Good sound setup for around $400

CaliE90 · 07-20-2009, 07:46 PM

hey guys, I've been looking to change up the exhaust setup on my car for better sound but can't quite justify the price of a full setup for over 1k so i was wondering if there was anything out there reasonably priced for a good sound. So far I've heard about magna flow mufflers but I'm not exactly sure which to get and the last resort of a muffler delete. Again I'm really only going for the sound so yeah, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

JayKay335i · 07-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Resonator delete. You can change the mufflers up. Or you could run straight pipes from the DPs back. It can all be done for pretty cheap.

cuban335i · 07-20-2009, 09:46 PM

+1 i'm interested in sound too!

Sniz · 07-21-2009, 01:52 AM

I'd say resonator delete and pick up a set of catless downpipes (used to save money)

that will get you a nice sound.

balance · 07-21-2009, 01:56 AM

dude muffler delete isnt even bad
i have muffler delete and it sounds pretty nice
just bad drone lol.
worth the 60$ though

CaliE90 · 07-21-2009, 10:23 PM

seems like muffler delete might be the option, nobody has any experience with just magnaflow mufflers?

gdspshing · 07-21-2009, 10:25 PM

any video for muffler delete?

JayKay335i · 07-22-2009, 12:09 AM

I've heard a 328 with magnaflows and they sound pretty damn nice. I think if you just did them it would sound sweet. You just wouldnt see any power increases over adding a full catback or DPs.

CaliE90 · 07-22-2009, 09:24 PM

I was thinking of getting magnaflow mufflers such as these: http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/r...n.x8in.%20Oval

but i'm not too exactly sure how they will sound like because some people say they sound good and some say they don't

chillychan · 07-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

I'd say resonator delete and pick up a set of catless downpipes (used to save money)

that will get you a nice sound.

how does one go about a resonator delete?

Sniz · 07-22-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillychan

how does one go about a resonator delete?

need a custom exhaust shop and a few feet of piping......cut out the resonators and bend piping to replace then weld

simple

Sniz · 07-22-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jz

I was thinking of getting magnaflow mufflers such as these: http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/r...n.x8in.%20Oval

but i'm not too exactly sure how they will sound like because some people say they sound good and some say they don't

they will sound good

I have never heard a car w/ magnflows that did not sound good from the outside.

illudezion · 07-22-2009, 11:41 PM

Magnaflow is the way to go and replace the factory resonator with a X-pipe...you wont regret it.

elim11 · 07-23-2009, 12:16 AM

I have the Magnaflow catback. I really enjoy it. Very deep down low rpms. To be honest there is a slight drone at around 1.8-2k, but it is not bad at all. Once I installed the PROcede, the drone has disappeared and now the sound is just perfect! Im on stock dps and stock 2nd cat. I think for its price, it's well worth it.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-23-2009, 12:47 AM

+1..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

I'd say resonator delete and pick up a set of catless downpipes (used to save money)

that will get you a nice sound.

chillychan · 07-23-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

need a custom exhaust shop and a few feet of piping......cut out the resonators and bend piping to replace then weld

simple

thanks!

Psylight · 07-23-2009, 09:49 AM

IMO, you should not do muffler delete!!!

Def. change out teh mufflers and do piping from teh primary cats back.

Here is my custom catback with Sebring Tuning Mufflers (of G35/7 and Z scene fame) reving @ minute 1:37 ish.

HighVoltage · 07-23-2009, 10:46 AM

If your are considering straight pipe then I would take a quick look at SuperTrapp (auto). Its a customizable system, so you can always dial it back a bit. Some examples: http://forums.supertrapp.com/showthread.php?t=301

ill_smoke_u · 07-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jz

hey guys, I've been looking to change up the exhaust setup on my car for better sound but can't quite justify the price of a full setup for over 1k so i was wondering if there was anything out there reasonably priced for a good sound. So far I've heard about magna flow mufflers but I'm not exactly sure which to get and the last resort of a muffler delete. Again I'm really only going for the sound so yeah, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

what i did was take of the resonators and put straight pipes. sounds beastly plus u are able to control the drown and i really dont care for after markets exhaust for the 335i makes them lose there appeal as a luxury car

LEEZY TT · 07-28-2009, 02:07 AM

a friend of mine picked up borla mufflers and had a resonator delete. for the <$300 he spent, not bad at allll!

TwinTurboXI · 07-28-2009, 07:08 AM

Magnaflows a good setup for anyne who doesnt really care about an exhaust note, its just loud!

07-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
CaliE90 Colonel 357 Rep 2,190 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worldwide iTrader: (19) Garage List 2021 M550xi [0.00]	Good sound setup for around $400 hey guys, I've been looking to change up the exhaust setup on my car for better sound but can't quite justify the price of a full setup for over 1k so i was wondering if there was anything out there reasonably priced for a good sound. So far I've heard about magna flow mufflers but I'm not exactly sure which to get and the last resort of a muffler delete. Again I'm really only going for the sound so yeah, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks. __________________ Retired- '14 F10 535i -- 3 2 1 \| '08 E90 335i -- 4 3 2 1 \|
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Resonator delete. You can change the mufflers up. Or you could run straight pipes from the DPs back. It can all be done for pretty cheap.
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cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	+1 i'm interested in sound too! __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	I'd say resonator delete and pick up a set of catless downpipes (used to save money) that will get you a nice sound. __________________
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	dude muffler delete isnt even bad i have muffler delete and it sounds pretty nice just bad drone lol. worth the 60$ though
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CaliE90 Colonel 357 Rep 2,190 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worldwide iTrader: (19) Garage List 2021 M550xi [0.00]	seems like muffler delete might be the option, nobody has any experience with just magnaflow mufflers? __________________ Retired- '14 F10 535i -- 3 2 1 \| '08 E90 335i -- 4 3 2 1 \|
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gdspshing Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,526 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Btown@IN/HK iTrader: (15)	any video for muffler delete? __________________ Lease Assumption/Takeover for AW E92 335i MSPORT http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396119
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I've heard a 328 with magnaflows and they sound pretty damn nice. I think if you just did them it would sound sweet. You just wouldnt see any power increases over adding a full catback or DPs.
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CaliE90 Colonel 357 Rep 2,190 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worldwide iTrader: (19) Garage List 2021 M550xi [0.00]	I was thinking of getting magnaflow mufflers such as these: http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/r...n.x8in.%20Oval but i'm not too exactly sure how they will sound like because some people say they sound good and some say they don't __________________ Retired- '14 F10 535i -- 3 2 1 \| '08 E90 335i -- 4 3 2 1 \|
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illudezion Private First Class 13 Rep 169 Posts Drives: G05 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (3)	Magnaflow is the way to go and replace the factory resonator with a X-pipe...you wont regret it.
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elim11 Major 424 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: e90m3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: irvine/sf iTrader: (13)	I have the Magnaflow catback. I really enjoy it. Very deep down low rpms. To be honest there is a slight drone at around 1.8-2k, but it is not bad at all. Once I installed the PROcede, the drone has disappeared and now the sound is just perfect! Im on stock dps and stock 2nd cat. I think for its price, it's well worth it.
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Psylight Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Teh Space Gray E92 M 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Diamond Bar ,California iTrader: (11)	IMO, you should not do muffler delete!!! Def. change out teh mufflers and do piping from teh primary cats back. Here is my custom catback with Sebring Tuning Mufflers (of G35/7 and Z scene fame) reving @ minute 1:37 ish. __________________
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HighVoltage . 32 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	If your are considering straight pipe then I would take a quick look at SuperTrapp (auto). Its a customizable system, so you can always dial it back a bit. Some examples: http://forums.supertrapp.com/showthread.php?t=301 __________________ Not only will it kill you it will hurt the whole time while you're dying. http://www.stevesnovasite.com/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ http://www.garagejournal.com/
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LEEZY TT TopShelf. 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Ridge iTrader: (0)	a friend of mine picked up borla mufflers and had a resonator delete. for the <$300 he spent, not bad at allll!
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TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 160 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	Magnaflows a good setup for anyne who doesnt really care about an exhaust note, its just loud!
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