125i with N55 midpipe & 135i muffler - video

Dafttt · 06-27-2013, 01:25 AM

Sounds better than my performance exhaust.

mechavore884 · 06-27-2013, 09:23 AM

the last video that andrey_gta posted has me SOLD!!!! can you do a build thread about it? *PLEEEEEEEZ like with parts prices.....and muffins?

631twentyeighteye · 06-27-2013, 09:44 AM

Yeah that last setup sounds pretty awesome. Similar to my muffler delete but much more exotic sounding, also sounds like a traditional BMW in that setup. I bet the SS headers with that setup would be orgasmic to the ears.

TheSt|G · 06-27-2013, 10:18 AM

Certainly no longer a DD.

andrey_gta · 06-27-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mechavore884

the last video that andrey_gta posted has me SOLD!!!! can you do a build thread about it? *PLEEEEEEEZ like with parts prices.....and muffins?

This isnt my car

I am just scoping info from the german 1er forum

To be honest I am not 100% sure the video has the 135i Performance muffler. He certainly has the Y-pipe from it which deletes the resonator. The n55 midpipe remove the secondary cat. For some, headers may not on their list, so this is prob the next best thing.

I posted the pictures to show how 135i spec mid pipe is modded to 128i, it appears he cut off the ends of his 125i/128i mid pipe and welded them on

Dafttt · 06-27-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Yeah that last setup sounds pretty awesome. Similar to my muffler delete but much more exotic sounding, also sounds like a traditional BMW in that setup. I bet the SS headers with that setup would be orgasmic to the ears.

Did you used to have a stock 135i rear? I'm wondering how it compares, either way, with what you got.

It's definitely connected to a 135i exhaust, I'm just wondering if it's stock because of the black tips. Andrey, do you have a link to thread or build?

631twentyeighteye · 06-27-2013, 02:43 PM

I've had a stock 128, then a 128 PE exhaust, and now a AA 135i axle back bolted to my 128 mids. I love my exhaust now, basically the performance exhaust tone but slightly louder and with more pops and gurgles.

Riley1524 · 06-27-2013, 03:26 PM

I also have a modded 135i exhaust. I wanted it to be loud with a deep growl and the Berk race axle back is perfect. Everyone tells me its exotic sounding and not raspy at all. That last video sounded a little to high pitched to me for some reason.

andrey_gta · 06-28-2013, 12:06 AM

Some more vids:

Dafttt · 06-28-2013, 12:33 AM

What's "MSD + ESD" stand for, or translated to English?
I'm assuming it's a deutsche acronym for "performance exhaust", just looking for some clarification.
Looks and sounds veryyy intriguing. This might be what I'm looking for!

andrey_gta · 06-28-2013, 12:50 AM

Performance MSD = perf muffler
MSD = muffler
ESD = midpipe

Dafttt · 06-28-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

MSD = midpipes
ESD = muffler

Thanks mate! Where are you finding these??

Are you sure they're performance exhausts? Axel back it looks like a stock 135i muffler to me :/

andrey_gta · 06-28-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Daft Auto

Thanks mate! Where are you finding these??

Are you sure they're performance exhausts? Axel back it looks like a stock 135i muffler to me :/

I made slight error. Not perf exhaust so far seems to be 135i mufflers.

I have yet to see a 135i mid + 135i perf.
Maybe youtube has it or Vimeo

Dafttt · 07-01-2013, 03:04 AM

If I were to *hypothetically* buy a stock 135i exhaust, what else would I need (or would you recommend) to complete this. Stock N55 mids? What happens next? Pricing (besides for the stock exhaust)?

Kinda want to take this plunge!

Can someone help me wrap my head around this? Thanks for the education ahead.

chris82 · 07-01-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

n55 mids & 135i Perf exhaust on n52

Really don't want to get off topic, but does anyone recognize the front lip this guy has on his car?

Also, the video also has in its description that it is in fact the performance exhaust from the 135i

"gezeigt wird n 125er Coupe mit
135i N55 ESD und "Performance MSD" vom 135i (MSD entfällt)"

631twentyeighteye · 07-01-2013, 10:48 PM

I just put an N55 135i exhaust on my 128 with modded stock mids. Sound is great, very muffled compared to my old AA axle back, but still with exhaust pops and a the same great tone. Overall i like it, don't feel so obnoxious when i'm driving around though i miss it at the same time. I'll post up once i have supersprint headers. i can get an exhaust clip too, since my 128 resonator has been cut off and wasn't reinstalled.

andrey_gta · 07-01-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

I just put an N55 135i exhaust on my 128 with modded stock mids. Sound is great, very muffled compared to my old AA axle back, but still with exhaust pops and a the same great tone. Overall i like it, don't feel so obnoxious when i'm driving around though i miss it at the same time. I'll post up once i have supersprint headers. i can get an exhaust clip too, since my 128 resonator has been cut off and wasn't reinstalled.

do you still have Secondary cats?
Should be a nice sound.

andrey_gta · 07-01-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisar82

Really don't want to get off topic, but does anyone recognize the front lip this guy has on his car?

Also, the video also has in its description that it is in fact the performance exhaust from the 135i

"gezeigt wird n 125er Coupe mit
135i N55 ESD und "Performance MSD" vom 135i (MSD entfällt)"

iCarbon
rare & desirable

I am sure he had perf exhaust Y pipe, but maybe not the muffler

andrey_gta · 07-01-2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daft Auto

If I were to *hypothetically* buy a stock 135i exhaust, what else would I need (or would you recommend) to complete this. Stock N55 mids? What happens next? Pricing (besides for the stock exhaust)?

Kinda want to take this plunge!

Can someone help me wrap my head around this? Thanks for the education ahead.

Option 1 - Muffler only
Cut & weld on 128i PE style

Option 2 - Mod 128i midpipes to have no resonator and mate to 135i muffler

Option 3 - 135i mids
Decide on which mids, Going catless compromises future headers
Decide how to mod 135i mids - cut off 128i mid ends, & weld. OR have shop fabricate ends, keeping 128i mids & exhaust safe for the future.

2x gaskets @ manifold 128i kind
4x copper bolds for mid pipes 128i
1x Gasket for 135i mids to ypipe or 135i muffler
2x bolts for 135i midpipe to muffler end joint
2x spring loaded nuts from 135i

631twentyeighteye · 07-02-2013, 07:09 AM

yes i still have my secondary cats. I don't want to get rid of them so my exhaust doesnt smell when i get headers.

Dafttt · 07-02-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Option 3 - 135i mids
Decide on which mids, Going catless compromises future headers
Decide how to mod 135i mids - cut off 128i mid ends, & weld. OR have shop fabricate ends, keeping 128i mids & exhaust safe for the future.

2x gaskets @ manifold 128i kind
4x copper bolds for mid pipes 128i
1x Gasket for 135i mids to ypipe or 135i muffler
2x bolts for 135i midpipe to muffler end joint
2x spring loaded nuts from 135i

No headers for me in Cartarded California.

Dafttt · 07-03-2013, 04:46 PM

So I went to my shop today to discuss this mod.

They highly advised against it, and told me my PE is as good as sound gets.

:/

Might look into a secondary cat or res delete now.

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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	Yeah that last setup sounds pretty awesome. Similar to my muffler delete but much more exotic sounding, also sounds like a traditional BMW in that setup. I bet the SS headers with that setup would be orgasmic to the ears. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I've had a stock 128, then a 128 PE exhaust, and now a AA 135i axle back bolted to my 128 mids. I love my exhaust now, basically the performance exhaust tone but slightly louder and with more pops and gurgles. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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Riley1524 Captain 63 Rep 638 Posts Drives: A Slow Ass BMW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga. iTrader: (4)	I also have a modded 135i exhaust. I wanted it to be loud with a deep growl and the Berk race axle back is perfect. Everyone tells me its exotic sounding and not raspy at all. That last video sounded a little to high pitched to me for some reason.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Some more vids: __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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Dafttt Captain 33 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malibu iTrader: (0)	What's "MSD + ESD" stand for, or translated to English? I'm assuming it's a deutsche acronym for "performance exhaust", just looking for some clarification. Looks and sounds veryyy intriguing. This might be what I'm looking for!
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Performance MSD = perf muffler MSD = muffler ESD = midpipe __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 06-28-2013 at 12:56 AM..
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Dafttt Captain 33 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malibu iTrader: (0)	If I were to hypothetically buy a stock 135i exhaust, what else would I need (or would you recommend) to complete this. Stock N55 mids? What happens next? Pricing (besides for the stock exhaust)? Kinda want to take this plunge! Can someone help me wrap my head around this? Thanks for the education ahead.
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I just put an N55 135i exhaust on my 128 with modded stock mids. Sound is great, very muffled compared to my old AA axle back, but still with exhaust pops and a the same great tone. Overall i like it, don't feel so obnoxious when i'm driving around though i miss it at the same time. I'll post up once i have supersprint headers. i can get an exhaust clip too, since my 128 resonator has been cut off and wasn't reinstalled. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	yes i still have my secondary cats. I don't want to get rid of them so my exhaust doesnt smell when i get headers. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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Dafttt Captain 33 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malibu iTrader: (0)	So I went to my shop today to discuss this mod. They highly advised against it, and told me my PE is as good as sound gets. :/ Might look into a secondary cat or res delete now.
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