Best Exhaust for '08 535i - Dual or Single Tip
04-30-2008, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by r1racer' post='566936' date='Apr 24 2008, 01:33 AM
Did you go through my guy or someone else? What was the quote for (dual, single, magnaflow?)
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04-30-2008, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MacFly' post='571909' date='Apr 30 2008, 08:29 PM
got it installed! they had to do some added work to rehang and bend a few pipes to align it properly.
i'm happy with it, love the sound!
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/j...nt=M4V00021.flv
let me know what you guys think!
i'm happy with it, love the sound!
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/j...nt=M4V00021.flv
let me know what you guys think!
04-30-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MacFly' post='571909' date='Apr 30 2008, 05:29 PM
got it installed! they had to do some added work to rehang and bend a few pipes to align it properly.
i'm happy with it, love the sound!
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/j...nt=M4V00021.flv
let me know what you guys think!
i'm happy with it, love the sound!
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/j...nt=M4V00021.flv
let me know what you guys think!
04-30-2008, 08:42 PM
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i got it installed at my local muffler shop, but i hear everyone here goes to AAA Muffler in LA. no clue where it's at, but i'm sure Joe can tell you.
Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='572049' date='Apr 30 2008, 09:21 PM
Man! that s**t sounds sweeeet! Nice choice
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Hi, sorry to "hijack" the thread but I'm driving a pre LCI E60 525 and I'm thinking of changing my stock exhaust to a Sebring twin or a quad exhaust. The quad looks really nice but I'm worried if performance will be affected if I do that? Also, after installing aftermarket exhaust such as the magnaflow, how is the noise in the cabin? Is the deep bass very prominent in the cabin while driving? Thanks!
04-30-2008, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stektan' post='572080' date='Apr 30 2008, 10:00 PM
Hi, sorry to "hijack" the thread but I'm driving a pre LCI E60 525 and I'm thinking of changing my stock exhaust to a Sebring twin or a quad exhaust. The quad looks really nice but I'm worried if performance will be affected if I do that? Also, after installing aftermarket exhaust such as the magnaflow, how is the noise in the cabin? Is the deep bass very prominent in the cabin while driving? Thanks!
i'm not technical enough to answer your performance concerns, but as i understand it...if you don't have enough back pressure - installing a quad exhaust will affect performance in a negative way.
as far as cabin noise, i can def hear the difference when taking off. but once i get into 2/3 gear.....it's smooth sailing. don't get me wrong, i love the deep, throaty sound it gives off. but i will tell you one thing, after getting it installed this afternoon, i drove my wife to the store and she didn't even notice. believe you me, she would've made a mention of it, since she griped about my exhaust in my last car!
04-30-2008, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MacFly' post='572086' date='May 1 2008, 01:12 PM
first and foremost, welcome to the forums!
i'm not technical enough to answer your performance concerns, but as i understand it...if you don't have enough back pressure - installing a quad exhaust will affect performance in a negative way.
as far as cabin noise, i can def hear the difference when taking off. but once i get into 2/3 gear.....it's smooth sailing. don't get me wrong, i love the deep, throaty sound it gives off. but i will tell you one thing, after getting it installed this afternoon, i drove my wife to the store and she didn't even notice. believe you me, she would've made a mention of it, since she griped about my exhaust in my last car!
i'm not technical enough to answer your performance concerns, but as i understand it...if you don't have enough back pressure - installing a quad exhaust will affect performance in a negative way.
as far as cabin noise, i can def hear the difference when taking off. but once i get into 2/3 gear.....it's smooth sailing. don't get me wrong, i love the deep, throaty sound it gives off. but i will tell you one thing, after getting it installed this afternoon, i drove my wife to the store and she didn't even notice. believe you me, she would've made a mention of it, since she griped about my exhaust in my last car!
indeed I had the same problem with my last car where she complained alot about the exhaust noise in the cabin. Now she's happy that I upgraded to a quiet, comfy and luxurious car... hope to still keep that illusion after I change the exhaust! 
04-30-2008, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stektan' post='572099' date='Apr 30 2008, 10:35 PM
Thanks for the quick reply... indeed I had the same problem with my last car where she complained alot about the exhaust noise in the cabin. Now she's happy that I upgraded to a quiet, comfy and luxurious car... hope to still keep that illusion after I change the exhaust!
indeed I had the same problem with my last car where she complained alot about the exhaust noise in the cabin. Now she's happy that I upgraded to a quiet, comfy and luxurious car... hope to still keep that illusion after I change the exhaust! See you guys Sat morning!!
05-01-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='572142' date='May 1 2008, 12:32 AM
Can't wait... getting mine installed tomorrow! thanks for the soundbite MacFly.. Made my decision much easier!!!
See you guys Sat morning!!
See you guys Sat morning!!