Drone Free Catback Exhausts? Which ones?

sbefar01 · 01-14-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ennislaw

Exactly what I'm looking for too! But as most of my driving will be in the 2k-2.5k rpm range, drone is a real concern. Of all the systems I've listened to via video, the cp-e system comes the closest to the sound I want. However, cp-e does have a drone issue with their mid-pipes, at least as reported here, although apparently there's a fix coming.

IMO, this is the holy grail for sound:

Of course, individual tastes vary.

pge

Yeah sounds like a fart, really, ha.

ennislaw · 01-14-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sbefar01

Yeah sounds like a fart, really, ha.

You guys are cracking me up. What should it sound like instead of a German exotic ... a Subaru? Easy to criticize, got any examples of what you'd prefer? I'd be glad to critique them.

pge

bradford · 01-14-2010, 10:12 PM

That Youtube link exhaust sounds like ass. Absolutely no refinement whatsoever.

BroDoze · 01-14-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford

That Youtube link exhaust sounds like ass. Absolutely no refinement whatsoever.

I'd have to agree.

ennislaw · 01-15-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bradford

That Youtube link exhaust sounds like ass. Absolutely no refinement whatsoever.

Refinement! Want refinement? Stick with the stock system, simple as that.

pge

richsnuc · 01-15-2010, 10:37 AM

Just bought a Magnaflow from hottexhaust.com...I had a Magnaflow on my '03 Cooper S, and it was simply awesome, so I decided I'd buy the Magnaflow for my 135i. It is significantly louder than stock. The one YouTube video on the net is not a good representation of the sound. If I had a means to record a better video, I would. The Magnaflow is much deeper and about half again as loud as stock. I'm hoping it mellows a little when I get some mileage on it-my last one did. Can't say I'm totally sold on it, but I haven't noticed any drone.

sbefar01 · 01-15-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ennislaw

You guys are cracking me up. What should it sound like instead of a German exotic ... a Subaru? Easy to criticize, got any examples of what you'd prefer? I'd be glad to critique them.

pge

Yes, cp-e is very clean and exotic. Also, maddad full system is clean, even matched with cp-e midpipe sounds refined . . . . post #17 here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=307003

ennislaw · 01-15-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sbefar01

Yes, cp-e is very clean and exotic. Also, maddad full system is clean, even matched with cp-e midpipe sounds refined . . . . post #17 here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=307003

I would agree cp-e does have a very good sound; I also like the Meisterschaft 135i Touring HP (or even the GT). There also a number of others both here in the US and Europe that sound equally as well or similar. Maddad, while I would rank it up there, is a bit too muted for me. It's all up to personal taste, and besides liking the sound I referenced in the youtube clip doesn't mean I want to live with it, two different things.

pge

IZAGLO · 01-15-2010, 12:02 PM

coming from a loud exhaust CP-E TBE on my last car...the 135i IMO is a refined car unlike the Subbies, Evo's that all seem to sport that LOUD is better logic....Loud is cool during the day, but after a long day at work, and going out for the night....i used to dislike my exhaust late at night when i wanted some "semi quiet" time on the ride home..Once you put on a LOUD system its even louder at night when you least need it...And DRONE sucks big time, especially in a BMW that SHOULD NOT have it IMO.

ennislaw · 01-15-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by IZAGLO

coming from a loud exhaust CP-E TBE on my last car...the 135i IMO is a refined car unlike the Subbies, Evo's that all seem to sport that LOUD is better logic....Loud is cool during the day, but after a long day at work, and going out for the night....i used to dislike my exhaust late at night when i wanted some "semi quiet" time on the ride home..Once you put on a LOUD system its even louder at night when you least need it...And DRONE sucks big time, especially in a BMW that SHOULD NOT have it IMO.

As I said, liking something and living with it are two different things entirely. And I would certainly agree that there should be no drone, one of the reasons I'm now considering an axle-back only.

pge

twin fed · 01-15-2010, 02:14 PM

I have the Maddad Axle back and there is definitely NO drone what so ever. This was very important to me. I will probably get the mid pipes come springtime! It is a great quality product!!

twin fed · 01-15-2010, 02:15 PM

Here is a link to my install:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=twin+fed

sbefar01 · 01-15-2010, 02:30 PM

Don't be mistaken, Even though I ordered the Maddad Whisper full system, I actually DO like the sound of a LOUD exhaust a bit better. However, there is no way in hell Im going to live with a LOUD system in a daily driver, especially if I'm on a date with a fine upstanding young lady, ha.

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bradford Major 28 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago > * iTrader: (4)	That Youtube link exhaust sounds like ass. Absolutely no refinement whatsoever.
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richsnuc Retired USN LT 18 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2024 X5M60i Avus Blue/Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Just bought a Magnaflow from hottexhaust.com...I had a Magnaflow on my '03 Cooper S, and it was simply awesome, so I decided I'd buy the Magnaflow for my 135i. It is significantly louder than stock. The one YouTube video on the net is not a good representation of the sound. If I had a means to record a better video, I would. The Magnaflow is much deeper and about half again as loud as stock. I'm hoping it mellows a little when I get some mileage on it-my last one did. Can't say I'm totally sold on it, but I haven't noticed any drone.
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IZAGLO Mbira 30 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: Sedonna Red 09 135i SOLD Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Garage cleaning Brake Dust iTrader: (3)	coming from a loud exhaust CP-E TBE on my last car...the 135i IMO is a refined car unlike the Subbies, Evo's that all seem to sport that LOUD is better logic....Loud is cool during the day, but after a long day at work, and going out for the night....i used to dislike my exhaust late at night when i wanted some "semi quiet" time on the ride home..Once you put on a LOUD system its even louder at night when you least need it...And DRONE sucks big time, especially in a BMW that SHOULD NOT have it IMO.
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twin fed Doc Brown 1176 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	I have the Maddad Axle back and there is definitely NO drone what so ever. This was very important to me. I will probably get the mid pipes come springtime! It is a great quality product!! __________________
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twin fed Doc Brown 1176 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	Here is a link to my install: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=twin+fed __________________
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sbefar01 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 1er Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Don't be mistaken, Even though I ordered the Maddad Whisper full system, I actually DO like the sound of a LOUD exhaust a bit better. However, there is no way in hell Im going to live with a LOUD system in a daily driver, especially if I'm on a date with a fine upstanding young lady, ha.
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