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      09-25-2014, 08:30 AM   #1
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Oem M Perf exhaust vs Dinan exhaust (sound)???

Anyone heard both (M perf and Dinan) in person? The M perf can be had for $750 vs Dinans $1800...i do like the sound of dinan but is it worth extra $1k?
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Depends how much you like the sound. Mufflers are ear candy mostly anyway. You buy the sound you want coming out the back.
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Exactly...but is M perf louder than stock, I cant tell the diff in videos
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Yes, the m performance exhaust is most definitely louder than stock.

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Anyone still have Brians email/contact at sunmotorcars??
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Anyone heard both (M perf and Dinan) in person? The M perf can be had for $750 vs Dinans $1800...i do like the sound of dinan but is it worth extra $1k?
I'm kind of partial to the Dinan myself but I'm a bit biased.

Locally in MA I have no dealer that has installed any of the M235i exhausts unfortunately. If you go north or south a bit we have sold quite a few. MA just is a random dead spot for some reason. Since you inquired about a PA dealer I can say with near certainty that Dave at Motorworks West has installed / heard both and will give you an honest opinion of both. He's one of the most forthright people you will ever talk to or deal with so I encourage you to reach out to him.
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Anyone heard both (M perf and Dinan) in person? The M perf can be had for $750 vs Dinans $1800...i do like the sound of dinan but is it worth extra $1k?
I'm kind of partial to the Dinan myself but I'm a bit biased.

Locally in MA I have no dealer that has installed any of the M235i exhausts unfortunately. If you go north or south a bit we have sold quite a few. MA just is a random dead spot for some reason. Since you inquired about a PA dealer I can say with near certainty that Dave at Motorworks West has installed / heard both and will give you an honest opinion of both. He's one of the most forthright people you will ever talk to or deal with so I encourage you to reach out to him.
Dinan dealer is just down the street from me. If there was some discount I would of been the first to do this

Is Dave on this forum?
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Dinan dealer is just down the street from me. If there was some discount I would of been the first to do this

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I assume you mean BMW Gallery or Norwood as the local Dinan dealer. If you are looking for a deal you can always reach out to them and see if they would be willing to do anything. Never hurts to ask and its not totally unheard of or anything. Talk to Raul Borgos over there and I'm sure he can point you in the right direction. Only issue with the Gallery dealers is they haven't installed one yet so they wouldn't be able to give you first hand feedback on the sound.

Dave is not on the forums as far as I am aware. You would just have to give him a call. He's old school. I believe Dave at Motorworks West was the one who installed BLK's M235i setup and I am sure he would vouch for his straight shooting demeanor.
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I'm installing the Performance Exhaust tomorrow, will upload a video with before (OEM) and after (PE) sound.
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Dinan dealer is just down the street from me. If there was some discount I would of been the first to do this

Is Dave on this forum?
I assume you mean BMW Gallery or Norwood as the local Dinan dealer. If you are looking for a deal you can always reach out to them and see if they would be willing to do anything. Never hurts to ask and its not totally unheard of or anything. Talk to Raul Borgos over there and I'm sure he can point you in the right direction. Only issue with the Gallery dealers is they haven't installed one yet so they wouldn't be able to give you first hand feedback on the sound.

Dave is not on the forums as far as I am aware. You would just have to give him a call. He's old school. I believe Dave at Motorworks West was the one who installed BLK's M235i setup and I am sure he would vouch for his straight shooting demeanor.
Yes Gallery

Thanks for the info
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I'm installing the Performance Exhaust tomorrow, will upload a video with before (OEM) and after (PE) sound.
Look forward to a comparison vid! If the sports exhaust just gives me more of the stock experience I'll be happy when fitted
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Look forward to a comparison vid! If the sports exhaust just gives me more of the stock experience I'll be happy when fitted
Here you go worktolive, check out the video I've just posted, hope it helps: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1040920
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Anyone heard both (M perf and Dinan) in person? The M perf can be had for $750 vs Dinans $1800...i do like the sound of dinan but is it worth extra $1k?
Where are you seeing the MPE for $750?!?
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The M Performance exhaust gives definitely different sound than the OEM exhaust. It's more raspsy, throaty, airy, and the sound is deeper. Also, even in Comfort mode it makes the burble much more noticeable, especially when you take the foot off the gas pedal.

IMO $1800 for just an axle back (muffler+tips) is too much.
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Where are you seeing the MPE for $750?!?
I ordered mine form Brian (Sun Motor Cars BMW) for $790 (for our stock diffuser, no tips/adapters.)
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Working for BMW as a tech i have heard the M-perf exhaust and Dinan.. Personally the Dinan does sound better...its somewhat close to the M-perf exhaust but alot deeper.... Me personally i dont like the looks of the Dinan exhaust.. The tips stick out way to much for my liking and its alot of money just for the muffler... I would buy the M-perf exhaust and use that other $1K for a catless downpipe and tune.
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Working for BMW as a tech i have heard the M-perf exhaust and Dinan.. Personally the Dinan does sound better...its somewhat close to the M-perf exhaust but alot deeper.... Me personally i dont like the looks of the Dinan exhaust.. The tips stick out way to much for my liking and its alot of money just for the muffler... I would buy the M-perf exhaust and use that other $1K for a catless downpipe and tune.
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