My new 530i sounds too tame...
02-06-2009, 05:25 PM
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Hey guys, new here so please don't shoot me down regarding this question.
Just picked up my 530i from the dealership and the thing it sounds a bit too tame for my liking.
I've contacted a exhaust shop who's willing to do a quad setup; with straight pipes.
He's recommending AGAINST removing the mufflers or resonator as the sound will apparently be terrible; and alot of
power loss. So is what he's saying true as 've heard from a few people removing the muffler or resonator
can bring a few HP gains (maybe he's talking about a loss in torque).
What would you seasoned modders recommend, removing muffler/resonator or both? And how does it sound?
Cheers!
Just picked up my 530i from the dealership and the thing it sounds a bit too tame for my liking.
I've contacted a exhaust shop who's willing to do a quad setup; with straight pipes.
He's recommending AGAINST removing the mufflers or resonator as the sound will apparently be terrible; and alot of
power loss. So is what he's saying true as 've heard from a few people removing the muffler or resonator
can bring a few HP gains (maybe he's talking about a loss in torque).
What would you seasoned modders recommend, removing muffler/resonator or both? And how does it sound?
Cheers!
02-06-2009, 05:34 PM
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You'd definitely lose some torque.
Originally Posted by yezero' post='787142' date='Feb 6 2009, 06:25 PM
Hey guys, new here so please don't shoot me down regarding this question.
Just picked up my 530i from the dealership and the thing it sounds a bit too tame for my liking.
I've contacted a exhaust shop who's willing to do a quad setup; with straight pipes.
He's recommending AGAINST removing the mufflers or resonator as the sound will apparently be terrible; and alot of
power loss. So is what he's saying true as 've heard from a few people removing the muffler or resonator
can bring a few HP gains (maybe he's talking about a loss in torque).
What would you seasoned modders recommend, removing muffler/resonator or both? And how does it sound?
Cheers!
Just picked up my 530i from the dealership and the thing it sounds a bit too tame for my liking.
I've contacted a exhaust shop who's willing to do a quad setup; with straight pipes.
He's recommending AGAINST removing the mufflers or resonator as the sound will apparently be terrible; and alot of
power loss. So is what he's saying true as 've heard from a few people removing the muffler or resonator
can bring a few HP gains (maybe he's talking about a loss in torque).
What would you seasoned modders recommend, removing muffler/resonator or both? And how does it sound?
Cheers!
02-06-2009, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='787261' date='Feb 6 2009, 09:41 PM
RPI exhaust has dyno proven gains and available for 525s/530s, and we have it in stock 
02-06-2009, 08:58 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Can you give us a Clue on what the the SOUND is like?
Also have you a dual RPI Exhaust for the M Tech system?
Thanks NeRwEEzy
DTD
RPI Section III for E60 530i $779.00
Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 530i is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. Key Features:
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- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
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Also have you a dual RPI Exhaust for the M Tech system?
Thanks NeRwEEzy
DTD
RPI Section III for E60 530i $779.00
Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 530i is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. Key Features:
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- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
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02-06-2009, 09:00 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Ohhh almost forgot... Can RPI be used for the 530 xi Mod "el"?
Originally Posted by DTD' post='787275' date='Feb 7 2009, 12:58 AM
Can you give us a Clue on what the the SOUND is like?
Also have you a dual RPI Exhaust for the M Tech system?
Thanks NeRwEEzy
DTD
RPI Section III for E60 530i $779.00
Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 530i is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. Key Features:
- High quality T-304 stainless steel
- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Also have you a dual RPI Exhaust for the M Tech system?
Thanks NeRwEEzy
DTD
RPI Section III for E60 530i $779.00
Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 530i is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. Key Features:
- High quality T-304 stainless steel
- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
02-07-2009, 12:09 AM
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yes for sure it can be used for the xi model. no quad version available though. for soundclips, check this thread http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=65851&st=15 member joet@raceprecision posted towards the bottom, but this is still with the resonator in as well.
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Wat are the Proven... dyno gains for 525s/530s?
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='787261' date='Feb 7 2009, 12:41 AM
RPI exhaust has dyno proven gains and available for 525s/530s, and we have it in stock
02-07-2009, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
NeRwEEzy
Can one use this but get the 530 pipe at left and then just use the right pipe from the RPI GT Here....?
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Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 M5 is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. The E60 M5 exhaust comes with quad dual wall tips connects to the factory piping via v-band flanges and clamps.
Key Features:
- High quality T-304 stainless steel
- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Can one use this but get the 530 pipe at left and then just use the right pipe from the RPI GT Here....?
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
RPi GT Exhaust Section 3 - BMW E60 M5 $1,489.00
Our GT series exhaust section 3 for the BMW E60 M5 is made from high quality T-304 stainless steel and offers exceptional performance as well as sound. The E60 M5 exhaust comes with quad dual wall tips connects to the factory piping via v-band flanges and clamps.
Key Features:
- High quality T-304 stainless steel
- Top quality at an exceptional value
- Precision welds
- 100% made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='787330' date='Feb 7 2009, 04:09 AM
yes for sure it can be used for the xi model. no quad version available though. for soundclips, check this thread http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=65851&st=15 member joet@raceprecision posted towards the bottom, but this is still with the resonator in as well.
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