Finally got my exhaust done

335iAP · 03-11-2014, 06:47 PM

Thanks for being helpful with all our questions, by the way.

secretsquirrel · 03-11-2014, 07:36 PM

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I may be doing this soon. You would say it's fairly quiet inside the car? That's what I'm most concerned about. Don't want to annoy my passengers.

The exhaust is barely louder than the stock exhaust with dps and golf tee mod while driving with the windows up. You really only hear it it on downshifts and when you hold gear 1 or 2, and even then its not loud when you have the windows up. Its about as loud as a stock Infiniti FX when not being pushed.

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Thanks for being helpful with all our questions, by the way.

It's all good. I know everyone likes to get it together for the spring. I was really impressed with the results of the exhaust and wanted to let all the locals know the steps to recreate my results.

335iAP · 03-12-2014, 11:04 AM

Okay, last question, I promise: any chance you can get a cold start video with the flap closed? Curious what kind of difference it makes. I understand if it's too much trouble, haha.

secretsquirrel · 03-13-2014, 09:03 AM

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Okay, last question, I promise: any chance you can get a cold start video with the flap closed? Curious what kind of difference it makes. I understand if it's too much trouble, haha.

No problem. I'm away from my car for a day or two. I'll get one for you by the end of the weekend.

335iAP · 03-16-2014, 12:15 PM

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No problem. I'm away from my car for a day or two. I'll get one for you by the end of the weekend.

Appreciate it.

secretsquirrel · 03-17-2014, 03:26 PM

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Appreciate it.

I filmed a video of a start up with the flap closed. Its really hard to discern a difference in the volume vs the video with the flap open on video. I couldn't really tell which is which. However, it was quieter when driving down the street and the burble was suppressed. I'll edit a video and send you the link tonight, but I'd suggest you hear it in person. As I mentioned before, its loud for a few seconds (10 or so) then it starts to quiet down.

Video of a cold start with flap closed. Note, the video doesn't show the sound of the exhaust after it warms for a bit. It was primarily taken to illustrate the volume.
[u2b]http://youtu.be/RrL9JtsYmz8[/u2b]

Forget what I said above. It is quieter with the flap closed, but the idling is similar (not shown in video). I "revved" the engine to about 1.5-2k and there is no burble like there is with flap open (as shown in the video).

I'm not sure why i can't embed this video like the other two. Perhaps there is a limit for the forum?

Hydro · 03-18-2014, 10:51 AM

Have you heard a PE in person? Would you say this is as close as you've heard? I was planning on getting the PE without downpipes, but if this really is the same sound and for way cheaper I think this sounds like the way to go.

secretsquirrel · 03-18-2014, 12:18 PM

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Have you heard a PE in person? Would you say this is as close as you've heard? I was planning on getting the PE without down pipes, but if this really is the same sound and for way cheaper I think this sounds like the way to go.

I've not had a chance to hear the PE in person. But it sounds similar on video. I was also going to get the PE, but the look of the PE tips kept me from purchasing them.

335iAP · 03-18-2014, 01:34 PM

Thanks again. I'm probably going to get this done in the next few weeks.

Hydro · 03-19-2014, 11:48 PM

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I've not had a chance to hear the PE in person. But it sounds similar on video. I was also going to get the PE, but the look of the PE tips kept me from purchasing them.

Ya, I don't really like the tips either. I like the VRSF tips, but I'm probably just gonna get some Cyba tips. I just want a similar sound to the stock exhaust, with a bit more volume. And maybe a little more turbo whistle.

Would you say this is what you achieved?

secretsquirrel · 03-20-2014, 11:44 AM

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Ya, I don't really like the tips either. I like the VRSF tips, but I'm probably just gonna get some Cyba tips. I just want a similar sound to the stock exhaust, with a bit more volume. And maybe a little more turbo whistle.

Would you say this is what you achieved?

When driving its like the stock exhaust with dps and flap open on a e92. Only with more volume. I really think it has the volume and the "rhythm" of an Infiniti FX. Of course the start up is louder and has burbles and pops when I intentionally let off the gas in first or second (i do this quite a bit now).

Hydro · 03-20-2014, 12:19 PM

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Ya, I don't really like the tips either. I like the VRSF tips, but I'm probably just gonna get some Cyba tips. I just want a similar sound to the stock exhaust, with a bit more volume. And maybe a little more turbo whistle.

Would you say this is what you achieved?

When driving its like the stock exhaust with dps and flap open on a e92. Only with more volume. I really think it has the volume and the "rhythm" of an Infiniti FX. Of course the start up is louder and has burbles and pops when I intentionally let off the gas in first or second (i do this quite a bit now).

Oh alright. So it sounds like it's perfect for me. I may have this done soon. Thanks for the post!

335iAP · 03-23-2014, 07:24 PM

Almost bought that x-pipe before realizing I didn't need to. Apparently the e92 already has an x-pipe, so I'd only have to get the perforated pipes and possibly the tips replaced.

secretsquirrel · 03-25-2014, 04:57 PM

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Almost bought that x-pipe before realizing I didn't need to. Apparently the e92 already has an x-pipe, so I'd only have to get the perforated pipes and possibly the tips replaced.

You're correct. No Xpipe needed for the e92.
Do it! You're going to love it.

335iAP · 03-25-2014, 10:41 PM

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You're correct. No Xpipe needed for the e92.
Do it! You're going to love it.

Just waiting for my tips to come in before I get an estimate.

Hydro · 03-26-2014, 12:46 AM

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You're correct. No Xpipe needed for the e92.
Do it! You're going to love it.

Just waiting for my tips to come in before I get an estimate.

Do you plan on doing it at the place OP had it done?

335iAP · 03-26-2014, 10:07 AM

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Do you plan on doing it at the place OP had it done?

Nah, I'm in Austin (and San Antonio on some weekends). If anyone has suggestions in that general area, let me know.

TxBeem · 03-28-2014, 11:43 PM

No drone? Even on automatic? What do you think sound would be like with no mod to muffler but get x-pipe only?

Hydro · 04-02-2014, 01:26 PM

Do you have the stock downpipes on your car?

jmartinez325to335 · 05-03-2014, 08:48 PM

OP are u ever in dallas? I would love to hear this since I'm looking into getting this done as well.

secretsquirrel · 05-05-2014, 08:02 PM

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OP are u ever in dallas? I would love to hear this since I'm looking into getting this done as well.

Sorry for the late response. I'll be at SMU Saturday and should get outta class around 3. Pm me your number and we can coordinate a meeting (if sat work for you)

mike_c79 · 05-07-2014, 09:39 AM

Heard this in person sounds great!

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335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Okay, last question, I promise: any chance you can get a cold start video with the flap closed? Curious what kind of difference it makes. I understand if it's too much trouble, haha.
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Hydro Private First Class 27 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F22 M240i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Highland Village, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Have you heard a PE in person? Would you say this is as close as you've heard? I was planning on getting the PE without downpipes, but if this really is the same sound and for way cheaper I think this sounds like the way to go. __________________ F22 M240i 6MT
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335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks again. I'm probably going to get this done in the next few weeks.
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335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Almost bought that x-pipe before realizing I didn't need to. Apparently the e92 already has an x-pipe, so I'd only have to get the perforated pipes and possibly the tips replaced.
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03-28-2014, 11:43 PM	#40
TxBeem Captain 96 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	No drone? Even on automatic? What do you think sound would be like with no mod to muffler but get x-pipe only?
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Hydro Private First Class 27 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F22 M240i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Highland Village, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Do you have the stock downpipes on your car? __________________ F22 M240i 6MT
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jmartinez325to335 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335 black on black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (3)	OP are u ever in dallas? I would love to hear this since I'm looking into getting this done as well.
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05-07-2014, 09:39 AM	#44
mike_c79 Private 1 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 08 335i sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: dfw iTrader: (0)	Heard this in person sounds great!
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