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Old 08-19-2012, 08:43 PM   #1
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2011 Bmw 328i Exhaust

First of all, I am a car ne00b.
What is the cheapest and safest way to modify the sound of my car? Everything is stock right now and I am not wanting to spend $1000 on a new exhaust unit.

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cheap way is to remove your stock resonator out
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cheap way is to remove your stock resonator out
Really...

http://www.revscene.net/forums/67248...nator-out.html

If you want your exhaust to look like the first set of pics then go to the shop boatcaptain suggested. Or if you want a properly done job, visit The Speed Syndicate
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drive a BMW and want a cheap exhaust? I bet it is auto too, why?
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If it's auto a cheap exhaust will probably sound like ass.
On my first car I bought a universal muffler and got muffler man on kingsway to make a custom catback with it. Cost was around $300 total

Another cheap way to do it if u just want more sound is go with something like an ebay axle back. It'll probably sound like ass but you're better off asking on a BMW forum

On my miata I went with a Magnaflow catback and was so much happier with it than all my previous custom exhausts, only loud when I wanted it to be and no drone on the highway. I'm gonna side with what everyone else says, you should save up and get a decent/proven exhaust to avoid disappointment.
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If you wanted a better exhaust note, yoou should have bought an M-car, or at the very least, a 335is.

An exhaust modification will likely void your free maintenance and likely lower your resale value.
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you can get the BMW PE exhaust install by BMW dealership then you wont void anything. but its like 1200$ plus install
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Chop resonator + cold air intake
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replace resonators with straights and replace the 2ndary cats with high-flows, should cost no more than 500-600. But don't expect a dramatic difference because it still depends on the engine.
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BMW performance exhaust is only way to go. Sounds great on 335s with nice exhaust burbles. Or do catless downpipes or cut out your resonators.
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For best sounding exhaust bro, you drill those speed holes in your muffler for extra bro tones, you create more turbulence, thus creating more horsepower.



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Thanks for all the replies guys! Appreciate

I'll save up and do things right the first time..
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honestly here's my 2 cents:

i drive an e90 too and yeah i had a loud exhaust before.

but in the end it's back to stock now, cause i realize that there really is no point. it'll get annoying after a while, and it won't make your car faster. attracts more attention from cops, and honestly, loud exhausts on slow cars is just dumb.

it's a 3 series. it's meant for comfort and luxury and handling, these are not 'fast' cars (335's are another story..).


but of course everyone's different but that's how i felt about it after a few months of loud exhaust. still your decision in the end!

if you really want to know i did a muffler delete.
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I have an e92 328i. Bmw performance exhaust has some gains and awesome sound. I plan to do secondary cat delete as it has proven dyno gains from e90post members (approx 10hp/10tq) and enhances the bmw pe even more. Aircare most likely will shut down at the end of its current contract.

328i is not a fast or slow car but definitely decent. I have a manual with euro intake and flashed ecu. I have been able to keep up neck/neck stock g37s. I dynoed at 223.6whp and 203.1wtq at evolution auto
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I have an e92 328i. Bmw performance exhaust has some gains and awesome sound. I plan to do secondary cat delete as it has proven dyno gains from e90post members (approx 10hp/10tq) and enhances the bmw pe even more. Aircare most likely will shut down at the end of its current contract.

328i is not a fast or slow car but definitely decent. I have a manual with euro intake and flashed ecu. I have been able to keep up neck/neck stock g37s. I dynoed at 223.6whp and 203.1wtq at evolution auto
328 with 240hp keeping up with 33xhp car with 7 speed auto?
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328 with 240hp keeping up with 33xhp car with 7 speed auto?
Yeah, that's not happening.

230hp/200lbft ~3500lbs vs 330hp/270lbft ~3600lbs.
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it is what it is, you guys dont have to believe me. 230/200 is stock numbers

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328i coupe - 3351 ibs
g37s - 3661 ibs

im not claiming glory for the 328i (because I do regret not getting a 335) but I was surprised myself

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Yeah, that's not happening.

230hp/200lbft ~3500lbs vs 330hp/270lbft ~3600lbs.
^ is that at the crank or at the wheels?
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Both at crank? It's just the manufacturers published figures.
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This sounds alright, but it probably costs a fortune.

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This sounds alright, but it probably costs a fortune.

BMW Performance Exhaust on non-turbo 323i E90 sedan - YouTube
Yah it is I paid 1100$ US for mine
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WTF is wrong with u

gets into a $45g car and cant afford $2-3g exhaust


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so many cheap mofos
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