My New BMW Performance Exhaust

MassBimmer · 01-10-2012, 05:58 PM

Well, it didn't take long for me to check off another item on my wish list for my BMW. As mentioned in my last update, I always wished that I went with a more OEM BMW approach with my car. After about 10 months of running a Rogue Ikon exhaust, I decided it was time for an upgrade.

The BMW Performance line of accessories consists of first class pieces to make anyone's BMW more aggressive and unique. I was so thrilled with the quality and look of my BMW Performance Air Intake that it took me less than a month to add its complementary piece, the BMW Performance Exhaust. This exhaust is a full catback exhaust system that removes the resonator and incorporates a free flowing muffler. The result is an incredible sound coming from an otherwise unassuming inline six cylinder engine. In addition to the mean growl it adds, the BMW Performance Exhaust also improves throttle response, making my 328 feel quicker off the line and in passing situations. My only regret is not buying this system sooner.

burtface · 01-10-2012, 06:33 PM

Loving that growl! Where did you buy it from? I have been debating on whether I should go for the Magnaflow cat-back setup of the BMW setup.

MassBimmer · 01-10-2012, 06:37 PM

Bought it from Tischer - www.getbmwparts.com
They are the best!
You won't be disappointed with BMW Performance

Evan@Tischer · 01-11-2012, 08:23 AM

Thanks again! Enjoy that exhaust! Great vid as well!

Hooy · 01-11-2012, 01:03 PM

It actually retains secondary cats and deletes the resonator. Congrats on the purchase, it's friggen awesome

just4kickz · 01-11-2012, 04:58 PM

nice!

atown88 · 01-11-2012, 08:51 PM

Your tips look much more flush than mine. Custom?

MassBimmer · 01-12-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

It actually retains secondary cats and deletes the resonator. Congrats on the purchase, it's friggen awesome

Good to know! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by atown88

Your tips look much more flush than mine. Custom?

Nope! Standard install

joegeeZe · 01-16-2012, 08:48 PM

This weighs less than the stock 328 exhaust right? By how much?

jc5988 · 01-16-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegeeZe

This weighs less than the stock 328 exhaust right? By how much?

around 15lb or so.

NaNo_F1 · 01-17-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atown88

Your tips look much more flush than mine. Custom?

I'm on the same boat WTF

DJ2009 · 01-17-2012, 04:40 PM

nice!! cant wait to get this system!

atown88 · 01-17-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaNo_F1

I'm on the same boat WTF

Maybe an lci thing. Idk

intensee92 · 01-17-2012, 07:04 PM

sounds great!

lawgone · 01-17-2012, 08:58 PM

Did you notice much difference in power and/or sound from the performance intake?

krhodes1 · 01-17-2012, 09:47 PM

Is the Performance exhaust still fully stainless steel like the regular exhaust system? And it is a bolt-on, no cutting required? Did you install it yourself, or have a shop/dealer do it? I have a lift, so I will probably DIY. Not much chance of issues getting the exhaust apart on a 6mo old car.

I want one of these really, really, really badly. Hopefully getting a little bonus from work soon, will likely be ordering one up.

krhodes1 · 01-17-2012, 09:49 PM

Everyone always posts the outside the car, starting and reving video. How about one from inside, going through the gears and cruising at various speeds?

E90 Skye · 01-18-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by krhodes1

Everyone always posts the outside the car, starting and reving video. How about one from inside, going through the gears and cruising at various speeds?

check these vids out for inside the cabin

or

and

D's Bimmer · 01-18-2012, 09:11 AM

I love mine!

krhodes1 · 01-18-2012, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the vids!

Ordered one, I know what I will be doing on Saturday afternoon. Just in time for my local BMWCCA "Holiday Party" Saturday evening.

E90 Skye · 01-19-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krhodes1

Thanks for the vids!

Ordered one, I know what I will be doing on Saturday afternoon. Just in time for my local BMWCCA "Holiday Party" Saturday evening.

no problem! enjoy it, it'll sound awesome! especially after the first 500 miles or so

MassBimmer · 01-19-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawgone

Did you notice much difference in power and/or sound from the performance intake?

There is definitely a noticeable difference with the intake + exhaust in power and throttle response. I couldn't really feel a huge difference with just the intake from a power standpoint and couldn't hear it over my old Rogue exhaust.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krhodes1

Is the Performance exhaust still fully stainless steel like the regular exhaust system? And it is a bolt-on, no cutting required? Did you install it yourself, or have a shop/dealer do it? I have a lift, so I will probably DIY. Not much chance of issues getting the exhaust apart on a 6mo old car.

I want one of these really, really, really badly. Hopefully getting a little bonus from work soon, will likely be ordering one up.

Yes, it's fully stainless steel. There is cutting required I believe just behind the catalytic converter. I got it installed at my local BMW dealer.

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