E9x Performance Exhaust
Discussion
After 2 and a bit years of ownership my E91 330i (LCI) is not far away from 3 years old. Time for warranty extension or trade in (F10 probably).
Thing is, I've wanted a 330i since they first appeared. In fact, the want has probably been gestating since the E30 325i appeared (way above my budget at the time).
However, after the first few weeks with the 330i, I've been somewhat underwhelmed. Yes it's competent, quick, comfortable, relatively economical and faster than an E30 325i... But it's not special.
A lot of this is about the noise it makes - or actually, lack of noise. So after that preamble - does anyone have any experience of the OEM BMW Performance Exhaust? I'm wondering if splurging a grand on this might help keep me in it...
Thing is, I've wanted a 330i since they first appeared. In fact, the want has probably been gestating since the E30 325i appeared (way above my budget at the time).
However, after the first few weeks with the 330i, I've been somewhat underwhelmed. Yes it's competent, quick, comfortable, relatively economical and faster than an E30 325i... But it's not special.
A lot of this is about the noise it makes - or actually, lack of noise. So after that preamble - does anyone have any experience of the OEM BMW Performance Exhaust? I'm wondering if splurging a grand on this might help keep me in it...
Edited by jamie w on Saturday 11th February 21:26
Hi
What does the oem BMW performance exhaust consist of? is it the complete cat back pipes and boxes? or just the back boxes? if so, perhaps do see what the sound level differences between them both could be/are. I'd say although probably better than what you have, it still might not be a good as you expect.
To have more chance of getting the sound you may be after, I'd suggest considering some of the best of the aftermarket options. By keeping the original exhaust, you can always swap it back if/when you do sell. If you do change cars, then you can recoup a substantial amount back when you sell the exhaust off.
I'd recommend you have a quick talk with Profusion Customs, they're UK importers for Magnaflow and will make up an exhaust to exactly your required sound levels. The quality here is high end and there is extensive R&D by magnaflow in the USA so you know the product is of a high standard. Ask to speak to Raj, and tell him I sent you (I have the white E39 touring ex police car - he should remember me!)
Other similar customisers are Hayward & Scott, who also make a quality exhaust, there's no brand name as such that they promote. Else, you have choices from the usual brands I'd suspect, Remus, supersprint and Eisenmann etc (but I'm not 100% sure they cover your model)
With the aftermarket brands above, you won't be able to 'tune' the exhaust note, if you get a remus, you get the remus sound and the same with the others.
Good luck...
Cheers, Dennis!
What does the oem BMW performance exhaust consist of? is it the complete cat back pipes and boxes? or just the back boxes? if so, perhaps do see what the sound level differences between them both could be/are. I'd say although probably better than what you have, it still might not be a good as you expect.
To have more chance of getting the sound you may be after, I'd suggest considering some of the best of the aftermarket options. By keeping the original exhaust, you can always swap it back if/when you do sell. If you do change cars, then you can recoup a substantial amount back when you sell the exhaust off.
I'd recommend you have a quick talk with Profusion Customs, they're UK importers for Magnaflow and will make up an exhaust to exactly your required sound levels. The quality here is high end and there is extensive R&D by magnaflow in the USA so you know the product is of a high standard. Ask to speak to Raj, and tell him I sent you (I have the white E39 touring ex police car - he should remember me!)
Other similar customisers are Hayward & Scott, who also make a quality exhaust, there's no brand name as such that they promote. Else, you have choices from the usual brands I'd suspect, Remus, supersprint and Eisenmann etc (but I'm not 100% sure they cover your model)
With the aftermarket brands above, you won't be able to 'tune' the exhaust note, if you get a remus, you get the remus sound and the same with the others.
Good luck...
Cheers, Dennis!
Hi Dennis
The BMW option is just the back box - you could be right, it may not be the answer. I've asked via local dealer if there's anything I can listen to (one of their own or somebody they've done one for) but that's drawn a blank. There's stuff on youtube but that's never going to be a substitute for experiencing it in the car.
I'm sure you're right about the stock stuff too - you get whatever it is, and what I want is something more vocal under acceleration than something that drones all the time.
The Profusion site looks good and I hadn't seen it before, definitely worth a call and they're within reasonable distance from me.
Thanks very much for your detailed reply - I'll update this if I do put a different system on it.
The BMW option is just the back box - you could be right, it may not be the answer. I've asked via local dealer if there's anything I can listen to (one of their own or somebody they've done one for) but that's drawn a blank. There's stuff on youtube but that's never going to be a substitute for experiencing it in the car.
I'm sure you're right about the stock stuff too - you get whatever it is, and what I want is something more vocal under acceleration than something that drones all the time.
The Profusion site looks good and I hadn't seen it before, definitely worth a call and they're within reasonable distance from me.
Thanks very much for your detailed reply - I'll update this if I do put a different system on it.
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