Make an M235i sound like a M2

MegaMatt3 · 11-26-2015, 09:29 PM

Just curious.. if I wanted my M235i to have the same exhaust note as the M2, what's my best option? My gut is that an M235i with M Performance Exhaust will still sound more tame than the M2, though I haven't compared directly.

How close can I get? M2 sounds amazing.

horsepower_and_hounds · 11-27-2015, 07:24 AM

There are a whole lot of options out there to make the M235 sound loud and racy. The M2 come with a valve equipped quad exhaust so you might want to look into the quad options

nike001 · 11-27-2015, 08:20 AM

Or go the easy/cheap way and get a catless DP

den525 · 11-27-2015, 09:31 AM

Don't know why people suggest catless dp... Makes the car smells and not the biggest fan of the sound...

I think any cat-back exhaust is the way to go

MegaMatt3 · 11-27-2015, 01:01 PM

Hmm, sounds like I need to learn the basics of exhausts. I don't know cat-back from valve from downpipe from ______.

Any brands that typically float the top of the list?

3.0L · 11-27-2015, 02:33 PM

Here's the plug-n-play solution:

http://www.soundracer.se/

BMW GENIUS · 11-27-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

Don't know why people suggest catless dp... Makes the car smells and not the biggest fan of the sound...

I think any cat-back exhaust is the way to go

Typically because it provides an actual power gain and with installation, it is considerably cheaper than most cat back systems.

F80_M · 11-27-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Here's the plug-n-play solution:

http://www.soundracer.se/

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Luminous · 11-27-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

Don't know why people suggest catless dp... Makes the car smells and not the biggest fan of the sound...

I think any cat-back exhaust is the way to go

If you're concerned about smell go with a sport cat. Definite increase in sound and performance with little change in smell.

horsepower_and_hounds · 11-27-2015, 06:44 PM

What is the deal with all the smell references? Smell like what? if it does not leak why would there be a small

MrBucket · 11-27-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

What is the deal with all the smell references? Smell like what? if it does not leak why would there be a small

You will smell all the emissions not being taken out by the cat, it wont be constant but you will smell it.

3.0L · 11-28-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBucket

You will smell all the emissions not being taken out by the cat, it wont be constant but you will smell it.

I love the smell of emissions in the morning.

BMWZ4 · 11-28-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Here's the plug-n-play solution:

http://www.soundracer.se/

HA! Hilarious. I'm gonna buy one for my dad's Buick for Christmas!

Merc for hire · 11-28-2015, 06:57 PM

You cat-less polluters can all join VW in hell. Doomed to suffocate on diesel fumes for eternity.

Alpine F31 · 11-28-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc for hire

You cat-less polluters can all join VW in hell. Doomed to suffocate on diesel fumes for eternity.

While I don't wish hell on anyone, I agree cat-less is NOT the way to go.

SDKevin · 11-28-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

I love the smell of emissions in the morning.

Everyone likes their own brand!

Cloud IX · 11-28-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc for hire

You cat-less polluters can all join VW in hell. Doomed to suffocate on diesel fumes for eternity.

Why would we join you there baby? Team Catless for the power and win.

WasabiJim · 11-29-2015, 05:14 AM

does the engine need tuning/chipping if going with a DP upgrade?

Outrun · 11-30-2015, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

There are a whole lot of options out there to make the M235 sound loud and racy. The M2 come with a valve equipped quad exhaust so you might want to look into the quad options

I'm curious, has anyone put quads on their M235 yet?

Alpine F31 · 11-30-2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

I'm curious, has anyone put quads on their M235 yet?

Yes, that's not a new thing.

OpenAir · 12-01-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Yes, that's not a new thing.

Sweet ride!

alexc93 · 12-01-2015, 08:53 AM

To be honest you really don't know how the M2 sounds until you've heard it in person. Youtube videos typically don't portray the sound of exhaust tones exactly as they are. Think you are jumping the gun a bit and more want a quad exhaust that looks similar and just sounds better than the m235i currently does stock?

If so, go eisennmann but be ready to pay top doll hairs

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alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	To be honest you really don't know how the M2 sounds until you've heard it in person. Youtube videos typically don't portray the sound of exhaust tones exactly as they are. Think you are jumping the gun a bit and more want a quad exhaust that looks similar and just sounds better than the m235i currently does stock? If so, go eisennmann but be ready to pay top doll hairs
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