Best Exhaust for 550i
09-03-2012, 05:13 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i
Model Year: 2007
I'm looking to add an exhaust. I want all the deep throaty sound, performance gains would be nice but not mandatory. I know the prices range but I just don't want the drone. I want to stay with the single outlet, not looking for the quad. I've researched the following but need some help based on personal experience. Maybe one of the below is great with some slight tweaking thats not mentioned on their sites.
Meisterschaft GT
Remus
RPI
DInan
Supersprint
Magnaflow 14816 (inlet is only 2.5") think this requires to much work.
Eisenmann
Meisterschaft GT
Remus
RPI
DInan
Supersprint
Magnaflow 14816 (inlet is only 2.5") think this requires to much work.
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09-03-2012, 10:22 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Jet Black, matte black grill, red Rpi ram air scoop, gloss black stock wheels, acs trunk lip spoiler, darkest CA legal tint on all windows, tinted tail.
How about go with a muffler delete? I did it and it sounds great, nice deep and throaty sound with very, I mean very little drone at around 1500 rpm but I doubt anyone stay at that range when driving.
09-03-2012, 10:31 AM
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I've had both the Dinan as well as the RPi exhaust on my 535i and E60 M5. The Dinan had a very subtle tone with zero drone but they are extrememly expensive compared to the others. At the time I was looking for maximum performance gains so ended up selling both Dinan exhausts. The RPi exhausts will be louder than Dinan but the performance is excellent. Good luck with your search! 
09-03-2012, 04:50 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
I had a Remus Sports exhaust installed and it sounds great. At my freeway cruising speed of 80 there is no drone. Its a tad bit louder then stock.
09-03-2012, 05:56 PM
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My Ride: 09 550i 6sp M-Tech. 18mm spacers rear, 8mm front. Dinan intake and Stage 2 tune. Tinted tails, M5 OEM lip spoiler.
08 Z4 3.0si Black on Black with Beige top. Removable hardtop. (Hers)
06 Volvo S60R Heavily Modded!! Gone and missed.
Details Please. I am very interested. Could PayPal payment tomorrow.
09-03-2012, 06:11 PM
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I read your separate post recently on adding the forgestar wheels (congrats!!!) and the remus exhaust. You mentioned there a drone at highway speeds. Your post made me think twice because I was leaning toward the remus. Cost and look are perfect but I don't want the drone. Did your drone go away since your original post??
09-03-2012, 07:12 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
I read your separate post recently on adding the forgestar wheels (congrats!!!) and the remus exhaust. You mentioned there a drone at highway speeds. Your post made me think twice because I was leaning toward the remus. Cost and look are perfect but I don't want the drone. Did your drone go away since your original post??