M Performance Exhaust

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 01:51 PM

Hi all,

I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum or if this has been discussed already.

I recently purchased 2012 BMW 135i. They have offered me an M Performance Exhaust for $1100 and would provide the labour for free. I am wondering whether any of you have information on the exhaust they are offering to me.

Perhaps there are some YouTube videos or other 135i owners who have the same exhaust can tell me a little bit about it before I confirm a purchase. Will it be much different from my stock exhaust? Also, is it worth the $1000 to get this exhaust?

This is the exhaust: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/PER...Bmw/ES2165568/

Is this an M exhaust?

Warm regards,
135ifanatik

6MT_Addict · 04-21-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Hi all,

I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum or if this has been discussed already.

I recently purchased 2012 BMW 135i. They have offered me an M Performance Exhaust for $1100 and would provide the labour for free. I am wondering whether any of you have information on the exhaust they are offering to me.

Perhaps there are some YouTube videos or other 135i owners who have the same exhaust can tell me a little bit about it before I confirm a purchase. Will it be much different from my stock exhaust? Also, is it worth the $1000 to get this exhaust?

This is the exhaust: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/PER...Bmw/ES2165568/

Is this an M exhaust?

Warm regards,
135ifanatik

Yea, same exhaust. M Performance branding replaced BMW Performance but they are the same thing.

IMO 100% worth it, sounds intoxicating at full throttle

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Yea, same exhaust. M Performance branding replaced BMW Performance but they are the same thing.

IMO 100% worth it, sounds intoxicating at full throttle

Thanks for the quick response. You wouldn't happen to have a YT vid could share with me?

I've seen many online but I am unsure whether it is the right one!

Esteban · 04-21-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Thanks for the quick response. You wouldn't happen to have a YT vid could share with me?

I've seen many online but I am unsure whether it is the right one!

If you look up BMW Performance exhaust for the 135i there are a ton of YouTube videos for the exhaust you linked to.

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

If you look up BMW Performance exhaust for the 135i there are a ton of YouTube videos for the exhaust you linked to.

Yes I saw that.. so they are all the same? If so... I think I may be inclined to get one!

Esteban · 04-21-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Yes I saw that.. so they are all the same? If so... I think I may be inclined to get one!

I would if I were you. I have it and I think it sounds great! Nice deep tone, significantly louder than stock, but not obnoxiously loud, IMO. There are definitely louder exhausts out there, though.

Esteban · 04-21-2016, 05:08 PM

Forgot to add: good looking stainless steel exhaust tips as well.

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Forgot to add: good looking stainless steel exhaust tips as well.

Awesome! You have definitely sold me on it

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 07:20 PM

Just talked to BMW, they said it comes with the whole exhaust system EXCEPT the cats... Should I still do it? Or are the cats the main part of the M Exhaust

6MT_Addict · 04-21-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Just talked to BMW, they said it comes with the whole exhaust system EXCEPT the cats... Should I still do it? Or are the cats the main part of the M Exhaust

Do it lol. BMW doesn't offer a cat delete, there are plenty of good aftermarket options for downpipes though.

The PE (perf exhaust) deletes the resonator and gives you a new muffler.

I have some good vids handy, I'll link them when I get home

Esteban · 04-21-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Just talked to BMW, they said it comes with the whole exhaust system EXCEPT the cats... Should I still do it? Or are the cats the main part of the M Exhaust

No cats involved... haha! Just do it, you'll love it!

Cavpilot2k · 04-21-2016, 08:22 PM

Just confirm that it has the Y-pipe, which deletes the resonator and is an optional part. You want that.

Esteban · 04-21-2016, 10:24 PM

My PE has the Y-Pipe. It was a standard part in my Performance exhaust pkg (like the one in your ECS link, OP) and I agree with Cavpilot2k that you should confirm that it's part of the exhaust they're selling you. It's part of the great sound the PE is known for.

rob24ert · 04-21-2016, 10:35 PM

PE is Y pipe (which removes resonator) and also a 'higher' flow muffler

Below are videos of my car with performance exhaust

I purchased from local BMW dealer and paid $1,088 + tax for the ypipe and muffer brand new from BW

135ifanatik · 04-21-2016, 11:22 PM

Thank you everyone for being so supportive and informative. I really appreciate it! I will let you know tomorrow if it comes with the Y-pipe!

6MT_Addict · 04-21-2016, 11:59 PM

This is probably one of the closest ones, none of them do it justice

Dackelone · 04-22-2016, 03:29 AM

I LOVE my PE!! Its the best mod you can do on the 135i, other than CDV delete and a SSK, in my opinion.

Here is what my PE sounds like...

Esteban · 04-22-2016, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I LOVE my PE!! Its the best mod you can do on the 135i, other than CDV delete and a SSK, in my opinion.
Here is what my PE sounds like...

Sounds great Dack!

135ifanatik · 04-22-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I LOVE my PE!! Its the best mod you can do on the 135i, other than CDV delete and a SSK, in my opinion.

Here is what my PE sounds like...

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

135ifanatik · 04-22-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

My PE has the Y-Pipe. It was a standard part in my Performance exhaust pkg (like the one in your ECS link, OP) and I agree with Cavpilot2k that you should confirm that it's part of the exhaust they're selling you. It's part of the great sound the PE is known for.

The exhaust DOES HAVE the y-pipe, so I think i will get it!

VRG_135 · 04-22-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

Hi all,

I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum or if this has been discussed already.

I recently purchased 2012 BMW 135i. They have offered me an M Performance Exhaust for $1100 and would provide the labour for free. I am wondering whether any of you have information on the exhaust they are offering to me.

Perhaps there are some YouTube videos or other 135i owners who have the same exhaust can tell me a little bit about it before I confirm a purchase. Will it be much different from my stock exhaust? Also, is it worth the $1000 to get this exhaust?

This is the exhaust: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/PER...Bmw/ES2165568/

Is this an M exhaust?

Warm regards,
135ifanatik

Welcome! I can't wait to get an exhaust like that. But I gotta get my car right first.....

Esteban · 04-22-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 135ifanatik

The exhaust DOES HAVE the y-pipe, so I think i will get it!

Good decision. You will not regret it.

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135ifanatik New Member 20 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	M Performance Exhaust Hi all, I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum or if this has been discussed already. I recently purchased 2012 BMW 135i. They have offered me an M Performance Exhaust for $1100 and would provide the labour for free. I am wondering whether any of you have information on the exhaust they are offering to me. Perhaps there are some YouTube videos or other 135i owners who have the same exhaust can tell me a little bit about it before I confirm a purchase. Will it be much different from my stock exhaust? Also, is it worth the $1000 to get this exhaust? This is the exhaust: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/PER...Bmw/ES2165568/ Is this an M exhaust? Warm regards, 135ifanatik
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Esteban Major General 43330 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My PE has the Y-Pipe. It was a standard part in my Performance exhaust pkg (like the one in your ECS link, OP) and I agree with Cavpilot2k that you should confirm that it's part of the exhaust they're selling you. It's part of the great sound the PE is known for. Last edited by Esteban; 04-21-2016 at 10:52 PM..
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rob24ert First Lieutenant 83 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	PE is Y pipe (which removes resonator) and also a 'higher' flow muffler Below are videos of my car with performance exhaust I purchased from local BMW dealer and paid $1,088 + tax for the ypipe and muffer brand new from BW
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135ifanatik New Member 20 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Thank you everyone for being so supportive and informative. I really appreciate it! I will let you know tomorrow if it comes with the Y-pipe!
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6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	This is probably one of the closest ones, none of them do it justice __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I LOVE my PE!! Its the best mod you can do on the 135i, other than CDV delete and a SSK, in my opinion. Here is what my PE sounds like... __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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