Is the performance exhaust worth the money?

Ahmad11 · 06-30-2011, 04:24 PM

What's with people saying "don't install the clamps when you take it to a shop...they will leak."

Someone feed me in on this.

wuchao1 · 06-30-2011, 04:42 PM

I have the perf echaust for about 18 months now and love it! The sound is that noticeable in the car but it is actually pretty loud from outside the car. Cant really tell any difference about the power output tho.

wuchao1 · 06-30-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahmad11

What's with people saying "don't install the clamps when you take it to a shop...they will leak."

Someone feed me in on this.

The only leak I had was at the cat, right under driver seat but that was from driving a lot during winter deep snow...

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-30-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheStigsTwin

Also, if you own an xi, I'm not sure the performance exhaust is designed for it.

Xi has nothing to do with it. I am happily running a BMW PE.

e92doc · 06-30-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

The sound is perfect, if you ask me. I wouldn't want any other exhaust. With the cats on it's a bit on the quiet side but since it's your wife's car I would say it's a perfect addition as far as sound goes. BMW advertises 5hp power gain.

BUT if it's a 328i and it's for the wife, why spend the money ?

Well.. She loves BMWs almost as much as I do- and I'll drive her car a bunch when we are together and I hated the fact when I had my 328 it had no sound and the 335 and my dads 135 got her addicted to the exhaust sound

Ahmad11 · 06-30-2011, 05:37 PM

So i should install it as is?
Weld it or bolt?

chazzz · 06-30-2011, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahmad11

So i should install it as is?
Weld it or bolt?

Weld is far better than U-bolts.

Ahmad11 · 07-01-2011, 01:10 AM

Alright, thanks! Stoked!!

Neutrino45 · 07-01-2011, 02:37 AM

I don't understand why people would want to make a slow car sound loud. It's embarrassing to step on the gas, hear a loud muffler then have the car go slower than it sounds.

Hops128i · 07-01-2011, 08:23 AM

the PE has been great on my car, it's really not that loud, it's just right. the i6 has such a wonderful sound found in few cars . don't understand why it's so muffled from the factory

Ahmad11 · 07-01-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

I don't understand why people would want to make a slow car sound loud. It's embarrassing to step on the gas, hear a loud muffler then have the car go slower than it sounds.

Troll

FVM3 · 07-01-2011, 11:37 AM

i cant say best bang for the buck but you can go for it if you want nice sound with no drone

tscdennab · 07-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahmad11

So i should install it as is?
Weld it or bolt?

Bolt it, of course, Why ruin the whole exhaust when you can do a clean install ? You can weld it at any other time after bolting.

gizmo335i · 07-02-2011, 07:39 AM

Get Vanguard....

ZURICH · 07-02-2011, 07:52 AM

Hi, I have a tuned up 320 d M Sport with loads of mods, including a tuned Exhaust, depends on how deep your pockets are? the sound is awesome follow this link to check out the options, I only gained about 10 BHP but the bonus was a beautiful sound

ZURICH · 07-02-2011, 07:56 AM

Whoops, forgot to put in the link http://www.bmtown.com/3_series.htm

ZURICH · 07-02-2011, 08:25 AM

A great sound gives you a high smile per mile rate, check out this link

O M G :-)

Ahmad11 · 07-02-2011, 11:05 AM

Bolting it on is more heavier...welding is much lighter

B-737 · 07-02-2011, 12:29 PM

Ive had my PE for about 9 months. I enjoy having it on my 328 xi. I live in a pretty quiet neighborhood, i do first of the day cold starts with the garage door shut. but it quiets down within a minute. after that its quiet while driving around. NO drone on the highway. I find its only a noticeable sound when you really get on the throttle, like the above poster said 3500+, which is exactly when i want to hear it... outside of that it behaves nicely and subtly.

in fact after i had it installed, none of my car friends or non car friends even noticed! which i really liked. its a nice change from the ZERO sound the stock one does, but doesnt draw attention or sound trashy like 90% of the other cars out there with cans sticking out the back.

my only beef was the exhaust tips, i found them crude. but new tips from DiMisa fixed that.

def happy with the BMW PE

TheRox · 07-02-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AppleEater

I have the bmw performance exhaust and it sounds amazing. But if your looking for more power good tone I'd go with down pipes and stock mufflers, if not bmw performance exhaust is good. Either way if it's for your wife I must admit in 6 months she will prob be sick of the sound.

^^ This

I have it on 335xi...My family can't stand it...but I love it.

I'm not sure its for older adults who like a calmer ride. It is quite loud and it does resonate in the cabin on throttle.

Ie. there is a low rpm bellow on open throttle at 2000 rpm...it turns into a nice high freq engine sound at 3000 rpm.

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Hops128i Captain 76 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	the PE has been great on my car, it's really not that loud, it's just right. the i6 has such a wonderful sound found in few cars . don't understand why it's so muffled from the factory __________________ 2010 128i manual, sport package, performance exhaust, Vorshlag camber plates, Bilstein B6 struts/shocks, 245/40/17 ZIII square on et 40 with rolled rear fenders.
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ZURICH Major 43 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E91 320d Touring M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wettingen iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have a tuned up 320 d M Sport with loads of mods, including a tuned Exhaust, depends on how deep your pockets are? the sound is awesome follow this link to check out the options, I only gained about 10 BHP but the bonus was a beautiful sound __________________ M Sport Package, (PDC), front / rear, Cruise control Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota leather, Alarm, Automatic transmission, Panoramic glass roof, Heated Seats, Lumbar etc etc "I don't Fuck around but when I do, I dont fuck around"
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ZURICH Major 43 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E91 320d Touring M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wettingen iTrader: (0)	Whoops, forgot to put in the link http://www.bmtown.com/3_series.htm __________________ M Sport Package, (PDC), front / rear, Cruise control Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota leather, Alarm, Automatic transmission, Panoramic glass roof, Heated Seats, Lumbar etc etc "I don't Fuck around but when I do, I dont fuck around"
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ZURICH Major 43 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E91 320d Touring M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wettingen iTrader: (0)	A great sound gives you a high smile per mile rate, check out this link O M G :-) __________________ M Sport Package, (PDC), front / rear, Cruise control Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota leather, Alarm, Automatic transmission, Panoramic glass roof, Heated Seats, Lumbar etc etc "I don't Fuck around but when I do, I dont fuck around"
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B-737 Captain 50 Rep 825 Posts Drives: a car. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 328 xi [7.26]	Ive had my PE for about 9 months. I enjoy having it on my 328 xi. I live in a pretty quiet neighborhood, i do first of the day cold starts with the garage door shut. but it quiets down within a minute. after that its quiet while driving around. NO drone on the highway. I find its only a noticeable sound when you really get on the throttle, like the above poster said 3500+, which is exactly when i want to hear it... outside of that it behaves nicely and subtly. in fact after i had it installed, none of my car friends or non car friends even noticed! which i really liked. its a nice change from the ZERO sound the stock one does, but doesnt draw attention or sound trashy like 90% of the other cars out there with cans sticking out the back. my only beef was the exhaust tips, i found them crude. but new tips from DiMisa fixed that. def happy with the BMW PE __________________
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