Help me choose exhuast parts

ItsHectic · 11-15-2013, 01:42 PM

I want to get a louder exhaust but I dont want it to still be silent at idle.

I dont know what parts to replace with what and what brand I should get.

Is there any clips where I can preview the sound?

MightyMouseTech · 11-15-2013, 02:07 PM

Get the OEM PE.

AtlantaDude · 11-15-2013, 02:22 PM

I have the N54 in my 335i, I just disabled the exhaust valve (golf tee mod). Everyone loves it. It has a great growl at speed (nothing too loud except at WOT) and is still "pretty" quiet at idle.

I disabled the exhaust valve by disconnecting the wire behind my left rear taillight, not by removing the vacuum hose that goes to the actual exhaust flap. It's free and harmless.

I meant this in past tense** I'm running no mufflers now.

Miko226 · 11-15-2013, 03:17 PM

There are tons of videos and also a ton of combinations it really comes down to personal preference and hearing it in person will be the best way to make a decision

i like my Active Autowerke downpipes (n54 mids) and Berk Ceramic Race Delete im planning on switching to n55 mids to get a little more sound

Zombie1 · 11-15-2013, 07:05 PM

berk mids and berk axle back great sounding exhaust

BEAR-AvHistory · 11-15-2013, 10:05 PM

OEM PE very nice idle sound. Louder than the IS exhaust

___whoosh___ · 11-16-2013, 07:34 AM

I've got the cp-e cat back on now. It's about a 20 min install and sounds pretty good
I'll be adding the cp-e mids and downpipes today....yippeee

e36addict · 11-16-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Get the OEM PE.

This. Sounds so amazing! I finally got my exhaust right where I want it with a little trial and error.. BMS Downpipe, BMW PE resonator delete and stock 135i muffler. It's perfect because with the slight drone I get at lower RPM's from the res delete, the CANflap gets rid of, but when I wanna have some fun I can simply open it up via JB4.. Perfect. The only reason I don't have a PE is because I want my exhaust flapper

CAVU · 11-17-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

OEM PE very nice idle sound. Louder than the IS exhaust

I gather you are referring to the exhaust installed on N54 335is cars? The N55 135is is delivered with the OEM PE, perhaps that isn't the case with the 335is? I'm probably confusing apples and oranges...

sixburgh · 11-17-2013, 10:19 AM

BMW PE. You will notice it's loud and allows for less back pressure. Get one.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-17-2013, 10:25 AM

get the AA Exhaust

We currently have them on sale(by pm)

marc@x-ph.com · 11-17-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

get the AA Exhaust

We currently have them on sale(by pm)

I have to agree with Mike. They definitely have quality products. Also there isn't a better time to pull the trigger on an exhaust

Tiny Chainsaw · 11-17-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsHectic

I want to get a louder exhaust but I dont want it to still be silent at idle.

I dont know what parts to replace with what and what brand I should get.

Is there any clips where I can preview the sound?

There's a bunch

Cheapest quality set up for a full exhaust would be-

BMS downpipes - Berk resonated mids - Berk street exhaust

There's a video of this with AR downpipes that's pretty good on youtube jus look it up

Da_Meister_22 · 01-28-2014, 10:43 AM

this is our GEN I exhaust with stock downpipes.

GEN II exhaust with stock downpipes

GEN II exhaust with performance downpipes.

as you can see the GEN II exhaust sound is bit similar to that of the BMW PE.

ItsHectic · 02-17-2014, 06:15 AM

I have listened to a lot of clips and decided I like the Meisterschaft HP the most, I think it has a very refined sound with good characteristics which is what I am after but it is loud at idle, is there a way I can make it quiet at 2-2.5k revs?

This is the clip I like

I did not like the sound of the BMW PE.

ItsHectic · 02-19-2014, 10:36 AM

After hearing some bad things about GT Haus I have decided to go with Bastuck.

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AtlantaDude Just enjoying my time 128 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 335i - Sold Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have the N54 in my 335i, I just disabled the exhaust valve (golf tee mod). Everyone loves it. It has a great growl at speed (nothing too loud except at WOT) and is still "pretty" quiet at idle. I disabled the exhaust valve by disconnecting the wire behind my left rear taillight, not by removing the vacuum hose that goes to the actual exhaust flap. It's free and harmless. I meant this in past tense** I'm running no mufflers now. __________________ Current - 2022 Rivian R1T, 2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4S, 1969 Chevy C10 Sold - 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance Sold - 2007 E92 335i If speed is death, then buy a Honda and live forever
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Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	There are tons of videos and also a ton of combinations it really comes down to personal preference and hearing it in person will be the best way to make a decision i like my Active Autowerke downpipes (n54 mids) and Berk Ceramic Race Delete im planning on switching to n55 mids to get a little more sound __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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Zombie1 Colonel 171 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	berk mids and berk axle back great sounding exhaust __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3124 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	OEM PE very nice idle sound. Louder than the IS exhaust __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT
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___whoosh___ Private First Class 14 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (3)	I've got the cp-e cat back on now. It's about a 20 min install and sounds pretty good I'll be adding the cp-e mids and downpipes today....yippeee
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11-17-2013, 10:19 AM	#10
sixburgh Lieutenant 198 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6 MT BMW PE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	BMW PE. BMW PE. You will notice it's loud and allows for less back pressure. Get one. Attached Images
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24081 Rep 190,597 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	get the AA Exhaust We currently have them on sale(by pm) __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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Da_Meister_22 Lieutenant Colonel 208 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: F10 M5 & F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 M (F85) [9.50] 2013 BMW M5 (F10) [10.00]	this is our GEN I exhaust with stock downpipes. GEN II exhaust with stock downpipes GEN II exhaust with performance downpipes. as you can see the GEN II exhaust sound is bit similar to that of the BMW PE. __________________ AW F10 ///M5 AW F85 X5///M BootMode3 STG 2///Project-Gamma Intakes///ActiveAutowerke DPs///Maxton-Design Body Kit @MeisterAutosport @RatedMClub @RatedMRally
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02-17-2014, 06:15 AM	#15
ItsHectic But your honour it's my Affluenza I swear! 58 Rep 533 Posts Drives: at a reasonable speed Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	I have listened to a lot of clips and decided I like the Meisterschaft HP the most, I think it has a very refined sound with good characteristics which is what I am after but it is loud at idle, is there a way I can make it quiet at 2-2.5k revs? This is the clip I like I did not like the sound of the BMW PE. __________________ 135i M Sport DCT. BSM/Oyster/GP trim. FBO Cobb, Bilstein EDC coilovers, M3 bushings, PSS. Knowledge of the Tapa Tapa Tapa street race start.
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ItsHectic But your honour it's my Affluenza I swear! 58 Rep 533 Posts Drives: at a reasonable speed Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	After hearing some bad things about GT Haus I have decided to go with Bastuck. __________________ 135i M Sport DCT. BSM/Oyster/GP trim. FBO Cobb, Bilstein EDC coilovers, M3 bushings, PSS. Knowledge of the Tapa Tapa Tapa street race start.
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