125i Performance Exhaust

jksgoh · 05-19-2011, 11:50 PM

Hey guys just got the Performance Exhaust fitted to my 125i by Andrew at Southern BM.
As everyone knows Andrew is a great guy, and a magnificent resource to have as a BMW owner. He had it installed straight away and at a very reasonable price!
I also had a gong go off every time i started my car up because my fog lights were removed for the perf bumper, BMW dealer wanted to charge me 4-500 bucks to fix it and wanted to keep the car in over night, Andrew managed to do it for a fraction of the price and during the short time it took to install the exhaust. Apparently he's invested in some coding stuff and is able to customise all sorts of things.

Now to the exhaust itself, its friggin awesome! completely different to stock, has a deep growl and burble. During idle and cruising its quiet like the stock. I couldn't have asked for more.

Anyway here are a couple of clips.

After 2 weeks/797km, has started to mellow (ever so slightly)

SparklingRed · 05-20-2011, 12:07 AM

Arr.. this would be my next mod! Do you mind sharing how much he charged for it? Was thinking of sourcing the part from the states, but rather just get it locally to save the wait if he has it in stock.

Jon. · 05-20-2011, 12:13 AM

Your CF diffuser looks like it's matte in the video.

Love the sound of the BMWP exhaust. Do you still get to keep your warranty even though it was installed not at your dealer?

jksgoh · 05-20-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SparklingRed

Arr.. this would be my next mod! Do you mind sharing how much he charged for it? Was thinking of sourcing the part from the states, but rather just get it locally to save the wait if he has it in stock.

The exhaust was actually a surprise present from my partner, and im pretty sure she got it from US.
As to getting it from Andrew, not sure exactly what he can do as it is not an Australian BMW part, but it would be worth giving him a call.

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Originally Posted by Jon.

Your CF diffuser looks like it's matte in the video.

Love the sound of the BMWP exhaust. Do you still get to keep your warranty even though it was installed not at your dealer?

Indeed the diffuser does look matte

. Shiny CF+no wash = matte CF.
I have been flat out at work for the past few months and haven't had a chance to give my car a wash...

janus77 · 05-20-2011, 02:50 AM

Sounds unreal!

jozeff · 05-20-2011, 02:52 AM

I'm considering getting one for the 130i.... Does the perf model still have a flapper valve? (to keep it quiet while cruising?)

chrisN · 05-20-2011, 05:56 AM

hey thats pretty awesome! how's the tip sizes? bmpe tips have a wider radius right?

DriveHard · 05-20-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jozeff

I'm considering getting one for the 130i.... Does the perf model still have a flapper valve? (to keep it quiet while cruising?)

No it does not... IIRC the instructions say to simply "golftee" the line or disconnect it .. i forget

bmwbrad22 · 05-20-2011, 11:28 AM

sounds great!

wmj73 · 05-20-2011, 05:48 PM

I've had mine on for about 22000ks now and trust me it does get louder and better  enjoy it mate!!

jksgoh · 05-23-2011, 06:18 AM

jozeff, drivehard is correct there is no flapper valve. mine looks like the line for the has been stuck onto a metal rod coming off the exhaust.

chrisN, not sure of the exact diameter, but they are significantly larger than the stock.

wmj73, it gets louder?! haha i love it atm, but my gf wont be happy to hear that.
you got any hints on keeping the tips clean?

SparklingRed · 05-24-2011, 07:20 AM

how much was the install?

dr.bmw · 05-24-2011, 07:46 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

P&H quoted at $US350

?Group buy

jkho · 05-24-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janus77

Sounds unreal!

+1

janus77 · 05-24-2011, 06:56 PM

cheaper at www.getbmwparts.com item no.18100443577 - though i'm not sure of the postage cost.

EDIT***, postage shows $35, can that be right?!?! me wants one.

dr.bmw · 05-24-2011, 11:03 PM

Sounds like a mistake... but yeah its pretty cheap, under a grand all up!

janus77 · 05-25-2011, 01:54 AM

almost under AUD700 delivered.
they sound so good, much better than the magnaflow option which i've heard on another thread, the BMW PE has a much angrier note.

janus77 · 05-25-2011, 01:57 AM

in the vid at the top of this post of the PE exhaust, there's a funny cricket'ish sound when the engine revs around coming back to idle from when he's revving it, sounds like a weird vibration or something?

wmj73 · 05-25-2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jksgoh

wmj73, it gets louder?! haha i love it atm, but my gf wont be happy to hear that.
you got any hints on keeping the tips clean?

hahah not extremely loud, but it does open up a little bit more

jksgoh · 05-25-2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janus77

cheaper at www.getbmwparts.com item no.18100443577 - though i'm not sure of the postage cost.

EDIT***, postage shows $35, can that be right?!?! me wants one.

When you purchase from getbmwparts you have to email them and ask how much postage is, they just list 35$ as its the min i think, but they will charge the appropriate amount to your card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by janus77

in the vid at the top of this post of the PE exhaust, there's a funny cricket'ish sound when the engine revs around coming back to idle from when he's revving it, sounds like a weird vibration or something?

I know what your talking about, but i think its normal, and you dont hear it at all from inside the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmj73

hahah not extremely loud, but it does open up a little bit more

jkho · 05-25-2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

P&H quoted at $US350

?Group buy

interested - but htf or wtf do i install :S
We should have a NSW version of "Andrew@SouthernBM"... one stop shop!

Drawn05 · 05-25-2011, 03:58 PM

There is a good step by step guide in the DIY section.

All you have to do is saw off the stock muffler about two or 3 inches from the weld (from memory), then add the clamp, insert the end of the PE and tighten. All done.

05-19-2011, 11:50 PM	#1
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	125i Performance Exhaust Hey guys just got the Performance Exhaust fitted to my 125i by Andrew at Southern BM. As everyone knows Andrew is a great guy, and a magnificent resource to have as a BMW owner. He had it installed straight away and at a very reasonable price! I also had a gong go off every time i started my car up because my fog lights were removed for the perf bumper, BMW dealer wanted to charge me 4-500 bucks to fix it and wanted to keep the car in over night, Andrew managed to do it for a fraction of the price and during the short time it took to install the exhaust. Apparently he's invested in some coding stuff and is able to customise all sorts of things. Now to the exhaust itself, its friggin awesome! completely different to stock, has a deep growl and burble. During idle and cruising its quiet like the stock. I couldn't have asked for more. Anyway here are a couple of clips. After 2 weeks/797km, has started to mellow (ever so slightly) Last edited by jksgoh; 06-02-2011 at 09:43 PM..
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SparklingRed Lieutenant 42 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 125i -> M135i -> M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Arr.. this would be my next mod! Do you mind sharing how much he charged for it? Was thinking of sourcing the part from the states, but rather just get it locally to save the wait if he has it in stock. __________________
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Jon. First Lieutenant 20 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 125i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Your CF diffuser looks like it's matte in the video. Love the sound of the BMWP exhaust. Do you still get to keep your warranty even though it was installed not at your dealer?
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janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Sounds unreal! __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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jozeff Private First Class 20 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMW 130i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm considering getting one for the 130i.... Does the perf model still have a flapper valve? (to keep it quiet while cruising?)
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chrisN Lieutenant 30 Rep 585 Posts Drives: bmw 125i coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 125i [8.66]	hey thats pretty awesome! how's the tip sizes? bmpe tips have a wider radius right?
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wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	I've had mine on for about 22000ks now and trust me it does get louder and better  enjoy it mate!!
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jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	jozeff, drivehard is correct there is no flapper valve. mine looks like the line for the has been stuck onto a metal rod coming off the exhaust. chrisN, not sure of the exact diameter, but they are significantly larger than the stock. wmj73, it gets louder?! haha i love it atm, but my gf wont be happy to hear that. you got any hints on keeping the tips clean?
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SparklingRed Lieutenant 42 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 125i -> M135i -> M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	how much was the install? __________________
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dr.bmw Chirurgeon 39 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 125i AW/CR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: randwick iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 125i [10.00]	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123 P&H quoted at $US350 ?Group buy __________________ E Pluribus Unum
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janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	cheaper at www.getbmwparts.com item no.18100443577 - though i'm not sure of the postage cost. EDIT**, postage shows $35, can that be right?!?! me wants one. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways. Last edited by janus77; 05-24-2011 at 07:03 PM..*
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dr.bmw Chirurgeon 39 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 125i AW/CR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: randwick iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 125i [10.00]	Sounds like a mistake... but yeah its pretty cheap, under a grand all up! __________________ E Pluribus Unum
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janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	almost under AUD700 delivered. they sound so good, much better than the magnaflow option which i've heard on another thread, the BMW PE has a much angrier note. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	in the vid at the top of this post of the PE exhaust, there's a funny cricket'ish sound when the engine revs around coming back to idle from when he's revving it, sounds like a weird vibration or something? __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	There is a good step by step guide in the DIY section. All you have to do is saw off the stock muffler about two or 3 inches from the weld (from memory), then add the clamp, insert the end of the PE and tighten. All done.
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