[Frankieflow]

Are gt haus or Eisenmann the best?

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

think I will have to change the exhaust on the bm at some point.

BMW Performance Exhaust...end of.

[AnthonyR]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

If the 3ltr BMW is anything like the golf r32, don't bother wasting you money trying to make it faster. I've seen lots of people spending $$$$$ changing headers, exhausts, induction and re-maps just to get a couple of ponies. From what I've read the bm sounds very similar to the R (not tunable). The only route with the R was to spend $$$$ putting a charger kit on it or to put a turbo kit which were both a stupid amount of money. So my advice would be change the exhaust to make it sound a little nicer and put up with the performance. If you want a quicker car change it for a nice scooby.

Yea I totally agree. I also used to have the Audi TT 3.2 dsg which is basically the r32. Was a fun car to drive but prefer the bmw

[The_Bear_Yid]

Really why?

[gman3msport]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

BMW Performance Exhaust...end of.

What kind of pennies are you talking fkor one of these?

[AnthonyR]

The suspension was crap on the TT I think because the vr6 lump is a very heavy one it used to under steer a lot.

[gman3msport]

Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

Really why?

Think its more of a case of been there done that now, time to move on or at least that was the case with me and the R. Also the high runn costs soon start to out way the enjoyment of the car. I think for me if I ever want to go back to a fast car again I will go back to another Subaru, I have owned 2 in the past and they are a great car.

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

What kind of pennies are you talking fkor one of these?

Only available through BMW dealers (as far as I know). I paid £608 + VAT for the parts and I managed to DIY fit, so no labour. If you go this route, I have a set of BMW fitting instructions if you need them.

[gman3msport]

Thanks Phil, is the sound much different? And look wise?

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

Thanks Phil, is the sound much different? And look wise?

Sound is fantasitc:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aASZ49A6LoY

and looks aren't bad either:

[shadow85]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Sound is fantasitc:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aASZ49A6LoY

and looks aren't bad either:

Attachment 834465

that sounds the nutts

[gman3msport]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Sound is fantasitc:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aASZ49A6LoY

and looks aren't bad either:

Attachment 834465

That sounds superb mate, have you got this exhaust Phil?

[gman3msport]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Sound is fantasitc:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aASZ49A6LoY

and looks aren't bad either:

Attachment 834465

That video is a 330i, does your 325i sound the same?

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

That video is a 330i, does your 325i sound the same?

Yes, exactly that. Only downside is I now hardly ever listen to the stereo and drive everywhere with the window partly open...can't get enough of the noise!

[bungleaio]

That's why I want some more sound, I'm getting an e93!

There was one that went on eBay yesterday for £400, was it anyone on here that got it?

[gman3msport]

Is it a full cat-back exhaust or just a back box?

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by gman3msport

Is it a full cat-back exhaust or just a back box?

No, just a back box. In the States where they don't have the direct injection engine (because of high sulphur content in their fuel) the PE is back box plus resonator delete. But in Europe, the N53 resonator is much smaller and is difficult to replace because it carries an additional emission sensor about halfway along the exhaust.

[breathe3asy]

I told myself I wouldn't mod my car, since owning for a month I have added a rear lip spoiler & now want this exhaust. Slippery slope ffs. Does this exhaust make you sound like a chav in a pimped vauxhall nova or is it tasteful?

[DUI Elite]

Originally Posted by Phil325i

No, just a back box. In the States where they don't have the direct injection engine (because of high sulphur content in their fuel) the PE is back box plus resonator delete. But in Europe, the N53 resonator is much smaller and is difficult to replace because it carries an additional emission sensor about halfway along the exhaust.

Do you still have the your cats in place?

This sounds so sick..

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

Do you still have the your cats in place?

Yes. Mainly because I presume I would have issues at emission test time if I did that. Though some people have done it or substituted sports cats...

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by ceaton88

I told myself I wouldn't mod my car, since owning for a month I have added a rear lip spoiler & now want this exhaust. Slippery slope ffs. Does this exhaust make you sound like a chav in a pimped vauxhall nova or is it tasteful?

No way! Its such a beautiful sound. No chav-tastic vauxhall nova sound...just a lovely burble around town or a sweet roar when opened up! Seriously...I consider it the best mod i've done!