Need help picking out an exhaust

YearONE1 · 07-25-2009, 04:00 AM

Guys, I have been doing research and searching all night, to include youtube. I have come to no conclusions as of yet. Here is what I am looking for, and you tell me if you can help.

First off, I love the way the car sounds now. It is just a tad on the quiet side when my foot gets heavy. I am not a big fan of drone. Infact, if it drones in the cabin under normal driving, I don't want it. I am looking for just the rear section, and want to keep the price around the $600 mark. I also want to keep the smooth sound of the straight 6 motor. I am not trying to go for a muscle car sound.

Ready...go!

Robert · 07-25-2009, 04:21 AM

Sounds like the factory performance exhaust is a fit in terms of retaining characteristic but slightly upping the volume. Try the trade/owner sale section for someone parting one out, because the price of new is out of your range.

Eyeman · 07-25-2009, 10:32 PM

Sounds like my search also. I'm very happy with my choice, MadDad. One factor where we differ is my One is BSM but with chromeline and polished wheels so I wanted to change from stock to polished tips anyways. And I like the huge MadDad tips.

imported_mega · 07-26-2009, 07:17 AM

never heard of madDad, got a link?

Eyeman · 07-26-2009, 10:02 AM

Just search this site or google MadDad and you should get plenty of info. I guess their main specialty is Subaru exhaust. The owner happened to have a 135 so he made us an exhaust.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=Maddad

BSM 135i · 07-26-2009, 06:42 PM

aFe exhaust sounds like your answer.

superpowers · 07-26-2009, 07:47 PM

afe drones though?

boosted vehicles seems to drone even a little bit...when ur at a higher gear and using boost it'll drone...no?

HondaGoneRogue · 07-26-2009, 07:52 PM

I think it all depends on your RPM and throttle position. Mine can be loud or quiet depending on what I'm doing with the pedal. And thats even on the highway.

YearONE1 · 07-26-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BSM 135i

aFe exhaust sounds like your answer.

I hope so. I ordered one that should be shipped out tomorrow, but I have been having doubts all weekend. I am not trying to make a muscle car hear, and still want this to be a BMW. What I mean, is that I am not willing to sacrifice the comfort factor for the sound factor.

I dunno. I am on the fence and seriously considering cancelling my order prior to the item being shipped.

As far as the BMW performance exhaust goes, I don't think it is worth the money. It is not a straight through deisgn, so it offers little extra performance. I believe BMW says 5hp.

I like the Corsa, but refuse to pay over $1000 for a silencer and about a foot of piping. But, it does sound good.

ARGH!

BSM 135i · 07-27-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YearONE1

I hope so. I ordered one that should be shipped out tomorrow, but I have been having doubts all weekend. I am not trying to make a muscle car hear, and still want this to be a BMW. What I mean, is that I am not willing to sacrifice the comfort factor for the sound factor.

I dunno. I am on the fence and seriously considering cancelling my order prior to the item being shipped.

As far as the BMW performance exhaust goes, I don't think it is worth the money. It is not a straight through deisgn, so it offers little extra performance. I believe BMW says 5hp.

I like the Corsa, but refuse to pay over $1000 for a silencer and about a foot of piping. But, it does sound good.

ARGH!

why are you doubting your purchase? I think you'll be happy...

YearONE1 · 07-27-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

why are you doubting your purchase? I think you'll be happy...

I just hope it's not too loud. There are times when I drive and I don't want to feel like I'm driving a race car. When I go to and from work, my car is my zen. I want it to be peaceful when I drive peacefully.

amiller212 · 07-27-2009, 10:15 AM

Listening to the video clips, it seems to me that the Corsa, the BMW performance exhaust and maybe the Maddad are the only ones I couldn't hear drone.

The CP-E with the resonators could be a good candidate but it's out of your price range.

Formel1 · 07-27-2009, 12:08 PM

Performance Exhaust going on TH...I'll let you know...It's only $280 shipped over your hopeful 600 mark. If you troll the classifieds enough, you may get lucky to jump on one. I've spend a lot money the past on exhausts until finding the "right" one only to learn that you sometimes just have to pay for the "right" one out the gate...it's cheaper in the long run...

SV Concepts III · 07-27-2009, 12:40 PM

I think you made the right choice with aFe. We have had solid feedback with this system and it's exactly what you are looking for in terms of price, sound and installation.

frimmelnojerz · 07-27-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YearONE1

I just hope it's not too loud. There are times when I drive and I don't want to feel like I'm driving a race car. When I go to and from work, my car is my zen. I want it to be peaceful when I drive peacefully.

we have very different ideas about what zen is.

ktdw · 07-27-2009, 03:22 PM

I would have suggested that he keep the stock exhaust and get some RR downpipes.

07-25-2009, 04:00 AM	#1
YearONE1 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Need help picking out an exhaust Guys, I have been doing research and searching all night, to include youtube. I have come to no conclusions as of yet. Here is what I am looking for, and you tell me if you can help. First off, I love the way the car sounds now. It is just a tad on the quiet side when my foot gets heavy. I am not a big fan of drone. Infact, if it drones in the cabin under normal driving, I don't want it. I am looking for just the rear section, and want to keep the price around the $600 mark. I also want to keep the smooth sound of the straight 6 motor. I am not trying to go for a muscle car sound. Ready...go! __________________ USA '1' #4126 \| BSM \| Premium Pkg \| Sport Pkg \| Paddles \| Coral Boston Leather \| Poplar \| Shadow Grille \| Shadow Emblem \| Breyton GTS-Rs \| PDX-5 \| GP Thunder 8500k \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| CF Spoiler
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07-25-2009, 04:21 AM	#2
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Sounds like the factory performance exhaust is a fit in terms of retaining characteristic but slightly upping the volume. Try the trade/owner sale section for someone parting one out, because the price of new is out of your range.
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07-25-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Sounds like my search also. I'm very happy with my choice, MadDad. One factor where we differ is my One is BSM but with chromeline and polished wheels so I wanted to change from stock to polished tips anyways. And I like the huge MadDad tips.
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07-26-2009, 07:17 AM	#4
imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	never heard of madDad, got a link? __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Just search this site or google MadDad and you should get plenty of info. I guess their main specialty is Subaru exhaust. The owner happened to have a 135 so he made us an exhaust. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=Maddad
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07-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
BSM 135i Colonel 208 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	aFe exhaust sounds like your answer.
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07-26-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
superpowers Private 6 Rep 68 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (-1)	afe drones though? boosted vehicles seems to drone even a little bit...when ur at a higher gear and using boost it'll drone...no?
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07-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	I think it all depends on your RPM and throttle position. Mine can be loud or quiet depending on what I'm doing with the pedal. And thats even on the highway. __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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07-27-2009, 10:15 AM	#12
amiller212 Private First Class 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Listening to the video clips, it seems to me that the Corsa, the BMW performance exhaust and maybe the Maddad are the only ones I couldn't hear drone. The CP-E with the resonators could be a good candidate but it's out of your price range.
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07-27-2009, 12:08 PM	#13
Formel1 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winter Park, FL iTrader: (1)	Performance Exhaust going on TH...I'll let you know...It's only $280 shipped over your hopeful 600 mark. If you troll the classifieds enough, you may get lucky to jump on one. I've spend a lot money the past on exhausts until finding the "right" one only to learn that you sometimes just have to pay for the "right" one out the gate...it's cheaper in the long run...
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07-27-2009, 12:40 PM	#14
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I think you made the right choice with aFe. We have had solid feedback with this system and it's exactly what you are looking for in terms of price, sound and installation.
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07-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#16
ktdw BMWCCA #401908 54 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would have suggested that he keep the stock exhaust and get some RR downpipes. __________________ Vishnu PROcede v3, Vishnu Dual Cone Intake, Code3 FMIC, Riss Racing Downpipes, Riss Racing Exhaust, H&R Sport Springs Best 1/4 mile: 12.583 @ 117.609 mph
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