so many choices, so confusing!

busyguy8 · 07-25-2011, 07:23 PM

I've read and read and read, and listened to youtube posts, and listened and listened and listened.. I'm more confused..

I want an exhaust that I can hear in the car, but is not necessarily loud. I definitely do not want any drone.

MadDad, Berk, CP-e, BMW-P, EAS, etc... where to begin? Getting the Berk downpipe for the N55, resulting in 20+ hp while increasing sound a bit sounds great, but I am eliminating cats, right?

Thoughts, suggestions, comments welcome!

-bg8

swaite · 07-25-2011, 08:05 PM

The stock exhaust sounds like exactly what you are looking for. Honestly. there are really not than many choices compared to most other car markets. If you think we have a lot of choices take look at any aftermarket Honda or VAG 1.8t webstore. That is some serious overload.

What type of exhaust are you looking for? Downpipe, axleback, full? With a downpipe you will not really be able to hear it without other exhaust modifications. Most downpipes do delete the cats but many companies offer high flow "race cats" if you require emmisions testing/care about the environment.

Maddad also offers a whisper exhaust which I think, paired with a downpipe, would be perfect for you.

busyguy8 · 07-25-2011, 09:06 PM

I want to hear the exhaust inside the car, no doubt. The stock exhaust is borderline silent for me. I hear the whisper is almost as quiet on the inside.. too quiet. I need to hear it, but don't want obnoxious, and don't want drone.

Ahh, as always, exhaust sounds and the definitions vary a lot by user.

Are there any local Bay Area peeps who would allow me to take a ride with them so I can hear their exhaust? I'll buy the coffee!

ken1137 · 07-25-2011, 09:26 PM

check this out...http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...P+Berk+Exhaust.

This is what I would do if I were looking to replace the stock set up. My interest has diminished a bit since I spent money on the Cobb Access Port and other stuff.

UdubBadger · 07-25-2011, 11:46 PM

2 words

BAS-TUCK

Get compliments all the time how classy it sounds. it'll roar when you gas it but normal driving it just sounds sporty, not "tuned"

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busyguy8 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 280 Posts Drives: '11 Black Saphire/Black 135 6M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	so many choices, so confusing! I've read and read and read, and listened to youtube posts, and listened and listened and listened.. I'm more confused.. I want an exhaust that I can hear in the car, but is not necessarily loud. I definitely do not want any drone. MadDad, Berk, CP-e, BMW-P, EAS, etc... where to begin? Getting the Berk downpipe for the N55, resulting in 20+ hp while increasing sound a bit sounds great, but I am eliminating cats, right? Thoughts, suggestions, comments welcome! -bg8
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swaite High School Dropout 13 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	The stock exhaust sounds like exactly what you are looking for. Honestly. there are really not than many choices compared to most other car markets. If you think we have a lot of choices take look at any aftermarket Honda or VAG 1.8t webstore. That is some serious overload. What type of exhaust are you looking for? Downpipe, axleback, full? With a downpipe you will not really be able to hear it without other exhaust modifications. Most downpipes do delete the cats but many companies offer high flow "race cats" if you require emmisions testing/care about the environment. Maddad also offers a whisper exhaust which I think, paired with a downpipe, would be perfect for you. __________________ Last edited by swaite; 07-25-2011 at 08:10 PM..
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busyguy8 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 280 Posts Drives: '11 Black Saphire/Black 135 6M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	I want to hear the exhaust inside the car, no doubt. The stock exhaust is borderline silent for me. I hear the whisper is almost as quiet on the inside.. too quiet. I need to hear it, but don't want obnoxious, and don't want drone. Ahh, as always, exhaust sounds and the definitions vary a lot by user. Are there any local Bay Area peeps who would allow me to take a ride with them so I can hear their exhaust? I'll buy the coffee!
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	check this out...http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...P+Berk+Exhaust. This is what I would do if I were looking to replace the stock set up. My interest has diminished a bit since I spent money on the Cobb Access Port and other stuff.
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	2 words BAS-TUCK Get compliments all the time how classy it sounds. it'll roar when you gas it but normal driving it just sounds sporty, not "tuned"
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