M Performance Exhaust

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Wow, I loved watching this video. Not only for the PE sound, but for the beautiful scenery that Germany is known for.

Thanks

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[135ifanatik]

Just got the exhaust installed... and finally drove the car. Worth. Every. Penny.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Just got the exhaust installed... and finally drove the car. Worth. Every. Penny.

Glad to hear it! We told you you'd like it! And it gets better after you put some miles on it.

[delta-9-ginseng]

Anyway to keep black tips with PE?

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by delta-9-ginseng

Anyway to keep black tips with PE?

This member says you can ---->> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=36

[Marc08EX]

Originally Posted by delta-9-ginseng

Anyway to keep black tips with PE?

My PE had the OEM shadowline tips installed...

Here's the DIY thread:
Install Shadowline tips on Performance Exhaust

[6MT_Addict]

Originally Posted by delta-9-ginseng

Anyway to keep black tips with PE?

Yes, but you need to cut the chrome tips at an angle to fit them correctly.

[coopaw]

I have probably an atypical question for you PE owners. I'm looking at a 135is which has the exhaust as standard. Frankly I'm concerned that I will be bothered by the loudness when just driving "normally and not accelorating hard" Particularly while just cruising down the freeway at 60 miles an hour. How load or noticeable is the exhaust under these situations, i.e.; can I enjoy the radio without the exhaust overpowering things. Thanks

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by coopaw

I have probably an atypical question for you PE owners. I'm looking at a 135is which has the exhaust as standard. Frankly I'm concerned that I will be bothered by the loudness when just driving "normally and not accelorating hard" Particularly while just cruising down the freeway at 60 miles an hour. How load or noticeable is the exhaust under these situations, i.e.; can I enjoy the radio without the exhaust overpowering things. Thanks

I found my PE to be barely louder than stock when just cruising around and while freeway driving, definitely not over bearing in any way. I didn't have the Y-pipe fitted though (not sure if the 135is comes with or without the y-pipe) which does make it a bit louder.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by coopaw

I have probably an atypical question for you PE owners. I'm looking at a 135is which has the exhaust as standard. Frankly I'm concerned that I will be bothered by the loudness when just driving "normally and not accelorating hard" Particularly while just cruising down the freeway at 60 miles an hour. How load or noticeable is the exhaust under these situations, i.e.; can I enjoy the radio without the exhaust overpowering things. Thanks

The 135is does have the Y-Pipe with the PE and it sounds great! I have the PE (and Y-Pipe) and I don't really notice it while cruising on the freeway. I hear it mostly when accelerating. Some people complain about drone but I don't get any. You'll be able to hear the radio just fine. People who have the PE love it... I think you will too!

Also, you're probably already aware that the 135is comes with PPK which adds a sporty popping and crackling sound coming from the exhaust in engine overrun, plus 20 additional hp.

[135ifanatik]

Originally Posted by Esteban

The 135is does have the Y-Pipe with the PE and it sounds great! I have the PE (and Y-Pipe) and I don't really notice it while cruising on the freeway. I hear it mostly when accelerating. Some people complain about drone but I don't get any. You'll be able to hear the radio just fine. People who have the PE love it... I think you will too!

Also, you're probably already aware that the 135is comes with PPK which adds a sporty popping and crackling sound coming from the exhaust in engine overrun, plus 20 additional hp.

I second this. Esteban convinced me to get the PE and as soon as I drove off the lot, I had an enormous smile on my face. Worth. Every. Penny.

[PKT RKT]

Are all of you still in favor of the PE for the N55?

I picked up a brand new in box one from a BMW dealer. Haven’t installed it yet....

... wondering if I will piss off my neighbors if I install it?

I get up pretty early, often leave for work at 5am.......

[dtla1]

Way to revive an old thread haha.

Where do you park and do you floor it in the morning? The PE isn't too loud on cold starts, especially with the OE downpipe.

But on the other hand, if you don't want it, I can send you my address and a couple buck to cover shipping.

[PKT RKT]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Way to revive an old thread haha.

Where do you park and do you floor it in the morning? The PE isn't too loud on cold starts, especially with the OE downpipe.

But on the other hand, if you don't want it, I can send you my address and a couple buck to cover shipping.

Figured I’d show that I Search’ed !

I am about 90 feet from my neighbor’s house when I start the car.

I don’t floor it because the car’s not warm yet. I drive at about 45mph and ~3,000rpm for ~5 miles, by which time the speed limit goes up and the car is getting warm.

I thought about maybe installing just the PE muffler, and not doing the resonator delete / Y-pipe install. Not sure what that would sound like though....

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by PKT RKT

Figured I'd show that I Search'ed !

I am about 90 feet from my neighbor's house when I start the car.

I don't floor it because the car's not warm yet. I drive at about 45mph and ~3,000rpm for ~5 miles, by which time the speed limit goes up and the car is getting warm.

I thought about maybe installing just the PE muffler, and not doing the resonator delete / Y-pipe install. Not sure what that would sound like though....

I think the PE w/y-pipe for the N55 is decently loud on cold start-up. I like it, myself. My neighbors definitely know it's me when they hear it.

[drwillb]

I run my PE without the Y pipe. On cold start you get 30 seconds of warmup with a louder level and then it quiets down to where you wouldn’t know it’s on unless you floor it. As a matter of fact, it sounds great when standing outside the car but inside it sounds like it’s full stock.

Put the muffler on w/o the Y. You can always add that later.

[PKT RKT]

Originally Posted by drwillb

I run my PE without the Y pipe. On cold start you get 30 seconds of warmup with a louder level and then it quiets down to where you wouldn’t know it’s on unless you floor it. As a matter of fact, it sounds great when standing outside the car but inside it sounds like it’s full stock.

Put the muffler on w/o the Y. You can always add that later.

Interesting, thanks.

Do you have any sound clips, by chance?

[Rockstar1487]

Originally Posted by PKT RKT

Interesting, thanks.

Do you have any sound clips, by chance?

Just put it on. you won't be disappointed. besides, you already paid for it, so you mid as well just do it lol. In my honest opinion, its not that loud on cold starts. it adds a deeper tone, throaty tone. its good. I had one on my old n54 powered 135i, it was much louder on that with n55 mid pips and the y pipe. its good. you won't be disappointed. just do it haha.

[PKT RKT]

Originally Posted by Rockstar1487

Just put it on. you won't be disappointed. besides, you already paid for it, so you mid as well just do it lol. In my honest opinion, its not that loud on cold starts. it adds a deeper tone, throaty tone. its good. I had one on my old n54 powered 135i, it was much louder on that with n55 mid pips and the y pipe. its good. you won't be disappointed. just do it haha.

Well I figured I could sell it new and unused.

But I do want to try at least the muffler. So I will do that, I think.

[drwillb]

Do it!!!

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Wow, I loved watching this video. Not only for the PE sound, but for the beautiful scenery that Germany is known for.

Thanks. I LOVE driving in Southern Bavaria. Bayrischzell, Fischbachau(where Cafe Winklstuberl is located!), Spitzingsee, Tatzelwurmstraße or Nußdorf am Inn, Schliersee, Miesbach, Tegernsee - all awesome places to drive!

Dackel

[TPS44]

Thanks for the great info! Anyone know if a Dinan stage 2 tune will have any effect on the performance exhaust?? I’m guessing it’s louder with a tune than a non tuned car. Thanks!