Exhaust Note..

Taymaishu · 10-26-2009, 11:26 PM

Ok.. So yes, from the inside of the car, through tunnels, in car parks, the exhaust sounds amazing. But i'd never heard my own car from outside.

I let a friend who i trust dearly floor the car from standstill on a remote road last night past me so i could hear the exhaust note.

I will never wear those jeans again - it was beautiful!

However, the cam noise and intake note from the front of the car about 300m away when at full open throttle is nearly disgustingly high pitched and whiney. I actaully don't like it. But the exhaust MORE than makes up for that

My friend said "I had some VERY short lived fun" and nearly refused to leave the drivers seat

dk130i · 10-27-2009, 01:47 AM

Does 125 have the vacuum operated exhaust valve like 130?

d3syd · 10-27-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Ok.. So yes, from the inside of the car, through tunnels, in car parks, the exhaust sounds amazing. But i'd never heard my own car from outside.

I let a friend who i trust dearly floor the car from standstill on a remote road last night past me so i could hear the exhaust note.

I have been thinking of a way to do the same thing myself. Problem is I don't have anyone competent to drive my car to so I can hear it from the outside......

I also would really like to be standing on the side of the road to video/listen my car zooming past at 250km/h.

aus135i · 10-27-2009, 06:35 AM

u need to listen to my car in a tunnel!!! u would want to buy one rightaway! god it sounds GOOOOD!

BMW86 · 10-27-2009, 07:55 AM

I've heard from a few members that the N52 sounds as good as, if not better than the N54. I wish I could hear my car from the outside too

chylld · 10-27-2009, 08:00 AM

apparently my car makes a big "fwump" noise when i start the engine

i've yet to stand outside it while someone else is closer to the steering wheel though...

Tay: have you ever considered an injen intake? wmj73 and janus77 seem quite happy with theirs and i'm thinking of following the same path...

Taymaishu · 10-31-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

apparently my car makes a big "fwump" noise when i start the engine

i've yet to stand outside it while someone else is closer to the steering wheel though...

Tay: have you ever considered an injen intake? wmj73 and janus77 seem quite happy with theirs and i'm thinking of following the same path...

Hey mate,

First thanks for organising yesterday - was fun

Janus' sounds great - but I want to go BMW Performance exhaust first, after hearing Joel's yesterday!

It's just a case of locating one in Europe/USA and ship it over - any tips from anyone would be great

The "Fwump" sound is GREAT. I'm usually parked within about 3 inches of the rear wall on the garage, so on ignition, the car goes nuts

I can't possibly imagine what she would sound like with the perf exhaust on.....

BMW86 · 10-31-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I'm usually parked within about 3 inches of the rear wall on the garage, so on ignition, the car goes nuts

I can't possibly imagine what she would sound like with the perf exhaust on.....

I love the sound of the car starting in the garage. Mine is enclosed and the exhaust sound echoes, the perfect way to start the day.

JMH1983 · 10-31-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I love the sound of the car starting in the garage. Mine is enclosed and the exhaust sound echoes, the perfect way to start the day.

Heh i have the same situation. I live in a block of apartments, my car's garage is directly below the bedroom of one of the apartments, and since i put on the performance exhaust it is noticably louder for the first 15 seconds when i start. If my neighbors didnt hear it in the past, they definately now have a permanent 6:25am wakeup call when i leave for work

d3syd · 10-31-2009, 09:24 PM

I find the exhaust note improves when then engine is warm IMO. It sounds fuller, lower and less metallic. I like to give it a few revs after a drive in my carport before shutting off.

oldman · 11-01-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JMH1983

Heh i have the same situation. I live in a block of apartments, my car's garage is directly below the bedroom of one of the apartments, and since i put on the performance exhaust it is noticably louder for the first 15 seconds when i start. If my neighbors didnt hear it in the past, they definately now have a permanent 6:25am wakeup call when i leave for work

Joel
Note you got your exhaust on. Was it as easy as I said or did you end up getting it done by a third party? Does the exhaust note live up to your expectations? Mine certainly does especially at around 3-3.5K revs. Just love it.

JMH1983 · 11-01-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Joel
Note you got your exhaust on. Was it as easy as I said or did you end up getting it done by a third party? Does the exhaust note live up to your expectations? Mine certainly does especially at around 3-3.5K revs. Just love it.

I carefully considered everything you said to me and decided that unless i had access to a hoist my small ramps wouldnt give enough room to carry out the work you described. Since i work in Brookvale i had a chat to a really nice gentleman called Frank who runs a mechanic shop called One Stop Muffler & Mechanical Shop in Chard rd, Brookvale. He used to run the Brookvale Mufflers mechanics shop and is a really nice fellow. For 50 bucks cash he pretty much did everything for me and what took the longest was lining it up on the hoist.

The exhaust is really, really nice. Very happy with it in all respects. It is loud, but not too loud, and i love that low rumble you hear when you are idling. I am keen to see how it sounds in a few months as you described after it gets a thick coating of carbon.

So if anyone needs a performance exhaust fitted see Frank. He'll do it for you after hours (and when the hoist is free), just let me know in advance so i can get you the better rate

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JMH1983

I carefully considered everything you said to me and decided that unless i had access to a hoist my small ramps wouldnt give enough room to carry out the work you described. Since i work in Brookvale i had a chat to a really nice gentleman called Frank who runs a mechanic shop called One Stop Muffler & Mechanical Shop in Chard rd, Brookvale. He used to run the Brookvale Mufflers mechanics shop and is a really nice fellow. For 50 bucks cash he pretty much did everything for me and what took the longest was lining it up on the hoist.

The exhaust is really, really nice. Very happy with it in all respects. It is loud, but not too loud, and i love that low rumble you hear when you are idling. I am keen to see how it sounds in a few months as you described after it gets a thick coating of carbon.

So if anyone needs a performance exhaust fitted see Frank. He'll do it for you after hours (and when the hoist is free), just let me know in advance so i can get you the better rate

I'll be ordering pretty much on Friday. Did you mention on Saturday it was 2 days delivery from Atlanta?

JMH1983 · 11-01-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I'll be ordering pretty much on Friday. Did you mention on Saturday it was 2 days delivery from Atlanta?

Little bit more. Mine was picked up on the Thursday, and delivered on the Tuesday. So 4 working days total. It can take a little longer, i guess it's all pot lucky really. But keith (Oldman) said it took him around the same

Alext · 11-01-2009, 04:17 PM

I also think the 125i sounds better. Of the times I have turned my head to see what BMW it was that made such a sweet sound when it drove past me I saw that each time it was a 125i! All stock.

oldman · 11-01-2009, 04:19 PM

50 bucks was a terrific deal. Would have done that myself if I'd known about Frank. Anyway glad you love the sound as much as me.

BMW86 · 11-01-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I'll be ordering pretty much on Friday. Did you mention on Saturday it was 2 days delivery from Atlanta?

Hey Taymaishu, sorry if this has already been answered but where are you buying your Performance Exhaust? Also, are you able to share how much for it + shipping + any extra costs? I'm very keen too.

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Hey Taymaishu, sorry if this has already been answered but where are you buying your Performance Exhaust? Also, are you able to share how much for it + shipping + any extra costs? I'm very keen too.

Hey mate: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218

This is the one i heard from Joel on the weekend. It is absolutely LUSH on the 135, so i imagine the 125 will sound fantastic.

I'm trying to get a group buy for the exhaust, but it's pretty good and best thing it's a genuine Perf part.

BMW86 · 11-01-2009, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the information. I thought it was from Dan. I'm sure if we can organise a few buyers he would negotiate a group buy price for us 1addicts down under.

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Thanks for the information. I thought it was from Dan. I'm sure if we can organise a few buyers he would negotiate a group buy price for us 1addicts down under.

The investment for him would be good for a group discount - after hearing Joel's exhaust on the weekend, i want one.

Think about 4 or 5 of us at the next drive day...

oldman · 11-01-2009, 07:24 PM

Trademotion IS Dan at United. That's where I got mine. If Dan is sticking to the price of US$800 (ie 880 less 80 because he includes freight in the US) + US$275 for shipping. Landed cost here should be US$1075 or about A$1200.

chylld · 11-01-2009, 08:34 PM

$1200 isn't a bad price... but i'm inclined to spend that money either on ICE or on my (future) M3

A group buy might bring that down to 1100 or even 1000, but tbh it still wouldn't be in the money for me just yet. I love how my car sounds already

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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Exhaust Note.. Ok.. So yes, from the inside of the car, through tunnels, in car parks, the exhaust sounds amazing. But i'd never heard my own car from outside. I let a friend who i trust dearly floor the car from standstill on a remote road last night past me so i could hear the exhaust note. I will never wear those jeans again - it was beautiful! However, the cam noise and intake note from the front of the car about 300m away when at full open throttle is nearly disgustingly high pitched and whiney. I actaully don't like it. But the exhaust MORE than makes up for that My friend said "I had some VERY short lived fun" and nearly refused to leave the drivers seat
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oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	50 bucks was a terrific deal. Would have done that myself if I'd known about Frank. Anyway glad you love the sound as much as me.
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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)	Thanks for the information. I thought it was from Dan. I'm sure if we can organise a few buyers he would negotiate a group buy price for us 1addicts down under.
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