[Indo Rider]

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I'm in the market, but having trouble finding good info to help me decide. What does this community think is the best front, mid, rear section and why?

[forcefed]

Its all subjective, start by looking through the mid-pipe thread and see if you like the sound those mods https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1817072 if you want more there's plenty of full exhaust threads to look through.

[mike@x-ph.com]

The exhaust sound is subjective.

I have the Active Autowerke axle back with their X-pipe (straight), and I love it.

I also heard the Active Autowerke axle back with the AA single midpipe, and it sounds excellent, in my opinion as well.

Other popular options are REMUS, Valvetronic, and Akrapovic.

I suggest you check the different setups online, pick the one you like the most then contact your favorite vendor for a deal

[Indo Rider]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Its all subjective, start by looking through the mid-pipe thread and see if you like the sound those mods https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1817072 if you want more there's plenty of full exhaust threads to look through.

How about downpipes thread, know of any of those?

[50shadesofhockenheim]

Originally Posted by Indo Rider

How about downpipes thread, know of any of those?

Downpipes all do the same thing/are the same shape. Just go with one that has a good reputation of fitting well.. MAD for example which is inexpensive

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

Downpipes all do the same thing/are the same shape. Just go with one that has a good reputation of fitting well.. MAD for example which is inexpensive

I concur

[Indo Rider]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

I concur

Lol, at this point I may regret not going with you guys. See, I've got this other thing in the works, but not allowed to talk about it here, unfortunately...

[AKSteve]

Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

Downpipes all do the same thing/are the same shape. Just go with one that has a good reputation of fitting well.. MAD for example which is inexpensive

And if you suggest R44, the whole thread will get deleted.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by Indo Rider

Lol, at this point I may regret not going with you guys. See, I've got this other thing in the works, but not allowed to talk about it here, unfortunately...

As long as you're happy and your car runs good there should be no regrets

[Indo Rider]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

As long as you're happy and your car runs good there should be no regrets

Hey that's a great perspective from a vendor! Makes me want to do business with you. Might have to switch products out of pure principle. Can't say I'm happy yet. While that gets sorted I was just looking for some open conversation, you know, free speech and whatnot.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by Indo Rider

Hey that's a great perspective from a vendor! Makes me want to do business with you. Might have to switch products out of pure principle. Can't say I'm happy yet. While that gets sorted I was just looking for some open conversation, you know, free speech and whatnot.

Well if you want my thoughts I would just mess with the mid and downpipe and stick with the stock rear since a rear muffler won't really provide any stunning hp gains. However if you hate the way the rear hangs I could see why you would want one.

Sound is subjective like someone else mentioned so maybe you could give us a little indication of what you are actually looking for tone wise and loudness over a factory setup..

[Mcc420]

I would like my car to sound like an e30 with hartge muffler lol. Yes I'm that old and I know not possible with turbos.

[Indo Rider]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Well if you want my thoughts I would just mess with the mid and downpipe and stick with the stock rear since a rear muffler won't really provide any stunning hp gains. However if you hate the way the rear hangs I could see why you would want one.

Sound is subjective like someone else mentioned so maybe you could give us a little indication of what you are actually looking for tone wise and loudness over a factory setup..

Yeah, I already have the AA single midpide (thanks Mike at X-PH) and I'm very happy with it. And no intent to swap the rear section because I want to retain the ability to keep the car fairly quiet with valves closed. So you know what that leaves. I ordered that something, but that something wasn't what I ordered. It's a whole thing, but you'd never know because open discussion about such things is apparently forbidden

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Indo Rider

Yeah, I already have the AA single midpide (thanks Mike at X-PH) and I'm very happy with it.

My pleasure

[Overtorque]

Originally Posted by AKSteve

And if you suggest R44, the whole thread will get deleted.

This is my first post here, and I'm new to BMW's. What's the issue with R44?

[AKSteve]

Originally Posted by Overtorque

This is my first post here, and I'm new to BMW's. What's the issue with R44?

I'm not entirely sure. But there were 4 or 5 threads on here with R44 in the title and all of them got deleted a couple of days ago (one was resurrected).

I recently ordered a set of their catted downpipes and recently received. They seem like a quality product and they were delivered within the promised timeframe. I haven't had them installed yet though.

[santox]

Originally Posted by AKSteve

I'm not entirely sure. But there were 4 or 5 threads on here with R44 in the title and all of them got deleted a couple of days ago (one was resurrected).

I recently ordered a set of their catted downpipes and recently received. They seem like a quality product and they were delivered within the promised timeframe. I haven't had them installed yet though.

Downpipes have metallic or ceramic secrion ?

[AKSteve]

Originally Posted by santox

Downpipes have metallic or ceramic secrion ?

They're all metal will 300 cell cats. And they have heat shielding on the entire outside, which I wasn't expecting. I had posted a pic in a thread that was deleted, so here they are again:

[svrds]

Very subjective..

I landed on TFL Italy Sport Exhaust and am getting installed Wednesday over at supremepower

Eric is running it on his M3 and also installed on another. Video's posted of it sound great but in person its even better. Here are a couple picture I took of Eric's M3 this morning.

[GoldfishTX]

Originally Posted by svrds

Very subjective..

I landed on TFL Italy Sport Exhaust and am getting installed Wednesday over at supremepower

Eric is running it on his M3 and also installed on another. Video's posted of it sound great but in person its even better. Here are a couple picture I took of Eric's M3 this morning.

Really like the way the TFL looks. Is this install with the resonated mid-pipe?

[svrds]

Originally Posted by GoldfishTX

Really like the way the TFL looks. Is this install with the resonated mid-pipe?

Yeah, that's the one I'm going with which is the Sport.

[Nkr15]

In my opinion the 3 best exhausts are akrapovic, eisenmann black carbon race, and m performance with mid pipe. These aren't cheap but after reading about the horror stories and bad customer service from some of these new exhaust places I'm not spending $4-5,000 there to have the pipes rust or not fit and then get poor customer support. With these 3 brands they are huge and I doubt you will have issues.