RE Ikon exhaust installed on 328i...It sounds sooo good!

BimmerNugget · 10-09-2017, 06:11 PM

2011 N51 328i 100% stock except for this new exhaust, I have it installed for 4 days and approx. 50 miles now and the exhaust sounds soo good!

Not sure why this exhaust isn't as hyped up, but I originally ordered the AA signature gen 2, but they were out of stock and would take 6 weeks to ship. So i canceled the order and got the Ikon instead.

I'm still breaking in the exhaust right now, I swear it sounds better and better every day when I go to start it up. As of right now, I would say it sounds about 75% similar to the BMW PE in terms of sound. Nice subtle growl/burble, but not too intrusive or ricer sounding.

I will post a sound clip once I hit 1,000 miles with the exhaust so it's fully broken in.

$550 + $20 shipping + $80 install (welded)...best $650 I ever spent. I'm a happy camper

Emjaydc · 10-09-2017, 06:16 PM

Where did you purchase it at?
Looking forward to your video.

BeastMode335i · 10-09-2017, 06:19 PM

"Is that Kim Jong Un over there drivin that 328i..??!?"

BimmerNugget · 10-09-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaydc

Where did you purchase it at?
Looking forward to your video.

Purchased it directly from Rogue Engineering. www.REbmw.com

BimmerNugget · 10-09-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

"Is that Kim Jong Un over there drivin that 328i..??!?"

Yea, I have the only BMW in all of N. Korea.

El Cheapo Loco · 10-09-2017, 07:28 PM

I have enjoyed the Ikon exhaust for many years. I would say it's a refined sound more suitable for the older folks like myself. Those who think muffler deletes sounded "nice" will find the Ikon tame by comparison.

BimmerNugget · 10-10-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by El Cheapo Loco

I have enjoyed the Ikon exhaust for many years. I would say it's a refined sound more suitable for the older folks like myself. Those who think muffler deletes sounded "nice" will find the Ikon tame by comparison.

I agree, the sound is nice and refined. Not cheap or ratchet sounding like a muffler delete. Loud enough, but not too loud and definitely not a cop magnet.

BeastMode335i · 10-10-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

Yea, I have the only BMW in all of N. Korea.

Pics or it didn't happen..

TylerJamesInc · 10-10-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

Not cheap or ratchet sounding like a muffler delete.

Hahaha
I just died. Well said.
Also looking forward to the video!

6ixSpd · 10-11-2017, 01:43 AM

Sounds like it has similar characteristics to my resonator delete and a quieter Magnaflow setup. Very mellow tone without any rasp or annoying tones, not loud either.

Wish I knew about this option as my system probably didn’t cost much less all-in!

rsyed07 · 10-11-2017, 08:32 AM

Actually...

There's a member here named hellokitty and she has a 335is in N. Korea. So that's TWO e9X series out there lol.

dlf750 · 10-11-2017, 09:27 AM

I'd love to hear it. I have a 335 and did the golf tee mod on the exhaust and it's pretty growly now...

BimmerNugget · 10-11-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rsyed07

Actually...

There's a member here named hellokitty and she has a 335is in N. Korea. So that's TWO e9X series out there lol.

LMAO...are you serious

mike sevel · 10-11-2017, 06:49 PM

Let's all chip in and buy Kim J.U. a new M4 and throw in a bonus of two vestal virgins. All he has to do is dismantle his nuclear program and guaranty free elections.
Wadda ya say?
Mike Sevel
New Braunfels, TX

dlf750 · 10-11-2017, 07:37 PM

he's gonna need a booster seat though.

FrankiE90jl · 05-22-2021, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

2011 N51 328i 100% stock except for this new exhaust, I have it installed for 4 days and approx. 50 miles now and the exhaust sounds soo good!

Not sure why this exhaust isn't as hyped up, but I originally ordered the AA signature gen 2, but they were out of stock and would take 6 weeks to ship. So i canceled the order and got the Ikon instead.

I'm still breaking in the exhaust right now, I swear it sounds better and better every day when I go to start it up. As of right now, I would say it sounds about 75% similar to the BMW PE in terms of sound. Nice subtle growl/burble, but not too intrusive or ricer sounding.

I will post a sound clip once I hit 1,000 miles with the exhaust so it's fully broken in.

$550 + $20 shipping + $80 install (welded)...best $650 I ever spent. I'm a happy camper

Does it drone much? I got a MF and it drone bad around 2000 rpm LOL

Exitious · 04-25-2022, 06:49 PM

Hey man I'm trying to decide if its worth $580 + labor to get the RE IKON muffler installed. And maybe more money to delete the secondary cats, but I don't want a bad smell because of doing that so idk.

What are your thoughts nowadays?

cooperolson · 04-26-2022, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Exitious

Hey man I'm trying to decide if its worth $580 + labor to get the RE IKON muffler installed. And maybe more money to delete the secondary cats, but I don't want a bad smell because of doing that so idk.

What are your thoughts nowadays?

I did muffler and resonator delete on my 328 and it sounds great, was I think $300 after tips and labor. its not too loud and not too much drone. Cat delete sounds raspy on these cars imo. Otherwise if you want something more like bmw PE this or AA is probably best option

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BimmerNugget Crazy Frog 543 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: L.L.Bean Bootmobile Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 560 State Street iTrader: (0)	RE Ikon exhaust installed on 328i...It sounds sooo good! 2011 N51 328i 100% stock except for this new exhaust, I have it installed for 4 days and approx. 50 miles now and the exhaust sounds soo good! Not sure why this exhaust isn't as hyped up, but I originally ordered the AA signature gen 2, but they were out of stock and would take 6 weeks to ship. So i canceled the order and got the Ikon instead. I'm still breaking in the exhaust right now, I swear it sounds better and better every day when I go to start it up. As of right now, I would say it sounds about 75% similar to the BMW PE in terms of sound. Nice subtle growl/burble, but not too intrusive or ricer sounding. I will post a sound clip once I hit 1,000 miles with the exhaust so it's fully broken in. $550 + $20 shipping + $80 install (welded)...best $650 I ever spent. I'm a happy camper
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El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I have enjoyed the Ikon exhaust for many years. I would say it's a refined sound more suitable for the older folks like myself. Those who think muffler deletes sounded "nice" will find the Ikon tame by comparison.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6016 Rep 6,747 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Sounds like it has similar characteristics to my resonator delete and a quieter Magnaflow setup. Very mellow tone without any rasp or annoying tones, not loud either. Wish I knew about this option as my system probably didn’t cost much less all-in! __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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rsyed07 Captain 175 Rep 595 Posts Drives: E46 330i, E92 13' 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Central FL iTrader: (0)	Actually... There's a member here named hellokitty and she has a 335is in N. Korea. So that's TWO e9X series out there lol.
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Exitious New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Would you still recommend this? Hey man I'm trying to decide if its worth $580 + labor to get the RE IKON muffler installed. And maybe more money to delete the secondary cats, but I don't want a bad smell because of doing that so idk. What are your thoughts nowadays?
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