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KingOfJericho · 05-06-2011, 10:24 AM

Videos from 6" away from the exhaust pipe are virtually useless in showing the real world sound of the system. I find drive-bys and launch videos to be much more helpful as nobody will be listening them from your rear bumper but everyone will hear you drive by.

KingOfJericho · 05-06-2011, 10:31 AM

CP-E

FDfranklin · 05-06-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Videos from 6" away from the exhaust pipe are virtually useless in showing the real world sound of the system. I find drive-bys and launch videos to be much more helpful as nobody will be listening them from your rear bumper but everyone will hear you drive by.

I would think inside the car video would be the best because I buy my exhaust so I can enjoy it not other people..

KingOfJericho · 05-06-2011, 10:58 AM

Understood, but that's the same sound a bystander would hear as you drive by. You really only hear it when the windows are down, save the drone. My only point was that recording SO close the the exhaust outlet doesn't give any real world sound impression as far as volume or tone.

FDfranklin · 05-06-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Understood, but that's the same sound a bystander would hear as you drive by. You really only hear it when the windows are down, save the drone. My only point was that recording SO close the the exhaust outlet doesn't give any real world sound impression as far as volume or tone.

Yeah I understand, I posted the only video I have of my exhaust yet. If he finds it helpful thats good if not oh well

, although I can hear my exhaust with the windows up and it sounds good!

oman135 · 05-06-2011, 03:30 PM

Maddad street dont even think about it . Just order it and u will love it !

BerkTechnology · 05-06-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Videos from 6" away from the exhaust pipe are virtually useless in showing the real world sound of the system. I find drive-bys and launch videos to be much more helpful as nobody will be listening them from your rear bumper but everyone will hear you drive by.

With the camera being so close to the bumper it does change the sound slightly but it gives you a good approximation of what to expect. No matter how good of a camera setup you have it will never approximate sound in real life. Video & audio virtually useless? I don't think that is an accurate statement. It is for sure better than "BRO! THIS IS HOT MAN! CHECK IT OUT!".

BerkTechnology · 05-06-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FDfranklin

Yeah I understand, I posted the only video I have of my exhaust yet. If he finds it helpful thats good if not oh well

, although I can hear my exhaust with the windows up and it sounds good!

I liked the video! Thanks for posting.

KingOfJericho · 05-06-2011, 04:44 PM

I don't think I implied that I thought video and audio were totally useless, rather the placement of the recording device. The videos you guys (Berk) have posted on youtube give a great reading of what your products will sound like in a real world scenario. You can see the distance from the vehicle and the tone and approximate volume of the sound which gives you a pretty good idea of what it will sound like in person. Securing the camera to the bumper makes nearly any exhaust system sound loud but you lose all volume reference and have a hard time deciphering the tone.

I'm giving this review from my own experience and frustration in selecting an exhaust system. I found the drive-by and acceleration videos extremely helpful while the bumper videos made the systems nearly indistinguishable. If anything, I'm helping you guys to better market your products and give the consumer an easier buying experience.

1&done · 05-18-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

CP-E

I am in the same predicament, can't deside b/w the Berk, CP-e, and now AA. Planning on running catless DPs at some point but not out of the gate.

And

for not dropping the hammer in the vid. I cannot figure out why people video there car killing it off the line and slaming it into 2nd gear. The idea is to hear the exhaust not the tires breaking loose....

bogart · 05-19-2011, 07:24 AM

BMW performance exhaust is amazing!

Vectors2final · 05-19-2011, 08:00 AM

The BMW PE looks a little restrictive and heavy like the original one on the car. Exhaust turbulence is big in turbocharged vehicles.

Frampton · 05-19-2011, 09:26 AM

ive had the berk street system for a few days now, maintains the civility and refinement of a bmw while adding a much deeper growl through the entire rpm range, a small amount of the crackly pops when backing off throttle, and at WOT matched with my dci's they compete and compliment each other to sound perfect. fitment is spot on, looks stock unless you know what you're looking at, and you can cold start the car in a garage in an apartment complex without waking up the neighbors! There is a small amount of drone when cruising but from what I hear that dies off after some time...

cant wait to see they dyno charts next week to see if there was any improvements

RnmEvo9 · 05-19-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frampton

ive had the berk street system for a few days now, maintains the civility and refinement of a bmw while adding a much deeper growl through the entire rpm range, a small amount of the crackly pops when backing off throttle, and at WOT matched with my dci's they compete and compliment each other to sound perfect. fitment is spot on, looks stock unless you know what you're looking at, and you can cold start the car in a garage in an apartment complex without waking up the neighbors! There is a small amount of drone when cruising but from what I hear that dies off after some time...

cant wait to see they dyno charts next week to see if there was any improvements

Do you have stock downpipes or aftermarket?

Frampton · 05-19-2011, 09:37 AM

stock dp's, going to do a fmic before dp's

RnmEvo9 · 05-19-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Frampton

stock dp's, going to do a fmic before dp's

Yeah I figured. If what you described was with aftermarket downpipes, I mightve been interested. When you get downpipes, please let me know how it sounds if you are getting kittyless.

Frampton · 05-19-2011, 10:12 AM

will do, hope it doesn't get too much louder

My135 · 05-19-2011, 10:17 AM

How about aFe? Please check this out.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=my135

Kcyrusm · 05-19-2011, 01:26 PM

BMW PE all the way... perfect amount of aggression and exoticness while still being somewhat sophisticated. Sounds especially good mated to the N55!

ESC OFF · 05-20-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bogart

BMW performance exhaust is amazing!

I also have the BMW PE. The PE along with the Cobb AP tune is the perfect combination!

adrean8j · 05-20-2011, 12:46 PM

Dropping in with my vote for Maddad Whisper. Video of it on my car (w/catless DP's):
*Wear headphones for best representation of sound*

Short Drive-by

Cold Start-up

wildcat767676 · 05-20-2011, 02:01 PM

I have the Remus Quad Exhaust and it has a very european exotic sound to it. I get compliments on it all the time. Adding the catless AP downpipes gave it a deeper, raspier tone too. I love it, quiet in the cabin, no drone. Thinking of adding the AP midpipes too to get a little more volume but not sure if that's overkill....

05-06-2011, 10:24 AM	#23
KingOfJericho Major General 2454 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Videos from 6" away from the exhaust pipe are virtually useless in showing the real world sound of the system. I find drive-bys and launch videos to be much more helpful as nobody will be listening them from your rear bumper but everyone will hear you drive by. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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KingOfJericho Major General 2454 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	CP-E __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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05-06-2011, 10:58 AM	#26
KingOfJericho Major General 2454 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Understood, but that's the same sound a bystander would hear as you drive by. You really only hear it when the windows are down, save the drone. My only point was that recording SO close the the exhaust outlet doesn't give any real world sound impression as far as volume or tone. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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05-06-2011, 03:30 PM	#28
oman135 Major 69 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oman-Muscat iTrader: (0)	Maddad street dont even think about it . Just order it and u will love it ! __________________ 2016 YMB F80 M3
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05-06-2011, 04:44 PM	#31
KingOfJericho Major General 2454 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I don't think I implied that I thought video and audio were totally useless, rather the placement of the recording device. The videos you guys (Berk) have posted on youtube give a great reading of what your products will sound like in a real world scenario. You can see the distance from the vehicle and the tone and approximate volume of the sound which gives you a pretty good idea of what it will sound like in person. Securing the camera to the bumper makes nearly any exhaust system sound loud but you lose all volume reference and have a hard time deciphering the tone. I'm giving this review from my own experience and frustration in selecting an exhaust system. I found the drive-by and acceleration videos extremely helpful while the bumper videos made the systems nearly indistinguishable. If anything, I'm helping you guys to better market your products and give the consumer an easier buying experience. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold Last edited by KingOfJericho; 05-06-2011 at 04:50 PM..
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05-19-2011, 07:24 AM	#33
bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	BMW performance exhaust is amazing! __________________
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05-19-2011, 08:00 AM	#34
Vectors2final Brigadier General 1444 Rep 3,378 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 YMB/SS ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (0)	The BMW PE looks a little restrictive and heavy like the original one on the car. Exhaust turbulence is big in turbocharged vehicles.
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05-19-2011, 09:26 AM	#35
Frampton i miss boost 35 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG P30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	ive had the berk street system for a few days now, maintains the civility and refinement of a bmw while adding a much deeper growl through the entire rpm range, a small amount of the crackly pops when backing off throttle, and at WOT matched with my dci's they compete and compliment each other to sound perfect. fitment is spot on, looks stock unless you know what you're looking at, and you can cold start the car in a garage in an apartment complex without waking up the neighbors! There is a small amount of drone when cruising but from what I hear that dies off after some time... cant wait to see they dyno charts next week to see if there was any improvements __________________ 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG 2008 135i (Sold)
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05-19-2011, 09:37 AM	#37
Frampton i miss boost 35 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG P30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	stock dp's, going to do a fmic before dp's __________________ 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG 2008 135i (Sold)
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Frampton i miss boost 35 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG P30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	will do, hope it doesn't get too much louder __________________ 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG 2008 135i (Sold)
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05-19-2011, 10:17 AM	#40
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	How about aFe? Please check this out. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=my135 __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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05-19-2011, 01:26 PM	#41
Kcyrusm Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2012 335is DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (1)	BMW PE all the way... perfect amount of aggression and exoticness while still being somewhat sophisticated. Sounds especially good mated to the N55! __________________ ________________ BMS DCI \| AR Catless DP's \| ETS FMIC \| E38 Map Cobb Protuned by Jake@PTF 2012 BMW 335is: 11.926 @ 117.710 MPH (stock runflats)
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05-20-2011, 02:01 PM	#44
wildcat767676 Private First Class 17 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I have the Remus Quad Exhaust and it has a very european exotic sound to it. I get compliments on it all the time. Adding the catless AP downpipes gave it a deeper, raspier tone too. I love it, quiet in the cabin, no drone. Thinking of adding the AP midpipes too to get a little more volume but not sure if that's overkill.... __________________ 2008 135i AT, iDriveNAV, Remus quad exhaust, A.P. DP/MP/IC, Custom Oil Cooler, BMS JB4/Meth/DCI, JIC Cross Coilovers/Camber Plates/STB, BMWP rotors, EBC Track pads, Motul Fluid, CF Hood, BMWP Kidneys, black painted roof/mirrors, BMWP CF rear spoiler, Roof Spoiler. VMR V710 18" Wheels.
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