M Performance Exhaust or other

ATL0501 · 04-30-2015, 03:09 PM

What is the best Price for M performance exhaust for 328 installed. I received one quote at $1,095 new installed from BMW...seems like a great deal

If anyone has recommendations for another exhaust. Not looking for something insanely loud. Rather have nice subtle when cruising.

ReddsektoR · 04-30-2015, 03:40 PM

Can't speak about other exhausts, but I have the MPE on my 435i, and it is definitely the quietest exhaust out there (anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about), even after a few thousand miles of break-in. It makes a nice sound when flooring it in sport mode, but otherwise you won't really hear it inside the cabin during normal cruising. So for a 328i.... probably even quieter. Subtle is the best way to describe it.

In terms of sound decibel level, the MPE isn't even as loud as my previous stock G37 coupe was, just for comparison.

$1095 installed is a great deal.

chazmink · 04-30-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL0501

What is the best Price for M performance exhaust for 328 installed. I received one quote at $1,095 new installed from BMW...seems like a great deal

If anyone has recommendations for another exhaust. Not looking for something insanely loud. Rather have nice subtle when cruising.

You can pick up the MPE exhaust from a BMW dealer on eBay for about $850 and install it yourself or take it to a muffler shop and have it installed for about $100. That will save you the tax on the muffler while getting you a discounted price. I haven't done it yet. I'm trying to decide if I want to change the rear diffuser and install a 335 dual exhaust or not. BTW, I think there is a DIY for the muffler install on this site. It indicates that Autozone will lend you an exhaust cutting tool which makes the DIY pretty easy.

Good luck.

ATL0501 · 04-30-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL0501

What is the best Price for M performance exhaust for 328 installed. I received one quote at $1,095 new installed from BMW...seems like a great deal

If anyone has recommendations for another exhaust. Not looking for something insanely loud. Rather have nice subtle when cruising.

You can pick up the MPE exhaust from a BMW dealer on eBay for about $850 and install it yourself or take it to a muffler shop and have it installed for about $100. That will save you the tax on the muffler while getting you a discounted price. I haven't done it yet. I'm trying to decide if I want to change the rear diffuser and install a 335 dual exhaust or not. BTW, I think there is a DIY for the muffler install on this site. It indicates that Autozone will lend you an exhaust cutting tool which makes the DIY pretty easy.

Good luck.

Yeah but if I get at dealer they said its under my warranty if anything. Not sure that is any use lol

ATL0501 · 04-30-2015, 04:28 PM

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Can't speak about other exhausts, but I have the MPE on my 435i, and it is definitely the quietest exhaust out there (anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about), even after a few thousand miles of break-in. It makes a nice sound when flooring it in sport mode, but otherwise you won't really hear it inside the cabin during normal cruising. So for a 328i.... probably even quieter. Subtle is the best way to describe it.

In terms of sound decibel level, the MPE isn't even as loud as my previous stock G37 coupe was, just for comparison.

$1095 installed is a great deal.

Any other recommendations you have then?

goon · 04-30-2015, 05:12 PM

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Any other recommendations you have then?

You can get a downpipe-back exhaust with proven HP gains for just a few hundred dollars more. I went with AWE Tuning and I couldn't be happier!

The MPE is known not to add any HP, just sound. That's not a knock on the MPE. I had one and just upgraded.

ATL0501 · 04-30-2015, 05:14 PM

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Any other recommendations you have then?

You can get a downpipe-back exhaust with proven HP gains for just a few hundred dollars more. I went with AWE Tuning and I couldn't be happier!

The MPE is known not to add any HP, just sound. That's not a knock on the MPE. I had one and just upgraded.

Yeah I know im buying yours unless already sold hahaha

chazmink · 04-30-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL0501

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Originally Posted by chazmink

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Originally Posted by ATL0501

What is the best Price for M performance exhaust for 328 installed. I received one quote at $1,095 new installed from BMW...seems like a great deal

If anyone has recommendations for another exhaust. Not looking for something insanely loud. Rather have nice subtle when cruising.

You can pick up the MPE exhaust from a BMW dealer on eBay for about $850 and install it yourself or take it to a muffler shop and have it installed for about $100. That will save you the tax on the muffler while getting you a discounted price. I haven't done it yet. I'm trying to decide if I want to change the rear diffuser and install a 335 dual exhaust or not. BTW, I think there is a DIY for the muffler install on this site. It indicates that Autozone will lend you an exhaust cutting tool which makes the DIY pretty easy.

Good luck.

Yeah but if I get at dealer they said its under my warranty if anything. Not sure that is any use lol

If you buy the muffler from a BMW dealer, even if on eBay, the warranty should still apply.

The Nerd · 04-30-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL0501

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Originally Posted by dezerteagel323

Can't speak about other exhausts, but I have the MPE on my 435i, and it is definitely the quietest exhaust out there (anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about), even after a few thousand miles of break-in. It makes a nice sound when flooring it in sport mode, but otherwise you won't really hear it inside the cabin during normal cruising. So for a 328i.... probably even quieter. Subtle is the best way to describe it.

In terms of sound decibel level, the MPE isn't even as loud as my previous stock G37 coupe was, just for comparison.

$1095 installed is a great deal.

Any other recommendations you have then?

Borla S-Type. Full catback....I have it on my 335i and it sounds fantastic. Definitely more audible than MPE, but not annoyingly so.

Gingerkid · 04-30-2015, 09:08 PM

Dinan has a pretty good balance of loudness, albeit a bit loud (for me) at cold start but almost stock quiet at cruising levels. Getting on the gas yields a nice growl definitely audible in the cabin. I haven't had it very long, but have not noticed any drone during highway cruising.

WWM3 · 05-01-2015, 05:15 AM

I decided against adding the MPE to my deal. I'll be purchasing an AWE instead. It sounds better IMO and adds a little performance.

Damon44 · 05-01-2015, 05:31 AM

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Dinan has a pretty good balance of loudness, albeit a bit loud (for me) at cold start but almost stock quiet at cruising levels. Getting on the gas yields a nice growl definitely audible in the cabin. I haven't had it very long, but have not noticed any drone during highway cruising.

Makes me grin every time. Distinctive audible burbles and crackling at every stop. Adds horsepower to engine and no drone while cruising. Fully warranted by Dinan so that's reassuring.
Under acceleration does get louder or while warming up as Gingerkid said but so do they all

ATL0501 · 05-01-2015, 06:35 AM

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Dinan has a pretty good balance of loudness, albeit a bit loud (for me) at cold start but almost stock quiet at cruising levels. Getting on the gas yields a nice growl definitely audible in the cabin. I haven't had it very long, but have not noticed any drone during highway cruising.

Makes me grin every time. Distinctive audible burbles and crackling at every stop. Adds horsepower to engine and no drone while cruising. Fully warranted by Dinan so that's reassuring.
Under acceleration does get louder or while warming up as Gingerkid said but so do they all

You have a video clip for it? The one I saw on Dinan site didn't really sound that great. Quiet and lil raspy it seemed

Gingerkid · 05-01-2015, 07:14 AM

I don't have any clips other than what's on the YouTube... my research yielded three videos; one that Dinan produced, then two more with a white 335. To my ear the Dinan sounded slightly deeper and louder than the MPE. I have not heard them in real life side by side though.

Although, unless I'm not hitting the right menu I am not seeing a 328i exhaust (from your signature line) from Dinan. This is the N55 sub-forum correct? Inline six turbo?

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ReddsektoR Driver 151 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 DCT AY Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Can't speak about other exhausts, but I have the MPE on my 435i, and it is definitely the quietest exhaust out there (anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they're talking about), even after a few thousand miles of break-in. It makes a nice sound when flooring it in sport mode, but otherwise you won't really hear it inside the cabin during normal cruising. So for a 328i.... probably even quieter. Subtle is the best way to describe it. In terms of sound decibel level, the MPE isn't even as loud as my previous stock G37 coupe was, just for comparison. $1095 installed is a great deal.
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Gingerkid Private First Class 36 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Dinan has a pretty good balance of loudness, albeit a bit loud (for me) at cold start but almost stock quiet at cruising levels. Getting on the gas yields a nice growl definitely audible in the cabin. I haven't had it very long, but have not noticed any drone during highway cruising.
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WWM3 Lieutenant Colonel 968 Rep 1,901 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	I decided against adding the MPE to my deal. I'll be purchasing an AWE instead. It sounds better IMO and adds a little performance. __________________ Past: 1999 M3 2003 M5 2006 330i 2007 335i 2009 M3 2013 M3 2018 M3
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Gingerkid Private First Class 36 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I don't have any clips other than what's on the YouTube... my research yielded three videos; one that Dinan produced, then two more with a white 335. To my ear the Dinan sounded slightly deeper and louder than the MPE. I have not heard them in real life side by side though. Although, unless I'm not hitting the right menu I am not seeing a 328i exhaust (from your signature line) from Dinan. This is the N55 sub-forum correct? Inline six turbo?
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