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09-05-2011, 01:22 AM | #1 |
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Vanguard Vs. BMW Performance Exhaust
Been searching through threads and threads and it seems like there's no more left and I still don't seem to have an answer.
I know exhaust is all about preference, but I'd like to know your preferences. I prefer an exotic sexy tone, I don't care about how loud it is, I just care about how nice it sounds. I love the way exotic cars sounds (who doesn't) and I know an inline 6 will never sound like one, but I think the 335i can sound pretty nice. It comes down to: BMW PERFORMANCE EXHAUST - (worried about it not sounding too nice down low) VANGUARD CATBACK EXHAUST - (worried about it not sounding exotic more muscley) Please do not recommend AE, heard it in person and not a fan of it at all. Which exhaust in your opinion has the nicest sexiest tone? EDIT: I will be putting quad tips on either exhaust Last edited by SuperBmw; 09-05-2011 at 09:47 PM.. |
09-05-2011, 12:25 PM | #5 | |
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Exactly...I changed mine and had them rewelded a few days later. My joy went from being a 10, to a 4. BMW PE and catless dp equals compliments by all sorts of drivers and pedestrians on the street. On the low end you have gurgles and pops. High end it sounds like a sport bike. Last edited by caliguy562; 09-05-2011 at 11:50 PM.. |
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09-05-2011, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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The Vanguard sounds kind of obnoxious to me. BMW PE is much more understated.
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09-05-2011, 05:41 PM | #11 |
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I had the same debate when i was looking... Ended up with the Vangaurd V2 and def dont regret it at all! Anyone who hears it in person loves it
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09-05-2011, 09:03 PM | #12 |
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I have the same dilemna!! I have the PE installed on my car and the Vanguard laying in my basement.
I love the PE, but the hype about the vanguard makes me want to put it on rather then list it for sale.
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09-05-2011, 09:13 PM | #13 |
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Parts master..lol.. stil lmad i didnt get to see your car when i was in canada
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09-05-2011, 09:30 PM | #14 |
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To me, the PE's tips looks like ass, unrefined and unfinished.....looks like two pipes that came from a mineke muffler shop. If you're considering any BMW exhaust, Dinan is the way to go. It looks better and sounds good. Or you can weld different tips on the PE, but some say that can change the sound....
I went with the Vanguard because I'm all about performance, and wanted my car to be a true stage 3 with FBO. So if you don't care about the gains of 10 hp, then I'd go with Dinan....go with Vanguard if you want the extra horses....it gurgles and pops at lower rpms and downshifts, screams like a sport bike when you let her rip....just my .02.
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So you think the PE sounds nicer then the Vanguard in terms of it's tone? I could just pair up some downpipes to make it louder if necessary as long as it sounds better. Quote:
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09-05-2011, 09:55 PM | #18 |
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09-06-2011, 01:32 PM | #20 | |
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If you really don't care for the performance, then I'd go with PE, since you said you'll be changing the tips anyway. How much is the PE exhaust anyway? If they're anywhere close to the price of Vanguard, then I'd say go with the Vanguard, because you get the added benefit of having a few extra ponies. I know you said you don't care about the performance of an exhaust, but if you can have that with the same price that you're paying for the PE, then why not?
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09-06-2011, 03:59 PM | #21 | |
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The PE and Vanguard will cost me the EXACT same amount, so price shouldn't be taken into consideration... the exhaust will be based 100% on the sound it makes. The extra ponies wont make a difference to me and if I needed them I could just cut secondary cats out and get things all even. Too bad youtube doesn't represent how an exhaust sounds in person at all. |
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09-06-2011, 05:48 PM | #22 |
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I have a vanguard, didn't like it at first but now I love it and get many compliments!
The PE isn't a catback right? Not really comparing apples to apples.
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