AR desgin dps sound ?

bmw335icasa · 06-27-2010, 11:14 AM

I am considering installing AR design 3" dps in my stock 335i sedan. I was just wondering if the sound was too loud for every day use or not? when i mean too loud I am comparing it with BMW performance exhaust which makes an incredible sound which is sporty but not envasive?

My car is stock, the car is great but the exhaust tone is too weak as it is?

Any suggestions guys?

enrita · 06-27-2010, 12:08 PM

just change the mufflers if you want better sound. if you do not plan to tune your ECU keep the stock ones. Bastuck quad sounds very good as well as the BMW PE.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-27-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw335icasa

I am considering installing AR design 3" dps in my stock 335i sedan. I was just wondering if the sound was too loud for every day use or not? when i mean too loud I am comparing it with BMW performance exhaust which makes an incredible sound which is sporty but not envasive?

My car is stock, the car is great but the exhaust tone is too weak as it is?

Any suggestions guys?

IMO the catless DPs plus stock exhaust sound REALLY good. Its not too loud, no drone but a nice aggressive tone and maybe a touch louder. I love the gurgle on deceleration.

Aside from the great performance gains the sound is also a very under-promoted feature of installing catless DPs.

Mike

AlpineG05 · 06-27-2010, 12:22 PM

The sound is good you get a louder/faster turbo spool plus it gives the stock exhaust a deeper tone. IMO this set up is perfect.

bmw335icasa · 06-27-2010, 01:52 PM

Thank's guys ; would would you recommend coated or non coated dps??

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-27-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw335icasa

Thank's guys ; would would you recommend coated or non coated dps??

I don't think the coating its worth it but you can PM me and we can go over the different prices for coated versus non-coated.

Mike

AlpineG05 · 06-27-2010, 03:24 PM

I went non coated but i'm sure you can't go wrong with either.

Belarus · 06-27-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

IMO the catless DPs plus stock exhaust sound REALLY good. Its not too loud, no drone but a nice aggressive tone and maybe a touch louder. I love the gurgle on deceleration.

Aside from the great performance gains the sound is also a very under-promoted feature of installing catless DPs.

Mike

+1.

SRanch335i · 06-27-2010, 08:01 PM

I just had my AR catless pipes installed yesterday. I have a stock exaust as well. I can't say there is a huge difference in sound. The tone is slightly different and the performance gain is very noticable behind the wheel. I'm really glad I chose AR.

alextremo · 06-27-2010, 08:07 PM

It's a bit louder, but not much. Most noticeable at low RPMs.

I feel that the louder turbo spool (whizzing) was a more noticeable change than the exhaust note.

Irishace · 06-27-2010, 08:31 PM

When I added my ARs they combined incredibely well with my BMW perf exhaust to create a very intimidating aggressive sound. I love it, not to mention the added power I get from them. All around great modification.

bmw335icasa · 06-28-2010, 04:59 AM

Thank's for the feedback!!

bmw335icasa · 06-28-2010, 05:01 AM

What are the hp gains? anyone has any numbers?

farbmw · 06-28-2010, 07:37 AM

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What are the hp gains? anyone has any numbers?

Do a search under Irishace for his thread, he did a dyno with his set up and got into the 400WHP club.

I think you will be pleased with the results on your car.

And speak to Mike@n54tuning he also has catless DPS in stock and on his car!

ar design · 06-28-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SRanch335i

I just had my AR catless pipes installed yesterday. I have a stock exaust as well. I can't say there is a huge difference in sound. The tone is slightly different and the performance gain is very noticable behind the wheel. I'm really glad I chose AR.

AndreM818 · 06-28-2010, 08:34 PM

Bakeme521 · 06-28-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreM818

damn thats a good sound, any vids of you driving it??

lpphreakx06 · 06-28-2010, 08:43 PM

Mike, post the vid with the new tips and AR downpipes. I can't find it on youtube.

mkiv · 06-28-2010, 08:58 PM

i have the catless ar with stock exhuast. the exhaust note it deeper but not loud at all, the only thing that really loud is the turbo spooling sound, i have AFE DCis too, everytime i step on gas and window down, i can hear the loud air sucking sound and LOUD whistlling sound from DP. for reference, its WAY MORE LOUDER than my last STI's catless 3" DP.

dlbrooks18 · 06-28-2010, 09:55 PM

sound is just right, I think you will like it and be extremely satisfied with the sound and performance benefits! go for it!

Bakeme521 · 06-28-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

Mike, post the vid with the new tips and AR downpipes. I can't find it on youtube.

yes please

themyst · 06-29-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

IMO the catless DPs plus stock exhaust sound REALLY good. Its not too loud, no drone but a nice aggressive tone and maybe a touch louder. I love the gurgle on deceleration.

Aside from the great performance gains the sound is also a very under-promoted feature of installing catless DPs.

Mike

+1 catless downpipes on a stock exhaust make for a very sweet sound.

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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	just change the mufflers if you want better sound. if you do not plan to tune your ECU keep the stock ones. Bastuck quad sounds very good as well as the BMW PE. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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AlpineG05 hi 129 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: Alpine White G05 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bakersfield, Cali iTrader: (1)	The sound is good you get a louder/faster turbo spool plus it gives the stock exhaust a deeper tone. IMO this set up is perfect. __________________ 2022 M Sport G05 Jb4, CTS catless dp, M performance exhaust, bms intake, IND goodies, Maxton kit
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bmw335icasa Private 9 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E90 335i 07 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Casablanca iTrader: (0)	Thank's guys ; would would you recommend coated or non coated dps??
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AlpineG05 hi 129 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: Alpine White G05 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bakersfield, Cali iTrader: (1)	I went non coated but i'm sure you can't go wrong with either. __________________ 2022 M Sport G05 Jb4, CTS catless dp, M performance exhaust, bms intake, IND goodies, Maxton kit
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SRanch335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 292 Posts Drives: Silver 2008 335I Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles County iTrader: (1)	AR Downpipes I just had my AR catless pipes installed yesterday. I have a stock exaust as well. I can't say there is a huge difference in sound. The tone is slightly different and the performance gain is very noticable behind the wheel. I'm really glad I chose AR.
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alextremo Captain 49 Rep 966 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	It's a bit louder, but not much. Most noticeable at low RPMs. I feel that the louder turbo spool (whizzing) was a more noticeable change than the exhaust note.
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 327 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	When I added my ARs they combined incredibely well with my BMW perf exhaust to create a very intimidating aggressive sound. I love it, not to mention the added power I get from them. All around great modification. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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bmw335icasa Private 9 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E90 335i 07 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Casablanca iTrader: (0)	Thank's for the feedback!!
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mkiv 2JZ 63 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 16 G500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 温哥华Vancouver iTrader: (6)	i have the catless ar with stock exhuast. the exhaust note it deeper but not loud at all, the only thing that really loud is the turbo spooling sound, i have AFE DCis too, everytime i step on gas and window down, i can hear the loud air sucking sound and LOUD whistlling sound from DP. for reference, its WAY MORE LOUDER than my last STI's catless 3" DP. __________________ E92 335i Fully Loaded \| Procede Rev2 \| ETS FMIC \| AR Catless DP \| AFE DCI \| AA BOV \| KW V2 \| iForged Essen \| VRS CF Trunk \| M-Tech Sideskirts \| M-Tech Rear \| Ericsson Front GONE!
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 163 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	sound is just right, I think you will like it and be extremely satisfied with the sound and performance benefits! go for it! __________________ 2008 E90 335
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