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02-21-2013, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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BMW PE
So I just bought the BMW PE for my 328. I have heard there is a "break in" period for this exhaust. Is this true? What can I expect to feel/hear as the exhaust breaks in. Also, how long does the break in period last?
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02-21-2013, 07:24 PM | #2 |
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for my 128i PE, the exhaust definitely softened up after a month or two, wish it didn't, but I'm satisfied with the sound now. Any kind of PE is a must if you appreciate the i6 sound.
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02-21-2013, 08:26 PM | #3 |
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i've read different results on here, but mine took about a 1000 miles. Congrats on the purchase. You're gonna like it. It's definitely a must mod for our N52's
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02-21-2013, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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Are the PE exhausts packed? Because if they aren't I honestly don't see how this change isn't a placebo effect.
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02-21-2013, 09:33 PM | #5 |
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Are you referring to the "break in period" being a placebo effect or the PE itself being a placebo?
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02-21-2013, 09:40 PM | #6 |
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If anything I feel like mine got louder over time.. but that might just be me.... and i took out my secondary cats so it got louder due to that too.. i think ive read that other people's have gotten a little louder also
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02-21-2013, 09:43 PM | #7 |
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I'm referring to any "change in sound". I could see it if it was a packed muffler, but if it isn't, I don't see how that would happen.
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02-21-2013, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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02-21-2013, 10:50 PM | #9 |
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There's definitely a break-in period. About the time you throw in some catless headers you should hear a very sharp amplification in sound
But no, there really isn't a break-in imo.
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02-21-2013, 11:22 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for confirming that it is a packed muffler.
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02-21-2013, 11:38 PM | #11 |
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Is there any drone in this setup? In comparison to magnaflow's?
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02-22-2013, 04:30 AM | #12 |
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hardly any drone if any
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02-22-2013, 01:14 PM | #14 |
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No drone here
I guess everyone had a different experience with it. I remember being disappointed the day i got it installed lol
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what do they pack it with?
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02-22-2013, 02:27 PM | #16 |
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