Best sounding exhaust for low RPMs

1chanc3 · 06-03-2013, 05:47 PM

Looking to upgrade my exhaust. I have searched around with a lot of mixed opinions/reviews.
I want to find the best sounding exhaust at low RPMS (< 3k RPM) besides on cold starts. I currently have golf mod, but it only sounds nice on cold starts but then dies down after warm-up

I was looking at the PE but lots of people say low RPMs aren't really affected.

If possible, please post a sound/video clip.

135Hoser · 06-03-2013, 05:57 PM

Lol, if you think cold start w/ golf tee mod sounds good, then just straight pipe and delete your primary cats.

135Pats · 06-03-2013, 05:59 PM

At least IMO, all full exhausts sound pretty similar in terms of tone on cold start, it just depends on the total amount of "noise" (secondary cats, resonators, etc). Obviously if you delete all mufflers, cats, and resonators; it's going to be absolutely outrageous on cold start and likely extremely boomy and drone-y.

napeHbNYC · 06-03-2013, 07:34 PM

Vanguard V2, but I am biased

dlbrooks18 · 06-03-2013, 07:57 PM

I love the sound of the akrapovic for the 1M, however their exhaust for the 335 doesn't sound as mean, what exhaust for 335 sounds like this since same engine right:

1chanc3 · 06-03-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

I love the sound of the akrapovic for the 1M, however their exhaust for the 335 doesn't sound as mean, what exhaust for 335 sounds like this since same engine right:

That sounds amazing! What kind of exhaust is the akra? And do you know the approx price range for that thing?

psu139 · 06-03-2013, 09:50 PM

Hks sounds great!

theriz · 06-03-2013, 09:51 PM

GTHaus very loud below 3k.

Macker335 · 06-03-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1chanc3

That sounds amazing! What kind of exhaust is the akra? And do you know the approx price range for that thing?

Akrapovic makes the best exhaust systems in the world, so no doubt it sounds amazing. I know my Akra slip-on sounds amazing on my CBR. Unfortunately it's also $3k for a stainless steel system and $5400 for a Titanium.

I just installed the PE 2 weeks ago, and I'm very happy with it at all RPM's. Nice growl to it when you want it without being obtrusive

135Pats · 06-03-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theriz

GTHaus very loud below 3k.

It's def one of the loudest options out there and i like it alot, but it's more boomy than anything below 3K. Just my opinion, but nothing out there makes the N54 sound all that great below 3.5K or so.

1chanc3 · 06-03-2013, 10:15 PM

Dam. I think PE may be the best option, also considering price....

AW335OME · 06-04-2013, 03:45 AM

muffler delete.

1chanc3 · 06-04-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AW335OME

muffler delete.

Sorry for the noob question but How much would a muffler delete cost? Also how many hours would it take a shop?

AW335OME · 06-04-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1chanc3

Sorry for the noob question but How much would a muffler delete cost? Also how many hours would it take a shop?

It varies shop to shop but I had it done for $150 flat and took around like an hour to and hour and a half. Here's a vid I took right after

Koreyy · 06-04-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335OME

It varies shop to shop but I had it done for $150 flat and took around like an hour to and hour and a half. Here's a vid I took right after

another noob question, i currently have aftermarket, supersprint catback exhaust, can i modofy that to make little loud as shown video? im satisfied with it now but just wondering.

1chanc3 · 06-04-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335OME

It varies shop to shop but I had it done for $150 flat and took around like an hour to and hour and a half. Here's a vid I took right after

Thanks for the video. Does it always sound like that even on non-cold starts?

Anyone know if LTMW can do a muffler delete? Thanks in advance.

AW335OME · 06-04-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1chanc3

Thanks for the video. Does it always sound like that even on non-cold starts?

Anyone know if LTMW can do a muffler delete? Thanks in advance.

Lol ANY shop with capabilities to cut and weld can do the job. I'm sure LTMW won't even consider this a challenge lol

SpaceE92 · 07-12-2013, 03:48 PM

imma have to go with hks exhaust just got it installed today, very calm when cruising and wot is a big grin across my face got it 1700 shipped through hksmarket.com

Stucks · 07-12-2013, 06:52 PM

In my opinion, best for low end is probably the stock exhaust. best for a top end screamer is either agency power (sounds like crap everywhere else in the rpm band), vanguard, or bmw performance exhaust (slightly louder than stock everywhere in the rpm, then gets raspy/loud up top).

systems that meet in the middle include hks, ets, ae.

FrozenM3nace · 07-13-2013, 12:02 AM

I heard that the HPF exhaust is the loudest but I know there aren't that many out there

zz10 · 07-13-2013, 03:55 PM

i had the essieman race first when i got the car, sounds (roars) when cold start and starts to scream when above 3k rpm, when idling has a very nice grumbling sound and anyone within 5m will definitely hears it.

The only thing is, there's much droning in the cabin, and this is with oem downpipes.

I've sat my friend's with akra and the way the exhaust note sounded made me changed in the following week. Not too loud, some may deem it a bit soft but pleasant at low and above 3.5k u'd heard the roaring...

I'd just the 1M akra d/p fitted it and the sound is just awesome, sort of makes the car feel heard. clips soon.

BMJ · 07-14-2013, 08:55 AM

i love my PE.. but the muffler delete also sounded great

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135Hoser Banned 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '16 m4 zcp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada, Eh iTrader: (0)	Lol, if you think cold start w/ golf tee mod sounds good, then just straight pipe and delete your primary cats.
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	At least IMO, all full exhausts sound pretty similar in terms of tone on cold start, it just depends on the total amount of "noise" (secondary cats, resonators, etc). Obviously if you delete all mufflers, cats, and resonators; it's going to be absolutely outrageous on cold start and likely extremely boomy and drone-y. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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napeHbNYC Captain 234 Rep 990 Posts Drives: 2007 e60 550i RWD 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY,NY iTrader: (7)	Vanguard V2, but I am biased __________________ 2010 Alpine White E90 335i RWD 6MT M/Premium/Cold
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I love the sound of the akrapovic for the 1M, however their exhaust for the 335 doesn't sound as mean, what exhaust for 335 sounds like this since same engine right: __________________ 2008 E90 335
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psu139 First Lieutenant 23 Rep 340 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glenwood, MD iTrader: (1)	Hks sounds great!
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1chanc3 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Dam. I think PE may be the best option, also considering price.... __________________ 2010 335i Coupe- Monaco Blue Metallic
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06-04-2013, 03:45 AM	#12
AW335OME Captain 123 Rep 932 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E90 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	muffler delete. __________________ IG @BYZZNESS
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SpaceE92 Private 1 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 08 92 space grey coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	imma have to go with hks exhaust just got it installed today, very calm when cruising and wot is a big grin across my face got it 1700 shipped through hksmarket.com
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	In my opinion, best for low end is probably the stock exhaust. best for a top end screamer is either agency power (sounds like crap everywhere else in the rpm band), vanguard, or bmw performance exhaust (slightly louder than stock everywhere in the rpm, then gets raspy/loud up top). systems that meet in the middle include hks, ets, ae. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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FrozenM3nace First Lieutenant 36 Rep 391 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92, E32 750il Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C iTrader: (0)	I heard that the HPF exhaust is the loudest but I know there aren't that many out there
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zz10 Banned 38 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: singapore iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	i had the essieman race first when i got the car, sounds (roars) when cold start and starts to scream when above 3k rpm, when idling has a very nice grumbling sound and anyone within 5m will definitely hears it. The only thing is, there's much droning in the cabin, and this is with oem downpipes. I've sat my friend's with akra and the way the exhaust note sounded made me changed in the following week. Not too loud, some may deem it a bit soft but pleasant at low and above 3.5k u'd heard the roaring... I'd just the 1M akra d/p fitted it and the sound is just awesome, sort of makes the car feel heard. clips soon.
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BMJ Captain 52 Rep 968 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	i love my PE.. but the muffler delete also sounded great
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