Exhaust Choice
12-15-2009, 10:35 AM
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I can't really afford an entire setup, but after driving my buddy's 650 I hate the sound(or lack there of) my exhaust.
This won't rice my 550 out will it?
https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=200
I just want something that sounds a little deeper, more like when I'm in fourth gear at 4000RPM, or is that just the engine?
Would removing the vacuum tube from the stock exhaust to keep the flap open solve what I am trying to do here, or do I need more?
Any other choices for not-too-expensive mufflers that don't notify my neighbors I am home, while still on I-5?
Sorry this is such a gay thread.
This won't rice my 550 out will it?
https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=200
I just want something that sounds a little deeper, more like when I'm in fourth gear at 4000RPM, or is that just the engine?
Would removing the vacuum tube from the stock exhaust to keep the flap open solve what I am trying to do here, or do I need more?
Any other choices for not-too-expensive mufflers that don't notify my neighbors I am home, while still on I-5?
Sorry this is such a gay thread.
12-15-2009, 10:40 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Go with the RPI exhaust from Trinity, much deeper note, proven gains in HP, and doesn't make your car "ricer" at all. Best bang for your buck really. Contact member Nerweezy.
12-15-2009, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jdloaner' post='1074084' date='Dec 15 2009, 12:35 PM
I can't really afford an entire setup, but after driving my buddy's 650 I hate the sound(or lack there of) my exhaust.
This won't rice my 550 out will it?
https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=200
I just want something that sounds a little deeper, more like when I'm in fourth gear at 4000RPM, or is that just the engine?
Would removing the vacuum tube from the stock exhaust to keep the flap open solve what I am trying to do here, or do I need more?
Any other choices for not-too-expensive mufflers that don't notify my neighbors I am home, while still on I-5?
Sorry this is such a gay thread.
This won't rice my 550 out will it?
https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=200
I just want something that sounds a little deeper, more like when I'm in fourth gear at 4000RPM, or is that just the engine?
Would removing the vacuum tube from the stock exhaust to keep the flap open solve what I am trying to do here, or do I need more?
Any other choices for not-too-expensive mufflers that don't notify my neighbors I am home, while still on I-5?
Sorry this is such a gay thread.
12-15-2009, 12:29 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
RPI FTW!! 
12-15-2009, 12:40 PM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1074142' date='Dec 15 2009, 04:29 PM
RPI FTW!!
Regarding a new exhaust - i had the same fear of my 550 sounding like a rice mobile. I checked out the RPI, listened to them whenever I could, and finally just ordered one and haven't been dissapointed yet - one of the best mods you can do to a 550 imho.
12-15-2009, 01:00 PM
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JUMP ON THIS QUICK, NO WAY YOU CAN BEAT THE PRICE - IT'S FREE!!!!!
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12-15-2009, 01:43 PM
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My Ride: 06 550i Titanium Gray/Auburn interior. Sprintbooster, RPI Scoop W/BMC Filter, RPI exhaust, 20" Miro 111
Got mine from RPI for 600 bucks, not sure if the killing me larry sale is still going on. Still best exhaust at full price. The downshift sound is so sweet.
12-15-2009, 02:52 PM
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Hey there!!!
Nice to have a fellow Portlander on the site...I have been reading and doing homework on this topic as I am almost ready to purchase a few goodies, one being the
RPI axle back exhaust!!! They know what they are doing. Spoke with the rep/owner and its proven HP. A good shop in the area is "pacificmotorsportsonline.com" Good luck with the purchase.
Aj
Nice to have a fellow Portlander on the site...I have been reading and doing homework on this topic as I am almost ready to purchase a few goodies, one being the
RPI axle back exhaust!!! They know what they are doing. Spoke with the rep/owner and its proven HP. A good shop in the area is "pacificmotorsportsonline.com" Good luck with the purchase.
Aj
12-15-2009, 03:02 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport 6MT
I dont mean to hijack the thread, but what else is needed to use the magnaflow muffler on the car? Is there anything else you can buy with it?