Driving with no muffler

CoasterFuelPhil · 09-10-2015, 06:19 PM

Hey Everyone,

So this might be a weird question, but would it be alright if I drove with the muffler removed from the axle-back? About 5 miles is all I need to go.

If you're curious, I have arranged with someone to borrow their lift to remove the muffler, so I can take my car home and do the stock exhaust mod to the car, then I have to drive back to his shop to put the car back on the lift to remove the muffler.

PGas32 · 09-10-2015, 06:31 PM

The only problem I could see would not being able to find someone to do a few drive-bys while you stand outside and listen to that unmuffled V8 scream!

roastbeef · 09-10-2015, 06:36 PM

It will be fine. Only problem will be that may like the sound and be bummed you spent money on a muffler.

quicktwinturbo · 09-10-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PGas32

The only problem I could see would not being able to find someone to do a few drive-bys while you stand outside and listen to that unmuffled V8 scream!

CoasterFuelPhil · 09-10-2015, 07:12 PM

Sounds good! (no pun intended). The only thing I was worried about was the pipes dangling due to no support.

quicktwinturbo · 09-10-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterFuelPhil

Sounds good! (no pun intended). The only thing I was worried about was the pipes dangling due to no support.

Drive slow.. If it's only 5 min, you should be OK.

BzsBimmer · 09-10-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

Drive slow.. If it's only 5 min, you should be OK.

Hell no... get your fix while it's off while you can...

pbonsalb · 09-10-2015, 10:54 PM

Yes but leave front windows down to give you give you fresh air since muffler less exhaust may get into cabin.

hawnrsen · 09-11-2015, 04:36 AM

The only thing I was worried about was the pipes dangling due to no support.

pbonsalb · 09-11-2015, 05:55 AM

The midpipe is supported in the middle and will be fine for 5 miles without the rear exhaust attached.

burtonsbs5114 · 09-11-2015, 08:40 AM

be sure to drive through your neighborhood either really early in the morning or really late at night.

Haywood · 09-11-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by burtonsbs5114

be sure to drive through your neighborhood either really early in the morning or really late at night.

Lol!

And drive through fast food places. They'll love the exhaust smell wafting through their windows.

smyles · 09-11-2015, 09:38 AM

If you have a Harley or sportbike owner in your neighborhood who revs by your house early mornings, now is the time.

Jack14 · 09-11-2015, 08:26 PM

I recommend WOT at all times with the no muffler set up. Drove around between exhaust set ups like this for a day. Couldn't stop laughing.

M3Bimmer77 · 09-11-2015, 08:47 PM

I've heard that exhaust ball bearing will stop working!!!! Lol

Nothing will happen to the car. Maybe you will get a ticket and get some crazy looks. Wear ear plugs or ear muffs.

quicktwinturbo · 09-11-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack14

I recommend WOT at all times with the no muffler set up. Drove around between exhaust set ups like this for a day. Couldn't stop laughing.

F Yea~!!!

Longboarder · 09-11-2015, 10:01 PM

I got a vid somewhere of a race I did against a supercharged e60 M5 with exhaust dump no muffler. One of the most glorious sounds ever.

Haywood · 09-11-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack14

I recommend WOT at all times with the no muffler set up. Drove around between exhaust set ups like this for a day. Couldn't stop laughing.

THAT is awesome.

Edward · 09-12-2015, 11:01 AM

What's this smell everyone's talking about. Axle back means that it'll be catted so the smell would be the same as stock.

slawless · 09-12-2015, 07:56 PM

Leave the windows open. The smell is irrelevant. Be careful of carbon monoxide. It is only 5 miles you should be fine.

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CoasterFuelPhil Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Driving with no muffler Hey Everyone, So this might be a weird question, but would it be alright if I drove with the muffler removed from the axle-back? About 5 miles is all I need to go. If you're curious, I have arranged with someone to borrow their lift to remove the muffler, so I can take my car home and do the stock exhaust mod to the car, then I have to drive back to his shop to put the car back on the lift to remove the muffler.
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PGas32 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 224 Posts Drives: Super Duty Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	The only problem I could see would not being able to find someone to do a few drive-bys while you stand outside and listen to that unmuffled V8 scream! __________________ Spec Boxster #714 2018 Ford F-450 2010 BMW X5d Gone: 2006 911 C2S \| 2010 E90 M3 \| 2011 E90 M3 \| 2004 330 ZHP \| 2004 VW R32
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	It will be fine. Only problem will be that may like the sound and be bummed you spent money on a muffler. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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CoasterFuelPhil Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Sounds good! (no pun intended). The only thing I was worried about was the pipes dangling due to no support.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5258 Rep 10,630 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Yes but leave front windows down to give you give you fresh air since muffler less exhaust may get into cabin.
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hawnrsen Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: m3 iTrader: (0)	The only thing I was worried about was the pipes dangling due to no support. __________________ Looks cool bmw
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5258 Rep 10,630 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	The midpipe is supported in the middle and will be fine for 5 miles without the rear exhaust attached.
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Jack14 First Lieutenant 181 Rep 348 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I recommend WOT at all times with the no muffler set up. Drove around between exhaust set ups like this for a day. Couldn't stop laughing.
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M3Bimmer77 Captain 340 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 E90 Jet Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (2)	I've heard that exhaust ball bearing will stop working!!!! Lol Nothing will happen to the car. Maybe you will get a ticket and get some crazy looks. Wear ear plugs or ear muffs. Attached Images
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Edward Colonel 377 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	What's this smell everyone's talking about. Axle back means that it'll be catted so the smell would be the same as stock.
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slawless Private 20 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, DE iTrader: (0)	Leave the windows open. The smell is irrelevant. Be careful of carbon monoxide. It is only 5 miles you should be fine.
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