Rogue, Remus, or save up for BMW Performance?

Trevendous03 · 05-11-2012, 08:58 AM

I'm in the market for an exhaust system. I drive a 06 325i E90, and I don't want drone or a "ricey" sound. I've looked at multiple sound clips, and I just can't make up my mind. I'm looking at:

- Rogue IKON (Best Price)
- Remus
- BMW Performance (Worth the price?)

Please lend some suggestions.

Hooy · 05-11-2012, 09:14 AM

BMW PE has resale.

Trevendous03 · 05-11-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

BMW PE has resale.

This is true, and I do like that "gargle and pop" sound of the BMW Performance exhaust note. I just don't know if it's worth an extra $400 when the exhaust for the N52 really doesn't give substantial gains.

Anyone know if non-OEM performance exhaust hurts the resale value of the car?

Hooy · 05-11-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevendous03

This is true, and I do like that "gargle and pop" sound of the BMW Performance exhaust note. I just don't know if it's worth an extra $400 when the exhaust for the N52 really doesn't give substantial gains.

Anyone know if non-OEM performance exhaust hurts the resale value of the car?

Aftermarket certainly hurts resale. EIther way, I would part out the exhaust (OEM or not) before selling the car.

kukok · 05-11-2012, 11:40 AM

go with the BMW PE. You will love it

boogiee90 · 05-11-2012, 01:43 PM

This is my remus before break in period. Show pops, gargle, and growls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vBjlu4lXAs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Trevendous03 · 05-11-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Aftermarket certainly hurts resale. EIther way, I would part out the exhaust (OEM or not) before selling the car.

Yeah, good idea. I did that with my last car.

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Originally Posted by kukok

go with the BMW PE. You will love it

Right now, I have the AFE Stage 2 intake (growls in the upper-RPMs)... do you think the BMW PE would overpower it?

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Originally Posted by boogiee90

This is my remus before break in period. Show pops, gargle, and growls.

That sounds good! I'm glad the idle sound isn't too loud. My Magnaflow on my old Accord drove me nuts, cause it was so loud during idle. I really want something that sounds pretty stock at idle but then growls and pops on acceleration.

I'm looking for something that sounds like the Nissan Z stock exhaust... a tuned exhaust sound that sounds clean and powerful only during acceleration. Idk if that makes sense.

I just found another option Meisterschaft. It's around the same price as BMW PE though, so prob BMW PE would be better at that price range.

darkrom · 05-11-2012, 05:42 PM

I have the Rogue Ikon and LOVE IT. For those worrying about resale just save the stock muffler. Swap it back and you'll still have the exhaust to sell. No big deal.

The Ikon sounds perfect for the 325i IMO. Agressive when I want to be and not at all obnoxious.

Trevendous03 · 05-11-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrom

I have the Rogue Ikon and LOVE IT. For those worrying about resale just save the stock muffler. Swap it back and you'll still have the exhaust to sell. No big deal.

The Ikon sounds perfect for the 325i IMO. Agressive when I want to be and not at all obnoxious.

Thank you for the input. This is more than likely the option I'll be going with considering I don't want to spend a boatload of money on something that gives me 5hp gain max. But we will see.

33beto · 05-17-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevendous03

I'm in the market for an exhaust system. I drive a 06 325i E90, and I don't want drone or a "ricey" sound. I've looked at multiple sound clips, and I just can't make up my mind. I'm looking at:

- Rogue IKON (Best Price)
- Remus
- BMW Performance (Worth the price?)

Please lend some suggestions.

You mean only a muffler. Exhaust system, ill recomend 16537 .

Lou.

RazRokz.! · 05-18-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiee90

This is my remus before break in period. Show pops, gargle, and growls.

damn, sounds good! resonater delete?

boogiee90 · 05-18-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RazRokz.!

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Originally Posted by boogiee90

This is my remus before break in period. Show pops, gargle, and growls.

damn, sounds good! resonater delete?

This is the new vid after break in

jello · 05-19-2012, 02:49 AM

go with PE!!

AlpineSwift · 05-19-2012, 02:59 AM

If you're gonna do a PE just go custom and delete the damn muffler. You get the same sound, drop a lead weight from your ass, and you aren't shelling out more than $125 to get it done.

It's what I did and I absolutely love it. I still have yet to meet a single person that doesn't like the sound my car puts out. I go to a lot of shows and meets with all sorts of car owners. If I'd had a few complaints or people hating on it, I would have done something else. I've been sitting with the same exhaust setup for over a year and half and it never gets old or annoying.

Route 16 · 05-19-2012, 03:10 AM

Eisenmann

Dr. Nate · 05-19-2012, 08:22 PM

I have the BMW Performance Exhaust and like it. Also that "gargle & popping" sound is scavenging. All these posts about gargling and popping makes me think we are talking about Listerine or something.

-Nate

JDane07 · 05-19-2012, 10:28 PM

Having just installed the PE yesterday, go with the PE. It sounds amazing.

monkey_wrench · 05-21-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

If you're gonna do a PE just go custom and delete the damn muffler. You get the same sound, drop a lead weight from your ass, and you aren't shelling out more than $125 to get it done.

It's what I did and I absolutely love it. I still have yet to meet a single person that doesn't like the sound my car puts out. I go to a lot of shows and meets with all sorts of car owners. If I'd had a few complaints or people hating on it, I would have done something else. I've been sitting with the same exhaust setup for over a year and half and it never gets old or annoying.

How's the drone with just a muffler delete?

Trevendous03 · 05-25-2012, 10:27 AM

Thanks everyone for the valuable input. I think I've made my decision to save up some more cash and go with BMW PE. I'm going to check with my dealer and see if they'll give me free installation if I purchase one through them, but then again that's probably hoping for too much. haha

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darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,226 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	I have the Rogue Ikon and LOVE IT. For those worrying about resale just save the stock muffler. Swap it back and you'll still have the exhaust to sell. No big deal. The Ikon sounds perfect for the 325i IMO. Agressive when I want to be and not at all obnoxious.
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AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	If you're gonna do a PE just go custom and delete the damn muffler. You get the same sound, drop a lead weight from your ass, and you aren't shelling out more than $125 to get it done. It's what I did and I absolutely love it. I still have yet to meet a single person that doesn't like the sound my car puts out. I go to a lot of shows and meets with all sorts of car owners. If I'd had a few complaints or people hating on it, I would have done something else. I've been sitting with the same exhaust setup for over a year and half and it never gets old or annoying. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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Dr. Nate Nate Dogg 8 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Saloon Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW Performance Exhaust and like it. Also that "gargle & popping" sound is scavenging. All these posts about gargling and popping makes me think we are talking about Listerine or something. -Nate __________________ 2011 BMW 328i by weekend, various airplanes by week.
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JDane07 Lieutenant Colonel 143 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: 330i (sold), MK7 GTI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (3)	Having just installed the PE yesterday, go with the PE. It sounds amazing. __________________ Current Ride: '16 MK7 GTI// Former Ride: '06 E90 330i// Don't mind me... just passing along// Old E90 Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...first+e90+m580
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Trevendous03 photographer // designer 35 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i E90 SG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Thanks everyone for the valuable input. I think I've made my decision to save up some more cash and go with BMW PE. I'm going to check with my dealer and see if they'll give me free installation if I purchase one through them, but then again that's probably hoping for too much. haha
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