BMW Performance Exhaust

dj128 · 03-11-2010, 08:16 PM

I wasn't brave enough to go with a non-OEM exhaust for warranty purposes, so wasn't expecting much, but

I have been pleasantly surprised.

Stays tame up to about 2500rpm, but after that it's amazing. There is a small little rattling sound at around 1000rpm.

Is there an adjustment or break-in period with an exhaust? Will that rattling sound eventually go away?

cwn23 · 03-11-2010, 08:28 PM

Rattling sound is coming from your ashtray and rear center console...Stuff the ashtray with a little towel and do the same to the rear center console and your rattle will be gone

JBiddy · 03-11-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cwn23

Rattling sound is coming from your ashtray and rear center console...Stuff the ashtray with a little towel and do the same to the rear center console and your rattle will be gone

sweet! good idea am going to be doing that to mine! it rattles after i got my dps installed

dj128 · 03-11-2010, 08:47 PM

Oh and by the way, I noticed that the exhaust didn't come with a valve on the driver's side. What are you supposed to do with vacuum line after install? I forgot to see where the guy tucked it away.

buckshizzo · 03-11-2010, 08:57 PM

I was considering the BMW performance exhaust too. Does the sound get annoying at high RPMs? I can't stand those loud droning exhaust.

dj128 · 03-11-2010, 09:32 PM

Not at all. There is definitely a difference in sound with the windows up. You can only hear it with WOT. For every day driving, you barely notice it. Even at highway speeds, the difference is not very noticeable. With the windows open, it's a different story.

deletedelete · 03-11-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dj128

Oh and by the way, I noticed that the exhaust didn't come with a valve on the driver's side. What are you supposed to do with vacuum line after install? I forgot to see where the guy tucked it away.

It gets sealed off and tucked into the fender well. The guy probably just folded it in half and zipped tied it. Just reach your hand back there and you will feel it. Id love to get the bmw exhaust.

I used to live on Goddard ave right by jamaica pond.

Express · 03-11-2010, 09:36 PM

the sound is like sex

stratplaya06 · 03-11-2010, 10:07 PM

Actually, there's a rod on the exhaust that the vacuum line plugs into. They really thought of everything! I had a diff exhaust on before so I was already using their plug for the line, but mine definitely has a provision for the line to attach.

buckshizzo · 03-11-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dj128

Not at all. There is definitely a difference in sound with the windows up. You can only hear it with WOT. For every day driving, you barely notice it. Even at highway speeds, the difference is not very noticeable. With the windows open, it's a different story.

Sounds like I'll be ordering one soon. I was on the fence about it, but since it's close too stock I'll have to get one.

bspaceman · 03-12-2010, 12:55 AM

Sounds like you need to replace your muffler bearings. PM me. I'll give you a great deal!

deletedelete · 03-12-2010, 01:18 AM

Dang the exhaust is $1300?!?! My goodness. i wish i could afford that right now, lol.

cstavaru · 03-12-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dj128

Oh and by the way, I noticed that the exhaust didn't come with a valve on the driver's side. What are you supposed to do with vacuum line after install? I forgot to see where the guy tucked it away.

The valve is present on European-spec Exhaust.

cstavaru · 03-12-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by buckshizzo

I was considering the BMW performance exhaust too. Does the sound get annoying at high RPMs? I can't stand those loud droning exhaust.

The sound NEVER gets annoying. Its very well thought out. Ar low RPMs you almost can't hear it (in fact, you do, but the sound is very unobtrusive).

dj128 · 03-12-2010, 07:02 AM

Okay, I'm using this thread as my play-by-play.

Day 2: Started the car... OMG!!! I felt bad because I scared an elderly gentleman getting into his Buick. He shook his head at me. Once the car warms up, it quiets down.

On the highway, it stays pretty quiet, no drone, but above 90mph, you start to hear it a little, but the wind noise also balances it out. If you just tap the gas a little bit, it says hello again.

Basically, it's a fairly tame exhaust in terms of noise and only presents itself above 3000rpm. As for performance gains, can't tell any difference. I'm already running a JB+ at 75% and DCI and am plenty happy with the gains.

I'd say it's a good exhaust for those who are worried about warranty issues (like myself).

MeeTsenPu · 03-12-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dj128

Okay, I'm using this thread as my play-by-play.

Day 2: Started the car... OMG!!! I felt bad because I scared an elderly gentleman getting into his Buick. He shook his head at me. Once the car warms up, it quiets down.

On the highway, it stays pretty quiet, no drone, but above 90mph, you start to hear it a little, but the wind noise also balances it out. If you just tap the gas a little bit, it says hello again.

Basically, it's a fairly tame exhaust in terms of noise and only presents itself above 3000rpm. As for performance gains, can't tell any difference. I'm already running a JB+ at 75% and DCI and am plenty happy with the gains.

I'd say it's a good exhaust for those who are worried about warranty issues (like myself).

Scared an old guy in a buick.....

I do agree that on cold startup this exhaust sounds pretty agressive. I have an E90 so mine came with the E92 midpipes as well. Once the car warms up to its normal operating temp it sounds like pure tuned sex! Little bit of gurgle when your feathering the gas around town, barely louder then stock cruisnig at 80 MPH (Auto), then at WOT just

scott@bmwhn · 03-12-2010, 09:58 AM

out of all the exhuasts that i have heard for this car, this one is by far my favorite!

Derek Zoolander · 03-12-2010, 10:02 AM

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Dang the exhaust is $1300?!?! My goodness. i wish i could afford that right now, lol.

$1095 shipped
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

lpphreakx06 · 03-12-2010, 11:31 AM

...For the 328i.
For the 335i coupe and sedan it's 400+ more

Derek Zoolander · 03-12-2010, 11:39 AM

Whoops, thought i was in the NA forum.

mig28 · 03-12-2010, 12:20 PM

anyone do custom mid piping on their e92/e93 with the bmw perfomance exhaust ( only muffler )?i have rarely seen thou..but if anyone did before..please do let me know the income and output cause this coming monday ill drop my car to the exhaust shop to do the 2,5 inch mid pipe ( after downpipe ) and take out the catalyct as well...its going to be all straight pipe

Shieldze1025 · 03-12-2010, 12:24 PM

I've been thinking about getting it for the same warranty reasons... I do however love the sound of the stock exhaust. I'm not concerned at all about it being too loud or droning, I just want more sound!

That being said, is it definitely noticable over stock? I think the stock exhaust sounds great for being stock, sounds like pure german power. Can I expect the same from the BMW-P exhaust?

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dj128 Private First Class 13 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '09 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brookline, MA iTrader: (1)	Not at all. There is definitely a difference in sound with the windows up. You can only hear it with WOT. For every day driving, you barely notice it. Even at highway speeds, the difference is not very noticeable. With the windows open, it's a different story.
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dj128 Private First Class 13 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '09 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brookline, MA iTrader: (1)	Okay, I'm using this thread as my play-by-play. Day 2: Started the car... OMG!!! I felt bad because I scared an elderly gentleman getting into his Buick. He shook his head at me. Once the car warms up, it quiets down. On the highway, it stays pretty quiet, no drone, but above 90mph, you start to hear it a little, but the wind noise also balances it out. If you just tap the gas a little bit, it says hello again. Basically, it's a fairly tame exhaust in terms of noise and only presents itself above 3000rpm. As for performance gains, can't tell any difference. I'm already running a JB+ at 75% and DCI and am plenty happy with the gains. I'd say it's a good exhaust for those who are worried about warranty issues (like myself).
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