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TurboBoy · 03-17-2012, 05:10 PM

Rogue engineering ikon or magnaflow exhaust 14185?

Rogue ikon

Price: $549.95+44 shipping
Installation: $100

MagnaFlow 14815 muffler

Price: $199.99 free shipping
Installation: $100

What I wan to know is? Which one is louder? Which one has less drone? Which one sounds better?

AddictedToBavarian · 03-17-2012, 05:25 PM

You're comparing a complete exhaust against a muffler? That's like comparing a ring setting vs a diamond. If all you want is a nice noise the 14815 is really good. I had it on my last car. $100 is a bit overpriced for a muffler install by the way.

Also, fasten flame suit.

rgbimmer · 03-18-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 328xi0wner

You're comparing a complete exhaust against a muffler? That's like comparing a ring setting vs a diamond. If all you want is a nice noise the 14815 is really good. I had it on my last car. $100 is a bit overpriced for a muffler install by the way.

Also, fasten flame suit.

$100 is not that much. I don't know many mechanics that charge less than $100 and hour for labor. I'd also recommend spending a little extra money and getting the bmw performance exhaust. Sounds great.

skatenc123 · 03-18-2012, 12:50 AM

If its louder its gonna most likely have more (louder drone) are you mt or at? and what sounds best is a judgment call. tons of exhaust sounds on youtube. I would check those out.

JRob23 · 03-18-2012, 08:13 AM

It takes less than 20minutes to install a muffler on a lift

Takeshi · 03-18-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 328xi0wner

You're comparing a complete exhaust against a muffler? That's like comparing a ring setting vs a diamond. If all you want is a nice noise the 14815 is really good. I had it on my last car. $100 is a bit overpriced for a muffler install by the way.

Also, fasten flame suit.

IIRC, the Ikon exhaust is muffler only. So the performance gain will probably be the same for both. I don't think any brand sells a full catback for $549.

I would just go with the Magnaflow muffler since it's half the price. I have no idea what's louder. I can tell you the Magnaflow full catback is not very loud to the driver but pretty loud to anyone standing behind your car. I can set off car alarms if I punch it. Whether you can do that with just the muffler alone, I don't know.

TurboBoy · 03-18-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skatenc123

If its louder its gonna most likely have more (louder drone) are you mt or at? and what sounds best is a judgment call. tons of exhaust sounds on youtube. I would check those out.

I have a automatic, and I like a very deep tone. I have been checking youtube videos out, but ikon seems to quiet to me. Anyone has a 328i with ikon on it in Atl? I wan to hear it in person.

Route 16 · 03-18-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonnyc415

I have a automatic, and I like a very deep tone. I have been checking youtube videos out, but ikon seems to quiet to me. Anyone has a 328i with ikon on it in Atl? I wan to hear it in person.

I'll be making a Magnaflow muffler video today with detail addicts exhaust mid pipes and I'll go up a hill. I'll show you how damn loud that drone is. It's too loud IMO and the windows are up, that's just at 2-2 1/2 rpm.

Chasen · 03-18-2012, 07:49 PM

I hated my magnaflows. All they did was drone.

Route 16 · 03-18-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chasen

I hated my magnaflows. All they did was drone.

+1

OlivaresAnthony · 03-18-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Yo-Hi.Red.Devil

I'll be making a Magnaflow muffler video today with detail addicts exhaust mid pipes and I'll go up a hill. I'll show you how damn loud that drone is. It's too loud IMO and the windows are up, that's just at 2-2 1/2 rpm.

I think the exhaust setup you have probably sounds way louder than just a muffler swap, which is what the OP is considering.

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Originally Posted by Chasen

I hated my magnaflows. All they did was drone.

Even if you used the same mufflers, the sound would probably be different considering that you have a 335 and the OP has a 328.

OP, if its possible, you should listen to a variety of exhaust setups in person and decide what you like better. Personally, I would get the 14815, since its cheap and at least it gives the car some sound and it weighs less than stock too. Any gains from a muffler on the N52 are minimal.

spoiler · 04-27-2012, 11:41 PM

i have a ikon siting on my garage i want to installed it but, i dont want to mess up my warranty is it possible to unbolt the whole oem tubes and make a custom piping with out cutting anything on the oem? for the ikon intall i mean lol...im kinda noob sry.

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03-17-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,568 iTrader: (0)	You're comparing a complete exhaust against a muffler? That's like comparing a ring setting vs a diamond. If all you want is a nice noise the 14815 is really good. I had it on my last car. $100 is a bit overpriced for a muffler install by the way. Also, fasten flame suit.

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skatenc123 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 537 iTrader: (1)	If its louder its gonna most likely have more (louder drone) are you mt or at? and what sounds best is a judgment call. tons of exhaust sounds on youtube. I would check those out.

04-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#12
spoiler Private Drives: 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	i have a ikon siting on my garage i want to installed it but, i dont want to mess up my warranty is it possible to unbolt the whole oem tubes and make a custom piping with out cutting anything on the oem? for the ikon intall i mean lol...im kinda noob sry.