exhaust install question
06-20-2008, 01:52 PM
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just got the magnaflow 14815 installed and would like to know if the sound changes after a bit of driving.
I will get some pics and video uploaded once i get home, just got back into the office after a 2hr lunch
with a new exhaust.
I will get some pics and video uploaded once i get home, just got back into the office after a 2hr lunch
with a new exhaust.
06-20-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by navin' post='606939' date='Jun 20 2008, 04:52 PM
just got the magnaflow 14815 installed and would like to know if the sound changes after a bit of driving.
I will get some pics and video uploaded once i get home, just got back into the office after a 2hr lunch with a new exhaust.
I will get some pics and video uploaded once i get home, just got back into the office after a 2hr lunch
with a new exhaust.
06-20-2008, 02:31 PM
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Sweet! Did you remove any of the resonators? If so, which one(s)? I'm curious to hear your feedback.
- Nope, left all the resonators in place. It is nice and deep but a bit louder than i expected, so i'm hoping it softens a bit with carbon buildup.
yes it will develop a deeper sound at around 2200-2500 revs, and also the carbon will build up in the exhaust box too........is yours a 530i?
- No its a 545, i'm assuming the carbon build up will make it a little bit quieter than it is right now ? am i wrong ?
- Nope, left all the resonators in place. It is nice and deep but a bit louder than i expected, so i'm hoping it softens a bit with carbon buildup.
yes it will develop a deeper sound at around 2200-2500 revs, and also the carbon will build up in the exhaust box too........is yours a 530i?
- No its a 545, i'm assuming the carbon build up will make it a little bit quieter than it is right now ? am i wrong ?
06-20-2008, 03:16 PM
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You left ALL resonators in place and its a little loud for you? Even the big one piece resonator?
I have heard many set ups on the 545's and really like the xpipe behind the first 2 resonators then deleting the big one and on out to the magnaflows.
Just curious
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I have heard many set ups on the 545's and really like the xpipe behind the first 2 resonators then deleting the big one and on out to the magnaflows.
Just curious
Jake
06-20-2008, 03:29 PM
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All we did was cut the pipe and remove the stock muffler and put the magnaflow in.
It sound perfect from the outside but there is some droning inside inside
anyone know anything i can do to quiet it down inside ? (beside turning up the music)
It sound perfect from the outside but there is some droning inside inside
anyone know anything i can do to quiet it down inside ? (beside turning up the music)
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Originally Posted by jdhart73' post='606979' date='Jun 20 2008, 06:16 PM
You left ALL resonators in place and its a little loud for you? Even the big one piece resonator?
I have heard many set ups on the 545's and really like the xpipe behind the first 2 resonators then deleting the big one and on out to the magnaflows.
Just curious
Jake
I have heard many set ups on the 545's and really like the xpipe behind the first 2 resonators then deleting the big one and on out to the magnaflows.
Just curious
Jake
06-20-2008, 06:00 PM
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Went for a longer drive and i love the sound, figured out where the problem is, when the car is in idle a faint vibration comes up from the seats. I can hear the lic plate frame vibrating when i look close.has anyone experienced this? im thinking it has something to do with the way the hangars are holding the muffler...ideas anyone
up side is the wife loves the sound and cannot sense the vibration
up side is the wife loves the sound and cannot sense the vibration
06-20-2008, 08:31 PM
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she can probably sense it, but not just telling you! 
on a serious note, it will only get deeper. if you do not want it getting any louder, do not take out the any resonator!
on a serious note, it will only get deeper. if you do not want it getting any louder, do not take out the any resonator!
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Originally Posted by MacFly' post='607101' date='Jun 20 2008, 09:31 PM
on a serious note, it will only get deeper. if you do not want it getting any louder, do not take out the any resonator!