suggestion please: i just want a setup a little louder than stock

skim · 04-22-2009, 12:53 AM

hi. i'd like to bring out the v8 sound a little more than stock.
i DD my car, so i don't want it to be annoyingly loud.
should i just get a sport exhaust axle-back only or mid-pipes with stock mufflers?
i've never heard any in person and based on just sound clips, i really can't tell
plus most people seem to have the full setup which may be too loud for me.
thanks

duk · 04-22-2009, 12:58 AM

Just get x-pipes with hi flow cats like the EI system. Gives you more growl but not much louder than stock, passes emissions, no check engine light, relatively cheap and BEST of all more HP/TQ!

Cab5er · 04-22-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by duk

Just get x-pipes with hi flow cats like the EI system. Gives you more growl but not much louder than stock, passes emissions, no check engine light, relatively cheap and BEST of all more HP/TQ!

You can always add an eisenmann sport later on if you get bored.

spectrumphoto · 04-22-2009, 01:29 AM

AA exhaust did the trick for me... a bit more growl but not obnoxious and I DD in traffic in LA all the time, teh exhaust does not bother me one bit.

SV Concepts III · 04-22-2009, 01:07 PM

That's what I recommend, AA is middle of the road in terms of sound output and aggressiveness. Definitely a good setup for a street car that sees regular use but needs a bit more growl.

modbargains · 04-22-2009, 01:38 PM

AA is on the fence for most people, its a great system but CAN be loud. I would suggest the REMUS Sport System if you just want to bring out the growl a bit more with out being annoying for a DD.

DevJ · 04-22-2009, 05:53 PM

Eisenmann sport. It transforms the car!

LateBraking · 04-22-2009, 06:41 PM

Milltek is pretty close to stock but a bit louder.
Someone has it on sale too, $900.00 bucks on the forum, last I checked.

It does have some small rust spots on the outside though.

Dontbethatguy · 05-02-2009, 11:01 AM

The used Milltek was purchased by me, so it's no longer for sale!

I've already put it on my car, and it's PERFECT. It gives just enough sound to entertain but keeps it very mellow for daily driving. My M3 is not my only mode of transportation, but I do drive it everyday if it's not bad weather. I didn't want it LOUD, and I definitely didn't want any drone when cruising down the road. I would recommend the Milltek to anyone wanting more sound without worrying about drone and being too aggressive.

Trevor

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skim Captain 142 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	suggestion please: i just want a setup a little louder than stock hi. i'd like to bring out the v8 sound a little more than stock. i DD my car, so i don't want it to be annoyingly loud. should i just get a sport exhaust axle-back only or mid-pipes with stock mufflers? i've never heard any in person and based on just sound clips, i really can't tell plus most people seem to have the full setup which may be too loud for me. thanks __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Just get x-pipes with hi flow cats like the EI system. Gives you more growl but not much louder than stock, passes emissions, no check engine light, relatively cheap and BEST of all more HP/TQ! __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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spectrumphoto Just another peanut in the Turd! 92 Rep 598 Posts Drives: g16M850;f30M550;f80M3-ED;e90M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywierd, SoCal iTrader: (2)	AA exhaust did the trick for me... a bit more growl but not obnoxious and I DD in traffic in LA all the time, teh exhaust does not bother me one bit.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	That's what I recommend, AA is middle of the road in terms of sound output and aggressiveness. Definitely a good setup for a street car that sees regular use but needs a bit more growl.
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	AA is on the fence for most people, its a great system but CAN be loud. I would suggest the REMUS Sport System if you just want to bring out the growl a bit more with out being annoying for a DD.
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DevJ Colonel 154 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: R8 V10+/YMB M4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	Eisenmann sport. It transforms the car! __________________ ‘23 RRS First Edition '22 X7 M50i '18 R8 V10+ http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578&d=1204654487[/IMG]
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LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	Milltek is pretty close to stock but a bit louder. Someone has it on sale too, $900.00 bucks on the forum, last I checked. It does have some small rust spots on the outside though.
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Dontbethatguy Private First Class 20 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Manual Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Texas iTrader: (1)	The used Milltek was purchased by me, so it's no longer for sale! I've already put it on my car, and it's PERFECT. It gives just enough sound to entertain but keeps it very mellow for daily driving. My M3 is not my only mode of transportation, but I do drive it everyday if it's not bad weather. I didn't want it LOUD, and I definitely didn't want any drone when cruising down the road. I would recommend the Milltek to anyone wanting more sound without worrying about drone and being too aggressive. Trevor __________________ '11 550i with 6-Speed Manual Lots of Old Cars That Nobody Cares About
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