Need a little help with Exhaust???

07BlueCoupeXI · 04-21-2010, 07:10 PM

After a few days of searching couldnt really find much on just replacing the stock muffler. I heard a few magnaflow soundclips and would like to swap out the mufflers not sure what muffler to go with.. either the 12158 or the 14218. The 14218 comes with the $995 system from magnaflow. Saw a member on here use the 12158 for a dual setup, sounded awesome!. Just curious if anyone has pics or suggestions for a muffler replacemnt. Thanks guys

Open to suggestions on mufflers. I would like one where I dont have to cap one side.
http://www.amazon.com/MagnaFlow-1215.../dp/B000CCFIYE

link to 12158:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369869

Wlew · 04-22-2010, 09:42 AM

go with the Top Speed pro 1 muffler, Remus sport, or RE Ikon.

if you want just a muffler swap, those would be the best bang for your buck. sounds great and not too loud. its a good deep tone.

07BlueCoupeXI · 04-22-2010, 12:53 PM

I was trying to get around spending the 600 bucks for just a muiffler setup

c_jeong89 · 04-22-2010, 02:02 PM

I think the cheapest muffler that has a nice tone would be the top speed from ebay and just delete the res while you're at it

queensE90 · 04-22-2010, 02:06 PM

go BMW performance exhaust! i just installed it on my car! and its the best mod ever! yo wont regret it! and i got a good deal from a guy that works at a bmw dealer..let me know if your interested!

07BlueCoupeXI · 04-22-2010, 09:24 PM

I would be interested if I had an extra 1200 to blow or whatever it costs. Im trying to stay cost efficient since this mod really doesnt translate to much performance gains...

Wlew · 04-22-2010, 11:19 PM

any muffler, be it the top speed - 300 shipped plus about 90 for installation. then delete the res.

Ikon- same thing just a little more pricey. or the Remus.

da1nonly · 04-23-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by c_jeong89

I think the cheapest muffler that has a nice tone would be the top speed from ebay and just delete the res while you're at it

do now online retailers carry top speed...only place i can find it is on ebay

mattsten · 05-01-2010, 04:15 PM

Bump. I would be interested in finding more about this. The top speed says it is adjustable like the Remus....I don't want anything loud...just something more akin to the sound of an e46 330.....

Wlew · 05-01-2010, 04:39 PM

yea the valves are adjustable... but to be hoenst you dont need them. I had the shop weld mine open. (so they are permanently open) and it is not loud at all. it can be quiet when you want it to, but sporty/deep when you want it. its perfect in my opinion.

Remus is very similar just even more conservative. and the Ikon is a little raspier. the top speed is in between the two... best of both worlds for 300 shipped.

cant beat that.

da1nonly · 05-01-2010, 07:23 PM

i've been thinking about getting the magnaflow 14815, cheap as hell and sounds good too (according to soundclips i've heard)

here's a thread with a soundclip

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...agnaflow+14815

haven't looked into it much but looks like its by far the best bang for the buck muffler mod, after muffler delete of course

alpha325i · 05-01-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by queensE90

go BMW performance exhaust! i just installed it on my car! and its the best mod ever! yo wont regret it! and i got a good deal from a guy that works at a bmw dealer..let me know if your interested!

Waste of money in my opnion. Best mod ever? Not for performance. If you want some extra power and make it sound good. Just get a Magnaflow tip, delete the muffler and resonator and get a Burger Tuning juice-box.

Wlew · 05-01-2010, 08:58 PM

with the res and muffler delete the only power increase youll feel is from weight loss... there is actually a loss of power when you delete the muffler. loss in low end tq especially. Which for our cars is extremely crucial...

however res and muffler rids you about 50 or so pounds... but its not worth the sacrifice in power.

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07BlueCoupeXI Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 07 328XI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Need a little help with Exhaust??? After a few days of searching couldnt really find much on just replacing the stock muffler. I heard a few magnaflow soundclips and would like to swap out the mufflers not sure what muffler to go with.. either the 12158 or the 14218. The 14218 comes with the $995 system from magnaflow. Saw a member on here use the 12158 for a dual setup, sounded awesome!. Just curious if anyone has pics or suggestions for a muffler replacemnt. Thanks guys Open to suggestions on mufflers. I would like one where I dont have to cap one side. http://www.amazon.com/MagnaFlow-1215.../dp/B000CCFIYE link to 12158: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369869
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04-22-2010, 09:42 AM	#2
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	go with the Top Speed pro 1 muffler, Remus sport, or RE Ikon. if you want just a muffler swap, those would be the best bang for your buck. sounds great and not too loud. its a good deep tone. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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07BlueCoupeXI Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 07 328XI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I was trying to get around spending the 600 bucks for just a muiffler setup
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	I think the cheapest muffler that has a nice tone would be the top speed from ebay and just delete the res while you're at it
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queensE90 Lieutenant 37 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2006 330i sport package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (1)	go BMW performance exhaust! i just installed it on my car! and its the best mod ever! yo wont regret it! and i got a good deal from a guy that works at a bmw dealer..let me know if your interested!
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07BlueCoupeXI Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 07 328XI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I would be interested if I had an extra 1200 to blow or whatever it costs. Im trying to stay cost efficient since this mod really doesnt translate to much performance gains...
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04-22-2010, 11:19 PM	#7
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	any muffler, be it the top speed - 300 shipped plus about 90 for installation. then delete the res. Ikon- same thing just a little more pricey. or the Remus. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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mattsten Private First Class 5 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TN iTrader: (3)	Bump. I would be interested in finding more about this. The top speed says it is adjustable like the Remus....I don't want anything loud...just something more akin to the sound of an e46 330.....
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05-01-2010, 04:39 PM	#10
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	yea the valves are adjustable... but to be hoenst you dont need them. I had the shop weld mine open. (so they are permanently open) and it is not loud at all. it can be quiet when you want it to, but sporty/deep when you want it. its perfect in my opinion. Remus is very similar just even more conservative. and the Ikon is a little raspier. the top speed is in between the two... best of both worlds for 300 shipped. cant beat that. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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05-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#11
da1nonly Private First Class 8 Rep 150 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	i've been thinking about getting the magnaflow 14815, cheap as hell and sounds good too (according to soundclips i've heard) here's a thread with a soundclip http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...agnaflow+14815 haven't looked into it much but looks like its by far the best bang for the buck muffler mod, after muffler delete of course
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05-01-2010, 08:58 PM	#13
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	with the res and muffler delete the only power increase youll feel is from weight loss... there is actually a loss of power when you delete the muffler. loss in low end tq especially. Which for our cars is extremely crucial... however res and muffler rids you about 50 or so pounds... but its not worth the sacrifice in power. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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