M235i Exhaust

Kief · 10-26-2013, 06:49 AM

So what does everyone interpret "specially tuned exhaust" to mean (as per M235i highlights •Specially tuned exhaust):
Where would this "specially tuned exhaust" fall in line compared to the 335is "sport exhaust" and the 135is "performance exhaust?"

I'm trying to figure out if I would need to install the M performance exhaust (assuming it is available for the M235i). I enjoy the exhaust on my 335is, but I would prefer it to be louder, similar to the 135is

siegester · 10-26-2013, 10:12 AM

Given that the M235i is pretty much the 135is replacement, I hope it means an exhaust very similar to the 135is.

bimmerfile · 10-26-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

........................ I enjoy the exhaust on my 335is, but I would prefer it to be louder, similar to the 135is

Don't piss-off the neighbours.

Kief · 10-27-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfile

Don't piss-off the neighbours.

They are probably already pissed with my 335is exhaust when I go to the gym at 3:45 in the morning

doo13sky · 10-27-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

They are probably already pissed with my 335is exhaust when I go to the gym at 3:45 in the morning

i know what u mean...

http://youtu.be/HlpT2O_JSII

dmboone25 · 10-27-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doo13sky

i know what u mean...

http://youtu.be/HlpT2O_JSII

This sounds pretty damn good too...

We don't have the M135 here - didn't know it sounded this nice

Meeni · 10-27-2013, 07:05 PM

As far as we CAN know yet, the M235 is the same car with a différent styling of the front and coupe instead of hasch.

vinny84 · 10-27-2013, 11:37 PM

The question I'm asking myself is stick with the stock exhaust or just pony up for an Akra exhaust?

Aust350z · 10-28-2013, 12:32 AM

^^ Ti or SS?

While not the best replacement for real-life, I was pretty disappointed with YouTube videos of the 435i and 135i M Performance exhausts.

IEDEI · 10-28-2013, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cjof2003

Given that the M235i is pretty much the 135is replacement, I hope it means an exhaust very similar to the 135is.

the performance exhaust in the 135is is soooo good. significantly louder than the 335is setup. I hope the M235 comes with that for you guys!

Kief · 10-28-2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

the performance exhaust in the 135is is soooo good. significantly louder than the 335is setup. I hope the M235 comes with that for you guys!

I don't think it will. Just some "specially tuned exhaust."
PE will definitely need to be added for me, along with some other goodies

Kief · 10-28-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

This sounds pretty damn good too...

We don't have the M135 here - didn't know it sounded this nice

So are these the 19" M-performance wheels? I guess I prefer the 18", but really I'm not digging either the 18" or 19" that much. I like my wheels concaved. Let's slap some 19" #313s on this bad boy!

vinny84 · 10-28-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Aust350z

^^ Ti or SS?

While not the best replacement for real-life, I was pretty disappointed with YouTube videos of the 435i and 135i M Performance exhausts.

I believe the Akra exhausts are made out of Ti?

Kief · 10-28-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vinny84

I believe the Akra exhausts are made out of Ti?

Not sure if the following post is true, but from the cover story yesterday regarding the M5 Ring Taxi crash, someone posted the following:

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Plus the new mperformance exhausts are now akra.

vinny84 · 10-28-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

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Originally Posted by vinny84

I believe the Akra exhausts are made out of Ti?

Not sure if the following post is true, but from the cover story yesterday regarding the M5 Ring Taxi crash, someone posted the following:

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Plus the new mperformance exhausts are now akra.

Hmm...that would be sweet! We need to verify this somehow

Aust350z · 10-28-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vinny84

Hmm...that would be sweet! We need to verify this somehow

Confirmed as FACT (at least for the M5/M6)...

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__7309

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Offering a combination of lower weight, increased performance and a unique sound, the BMW M Performance Exhaust System was jointly developed by BMW M GmbH and exhaust specialists Akrapovič and is made completely from titanium. The BMW M Performance Exhaust System is offered both for the BMW M5 and for all variants of the BMW M6, it further enhances the characteristic sound of the 560 hp high-revving M Twin PowerTurbo V8 engine. Akrapovič, -also an official partner of BMW Motorsport- is one of the leading manufacturers of titanium exhaust systems. Thanks to the use of this material, the BMW M Performance Exhaust System is exceptionally heat-and corrosion-resistant and lightweight. The reduction in weight compared to the standard exhaust system amounts to more than 22 lbs (10 kilograms).

Now the question would be slip-on vs evolution

vinny84 · 10-28-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Aust350z

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Originally Posted by vinny84

Hmm...that would be sweet! We need to verify this somehow

Confirmed as FACT (at least for the M5/M6)...

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__7309

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Offering a combination of lower weight, increased performance and a unique sound, the BMW M Performance Exhaust System was jointly developed by BMW M GmbH and exhaust specialists Akrapovič and is made completely from titanium. The BMW M Performance Exhaust System is offered both for the BMW M5 and for all variants of the BMW M6, it further enhances the characteristic sound of the 560 hp high-revving M Twin PowerTurbo V8 engine. Akrapovič, -also an official partner of BMW Motorsport- is one of the leading manufacturers of titanium exhaust systems. Thanks to the use of this material, the BMW M Performance Exhaust System is exceptionally heat-and corrosion-resistant and lightweight. The reduction in weight compared to the standard exhaust system amounts to more than 22 lbs (10 kilograms).

Now the question would be slip-on vs evolution

Nice! However I'm thinking maybe they collaborated with Akra since they're M cars and not the normal production lineup.

Hope I'm wrong though!

Aust350z · 10-28-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vinny84

Nice! However I'm thinking maybe they collaborated with Akra since they're M cars and not the normal production lineup.

Hope I'm wrong though!

Correct. Like my Nismo S-Tune exhaust is actually manufactured by Fujitsubo and very close to their Legalis R. Different products but very similar.

I'll reserve judgement on which one is better when we hear both (and compare price tags!)

vinny84 · 10-28-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by vinny84

Nice! However I'm thinking maybe they collaborated with Akra since they're M cars and not the normal production lineup.

Hope I'm wrong though!

Correct. Like my Nismo S-Tune exhaust is actually manufactured by Fujitsubo. Different products but very similar.

I'll reserve judgement on which one is better when we hear both (and compare price tags!)

Well I know the M Performance will probably be the cheaper one since the Akra for the F30 is like $3k I think?

Also with the M Performance parts, I know for every 3 you purchase you get a subsidized price which is like 40% off

Aust350z · 10-28-2013, 08:08 AM

Correct but both the 335i and 435i Akra are made of stainless steel and not titanium.

They say you get the same gains as full titanium less the weight savings and ultimately better sound (from an evo setup)

The M Performance just over a grand.... (but muffler only).

dmboone25 · 10-28-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

So are these the 19" M-performance wheels? I guess I prefer the 18", but really I'm not digging either the 18" or 19" that much. I like my wheels concaved. Let's slap some 19" #313s on this bad boy!

Yes, based on conversations that I have had with others on the forum, these seem to be the consensus for the performance wheel option.

I like the design of the 18s, but don't like the gun metal finish...

Devon K · 10-28-2013, 02:15 PM

LOL... anyone notice in the video at about 0:45" how the Porsche Cayenne on the side street backed up when the saw/heard the 135 coming? Not that I blame the guy, the Bimmer was fishtailing noticeably. Porsche driver to his passenger: "Typical asshat BMW driver!"

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This sounds pretty damn good too...

We don't have the M135 here - didn't know it sounded this nice

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siegester Captain 345 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '20 M340i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	Given that the M235i is pretty much the 135is replacement, I hope it means an exhaust very similar to the 135is.
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Aust350z Captain 245 Rep 715 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	^^ Ti or SS? While not the best replacement for real-life, I was pretty disappointed with YouTube videos of the 435i and 135i M Performance exhausts.
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Aust350z Captain 245 Rep 715 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Correct but both the 335i and 435i Akra are made of stainless steel and not titanium. They say you get the same gains as full titanium less the weight savings and ultimately better sound (from an evo setup) The M Performance just over a grand.... (but muffler only).
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