Exhaust Combinations

135Passion · 01-04-2013, 12:43 PM

Hey guys,
I have a 2009 135i and have been doing plenty of research on the aftermarket exhaust I want installed on it.
I have come to love down pipe-back exhausts so like catback rather than axle back. I like the Active Autowerke signature but it is only an axle back so I was thinking of putting the Berk mid pipes in as well. Would that combination be ok?
If I don't do that than I would do the Berk full street (mid pipes and all) or the Berk full race. Any thoughts on those as well?
In general I'm looking for a deep aggressive growl at low rpm but not douche bag level at WOT.
Thanks guys!

c_ozanich · 01-04-2013, 01:51 PM

youtube "bmw 135i exhaust" and many results come up. listen and pick. good luck and take wind/camera quality into consideration.

i personally like the berk full street but there's various preferences throughout the forum here.

donsaxena · 01-04-2013, 05:51 PM

I like the hpf system its downpipes back.

Rogue1series · 01-04-2013, 06:00 PM

I just bought the AA axle back... I cannot wait for it to arrive!!!!

135Passion · 01-04-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue1series

I just bought the AA axle back... I cannot wait for it to arrive!!!!

Do you think you could upload a video of the sound?

JK135i · 01-04-2013, 10:27 PM

I run AR catless DP's, berk mids, and rogue engineering axel back. its got a really deep throaty sound and I always get compliments on how amazing it sounds full throttle.

That_1_Guy · 01-05-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JK135i

I run AR catless DP's, berk mids, and rogue engineering axel back. its got a really deep throaty sound and I always get compliments on how amazing it sounds full throttle.

I love when Justin says "deep and throaty"

Seriously though, JK's exhaust sounds really really good. Great combo!

blakelocati · 01-05-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by That_1_Guy

I love when Justin says "deep and throaty"

hahahaha

trickcruiser · 01-05-2013, 02:06 PM

I have been very happy with the AR catless DP's and RPI quad exhaust setup on my 135i.

Outside:

Dyno:

In car running down the track:

trickcruiser · 01-05-2013, 02:13 PM

In comparison, here is my old 335i that was running 3" catless DP's and the TopSpeed M2 exhaust. Some people loved the sound but I HATED it... It was way to loud and in my opinion took away from the car.

Only stayed on my car for a few weeks...

Good exhaust options.
1 - RPI
2 - Berk
3 - AA

01-04-2013, 12:43 PM	#1
135Passion Enthusiast 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Space Grey BMW 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Exhaust Combinations Hey guys, I have a 2009 135i and have been doing plenty of research on the aftermarket exhaust I want installed on it. I have come to love down pipe-back exhausts so like catback rather than axle back. I like the Active Autowerke signature but it is only an axle back so I was thinking of putting the Berk mid pipes in as well. Would that combination be ok? If I don't do that than I would do the Berk full street (mid pipes and all) or the Berk full race. Any thoughts on those as well? In general I'm looking for a deep aggressive growl at low rpm but not douche bag level at WOT. Thanks guys! __________________ 2009 135i Space Grey, Black Wheels, Black Grille, Black Badges, M Sport and Premium Packages, 1M Steering Wheel and suspension Love to mod
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01-04-2013, 01:51 PM	#2
c_ozanich Mech Engr 81 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aiken SC iTrader: (0)	youtube "bmw 135i exhaust" and many results come up. listen and pick. good luck and take wind/camera quality into consideration. i personally like the berk full street but there's various preferences throughout the forum here.
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01-04-2013, 05:51 PM	#3
donsaxena Private First Class 13 Rep 165 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oklahoma city iTrader: (0)	I like the hpf system its downpipes back. __________________ BMW 135i Jet Black AT. Hpf intercooler, Hpf exhaust, injen intake, ER competition oil coolers, ER charge pipe, Tial BOV, AR catless DP,BMS OCC, VMR 718s 19s, BMW performance spoiler, agency power rear diffuser, slek lip (on highway somewhere), FXomar abs lip, Ohlins Suspension, All M3 bits, Cobb protuned, turner 3 clutch LSD, Escort 9500ci
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01-04-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
Rogue1series never thought I would go German 8 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puyallup, wa iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	I just bought the AA axle back... I cannot wait for it to arrive!!!! __________________ 2009 135i M-Sport BSM.... JB4, DCI, Waiting on my AA Sig series exhaust!! Feeling the.... Urge... too... MOD!!!!
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01-04-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
JK135i 8:39 37 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [9.50]	I run AR catless DP's, berk mids, and rogue engineering axel back. its got a really deep throaty sound and I always get compliments on how amazing it sounds full throttle. __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."
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01-05-2013, 02:06 PM	#9
trickcruiser Lieutenant 99 Rep 508 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	I have been very happy with the AR catless DP's and RPI quad exhaust setup on my 135i. Outside: Dyno: In car running down the track: __________________
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01-05-2013, 02:13 PM	#10
trickcruiser Lieutenant 99 Rep 508 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	In comparison, here is my old 335i that was running 3" catless DP's and the TopSpeed M2 exhaust. Some people loved the sound but I HATED it... It was way to loud and in my opinion took away from the car. Only stayed on my car for a few weeks... Good exhaust options. 1 - RPI 2 - Berk 3 - AA __________________
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