Bmw Pe Exhaust - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

gindajatt1 · 09-12-2012, 09:13 PM

hey guys I had a quick question, I received my pe and the y pipe was bent inwards in some places, is that ok?? One of the y pipe seems flat while the other is circular. Just wanted to know so please let me know if I should return the part and ask for replacement or it's fine the way it is, thanks for the feed back!

Eric in SD · 09-12-2012, 09:28 PM

Your exhaust sounds normal. I suspected the same thing when I unpacked mine but then looked at some of the photos posted and saw the same "defects". Notice how hard it would be to ding the exhaust pipes? It would have to be run over with a Mac truck to ding it.

mauibuilt_328 · 09-12-2012, 09:54 PM

Mine is the same and I thought maybe it got banged up during shipment. Muffler shop said it's normal and for fitment reasons....

exhaust still sounds like it's supposed to so i'm not worried about it

gindajatt1 · 09-12-2012, 11:55 PM

ok thanks guys, i looked at some pics online and they also had the same "defects" so you are right, just kinda looked weird, thanks!

Gjm127 · 09-13-2012, 01:25 AM

It's perfectly normal... ENJOY!

mikekilpatrick · 09-13-2012, 01:43 AM

Yup, Thought my PE was damages as well, but it is normal!

Affify11 · 09-13-2012, 11:24 AM

normal, enjoy!! ive had mine for a year..i still love that beautiful sound..

MrQuickR1 · 09-13-2012, 11:55 AM

Thinking of getting one for the 328
Does it actually help in throttle response?
Have you noticed any mpg loss?

Phil325i · 09-13-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrQuickR1

Have you noticed any mpg loss?

I would predict worse mpg...simply because you won't be able to resist giving it the beans to make that beautiful P/E sound!

Eric in SD · 09-13-2012, 10:53 PM

When does the PE go on your car?

Those of us with the PE already know what we think of this exhaust. Be sure and let us know what you think!

flinchy · 09-14-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gindajatt1

hey guys I had a quick question, I received my pe and the y pipe was bent inwards in some places, is that ok?? One of the y pipe seems flat while the other is circular. Just wanted to know so please let me know if I should return the part and ask for replacement or it's fine the way it is, thanks for the feed back!

Yeah for some reason bmw like crush bends - this is a clear case for this exhaust not giving optimum performance - it reduces the diameter of the piping.

1QuikWS6 · 09-14-2012, 05:00 PM

Yeah, for all the $$ they charge they cant even do mandrel bends- 'performance' exhaust my ass- never saw a performance exhaust with crimped bends...

gindajatt1 · 09-14-2012, 07:21 PM

hey guys i got it on yesterday and I must say I absolutely love it!! and knowing i haven't even broken into it and its only gonna sound better with time is just exciting. the issue about mpg, i haven't really noticed any mpg loss. If mpg does get affected its probably cuz i can't stop reving to hear that beautiful sound.

mauibuilt_328 · 09-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gindajatt1

hey guys i got it on yesterday and I must say I absolutely love it!! and knowing i haven't even broken into it and its only gonna sound better with time is just exciting. the issue about mpg, i haven't really noticed any mpg loss. If other does get affected its probably cuz i can't stop reving to hear that beautiful sound.

Congrats!! It's definitely a beautiful sound and it's only gonna get louder! I've had mine on for about 3000 miles now and I think it just now reached its "maximum" loudness

RicheyBMW · 09-14-2012, 08:33 PM

Congrats on the PE Exhaust, I have it as well and love it!

gindajatt1 · 09-19-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrQuickR1

Thinking of getting one for the 328
Does it actually help in throttle response?
Have you noticed any mpg loss?

If you want better throttle response, you need to look into the BMS powerbox, Which I have and I love it, and now with the PE the car just feels faster then ever before, hope this helps.

MrQuickR1 · 09-19-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gindajatt1

If you want better throttle response, you need to look into the BMS powerbox, Which I have and I love it, and now with the PE the car just feels faster then ever before, hope this helps.

It helps, I have the pbx, not sure I really like it, it seems to amplify the jerkiness of the trans and when getting back on the gas after a turn from a slow down it shifts down and back up hard like it's not sure what it wants to do. I leave it in stock map to keep it from being so amplified.
Thanks

gindajatt1 · 10-01-2012, 10:03 PM

hey guys just updating you guys on how Im liking the BMW PE. Well I absolutely love it!!! I've put about 1500 miles on it so far and the sound has gotten better with every mile i put on it. So glad I chose the PE and didn't try to be cheap and buy some other crap, well worth the money

09-12-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
gindajatt1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Like a criminal! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273 iTrader: (0)	Bmw Pe Exhaust hey guys I had a quick question, I received my pe and the y pipe was bent inwards in some places, is that ok?? One of the y pipe seems flat while the other is circular. Just wanted to know so please let me know if I should return the part and ask for replacement or it's fine the way it is, thanks for the feed back!
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09-12-2012, 09:54 PM	#3
mauibuilt_328 Private First Class Drives: 328i e92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fort Walton Beach FL Posts: 151 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [5.00]	Mine is the same and I thought maybe it got banged up during shipment. Muffler shop said it's normal and for fitment reasons.... exhaust still sounds like it's supposed to so i'm not worried about it __________________ 2011 328i E92

09-14-2012, 05:00 PM	#12
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,142 iTrader: (68)	Yeah, for all the $$ they charge they cant even do mandrel bends- 'performance' exhaust my ass- never saw a performance exhaust with crimped bends... __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

09-14-2012, 07:21 PM	#13
gindajatt1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Like a criminal! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273 iTrader: (0)	another satisfied PE customer hey guys i got it on yesterday and I must say I absolutely love it!! and knowing i haven't even broken into it and its only gonna sound better with time is just exciting. the issue about mpg, i haven't really noticed any mpg loss. If mpg does get affected its probably cuz i can't stop reving to hear that beautiful sound. Last edited by gindajatt1; 10-03-2012 at 02:02 PM.

10-01-2012, 10:03 PM	#18
gindajatt1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Like a criminal! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273 iTrader: (0)	UPDATE hey guys just updating you guys on how Im liking the BMW PE. Well I absolutely love it!!! I've put about 1500 miles on it so far and the sound has gotten better with every mile i put on it. So glad I chose the PE and didn't try to be cheap and buy some other crap, well worth the money

09-12-2012, 09:28 PM	#2
Eric in SD Enlisted Member Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Your exhaust sounds normal. I suspected the same thing when I unpacked mine but then looked at some of the photos posted and saw the same "defects". Notice how hard it would be to ding the exhaust pipes? It would have to be run over with a Mac truck to ding it.

09-12-2012, 11:55 PM	#4
gindajatt1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Like a criminal! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 273 iTrader: (0)	ok thanks guys, i looked at some pics online and they also had the same "defects" so you are right, just kinda looked weird, thanks!

09-13-2012, 01:25 AM	#5
Gjm127 First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 387 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [4.83]	It's perfectly normal... ENJOY!

09-13-2012, 01:43 AM	#6
mikekilpatrick First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 301 iTrader: (4)	Yup, Thought my PE was damages as well, but it is normal!

09-13-2012, 11:24 AM	#7
Affify11 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahomo Posts: 266 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [2.50]	normal, enjoy!! ive had mine for a year..i still love that beautiful sound..

09-13-2012, 11:55 AM	#8
MrQuickR1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	Thinking of getting one for the 328 Does it actually help in throttle response? Have you noticed any mpg loss?

09-13-2012, 10:53 PM	#10
Eric in SD Enlisted Member Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	When does the PE go on your car? Those of us with the PE already know what we think of this exhaust. Be sure and let us know what *you* think!

09-14-2012, 08:33 PM	#15
RicheyBMW Lieutenant Drives: '11 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 520 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [4.25]	Congrats on the PE Exhaust, I have it as well and love it!

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