Billy Boat Exhaust
08-16-2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='323409' date='Aug 16 2006, 07:27 PM
Do you absolutely swear that there is no resonance, or any other kind of obnoxious sound, when in any gear in the neighborhood of 1500-2000 RPM? Have you tested the sound thoroughly in this RPM range? If yes and yes, then I might consider a Dinan. 
To me there's no resonance. I know a few others here have the Dinan exhaust and maybe they can weigh in (bturkel and mihusky I believe).
08-17-2006, 06:08 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, White exterior, Tan leather,Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Artec Alpina 18" Wheels, Bluetooth, Billy Boat Tri Flow Exhaust, ACS Front Spoiler from Factor One Garage
Previous Cars
2003 X5 4.4 Dinan Exhaust, Chip, Transmission, 4.6 wheels
2004 545i
2003 Mercedes Benz E500 - junk
2002 330Ci Dinan Chip, Throttle Body, Cold Air, Sagitta Wheels
1999 528i Dinan Chip
My dilemma is that I have to trade out the BB at Bavarian Autosport for one they carry. The only other option is the Remus. Live and learn, right. I love Dinan also. I had it on my X5 4.4 and it was amazing.
08-17-2006, 06:13 AM
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I like Dinan because of their warranty and I also wanted to stick to a single vendor for performance mods. Other than that, my next choice would probably have been Remus. They sounded great from the sounds clip I've heard and I love their tips.
08-17-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CMINOR' post='323550' date='Aug 17 2006, 10:08 AM
My dilemma is that I have to trade out the BB at Bavarian Autosport for one they carry. The only other option is the Remus. Live and learn, right. I love Dinan also. I had it on my X5 4.4 and it was amazing.
08-17-2006, 11:26 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, White exterior, Tan leather,Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Artec Alpina 18" Wheels, Bluetooth, Billy Boat Tri Flow Exhaust, ACS Front Spoiler from Factor One Garage
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2003 X5 4.4 Dinan Exhaust, Chip, Transmission, 4.6 wheels
2004 545i
2003 Mercedes Benz E500 - junk
2002 330Ci Dinan Chip, Throttle Body, Cold Air, Sagitta Wheels
1999 528i Dinan Chip
The Dinan won't work on the 530, only on the V8, according to BMW of Nashville. Plus, on the 2007, Dinan has no approved mods yet.
08-18-2006, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='323274' date='Aug 16 2006, 03:35 PM
I don't agree about the B&B quality. Even the muffler is chromed and the fit is just right--assuming a proper installation.
08-18-2006, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by allenman' post='323979' date='Aug 18 2006, 05:24 AM
Just hang on for a while and you'll see...and wait till you have a customer srvice issue.
08-20-2006, 05:00 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, White exterior, Tan leather,Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Artec Alpina 18" Wheels, Bluetooth, Billy Boat Tri Flow Exhaust, ACS Front Spoiler from Factor One Garage
Previous Cars
2003 X5 4.4 Dinan Exhaust, Chip, Transmission, 4.6 wheels
2004 545i
2003 Mercedes Benz E500 - junk
2002 330Ci Dinan Chip, Throttle Body, Cold Air, Sagitta Wheels
1999 528i Dinan Chip
If you do the BB, be prepared for a drone sound between 1000 and 2300 rpm. It sounds great above and below those levels.
Where can you get the supersprint for the e60?
Where can you get the supersprint for the e60?
08-20-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='323409' date='Aug 16 2006, 10:27 PM
Do you absolutely swear that there is no resonance, or any other kind of obnoxious sound, when in any gear in the neighborhood of 1500-2000 RPM? Have you tested the sound thoroughly in this RPM range? If yes and yes, then I might consider a Dinan.
Znod - After reading about vibration stories with B&B, I steered clear of them and went with Dinan after my SA promised me it would not disappoint. I can't say I've tested it with rigor you suggest above, nonetheless, I've been quite happy with it and have not heard any obnoxious resonance in the low rpms bands (I've had it since April). My second choice was a Remus.