N55 exhaust options

matt · 06-19-2011, 04:28 AM

Hi,

what are the options for one who drives an N55?
I haven't seen anything about this topic recently here.

Im looking for something descent.
Right now I got the performance exhaust but Im unhappy with the sound up from 4000rpm, to monotone.

XCC Motorsports · 06-19-2011, 04:45 AM

I think the BMW Performance Exhaust is the best sounding exhaust. I can't think of anything that sounds better. Most people would choose the BMW PE but can't justify the price from what I can tell after seeing all of the posts I have read on here.

If you want louder, I would look at getting a downpipe. Replacing the cat-back would be going backwards imo.

Vishnu and iCarbon make a great n55 downpipe.

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Originally Posted by matt

Hi,

what are the options for one who drives an N55?
I haven't seen anything about this topic recently here.

Im looking for something descent.
Right now I got the performance exhaust but Im unhappy with the sound up from 4000rpm, to monotone.

bogart · 06-19-2011, 12:41 PM

My current setup is the iCarbon catless downpipe with the BMW Performance Exhaust, which includes a resonator delete... it is the best sounding combo IMHO, especially if you have the DCT.

GK 1 · 06-20-2011, 12:08 PM

Any sound clips? Would love to hear that beast!

cooler2442 · 06-20-2011, 12:13 PM

Berk. I am running a 4" DP and the full Berk Street Exhaust. It is a little loud but it sounds amazing especially at full throttle and down shifting to hear the burbles.

BerkTechnology · 06-20-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt

Hi,

what are the options for one who drives an N55?
I haven't seen anything about this topic recently here.

Im looking for something descent.
Right now I got the performance exhaust but Im unhappy with the sound up from 4000rpm, to monotone.

2011 DCT w/ Berk Full Sport Exhaust & Berk 4" Catless Downpipe for the N55. Available now!

bogart · 06-20-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GK 1

Any sound clips? Would love to hear that beast!

I will try to get some today.

bogart · 06-20-2011, 11:03 PM

Make sure you watch it in HD!

competition · 06-20-2011, 11:30 PM

Just go with Berk... seriously...

Berk Sport exhaust on my N55 is AMAZING! When I ran the car with stock exhaust and catless downpipe, it was really raspy and I didn't like it.

But after I added the Berk Sport, it eliminated the rasp and added refined tone!

abirmaher · 06-21-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

Just go with Berk... seriously...

Berk Sport exhaust on my N55 is AMAZING! When I ran the car with stock exhaust and catless downpipe, it was really raspy and I didn't like it.

But after I added the Berk Sport, it eliminated the rasp and added refined tone!

First off which Berk exhaust system do you recommend? i don't see a sport one, the street or race?? Also what about doing, at least for now, the Full system and then doing the 4" catless downpipe later on, what effect would that have?

Also are they both compatible with the N55?

BMW-NC · 06-21-2011, 01:06 AM

Inside Performancde Quad Exhaust

Oh and it is louder now....

PM me for inquiries.

HP Autosport · 06-21-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

First off which Berk exhaust system do you recommend? i don't see a sport one, the street or race?? Also what about doing, at least for now, the Full system and then doing the 4" catless downpipe later on, what effect would that have?

Also are they both compatible with the N55?

You will want the full street system with the muffler. The race system will be too loud for most people.

Adding DP later will add even more sound and more hp and tq.

bogart · 06-21-2011, 08:56 AM

Oh... forgot to mention, no Check Engine Lights or Codes for my setup

iCarbon Catless DP + BMW Performance Exhaust!!!

abirmaher · 06-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Has anyone seen a setup like the 335is on the 135? Like something with the dual tips and black would be nice but not necessary. Just wondering... since I think that thats how the 135 should come.

cooler2442 · 06-21-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

Has anyone seen a setup like the 335is on the 135? Like something with the dual tips and black would be nice but not necessary. Just wondering... since I think that thats how the 135 should come.

Sure, just order a quad exhaust and then ask for tips to be powder coated black and then get a quad diffuser. Will most likely run you 2k+.

Berk can powder coat their tops black though if you ask them to as well btw.

competition · 06-21-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

You will want the full street system with the muffler. The race system will be too loud(for most people) for most people.

Adding DP later will add even more sound and more hp and tq.

Yea, I tried the Race and holy crap it's awesome! But my friends couldn't handle it hahaha.

abirmaher · 06-21-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

Yea, I tried the Race and holy crap it's awesome! But my friends couldn't handle it hahaha.

I mean i love hearing the sound of the engine but is it possible to drive it quietly and live with it every day if you like the noise?

bogart · 06-21-2011, 02:26 PM

Yes, very possible. Mine is very loud and a daily driver. You could probably pick up a setup like mine for about $1700. It is a very easy install too.

abirmaher · 06-21-2011, 04:12 PM

Alright... thanks for the info!

06-19-2011, 04:28 AM	#1
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	My current setup is the iCarbon catless downpipe with the BMW Performance Exhaust, which includes a resonator delete... it is the best sounding combo IMHO, especially if you have the DCT. __________________
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GK 1 New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 135i N55 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cape Town iTrader: (0)	Any sound clips? Would love to hear that beast!
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cooler2442 Brigadier General 477 Rep 4,154 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	Berk. I am running a 4" DP and the full Berk Street Exhaust. It is a little loud but it sounds amazing especially at full throttle and down shifting to hear the burbles.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Make sure you watch it in HD! __________________
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competition Major 297 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '21 F87 M2C Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ETH 2.0 iTrader: (10)	Just go with Berk... seriously... Berk Sport exhaust on my N55 is AMAZING! When I ran the car with stock exhaust and catless downpipe, it was really raspy and I didn't like it. But after I added the Berk Sport, it eliminated the rasp and added refined tone!
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BMW-NC Selling drugs to BMW addicts 17 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 135i e82 6MT N55 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baumholder / Hanau iTrader: (1)	Inside Performancde Quad Exhaust Oh and it is louder now.... PM me for inquiries. __________________ --- Quality US Spec Used Cars for Military Members stationed in Europe. Specialized in BMWs and MINIs up to 10k miles.
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Oh... forgot to mention, no Check Engine Lights or Codes for my setup iCarbon Catless DP + BMW Performance Exhaust!!! __________________
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06-21-2011, 02:26 PM	#18
bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	Yes, very possible. Mine is very loud and a daily driver. You could probably pick up a setup like mine for about $1700. It is a very easy install too. __________________
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