06:40 PM

Can anyone chime in on the the pros and cons/main differences between Berk's street and race axle backs?

Nice vids on the Meisterschaft and looking forward for more

135Pats · 12-05-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon529

Can anyone chime in on the the pros and cons/main differences between Berk's street and race axle backs?

Nice vids on the Meisterschaft and looking forward for more

Street is one of the more modest (by that I mean quiet) axle-backs out there, Race is a muffler delete and is pretty damn loud. If you're going Berk, i'd go with race, but that's just me as I have a pretty high tolerance to volume and rasp.

mike the snake · 12-05-2012, 06:58 PM

I went with a straight-through (magna-flow I think) from my local muffler shop, cost me under $300 and sounds every bit as good as the PE IMO. I've heard one or 2 other 135's and 335's with exhausts and mine sounded as good or better.

The muffler shop held 4 or 5 different mufflers up to the pipe so I could hear how each one sounded. The car isn't that loud even with no muffler actually. I went with the straight-through tube style muffler.

The sound is very nice, drone isn't bad at all, and it has a nice burble off-power.

Axle back exhausts are basically a tube and a muffler, I just couldn't see paying that much.

The BMW exhaust weighs a LOT, just something else to keep in mind.

Bob Z. · 12-06-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

Street is one of the more modest (by that I mean quiet) axle-backs out there, Race is a muffler delete and is pretty damn loud. If you're going Berk, i'd go with race, but that's just me as I have a pretty high tolerance to volume and rasp.

I have the Berk Race and do not think it is loud at all, well maybe a little when you first start it up but once you are moving it is not that much louder than stock, and I have a convertible. Keep in mind that with this exhaust the cats and resonator remain in place, which help to restrict how loud it can actually get. As far as the Berk Street goes it still has a muffler so the sound is not much different than stock; I personally don't see why anyone would opt for that option.

CL 19 · 12-09-2012, 10:23 PM

Pat, are you able to take videos using your go pro? I just recall about your possibility of doing more videos during this weekend. Just curious though. Thanks bud

135Pats · 12-10-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CL 19

Pat, are you able to take videos using your go pro? I just recall about your possibility of doing more videos during this weekend. Just curious though. Thanks bud

Sorry man the weather was terrible this weekend, very very rainy/drizzly. WOT would have ended terribly....It's pretty crap out today as well, but hopefully it'll clear up soon and I can take the car for a good spin. I know you're chomping at the bit for a new exhaust, so i'll try to get this taken care of asap

CL 19 · 12-10-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

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Originally Posted by CL 19

Pat, are you able to take videos using your go pro? I just recall about your possibility of doing more videos during this weekend. Just curious though. Thanks bud

Sorry man the weather was terrible this weekend, very very rainy/drizzly. WOT would have ended terribly....It's pretty crap out today as well, but hopefully it'll clear up soon and I can take the car for a good spin. I know you're chomping at the bit for a new exhaust, so i'll try to get this taken care of asap

Thanks a lot Pat! I feel like I'm pushing you to that, don't do it if it bothers you bud. The weather in my area is just gettimg better, lol. Thanks bud

135Pats · 12-10-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CL 19

Thanks a lot Pat! I feel like I'm pushing you to that, don't do it if it bothers you bud. The weather in my area is just gettimg better, lol. Thanks bud

It's cool, I don't drive my car all that hard, so whenever I get a decent reason to go WOT I don't turn it down. No burden on my end! I'll let you know when the weather clears up and the roads dry out, they were soaked when I went out to lunch just now

135Pats · 12-13-2012, 12:06 PM

Ok so I got some good news and some 'meh' news. Good news is I need to log this weekend or friday, so I will be doing multiple WOT pulls and can film those. Meh news is I havent been able to find the gopro suction mount, granted i only looked for about 10 minutes...its in the house so im not too worried. PM me if u have any other questions i dont want to keep bumping thia thread for our convo, im on the phone app which wont let me pm :/. Well be in touch bud!

CL 19 · 12-21-2012, 10:37 AM

Anyone installed Eisenmann race? Please share with me guys. Thank you

View Poll Results: Which one do you recommend?
Eisenmann Race Exhaust	7	24.14%
BMW Performance Exhaust	15	51.72%
Meisterschaft Sus GT	7	24.14%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-2012, 02:27 PM	#25
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,742 iTrader: (1)	Sounds about right, it's a very deep tone until about 4k or so, then it just screams to redline. Load really changes things too, under heavy throttle you can get some fun noises down low. Like I said, this weekend I can take some proper footage, those videos don't do it any justice. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/BMW Performance/Cyba

12-05-2012, 02:40 PM	#26
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 689 iTrader: (3)	I'm going to vote outside of the options and go with Berk. Both their street and race axel backs are smooth and sexy. __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

12-05-2012, 02:57 PM	#27
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,742 iTrader: (1)	You can't go wrong with Berk, they have a proven record of quality parts for our cars. At the end of the day so much of this is subjective, all of the companies mentioned in this thread produce beautiful product...it's just a matter of what the OP wants. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/BMW Performance/Cyba

12-05-2012, 06:58 PM	#30
mike the snake First Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. Posts: 399 iTrader: (1)	I went with a straight-through (magna-flow I think) from my local muffler shop, cost me under $300 and sounds every bit as good as the PE IMO. I've heard one or 2 other 135's and 335's with exhausts and mine sounded as good or better. The muffler shop held 4 or 5 different mufflers up to the pipe so I could hear how each one sounded. The car isn't that loud even with no muffler actually. I went with the straight-through tube style muffler. The sound is very nice, drone isn't bad at all, and it has a nice burble off-power. Axle back exhausts are basically a tube and a muffler, I just couldn't see paying that much. The BMW exhaust weighs a LOT, just something else to keep in mind. Attached Images

12-05-2012, 06:40 PM	#28
dragon529 New Member Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Can anyone chime in on the the pros and cons/main differences between Berk's street and race axle backs? Nice vids on the Meisterschaft and looking forward for more

12-09-2012, 10:23 PM	#32
CL 19 BMW Enthusiast Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Pat, are you able to take videos using your go pro? I just recall about your possibility of doing more videos during this weekend. Just curious though. Thanks bud __________________ 2011 JB E82 135i - Premium pack \| Value pack \| Premium sound \| Sport pack \| M-Sport steering wheel and suspension \| Blackline LCI tail \| BMW Performance carbon fiber license frame \| BMW Performance gloss black grilles \| Meisterschaft GT w/gloss black tips. Pending: Carbon fiber rear diffuser and BMW performance carbon spoiler.

12-13-2012, 12:06 PM	#36
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,742 iTrader: (1)	Ok so I got some good news and some 'meh' news. Good news is I need to log this weekend or friday, so I will be doing multiple WOT pulls and can film those. Meh news is I havent been able to find the gopro suction mount, granted i only looked for about 10 minutes...its in the house so im not too worried. PM me if u have any other questions i dont want to keep bumping thia thread for our convo, im on the phone app which wont let me pm :/. Well be in touch bud! __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/BMW Performance/Cyba

12-21-2012, 10:37 AM	#37
CL 19 BMW Enthusiast Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Anyone installed Eisenmann race? Please share with me guys. Thank you __________________ 2011 JB E82 135i - Premium pack \| Value pack \| Premium sound \| Sport pack \| M-Sport steering wheel and suspension \| Blackline LCI tail \| BMW Performance carbon fiber license frame \| BMW Performance gloss black grilles \| Meisterschaft GT w/gloss black tips. Pending: Carbon fiber rear diffuser and BMW performance carbon spoiler.

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