Exhaust question

M-pr3ssed · 06-03-2013, 10:42 AM

I currently have AA catless DPs and BMW performance axle back exhaust, but Im leaning on purchasing a cat back system (don't know which brand).

My question is, do you guys think my setup, sound wise, is better? or would a cat back system be more aggressive? I have heard tons of sound clips but its hard to tell on computer speakers....

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-03-2013, 11:10 AM

It's not what we think. It's your car.

People like different sounds in their exhaust. Pick whichever you like.

E90Company · 06-03-2013, 11:14 AM

If you are going to get a full catback system, I would reccomend going with AA's signature exhaust. As Jeff said, pretty subjective question, but that's my personal favorite.

M-pr3ssed · 06-03-2013, 12:03 PM

AAs signature exhaust is what I been interested in the most!

any way, thanks for your input!

WesleyC · 06-03-2013, 02:22 PM

Downpipes and the PE is perfection (to me). If you're looking for just a little bit more, you can always delete your secondaries.

M-pr3ssed · 06-03-2013, 05:15 PM

Will the "crackling" and "popping" be intensified?

ken1137 · 06-03-2013, 05:21 PM

You only have the axle back for the PE? Add the x-pipe if you don't which will keep the secondary cats in place. It is loud enough for me and too loud for the wife...I kept it after she asked me to get rid of it

The sound is almost perfect IMO. I wish Berk made a catback systems or the 335

sickem · 06-03-2013, 05:35 PM

OP, you have E92?

WesleyC · 06-03-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-pr3ssed

Will the "crackling" and "popping" be intensified?

Yes.

E90Company · 06-03-2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-pr3ssed

Will the "crackling" and "popping" be intensified?

I'd advise against deleting your secondary cats with downpipes and PE, unless you like alot of rasp.

M-pr3ssed · 06-04-2013, 10:57 AM

sickem OP, you have E92?

Yes I do!

ken1137 You only have the axle back for the PE? Add the x-pipe if you don't which will keep the secondary cats in place. It is loud enough for me and too loud for the wife...I kept it after she asked me to get rid of it The sound is almost perfect IMO. I wish Berk made a catback systems or the 335

Lol, I didnt think about x-pipe....hmmmmmm

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E90Company Major General 198 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	If you are going to get a full catback system, I would reccomend going with AA's signature exhaust. As Jeff said, pretty subjective question, but that's my personal favorite.
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M-pr3ssed Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	AAs signature exhaust is what I been interested in the most! any way, thanks for your input! __________________ BMS DCI/ JB4 G5/ AA CATLESS DP/ AA BOV/ BMW PE/ BMW PSW/ BMW SHORT THROW/ KW COILOVERS/ BMW PERFORMANCE WHEELS/ CSL CARBON PAINTED TRUNK/ M3 REPLICA SIDE SKIRTS/ M3 CARBON PAINTED HOOD
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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	Downpipes and the PE is perfection (to me). If you're looking for just a little bit more, you can always delete your secondaries.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 90 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	You only have the axle back for the PE? Add the x-pipe if you don't which will keep the secondary cats in place. It is loud enough for me and too loud for the wife...I kept it after she asked me to get rid of it The sound is almost perfect IMO. I wish Berk made a catback systems or the 335 __________________ BMWCCA member
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M-pr3ssed Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	sickem OP, you have E92? Yes I do! ken1137 You only have the axle back for the PE? Add the x-pipe if you don't which will keep the secondary cats in place. It is loud enough for me and too loud for the wife...I kept it after she asked me to get rid of it The sound is almost perfect IMO. I wish Berk made a catback systems or the 335 Lol, I didnt think about x-pipe....hmmmmmm __________________ BMS DCI/ JB4 G5/ AA CATLESS DP/ AA BOV/ BMW PE/ BMW PSW/ BMW SHORT THROW/ KW COILOVERS/ BMW PERFORMANCE WHEELS/ CSL CARBON PAINTED TRUNK/ M3 REPLICA SIDE SKIRTS/ M3 CARBON PAINTED HOOD
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