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NC135 · 03-06-2012, 11:12 PM

It's awesome. I can't say enough about the sound for ~$350 new. Before I put it on I was a little worried it was going to be too loud, but after installation I am VERY glad I went with the 'race' version. It's not too loud at all and in 5th and 6th on the highway there is NO drone. It has the nice burble/little pops on the decel, and good sound during WOT. The stock muffler weighed a ton, so even if there isn't any real hp gains I shaved a good bit of weight. I have ordered a go pro cam so when it comes in I'll post some videos.

SV Concepts II · 03-07-2012, 04:56 PM

Glad you are happy with the exhaust! Nice review. Enjoy!

Vorsprung_CJB · 03-07-2012, 07:33 PM

Where did you find it for that price?

Harlequin · 03-07-2012, 09:17 PM

I've got one on mine and I love it... Be interested to see how it sounds in comparison to the N55...

woosh · 03-07-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vorsprung_CJB

Where did you find it for that price?

x2

Just1 · 03-07-2012, 10:39 PM

They went up the price to $449 now damn it, i should have bought it when it was on sale.

allanak · 03-08-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NC135

I was a little worried it was going to be too loud, but after installation I am VERY glad I went with the 'race' version.

You must not have downpipes yet. I'm N55, but cold starts are absolutely ridiculous for me.

Angerman · 03-08-2012, 07:45 PM

how different is the street and race version?

NC135 · 03-09-2012, 01:15 AM

YIKES...it IS 449 now. But here is where I got it
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high=

Maybe they had a pricing issue and I got it for cost or something?

Also, no I don't have downpipes yet, or even a mid pipe. I'll get a resonated mid soon and then do DPs shortly after.

Blackonblack135i · 03-09-2012, 05:36 AM

I have cp-e downpipes (catless), berk midpipes and berk race axle back and the car is one of the loudest I've ever heard. On cold starts in my garage it shakes my house. But... It's sounds amazing and I get complements on it all the time.

NC135 · 03-09-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackonblack135i

I have cp-e downpipes (catless), berk midpipes and berk race axle back and the car is one of the loudest I've ever heard. On cold starts in my garage it shakes my house. But... It's sounds amazing and I get complements on it all the time.

Any clips? I want to go cat less but I'd have to find a shady inspection shop to pass me on emissions...

Groundpilot · 03-10-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackonblack135i

I have cp-e downpipes (catless), berk midpipes and berk race axle back and the car is one of the loudest I've ever heard. On cold starts in my garage it shakes my house. But... It's sounds amazing and I get complements on it all the time.

Shakes your house?

Blackonblack135i · 03-10-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Shakes your house?

yeah, I'll take a cold start video in my garage tonight or tomorrow and post it. Its really loud

ken1137 · 03-10-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackonblack135i

I have cp-e downpipes (catless), berk midpipes and berk race axle back and the car is one of the loudest I've ever heard. On cold starts in my garage it shakes my house. But... It's sounds amazing and I get complements on it all the time.

+1, no doubt...I have AR catted DPs, Berk resonated mids, & Berk Street Performance axle back and it shakes my garage on cold starts. I can't imagine this set up with the Berk race exhaust

in fact, while i was waiting to pick up my car after the M3 bushing install I could tell right away when they started my car to pull out of their shop garage. Very loud at start up with the axle back

Blackonblack135i · 03-10-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

+1, no doubt...I have AR catted DPs, Berk resonated mids, & Berk Street Performance axle back and it shakes my garage on cold starts. I can't imagine this set up with the Berk race exhaust

in fact, while i was waiting to pick up my car after the M3 bushing install I could tell right away when they started my car to pull out of their shop garage. Very loud at start up with the axle back

Its basically straight pipes from the turbos back. No cats, no restriction. I love it!

Mybad135 · 03-10-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackonblack135i

yeah, I'll take a cold start video in my garage tonight or tomorrow and post it. Its really loud

cant wait to hear it as i want to get the race axle back and see how loud it is, i love my cold start now lol....my neighbors wont like it once i get the axle back i bet lol

NC135 · 03-11-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasJD

cant wait to hear it as i want to get the race axle back and see how loud it is, i love my cold start now lol....my neighbors wont like it once i get the axle back i bet lol

My neighbor appeared magically through the bushes this morning when I started it up and was getting a drink out of the fridge....he said "I was coming over to see what all this noise was about." I can't wait until l get downpipes. My neighbors already love me for my parties and outdoor music....

Harlequin · 03-11-2012, 09:14 AM

Am I missing something? Where's the Video?

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Blackonblack135i · 03-11-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Am I missing something? Where's the Video?

:

I can't upload it i guess, its too big. I'm just going to put it on youtube and post a link

Harlequin · 03-11-2012, 09:18 AM

Cool.. I normally just whack it on youtube and then embed it...

Blackonblack135i · 03-11-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Cool.. I normally just whack it on youtube and then embed it...

Here it is....

Just1 · 03-11-2012, 09:43 AM

i am getting bored with my stocker now.
It shouldnt be louder than my termig and dry clutch on my duc though

03-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
NC135 Private Drives: 2008 135i AW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	Berk Race Axle Back Exhaust Installed today... It's awesome. I can't say enough about the sound for ~$350 new. Before I put it on I was a little worried it was going to be too loud, but after installation I am VERY glad I went with the 'race' version. It's not too loud at all and in 5th and 6th on the highway there is NO drone. It has the nice burble/little pops on the decel, and good sound during WOT. The stock muffler weighed a ton, so even if there isn't any real hp gains I shaved a good bit of weight. I have ordered a go pro cam so when it comes in I'll post some videos. __________________
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03-07-2012, 09:17 PM	#4
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	I've got one on mine and I love it... Be interested to see how it sounds in comparison to the N55... __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

03-08-2012, 07:45 PM	#8
Angerman Spoolin' and Droolin' Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 841 iTrader: (0)	how different is the street and race version? __________________ Old\| 2005 s2000: KPRO, Invidia q300 v4, PLM header, BERK 70mm HFC, Vortech v2 (3.6" Reichard Pulley), FMIC, ID 725cc (397whp/243tq @9psi, Tuned at Innovative Motorworks. New\| 2008 135i: COBB Stage 2+, ER CP, TiAL Q, BMS OCC, BMS DCI, Active Autowerke 2.0 Sport FMIC, VRSF 3" DPs, CP-E Axleback, Robs' PCV. Coming Soon: AMS FMIC, welded 3" cold piping

03-09-2012, 01:15 AM	#9
NC135 Private Drives: 2008 135i AW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	YIKES...it IS 449 now. But here is where I got it http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high= Maybe they had a pricing issue and I got it for cost or something? Also, no I don't have downpipes yet, or even a mid pipe. I'll get a resonated mid soon and then do DPs shortly after. __________________

03-11-2012, 09:14 AM	#18
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	Am I missing something? Where's the Video? : __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

03-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#2
SV Concepts II Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 6,095 iTrader: (7)	Glad you are happy with the exhaust! Nice review. Enjoy!

03-07-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
Vorsprung_CJB Enlisted Member Drives: AW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 41 iTrader: (1)	Where did you find it for that price?

03-07-2012, 10:39 PM	#6
Just1 Private Drives: 2012 135i M package Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 98 iTrader: (1)	They went up the price to $449 now damn it, i should have bought it when it was on sale.

03-09-2012, 05:36 AM	#10
Blackonblack135i New Member Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I have cp-e downpipes (catless), berk midpipes and berk race axle back and the car is one of the loudest I've ever heard. On cold starts in my garage it shakes my house. But... It's sounds amazing and I get complements on it all the time.

03-11-2012, 09:18 AM	#20
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	Cool.. I normally just whack it on youtube and then embed it... __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof

03-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#22
Just1 Private Drives: 2012 135i M package Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 98 iTrader: (1)	i am getting bored with my stocker now. It shouldnt be louder than my termig and dry clutch on my duc though

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