Axleback exhaust only

OC335sedan · 12-02-2011, 06:45 PM

Hi,

I currently own an '08 135i coupe that is 100% stock. Thinking of doing an axleback only exhaust. Looking for something with a nice, exotic sound but not too loud. If on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being stock exhaust, and 10 being straight pipes), I'm looking for a 5. Price is also an important factor -- not looking to spend more than about $500 (new or used is fine).

Do you think Berk street axelback exhaust, or CP-E axelback, or BMW Perf Exhaust would be best? Or something else?

Thanks for the help!

SflBimmer8484 · 12-02-2011, 09:54 PM

Don't forget about the active exhaust !

I actually just installed one on my personal car today and it sounds incredible.

oman135 · 12-03-2011, 10:25 AM

MadDad is amaaaaaazing

thebigragu99 · 12-03-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oman135

MadDad is amaaaaaazing

Best one way by far, unless you go with the bmw peformance one!

ken1137 · 12-03-2011, 11:26 PM

I'm partial to Berk street performance axle back....best sound imo. Well, other than HPF, but their system (group buy) includes mid-pipe.

wnta135 · 12-04-2011, 09:31 AM

I have the AFE axelback on my 08 and like it very much.
Great sound and wonderful burble as the rpms come down.

yandy · 12-04-2011, 10:53 AM

Berk Race with resonated stock mids (no second cats) -> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615375

I like

OC335sedan · 12-04-2011, 09:28 PM

Thanks for all the input guys! I need to listen to some more sound clips!

allanak · 12-05-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yandyr

Berk Race with resonated stock mids (no second cats) -> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615375

I like

I wouldn't quantify the Berk race as a 5 on the loudness scale. Sure, mine is mated up to catless downpipes and the stock N55 (also catless) resonated midpipe, but it's insanely loud when I fire her up in the morning. My neighbors probably think I have a jet in my garage. The Berk street is a little tamer since it's got a resonator, but I wouldn't suggest the race version if volume level is one of your deciding factors, especially if you ever decide to possibly get a downpipe. I also like the sound of the Maddad and had I not found a killer deal on the Berk, it'd be high on my list of choices as well.

I'll actually be in Newport Beach tomorrow afternoon if you want to hear for yourself.

MZWIE · 12-05-2011, 08:03 AM

The Berk is a full CAT back replacement. The MadDad isn't. There is quite a difference.

RobM23 · 12-05-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Don't forget about the active exhaust !

I actually just installed one on my personal car today and it sounds incredible.

+1

I got it on mine, def the best.

SflBimmer8484 · 12-05-2011, 10:03 AM

Just got mine on 3 days ago on my n55 with a Dp it sounds incredible! Nothing but great comments at the meet this Saturday.

ModBargains III · 12-05-2011, 10:57 AM

Exhausts that I've heard in person that I know sound great would be Billy Boat, aFe, and Rogue Engineering DMS. Each of them sound great with of course different exhaust notes, but each one is easily something I would put on my personal car and be 100% satisfied with it.

tom @ eas · 12-06-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yandyr

Berk Race with resonated stock mids (no second cats) -> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615375

I like

+1 on the Berk, it's simply the "gotta have it" exhaust for the 135:

Components installed
Macht Schnell 3" Catless Downpipes
Berk Sport Exhaust

Hope this helps!

OC335sedan · 12-09-2011, 12:34 PM

Great feedback guys -- thanks for all the help here! I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger.

MGallop · 12-09-2011, 04:41 PM

ugh... i wish my exhaust was cool like everyone elses.

gkmunch · 02-01-2012, 08:46 AM

I think I've got it narrowed down to afe, active, berk race, or berk street for an axleback to get me started.

I don't want something OBNOXIOUSLY loud, but a little throaty and nice gurgle would be perfect. Is the berk race really loud compared to the street version?

Ideally, I'd like something with black tips - but I can always look into aftermarket coating/painting so it's not a huge deal.

ken1137 · 02-01-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkmunch

I think I've got it narrowed down to afe, active, berk race, or berk street for an axleback to get me started.

I don't want something OBNOXIOUSLY loud, but a little throaty and nice gurgle would be perfect. Is the berk race really loud compared to the street version?

Ideally, I'd like something with black tips - but I can always look into aftermarket coating/painting so it's not a huge deal.

Yes, the Berk race is a lot louder than the street version. Sound is awesome though. See the link below and the vid posted by JK135i. I have the Berk ceramic coated axle back, had a nice tone and gurgle, but I wanted more. So, I added the AR catted DP's and Berk resonated mid pipe. Perfect now imo.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=211676&page=9

gkmunch · 02-01-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken1137

Yes, the Berk race is a lot louder than the street version. Sound is awesome though. See the link below and the vid posted by JK135i. I have the Berk ceramic coated axle back, had a nice tone and gurgle, but I wanted more. So, I added the AR catted DP's and Berk resonated mid pipe. Perfect now imo.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=211676&page=9

Thanks for the reference! I think your setup sounds great. I'm just a bit concerned that the Berk Street is a bit too mild with the axleback ONLY. In some of the clips you can hear the whine of the engine over the exhaust note.

The video of the active axleback in that thread sounds pretty good though...

Edit: The afe looks like a very similar design to active. Why the large price difference? I found the afe for $480 shipped (black tips too!).

BMW86 · 02-01-2012, 09:10 AM

+ 1 on ActiveAutowerke. It sounds surreal every time I go WOT. However, I think it's a fair bit louder than 5/10. That being said, I still recommend it highly

I think Maddad Whisper is what you're looking for.

KingOfJericho · 02-01-2012, 09:18 AM

To be honest, I've had the Maddad axle back, CP-E axle back, and N55 midpipes with the stock axle back and probably the best balance is the N55 mid pipe with stock rear (with golf tee mod).

The Maddad, in my opinion, adds absolutely zero in terms of volume. It really only changes the tone of the exhaust, not the volume.

The CP-E axle back sounds absolutely incredible and with the stealth pipe installed, should get you to the volume you're looking for without the drone. I just popped mine off to send back for a stealth pipe retrofit. It has great throaty sound with great gurgles when off the throttle.

For $425 and a few hours under the car, you can easily swap out the mip-pipe from the N55 pipe and call it a day. It doesn't drone one bit and it's probably a 3-4 on the volume scale. The CP-E is a 5.

As far as the sound that I like the best, it's definitely the CP-E. I will be putting it right back on when it comes back to me.

ken1137 · 02-01-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkmunch

I'm just a bit concerned that the Berk Street is a bit too mild with the axleback ONLY.

Edit: The afe looks like a very similar design to active. Why the large price difference? I found the afe for $480 shipped (black tips too!).

Yep, I agree...I dont think you can go wrong with the aFe at that price either.

12-02-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
OC335sedan Captain 137 Rep 907 Posts Drives: 2012 335is coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	Axleback exhaust only Hi, I currently own an '08 135i coupe that is 100% stock. Thinking of doing an axleback only exhaust. Looking for something with a nice, exotic sound but not too loud. If on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being stock exhaust, and 10 being straight pipes), I'm looking for a 5. Price is also an important factor -- not looking to spend more than about $500 (new or used is fine). Do you think Berk street axelback exhaust, or CP-E axelback, or BMW Perf Exhaust would be best? Or something else? Thanks for the help!
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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]	I'm partial to Berk street performance axle back....best sound imo. Well, other than HPF, but their system (group buy) includes mid-pipe. __________________ BMWCCA member
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wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I have the AFE axelback on my 08 and like it very much. Great sound and wonderful burble as the rpms come down.
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OC335sedan Captain 137 Rep 907 Posts Drives: 2012 335is coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all the input guys! I need to listen to some more sound clips!
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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	The Berk is a full CAT back replacement. The MadDad isn't. There is quite a difference.
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SflBimmer8484 Brigadier General 1467 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (5)	Just got mine on 3 days ago on my n55 with a Dp it sounds incredible! Nothing but great comments at the meet this Saturday.
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ModBargains III Lieutenant 17 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 135i, E46 M3, 540i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, 90631 La Habra, CA iTrader: (0)	Exhausts that I've heard in person that I know sound great would be Billy Boat, aFe, and Rogue Engineering DMS. Each of them sound great with of course different exhaust notes, but each one is easily something I would put on my personal car and be 100% satisfied with it. __________________ Jurrian************.com
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OC335sedan Captain 137 Rep 907 Posts Drives: 2012 335is coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	Great feedback guys -- thanks for all the help here! I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger.
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MGallop Major 49 Rep 1,072 Posts Drives: 12' 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [10.00]	ugh... i wish my exhaust was cool like everyone elses. __________________ Matthew Gallop: '12 N55 Mods: JB4 Flex ISO \| iCarbon DP \| VRSF 5" FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe \| Race Axleback \| ST Coils \| Alufelgen CS7's \| iCarbon 3 fin Diffuser \| Blackline LCI \| CarbonFiber Spoiler \| Orion v4 AE's \| 30% tint \| red+blk roundels \| Cyba Scoops \| H-Style front Lip \| WeissLicht LED Smoked Sidemarkers \| Matte Grills \| Coded \|
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gkmunch Private First Class 18 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	I think I've got it narrowed down to afe, active, berk race, or berk street for an axleback to get me started. I don't want something OBNOXIOUSLY loud, but a little throaty and nice gurgle would be perfect. Is the berk race really loud compared to the street version? Ideally, I'd like something with black tips - but I can always look into aftermarket coating/painting so it's not a huge deal.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	+ 1 on ActiveAutowerke. It sounds surreal every time I go WOT. However, I think it's a fair bit louder than 5/10. That being said, I still recommend it highly I think Maddad Whisper is what you're looking for.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	To be honest, I've had the Maddad axle back, CP-E axle back, and N55 midpipes with the stock axle back and probably the best balance is the N55 mid pipe with stock rear (with golf tee mod). The Maddad, in my opinion, adds absolutely zero in terms of volume. It really only changes the tone of the exhaust, not the volume. The CP-E axle back sounds absolutely incredible and with the stealth pipe installed, should get you to the volume you're looking for without the drone. I just popped mine off to send back for a stealth pipe retrofit. It has great throaty sound with great gurgles when off the throttle. For $425 and a few hours under the car, you can easily swap out the mip-pipe from the N55 pipe and call it a day. It doesn't drone one bit and it's probably a 3-4 on the volume scale. The CP-E is a 5. As far as the sound that I like the best, it's definitely the CP-E. I will be putting it right back on when it comes back to me. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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