Best aftermarket exhaust

Norm1M · 12-14-2014, 10:40 PM

I'm looking to upgrade my stock exhaust to something new with more sound.

I'm mainly looking to change mid-pipe and rear-pipe.

Akrapovic seen to be really nice but it's so expensive. I was also looking at meisterschaft system.

I would like to some some idea of what you are using.

Thanks

Norm

1&done · 12-16-2014, 07:57 AM

Installing the Dinan this week, sound was superb on my last BMW, jury is still out until I get on the 1M. Plan to add the Revozport CF diffuser to hide the exhaust can. Guess you have to ask what is the most important feature to you of this upgrade. Country of origin? Sound/lack of drone. Weight? Fitment?

Plan to take some sound clips after the install as I could find next to no sound bites of the Dinan. GL

Norm1M · 12-16-2014, 09:34 AM

I'm from Montreal, Canada.
I'm looking for something with a better sound and less weight and also something that is bolt-on since i want to be able to go back stock if necessairy.

I'm currently using my car as a daily driver and also doing track day when I can.

1&done · 12-16-2014, 02:46 PM

There are a lot of options out there, if you haven't already look into doing N55 mids. As far as exhaust I like the Akra for its weight savings and valve control, price is steep and some say it's raspy... however it's top notch quality..HMS makes a valved exhaust that sounds really good, it's not titanium and is still pretty expensive. Built to order in Germany. Long lead time... I've read about a few other titanium exhausts companies out there..nothing local, and little reviews. Eisenmann seems popular, also German, was told it can drone.

I'm sure others will chime in. These listed exhausts were what I was considering. GL

Mnime · 12-19-2014, 10:03 AM

I have the meisterschaft and N55 mids on my car. Makes me smile everytime I start it up but be warned...it is loud inside and out all the time. It is fine with me but some people want a lot less sound inside the car during normal driving. You get use to it. I have not regreted my decision yet.

1mm2 · 12-21-2014, 03:47 PM

Eisenmann Race

Piets94 · 12-23-2014, 03:17 AM

I love my HMS midpipe/rear combo on my daily. Massive sound, great character, valved for cruising (don't use much) and increased power. High cost for the valving system, but not as expensive as Akra. I like Miltek and Eisenmann as cheaper alternatives, but wouldn't change the HMS.
Good luck choosing - good choices out there.

rad doc · 12-27-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1&done

There are a lot of options out there, if you haven't already look into doing N55 mids. As far as exhaust I like the Akra for its weight savings and valve control, price is steep and some say it's raspy... however it's top notch quality..HMS makes a valved exhaust that sounds really good, it's not titanium and is still pretty expensive. Built to order in Germany. Long lead time... I've read about a few other titanium exhausts companies out there..nothing local, and little reviews. Eisenmann seems popular, also German, was told it can drone.

I'm sure others will chime in. These listed exhausts were what I was considering. GL

Does the revo diffuser fit with the dinan? Looks like it might interfere.

1&done · 12-30-2014, 09:23 AM

Not sure yet, I have not purchased the diffuser. Starting to like the look of the exhaust.

I am really liking the sound, much more than I thought I would. It's not loud inside the car at all...screams at WOT. Good compromise for an exhaust w/o the valving system.

I will update when I get the diffuser.

6MT_Addict · 01-02-2015, 08:01 PM

A cheap option: 2nd cat delete, and resonator delete @ a muffler shop (hard to go back to stock though) - OR - cut open the muffler from above and remove some of the piping. I've seen this done on 335's and M3's. Weld it back together and it looks 100% stock during any inspection... fire it up and it has a mean growl, and LOUD lol.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-05-2015, 10:18 AM

Price / quality i would pick the Remus exhaust
GTHaus offer a nice exhaust system too

e82m_van · 01-09-2015, 12:59 AM

maddad mids + eisenmann race

kiysersosae · 01-17-2015, 08:50 PM

Supersprint make a great exhaust and it sounds amazing.

http://www.supersprint.com/en/doc-s-..._m1_2F_1m.aspx

Forgot to say...you can buy it through evolve

project jayden · 01-17-2015, 09:36 PM

Exoticspeed S1. 3" piping and also has built in actuator just like the OEM exhaust. Has a really nice sporty sound to it. Includes the mid pipes and rear muffler and carbon fiber exhaust tips.

http://n5tuner.com/index.php?main_pa...roducts_id=131

12-14-2014, 10:40 PM	#1
Norm1M Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1m coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Best aftermarket exhaust I'm looking to upgrade my stock exhaust to something new with more sound. I'm mainly looking to change mid-pipe and rear-pipe. Akrapovic seen to be really nice but it's so expensive. I was also looking at meisterschaft system. I would like to some some idea of what you are using. Thanks Norm
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12-16-2014, 07:57 AM	#2
1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	Installing the Dinan this week, sound was superb on my last BMW, jury is still out until I get on the 1M. Plan to add the Revozport CF diffuser to hide the exhaust can. Guess you have to ask what is the most important feature to you of this upgrade. Country of origin? Sound/lack of drone. Weight? Fitment? Plan to take some sound clips after the install as I could find next to no sound bites of the Dinan. GL __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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12-16-2014, 09:34 AM	#3
Norm1M Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1m coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm from Montreal, Canada. I'm looking for something with a better sound and less weight and also something that is bolt-on since i want to be able to go back stock if necessairy. I'm currently using my car as a daily driver and also doing track day when I can.
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12-16-2014, 02:46 PM	#4
1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	There are a lot of options out there, if you haven't already look into doing N55 mids. As far as exhaust I like the Akra for its weight savings and valve control, price is steep and some say it's raspy... however it's top notch quality..HMS makes a valved exhaust that sounds really good, it's not titanium and is still pretty expensive. Built to order in Germany. Long lead time... I've read about a few other titanium exhausts companies out there..nothing local, and little reviews. Eisenmann seems popular, also German, was told it can drone. I'm sure others will chime in. These listed exhausts were what I was considering. GL __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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12-19-2014, 10:03 AM	#5
Mnime First Lieutenant 24 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX USA iTrader: (0)	I have the meisterschaft and N55 mids on my car. Makes me smile everytime I start it up but be warned...it is loud inside and out all the time. It is fine with me but some people want a lot less sound inside the car during normal driving. You get use to it. I have not regreted my decision yet. __________________ Current - 2015 Cayman GTS White Borla Exhaust Prev - AW 1M #43 USA Meisterschaft, N55 mids, AFE CAI, ER Charge, Wagner IC
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12-21-2014, 03:47 PM	#6
1mm2 Lieutenant 434 Rep 533 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern exposure iTrader: (0)	Eisenmann Race
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12-23-2014, 03:17 AM	#7
Piets94 Lieutenant 674 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 94 M3, AW 1M, M2 CS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I love my HMS midpipe/rear combo on my daily. Massive sound, great character, valved for cruising (don't use much) and increased power. High cost for the valving system, but not as expensive as Akra. I like Miltek and Eisenmann as cheaper alternatives, but wouldn't change the HMS. Good luck choosing - good choices out there.
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12-30-2014, 09:23 AM	#9
1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	Not sure yet, I have not purchased the diffuser. Starting to like the look of the exhaust. I am really liking the sound, much more than I thought I would. It's not loud inside the car at all...screams at WOT. Good compromise for an exhaust w/o the valving system. I will update when I get the diffuser. __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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01-02-2015, 08:01 PM	#10
6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	A cheap option: 2nd cat delete, and resonator delete @ a muffler shop (hard to go back to stock though) - OR - cut open the muffler from above and remove some of the piping. I've seen this done on 335's and M3's. Weld it back together and it looks 100% stock during any inspection... fire it up and it has a mean growl, and LOUD lol. __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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01-05-2015, 10:18 AM	#11
mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24061 Rep 190,596 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Price / quality i would pick the Remus exhaust GTHaus offer a nice exhaust system too __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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01-09-2015, 12:59 AM	#12
e82m_van First Lieutenant 100 Rep 339 Posts Drives: AW 1m Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3)	maddad mids + eisenmann race
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01-17-2015, 08:50 PM	#13
kiysersosae Lieutenant 433 Rep 570 Posts Drives: 1M, M2CS, M3CS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Supersprint make a great exhaust and it sounds amazing. http://www.supersprint.com/en/doc-s-..._m1_2F_1m.aspx Forgot to say...you can buy it through evolve Last edited by kiysersosae; 01-18-2015 at 06:25 AM..
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01-17-2015, 09:36 PM	#14
project jayden First Lieutenant 76 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: murrieta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Exoticspeed S1. 3" piping and also has built in actuator just like the OEM exhaust. Has a really nice sporty sound to it. Includes the mid pipes and rear muffler and carbon fiber exhaust tips. http://n5tuner.com/index.php?main_pa...roducts_id=131
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