Exhaust Work in Minneapolis

Kytann · 02-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Wanted to say I recently got some exhaust work done her ein Minneapolis, and I'm happy with the outcome.
There's never enough information on these forums about specific shops, so here's my experience.

Tims Custom Exhaust in Coon Rapids (which is a northern suburb of Minneapolis) did the work for me.
Muffler Delete, Mandrel Bends, stainless piping, and hangers are sorted well.
The tips (Magnaflow 35168) completely centered in the opening.

I was Charged $150 for the work, and I had brought my own tip in. A little high for just a muffler delete, but he did spend some time on it, and the work looks beautiful. Besides, you do pay a premium for Mandrel bends.

No pics yet, but the 35168's look almost exactly as stock.
Sound Impressions you ask? Sounds a little more opened up. There's some bass resonance at certain RPMs and large throttle openings, but only when accelerating. Constant highway speed and it's pretty hard to hear anything. It does open up when floored. There's less of the staccato and less of the burble that I got with the Z3, and alot quieter than the Z3. But probably plenty loud for a luxury sedan.

blakjack23 · 02-02-2009, 11:25 AM

Nice, post pics when you get a chance.

Thanks for posting all the info. You're right that there is not enough specifics, especially for the MN area.

BSME90 · 02-02-2009, 03:04 PM

Sweet! Yes, post pics!! I'm interested to see what/how they did your exhaust. Maybe post a vid of how exhaust sounds like?

Kytann · 02-02-2009, 03:35 PM

Eh. Vids never sound anything like real life sounds.
There just isn't enough dynamic range in the miicrophones of a camera,
nor enough consistency from one camera to the next,
to make meaningful comparisons between different exhaust systems sounds.

As far as Pictures go, I'll try to borrow my GF's camera to take a pic of the work underneath this weekend. As I'm never home before dark during the week.

02-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
Kytann New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '06 330i & '01 Z3 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Exhaust Work in Minneapolis Wanted to say I recently got some exhaust work done her ein Minneapolis, and I'm happy with the outcome. There's never enough information on these forums about specific shops, so here's my experience. Tims Custom Exhaust in Coon Rapids (which is a northern suburb of Minneapolis) did the work for me. Muffler Delete, Mandrel Bends, stainless piping, and hangers are sorted well. The tips (Magnaflow 35168) completely centered in the opening. I was Charged $150 for the work, and I had brought my own tip in. A little high for just a muffler delete, but he did spend some time on it, and the work looks beautiful. Besides, you do pay a premium for Mandrel bends. No pics yet, but the 35168's look almost exactly as stock. Sound Impressions you ask? Sounds a little more opened up. There's some bass resonance at certain RPMs and large throttle openings, but only when accelerating. Constant highway speed and it's pretty hard to hear anything. It does open up when floored. There's less of the staccato and less of the burble that I got with the Z3, and alot quieter than the Z3. But probably plenty loud for a luxury sedan.
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02-02-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
blakjack23 Major 33 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	Nice, post pics when you get a chance. Thanks for posting all the info. You're right that there is not enough specifics, especially for the MN area. __________________ '06 325i - AT (bite me!) - Jet Black - Black leatherette - Aluminum Trim - Blacklines - 189's - M3 Spoiler
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BSME90 Captain 42 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Sweet! Yes, post pics!! I'm interested to see what/how they did your exhaust. Maybe post a vid of how exhaust sounds like?
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02-02-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
Kytann New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '06 330i & '01 Z3 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Eh. Vids never sound anything like real life sounds. There just isn't enough dynamic range in the miicrophones of a camera, nor enough consistency from one camera to the next, to make meaningful comparisons between different exhaust systems sounds. As far as Pictures go, I'll try to borrow my GF's camera to take a pic of the work underneath this weekend. As I'm never home before dark during the week.
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