The Exhaust Came Today.... - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

dd1981 · 11-10-2012, 10:26 PM

Well it has arrived as scheduled $900 shipped from that ebay auction I posted alink to last week.

I can see why some of your overall impressions about the quality and the welds. It looks like the OEM system so not much to look at besides the tips.

On a side note it came with some directions, and I will add this, I seriously cant believe that dealers are charging $200-$300 to install this thing. I have owned some pretty insane cars in the past and done my own mods, from superchargers to full k member and long tube header swaps all done by me, this will be a walk in the park. Seriously this is a $50-$60 jobbie at a local exhaust shop. The hardest part for me will be putting the car up on my ramps and on jack stands. I dont think that the total labor will take more then a 1/2 hour. Stand by for my DIY....

Also for referance I rented the exhaust cutting tool from Autozone for a refundable $50 upon return.

justinnum1 · 11-10-2012, 10:45 PM

Cool.

dcg71 · 11-11-2012, 02:47 AM

Nice! I've got one coming soon and I'm also planning to self install, so it will be great to see your DIY.

dd1981 · 11-11-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dcg71

Nice! I've got one coming soon and I'm also planning to self install, so it will be great to see your DIY.

Very cool. It wont be hard to do as long as you have some mechanical ability.
Ill post up the diy soon.

fotios335i · 11-11-2012, 02:20 PM

a sunoco gas station across the street from my restaurant did it for 40 bucks and a pizza! The sound gets better but you dont hear the exhausts true potential unless you leave the exhaust flap open. I love the way it sounds at low speeds. Im happy. I was disappointed at first now its much better.

RollingLower42 · 11-11-2012, 02:21 PM

I am thinking of getting the M Performance exhaust...

Was curious how different the M Tips look from the stock ones? For some reason to me, the M Tips look smaller than the stock tips? Or am I wrong?

Also, videos I watch on youtube, some videos the exhaust sounds really good, and other videos it sounds non-existent. Can someone shed light or describe how it sounds compared to stock? Is it louder and deeper? Or is there barely a difference?

I am wondering because I am torn to go with the M exhaust or if I should wait and go with a different aftermarket exhaust. I want something louder, but nothing too annoying or overly loud. At the same time, I do not want to put the M exhaust on if it is barely noticeable or other systems sound cleaner / better / better performance...

dcg71 · 11-11-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Very cool. It wont be hard to do as long as you have some mechanical ability.
Ill post up the diy soon.

Yeah, it should be pretty straightforward. I've done a Remus axleback exhaust before, so I have a rough idea what I'm in for.

dd1981 · 11-11-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RollingHard28

I am thinking of getting the M Performance exhaust...

Was curious how different the M Tips look from the stock ones? For some reason to me, the M Tips look smaller than the stock tips? Or am I wrong?

Also, videos I watch on youtube, some videos the exhaust sounds really good, and other videos it sounds non-existent. Can someone shed light or describe how it sounds compared to stock? Is it louder and deeper? Or is there barely a difference?

I am wondering because I am torn to go with the M exhaust or if I should wait and go with a different aftermarket exhaust. I want something louder, but nothing too annoying or overly loud. At the same time, I do not want to put the M exhaust on if it is barely noticeable or other systems sound cleaner / better / better performance...

I did the swap. As for the sound everyone videos it before its broken in so it sounds so faint. You have to break it in and it will get louder. As for now I started it up, the idle is deeper and the revs are smoother. The over run burble is very loud now.

The tips to me look the same except the stock ones are rolled and look beefy.

justinnum1 · 11-11-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

I did the swap. As for the sound everyone videos it before its broken in so it sounds so faint. You have to break it in and it will get louder. As for now I started it up, the idle is deeper and the revs are smoother. The over run burble is very loud now.

The tips to me look the same except the stock ones are rolled and look beefy.

why does it look like their are 3 pipes?

dd1981 · 11-11-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

a sunoco gas station across the street from my restaurant did it for 40 bucks and a pizza! The sound gets better but you dont hear the exhausts true potential unless you leave the exhaust flap open. I love the way it sounds at low speeds. Im happy. I was disappointed at first now its much better.

See that just confirms for you guys how easy this is. $40 is a great deal

Yes Im wanting to break it in so I get it to sound the way it should. THe DIY is coming up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingHard28

I am thinking of getting the M Performance exhaust...

Was curious how different the M Tips look from the stock ones? For some reason to me, the M Tips look smaller than the stock tips? Or am I wrong?

Also, videos I watch on youtube, some videos the exhaust sounds really good, and other videos it sounds non-existent. Can someone shed light or describe how it sounds compared to stock? Is it louder and deeper? Or is there barely a difference?

I am wondering because I am torn to go with the M exhaust or if I should wait and go with a different aftermarket exhaust. I want something louder, but nothing too annoying or overly loud. At the same time, I do not want to put the M exhaust on if it is barely noticeable or other systems sound cleaner / better / better performance...

The pics attached are for your referance. They are both 80mm.

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

why does it look like their are 3 pipes?

Im not sure its like that even on the oem. The M tips are bigger and welded on, and you can see the smaller diameter pipe inside. Kinda cheesy.

RollingLower42 · 11-11-2012, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the info

dd1981 · 11-11-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RollingHard28

Thanks for the info

NO problem. I cant really elaborate until its borken in. It is not that big of a difference right now. If you really want something louder and not too crazy that challange exhaust sounds really damn nice. Not sure how or if it will drone. I did this because I didnt wanna be annoyed and want no part of warranty problems.

bananachipz · 11-12-2012, 09:06 AM

Glad to see you finally got it! Still lovin' mine. Now keeping those tips polished and sexy is another story

shivaswrath · 11-12-2012, 10:40 AM

the tips get so damn dirty...ugh drives me crazy.

omer · 11-12-2012, 08:23 PM

How did the $900 dollars M P works???

dd1981 · 11-12-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by omer

How did the $900 dollars M P works???

What do you mean? How does it sound?

11-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#1
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11-10-2012, 10:45 PM	#2
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,788 iTrader: (0)	Cool. __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

11-11-2012, 02:47 AM	#3
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 723 iTrader: (2)	Nice! I've got one coming soon and I'm also planning to self install, so it will be great to see your DIY. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

11-11-2012, 02:20 PM	#5
fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,370 iTrader: (61)	a sunoco gas station across the street from my restaurant did it for 40 bucks and a pizza! The sound gets better but you dont hear the exhausts true potential unless you leave the exhaust flap open. I love the way it sounds at low speeds. Im happy. I was disappointed at first now its much better. __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

11-12-2012, 10:40 AM	#14
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,961 iTrader: (1)	the tips get so damn dirty...ugh drives me crazy. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

11-11-2012, 02:21 PM	#6
RollingLower42 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW 335I Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 330 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335I F30 [0.00]	I am thinking of getting the M Performance exhaust... Was curious how different the M Tips look from the stock ones? For some reason to me, the M Tips look smaller than the stock tips? Or am I wrong? Also, videos I watch on youtube, some videos the exhaust sounds really good, and other videos it sounds non-existent. Can someone shed light or describe how it sounds compared to stock? Is it louder and deeper? Or is there barely a difference? I am wondering because I am torn to go with the M exhaust or if I should wait and go with a different aftermarket exhaust. I want something louder, but nothing too annoying or overly loud. At the same time, I do not want to put the M exhaust on if it is barely noticeable or other systems sound cleaner / better / better performance...

11-11-2012, 06:03 PM	#11
RollingLower42 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW 335I Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 330 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335I F30 [0.00]	Thanks for the info

11-12-2012, 09:06 AM	#13
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 738 iTrader: (0)	Glad to see you finally got it! Still lovin' mine. Now keeping those tips polished and sexy is another story

11-12-2012, 08:23 PM	#15
omer Private First Class Drives: 2013 535i xdrive Msport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 185 iTrader: (0)	How did the $900 dollars M P works???

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