04-17-2015, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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M235i's stock exhaust, your thoughts?
Okay after ordering my M235i I decided to add M-Performance accessories mainly because I felt the car would need certain accessories, the exhaust being the main one.
Now that I've taken delivery of my car I must honestly say that I'm impressed with the stock exhaust as it is especially in sports mode. Keep in mind that the car is still in the recommended "break-in" period, yeah I'm following that recommendation. Regardless, it should be noted that I've yet to rev the engine past 4,000 RPM. I'm still considering the M-Performance exhaust, just not sure if the car needs it. Anyone else have similar thoughts?
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You can't tell the difference with the windows up. I stuck with stock.
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04-19-2015, 04:47 PM | #6 |
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Just installed MP exhaust. in my opinion, minimal increase in volume compared to stock. Hope it gets louder, otherwise may go with a different muffler. No real shortfalls. Fit is excellent, reused stock tips
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The thing is the bmw actually have great sound insulation. As if you take a video from the outside, the stock exhaust actually sounds decent. The m performance axel back exhaust only enhances it a little. For good but not over the top sound and if you don't want drone? You'd have to go non-resonated cat-back. And for an extra oomph you'll have to go sports-cat. And for over the top you'll have to go catless. But you'll bound to get drone. This is the way I see it through my research
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Are you open to other options? Our Touring Edition exhaust was designed to produce a sophisticated growl without droning in the cabin. We also offer a Performance Mid Pipe to increase volume further should you desire it. Overall our goal was to produce a refined system with a pleasurable interior presence, and a nice deep tone on the outside: make your neighbors jealous, not angry.
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04-20-2015, 04:17 PM | #10 |
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I have the MPE and would honestly go a different route if I had to do it over (as a side note I also have a catless downpipe). I think it sounds decent under full throttle, but in lower throttle applications I find it too "buzzy". I've been used to, and love, the sound of V8's for quite some time now, so it may just be I don't care for the sound of a 6 cylinder. Take my opinion with a grain of salt with this in mind.
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04-20-2015, 08:38 PM | #12 |
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Personally, I like the stock exhaust just the way it is. It suits the character of the car. While the M Performance exhaust is ok, I don't think it adds that much to the drivers experience. Plus there is a LOT of other fun things to spend your hard earned cash on.
I really dislike extra loud exhausts, just noise for the sake of noise types. I'm way past the pimply faced teen race car poser stage. ;-)
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In sport mode, what you are hearing is BMW's fake engine noise piped through the speakers (Active Sound Design). Do a search and you shall find a lot of info on this.
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In saying that I'll probably still do it lol but maybe just code in the m3/m4 sound instead
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I already think my car is pretty loud on cold start up, i like it quite alot.
And there is guaranteed a difference between comfort and sport aside from ASD. Sure a lot of what you hear inside the car is ASD. But there is a huge difference outside esp when you lift at 2-3000 rpm. |
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My M235i is still in break in period but I personally witnessed another M235i owner revving his M235i. I was standing outside the car. I was so impressed with the sound I asked if he had the M Performance Exhaust. He smiled and said no, its stock
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I'd like an upgraded exhaust but just not sure if I should spend the money on one since the stock exhaust is decent and because I rarely drive my car. It's been almost one month since I took delivery and I just barely hit 600 miles on the odometer. But the main reason i'm hesitant is because i'm on my dealers waiting list to purchase an M2 and I believe I may only keep the M235i for 12-14 months at most but that may change Meanwhile, I enjoy every single second i'm behind the wheel of my car
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I wouldn't have bought my mpe had I not gotten it rolled into my lease and gotten the visa gift card option along with it. In basically out of pocket like $300 over 3 years with install all in.
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I am in Houston too....welcome to hear my M-perf exhaust any time.
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