[staticcornflake]

Hey everyone,

Found some older threads on this but wanted to resurface, I have a 228i (stock other then BM3 Stage 1, don't plan on stage 2) and would like a bit more noise. I have an N26 so believe I have 2 cats.

Is the muffler delete still what people recommend for easiest increase? Or that and removing a cat? I normally drive city with 25% highways.

Also saw the Active Auto cat-back. Just wondering if there are similar options below $600.

Thanks!

[mike@x-ph.com]

My favorite is the Active Autowerke exhaust

[DYoung]

I cut the muffler out; well my local muffler shop did. Replaced it with 2.5 inch pipe out to a single 3.5 inch exhaust tip. Cost about $250.

Cold startup is pretty noisy. After about 30 seconds it quiets down to a nice tone at idle, very subtle. I like the extra exhaust noise around town. I love it at the track, I can finally hear some engine noise!

However, at highway speeds it can drone a little. I don't notice it as much as my wife does.

[staticcornflake]

Thanks! Yeah drone is what I was afraid of since it's not a quiet car on the highway to begin with, wonder if I could have a shop chop off and keep my double-tips.

[staticcornflake]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

My favorite is the Active Autowerke exhaust

Hey Mike,

Do you know if it will burble on a tune without those set? All the videos I can find seem to have burbles but I'd rather avoid at lower speeds.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by staticcornflake

Hey Mike,

Do you know if it will burble on a tune without those set? All the videos I can find seem to have burbles but I'd rather avoid at lower speeds.

You need a flash tune + activate burble for that sound. If you do not like it, you dont have to to worry about it

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by staticcornflake

Hey Mike,

Do you know if it will burble on a tune without those set? All the videos I can find seem to have burbles but I'd rather avoid at lower speeds.

A tune,(such as MHD's) has the option to set your Burble/afterfire.

you can set duration,intensity,RPM activation and more. If you don't like it, it can be turned off all together

[staticcornflake]

Thanks! I'm about ready to pull the trigger, random question but has anyone ever painted the new tips with high-temp spray paint? I'd like them to be black to match the OEM tips now but avoid ceramic/dipping costs haha.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by staticcornflake

Thanks! I'm about ready to pull the trigger, random question but has anyone ever painted the new tips with high-temp spray paint? I'd like them to be black to match the OEM tips now but avoid ceramic/dipping costs haha.

I remember seeing a thread of someone doing it, it was years ago