N51 Muffler and resonator delete

[smeard]

Originally Posted by Blacksport

A couple of points on your response...I have AA headers and lower cats only, the upper cats are built into the stock exhaust manifold so they're gone...Headers add a sweetness to the exhaust note that you cannot get with a cast-iron manifold...There is no "droning", with the windows up & A/C on, you can barely hear it on the highway. And the sound? More than a few BMW owners have commented at traffic lights, "Damn, that thing sounds so sweet..." There's a huge difference between muffler-less, back-firing, irritating loudness and the sweet performance sound of properly-dampened headers...

I am sure your car sounds great! Your previous posts clearly show your prowess in the world of motorsport, and you certainly have my respect. I do plan on getting catless headers when I can, at which time I will be getting a Borla XS or similar muffler, maybe a resonator and a proper tune. For now, the car isn't overly obnoxious but sounds great to me and is perfectly tolerable. Thanks for your input, it is greatly appreciated.

[Dogeeseegod]

Wow, great response! +1

[smeard]

Headers are ordered, I couldn't resist Will post a new thread when those bad boys come in!

[asbrr]

Originally Posted by smeard

Headers are ordered, I couldn't resist Will post a new thread when those bad boys come in!

Nice! Are you going to go with a Borla system then or leave your straight pipe (that will be LOUD)

[smeard]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Nice! Are you going to go with a Borla system then or leave your straight pipe (that will be LOUD)

Just for fun, I am going to leave it straight. But if it is overbearing, I have a cheap high-flow muffler ready to go on.