Removed the first silencer on my stock exhaust
06-09-2007, 03:17 PM
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Hi everyone-
I have an 07' 650i and removed and replaced the first silencer (behind the headers where the exhaust tubes join for the first time) with straight tubes (left second one in) and I must say the car sounds "tastefully awesome". My buddies spent allot more money on their supersprint and remus systems and I must say I cannot tell the difference after doing the mod nor can they. Cost me $80 to weld in straight tubes. No check engine light or fault code. Having come from a Porsche 911 and seeing all the overpriced exhaust systems for my 996 I thought I'd share my money saving tip for fellow board members.
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I have an 07' 650i and removed and replaced the first silencer (behind the headers where the exhaust tubes join for the first time) with straight tubes (left second one in) and I must say the car sounds "tastefully awesome". My buddies spent allot more money on their supersprint and remus systems and I must say I cannot tell the difference after doing the mod nor can they. Cost me $80 to weld in straight tubes. No check engine light or fault code. Having come from a Porsche 911 and seeing all the overpriced exhaust systems for my 996 I thought I'd share my money saving tip for fellow board members.
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Ben
07-06-2007, 07:15 AM
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Can you post a video with the sound?
Also, who did the work for you? I have the same car and live outside of Boston. Perhaps I can have the same shop do the work on my car if your happy with the resuts. I'm very nervous about taking it to anyone outside of BMW.
Also, who did the work for you? I have the same car and live outside of Boston. Perhaps I can have the same shop do the work on my car if your happy with the resuts. I'm very nervous about taking it to anyone outside of BMW.
07-08-2007, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by boston550i' post='434009' date='Jun 10 2007, 01:17 AM
Hi everyone-
I have an 07' 650i and removed and replaced the first silencer (behind the headers where the exhaust tubes join for the first time) with straight tubes (left second one in) and I must say the car sounds "tastefully awesome". My buddies spent allot more money on their supersprint and remus systems and I must say I cannot tell the difference after doing the mod nor can they. Cost me $80 to weld in straight tubes. No check engine light or fault code. Having come from a Porsche 911 and seeing all the overpriced exhaust systems for my 996 I thought I'd share my money saving tip for fellow board members.
Best
Ben
I have an 07' 650i and removed and replaced the first silencer (behind the headers where the exhaust tubes join for the first time) with straight tubes (left second one in) and I must say the car sounds "tastefully awesome". My buddies spent allot more money on their supersprint and remus systems and I must say I cannot tell the difference after doing the mod nor can they. Cost me $80 to weld in straight tubes. No check engine light or fault code. Having come from a Porsche 911 and seeing all the overpriced exhaust systems for my 996 I thought I'd share my money saving tip for fellow board members.
Best
Ben
interested to hear..
07-08-2007, 09:26 PM
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I've removed all three resonators. I won't say there isn't any droning, maybe a little bit between 2K rpm - 3K rpm while I'm accelerating. If I'm on cruise-control there is zero drone. The one person who I used as barometer was my g/f. If it didn't bother her then I'm okay. She didn't have any complaints about the interior noise of the cabin at all.
07-09-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='445061' date='Jul 9 2007, 07:26 AM
I've removed all three resonators. I won't say there isn't any droning, maybe a little bit between 2K rpm - 3K rpm while I'm accelerating. If I'm on cruise-control there is zero drone. The one person who I used as barometer was my g/f. If it didn't bother her then I'm okay. She didn't have any complaints about the interior noise of the cabin at all.
07-09-2007, 08:54 AM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Ah, yes. My x-pipe. I didn't realize how important this part of my exhaust is. What are you waiting for go and get the cat-back RDSport exhaust! 
07-09-2007, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='445203' date='Jul 9 2007, 06:54 PM
Ah, yes. My x-pipe. I didn't realize how important this part of my exhaust is. What are you waiting for go and get the cat-back RDSport exhaust!
the 6000euros are holding me back !
07-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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I actually used Lou's custom Exhaust in Danvers. I trust the guy and he did an excellent job. I did save the old silencer just in case I decided to put it back. There is only slightly more growl to the car and I am the conservative type so I would be the first to complain. I'll try and post a clip later this week for everyone. PS attached is a picture with M5 wheels, H&R springs 285/35/19s on rear and 275/30/19s on front.
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07-10-2007, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by boston550i' post='445352' date='Jul 9 2007, 10:22 PM
I actually used Lou's custom Exhaust in Danvers. I trust the guy and he did an excellent job. I did save the old silencer just in case I decided to put it back. There is only slightly more growl to the car and I am the conservative type so I would be the first to complain. I'll try and post a clip later this week for everyone. PS attached is a picture with M5 wheels, H&R springs 285/35/19s on rear and 275/30/19s on front.
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07-11-2007, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by boston550i' post='445352' date='Jul 9 2007, 04:22 PM
I actually used Lou's custom Exhaust in Danvers. I trust the guy and he did an excellent job. I did save the old silencer just in case I decided to put it back. There is only slightly more growl to the car and I am the conservative type so I would be the first to complain. I'll try and post a clip later this week for everyone. PS attached is a picture with M5 wheels, H&R springs 285/35/19s on rear and 275/30/19s on front.
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