[zybar]

...where do I start?

I am not necessarily looking for a big HP increase, but I would like to add a little more growl when compared to the stock exhaust.

My car is stock other than a conservative software tune.

Thanks,

George

[The Kingpin]

Why spend the money on exhaust if you just want sound? I just installed a JB4 and dual intakes last week. I set it to have both canflaps open. With stock exhaust it sounds like a beast and looks stock. Can you say sleeper!!!!!

I got a used JB4 and DCI from burger less than $500 compared to an exhaust job.

[Eugeinus]

If you have the money, go BMW PE - Gives you a throatier sound over stock.

[jafza412]

BMW Performance Exhaust FTW, it sounds amazing. Here is a youtube video I made of mine.

As an added bonus, it will reduce wear and tear on your stereo system!

[zybar]

That's a beautiful sound.

George

[EyeGuy]

+1 for unplugging exhaust actuator in the trunk until you buy one.

[itsmeek]

On my Xi, the flaps being open make absolutely no difference. The dci's however, sound great when spooling up. I heard one the other day w/the muffler delete and it sounded GREAT.

[Tim603]

Originally Posted by zybar

That's a beautiful sound.

George

I was minutes away from buying a full exhaust system for my 328xi and I brought it to an exhaust shop to talk about installation and he mentioned doing a custom exhaust for cheaper ($300) at first I was skeptical but I ended up going through with it, I did a resonator and muffler delete with new pipes welded in. Sounds like a beast, Ill get a sounds clip if I can. He said to drive it for a few weeks and if i think its too loud he will put in an inline muffler to tone it down a little. Never thought Id consider this option but hey it worked out and sounds great.

[Tim603]