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aren · 03-20-2012, 01:20 AM

MagnaFlow vs. Berk Technology vs BMW performance
i have a 08 135i only have downpipes changed. it has a catless downpipes and im looking to change my stock exhaust and i need some help.

which exhaust sounds better? which one do you recommend? Whats the pros and cons?

please help it will mean a lot
Thanks

luster · 03-20-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a berk and love it

The BMW PE is great also!

Can't comment on MagnaFlow

BFD99 · 03-20-2012, 10:47 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211676

John Dempsey · 03-20-2012, 01:40 PM

Berk. I'll post a video of mine

ken1137 · 03-20-2012, 03:00 PM

+1...Berk all the way including their resonated mid pipes. Best sound IMO.

Angerman · 03-20-2012, 04:33 PM

out of those three, Berk.

aren · 03-20-2012, 07:07 PM

how is Corsa performance?

Bob Z. · 08-15-2012, 11:31 AM

I was told that since I have a convertible I have to remove the rear support brace (2008 135i) if I go with the Berk Street exhaust - is that ok to do? Or do I just remove it to install the new system and then put it back on?

10splaya22 · 08-15-2012, 12:57 PM

I have the BMW PE with catless dp's and it sounds mean. On the highway you can barely hear it but when you get on the throttle, it sounds much more aggressive.

NYC6 · 08-15-2012, 01:03 PM

Which exhaust sounds better?
You know thats a purely subjective thing. One persons perfect sound is anothers headache maker.

SpacE82 · 08-15-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken1137

+1...Berk all the way including their resonated mid pipes. Best sound IMO.

This makes me happy. I ordered the Berk street system with the resonated mid pipes. Hoping to get it all this week or next week!

Zombie1 · 08-15-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dempsey

Berk. I'll post a video of mine

I want that video Dempsey

///N54 · 08-15-2012, 03:53 PM

Would N55 midpipes, downpipes, and Berk Exhaust sound sexy ?

phrenetiK · 08-15-2012, 03:55 PM

love my berk mufflerless

HPFREAK · 08-15-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phrenetiK

love my berk mufflerless

Does it have that weird french horn or whistle sound like the AFe mufflerless ones I have heard? I heard a few vides of the AA catback and it has no whistle or weird sounds. The AFe is noticeable in the modbargins video they did awhile back and few other cars on youtube.

yaymitch · 08-15-2012, 04:59 PM

Have BMWPE and love it!! Matter of opinion though. What sounds good to one person may not sound as good to another. I listened to all of them and for the price and sound, I went with BMWPE. I also wanted BMWPE since it is OEM.

phrenetiK · 08-16-2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPFREAK

Does it have that weird french horn or whistle sound like the AFe mufflerless ones I have heard? I heard a few vides of the AA catback and it has no whistle or weird sounds. The AFe is noticeable in the modbargins video they did awhile back and few other cars on youtube.

no whistle or weird sounds! i don't even get a drone or anything and i am fully decatted with no resonators

Ammonia · 08-16-2012, 11:07 AM

Absolutely <3 my Berk. Gives it that "exotic growl", its intoxicating. I find myself driving with the windows down more often than not, even in this horrid NC humidity.

bdoooh · 08-16-2012, 11:32 AM

I'm in the same predicament but I won't be doing anything until next year. So far after months of reading up on this stuff, I've concluded on Berk. I would prefer BMW PE but I can't justify the price for just an axle back when I know Berk is roughly half the price. So for the price? I would say Berk street.

Mr. Nice · 08-16-2012, 12:58 PM

check out hpf's, put mine on two weeks ago, sounds nasty

135Pats · 08-16-2012, 02:22 PM

May I suggest Meisterschaft gt+ Berk resonated midpipes? My frends e90 has that setup and it's excellent, I currently am running the stock MPs but Berk is certainly on the to do list.

HPFREAK · 08-16-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrenetiK

no whistle or weird sounds! i don't even get a drone or anything and i am fully decatted with no resonators

Cool, I may go down to Berk or EAS since they are about 40min from me(with no LA traffic that is) and see if they have a car there I can hear. I am sure if I hear it I will want it. I was thinking of going HPF but It is too much money and another member had it and got rid of it because ti was too loud with catless DP's which I have. He said it had a bit of drone also.

03-20-2012, 01:20 AM	#1
aren Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glendale Posts: 227 iTrader: (1)	MagnaFlow vs. Berk Technology vs BMW performance MagnaFlow vs. Berk Technology vs BMW performance i have a 08 135i only have downpipes changed. it has a catless downpipes and im looking to change my stock exhaust and i need some help. which exhaust sounds better? which one do you recommend? Whats the pros and cons? please help it will mean a lot Thanks
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03-20-2012, 10:47 AM	#3
BFD99 The Stig! Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 889 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211676 __________________ 2008 135i - FBO + JB4 15ohm + Water Meth

03-20-2012, 03:00 PM	#5
ken1137 Colonel Drives: a slow 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,365 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 335i (e90) [2.17]	+1...Berk all the way including their resonated mid pipes. Best sound IMO. __________________ BMWCCA member

03-20-2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Angerman Spoolin' and Droolin' Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 832 iTrader: (0)	out of those three, Berk. __________________ 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

08-15-2012, 03:53 PM	#13
///N54 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	Would N55 midpipes, downpipes, and Berk Exhaust sound sexy ? __________________ Add1cted

03-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
luster Major Drives: e90, e88 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney AU, NJ US, TST HK Posts: 1,115 iTrader: (21)	I have a berk and love it The BMW PE is great also! Can't comment on MagnaFlow

03-20-2012, 01:40 PM	#4
John Dempsey Banned Drives: White 135i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Encinitas Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	Berk. I'll post a video of mine

03-20-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
aren Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glendale Posts: 227 iTrader: (1)	how is Corsa performance?

08-15-2012, 11:31 AM	#8
Bob Z. Private First Class Drives: 2013 135i Vert Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palm Coast FL 32137 Posts: 175 iTrader: (1)	I was told that since I have a convertible I have to remove the rear support brace (2008 135i) if I go with the Berk Street exhaust - is that ok to do? Or do I just remove it to install the new system and then put it back on?

08-15-2012, 12:57 PM	#9
10splaya22 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Blacksburg, Va Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW PE with catless dp's and it sounds mean. On the highway you can barely hear it but when you get on the throttle, it sounds much more aggressive.

08-15-2012, 01:03 PM	#10
NYC6 Banned Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY Posts: 2,080 iTrader: (0)	Which exhaust sounds better? You know thats a purely subjective thing. One persons perfect sound is anothers headache maker.

08-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#14
phrenetiK Banned Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 357 iTrader: (4)	love my berk mufflerless

08-15-2012, 04:59 PM	#16
yaymitch Private First Class Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	Have BMWPE and love it!! Matter of opinion though. What sounds good to one person may not sound as good to another. I listened to all of them and for the price and sound, I went with BMWPE. I also wanted BMWPE since it is OEM. __________________ 2012 135i DCT, BMWPE, BMWP springs, Bilstein HD dampers, M3 front control arms, E92 M3 front sway bar, M3 subframe bushings, BMS Angel Eyes, ETS FMIC

08-16-2012, 11:07 AM	#18
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 645 iTrader: (3)	Absolutely <3 my Berk. Gives it that "exotic growl", its intoxicating. I find myself driving with the windows down more often than not, even in this horrid NC humidity. __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

08-16-2012, 11:32 AM	#19
bdoooh First Lieutenant Drives: '12 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 369 iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same predicament but I won't be doing anything until next year. So far after months of reading up on this stuff, I've concluded on Berk. I would prefer BMW PE but I can't justify the price for just an axle back when I know Berk is roughly half the price. So for the price? I would say Berk street. __________________ 2012 Jet Black 135i M-Sport

08-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#21
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,585 iTrader: (0)	May I suggest Meisterschaft gt+ Berk resonated midpipes? My frends e90 has that setup and it's excellent, I currently am running the stock MPs but Berk is certainly on the to do list. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/Cyba

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