535i Muffler Delete with video!
09-26-2012, 04:51 PM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
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Sounds amazing!!
09-27-2012, 08:21 AM
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After researching exhaust options, I decided that I did not want to spend 1k on a Mangaflow system or even 2k on a RPI. I went to my local muffler shop and talked to them about my options. I settled on just a muffler delete from the axle back and running 3 inch pipe straight into 2 tips. Originally, I wanted to delete my muffler and resonators and run a Magnaflow muffler with tips but my exhaust guy told me to try the cheaper route first. I must say that I am extremely satisfied with the sound produced. Of course, you probably wont see any performance gains from this but you might feel faster due to the sound your car creates now. The best part is that I only spent $200 including labor.
Here's a quick video right after I got it installed. I'll take some better videos on my camera (not phone) soon. I want to get a drive by and launch video taped.
http://youtu.be/DIQvw6_9IyY
Here's a quick video right after I got it installed. I'll take some better videos on my camera (not phone) soon. I want to get a drive by and launch video taped.
http://youtu.be/DIQvw6_9IyY
09-27-2012, 02:42 PM
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09-27-2012, 04:19 PM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
Sounds nice. 
09-28-2012, 08:57 AM
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09-28-2012, 03:07 PM
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Sorry for the quality of the vid. The freeway noise is pretty loud.
I have another vid of in cabin driving with windows down then up. If anyone wants to hear it I'll post it up.
As far as the muff delete goes, it's not going to be for everyone. Some might think its too loud but I am coming from a 2009 WRX so it's not that loud to me. I love how the exhaust gurgles in low rpm's and screams in the top end.
I have another vid of in cabin driving with windows down then up. If anyone wants to hear it I'll post it up.
As far as the muff delete goes, it's not going to be for everyone. Some might think its too loud but I am coming from a 2009 WRX so it's not that loud to me. I love how the exhaust gurgles in low rpm's and screams in the top end.