eisenmann or ikon exhaust?

Mikeyluis · 07-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Hi, i'm really stuck on the eisenmann race exhaust and ikon muffler systems. What would you guys reccomend i get? is it worth the extra 700 dollars for the eisenmann? which one sounds better and is louder?

Andrew@ET · 07-03-2009, 11:56 AM

cant go wrong with eisenmann the sound is great and it holds it value when it comes time to sell it.

SV Concepts III · 07-03-2009, 12:58 PM

+1 Eisenmann is the way to go between the two, very high quality systems.

KkSc · 07-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Eisenmann is your choice, ikon is not bad, but i don't like IKon when it's on high rpms!!

Mikeyluis · 07-03-2009, 05:06 PM

looks like im going with eisenmann.

Pyrat 2 · 07-03-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeyluis

looks like im going with eisenmann.

I know this wasn't one of the options but for the price of the Eisenmann I would go with the BMW performance system instead. I owned an Eisenmann Race on my E90 330i for 2 years and then swapped out for the BMW Performance system.

Mikeyluis · 07-03-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

I know this wasn't one of the options but for the price of the Eisenmann I would go with the BMW performance system instead. I owned an Eisenmann Race on my E90 330i for 2 years and then swapped out for the BMW Performance system.

yes i've looked into this and their is no bmw performance exhaust for the e90 325i would a 330i exhaust fit on the 325i? because i would definitely go that route if i can.

3lusive · 07-03-2009, 09:45 PM

i'm pretty sure the performance exhaust will work for both 325i and 330i seeing as how they are (almost) the same engine

Pyrat 2 · 07-03-2009, 10:36 PM

According to realoem.com it will fit a 325i. The BMW peformance exhaust fits the following cars:

Part 18100443581 (Muffler system) was found on the following vehicles:
E90 323i Sedan, N52N (VH13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 323i Sedan, N52 (VB53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325i Sedan, N52 (VB13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325i Sedan, N52 (VB17) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325xi Sedan, N52 (VD13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 328xi Sedan, N52N (VC93) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 328xi Sedan, N51 (VC73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 330i Sedan, N52 (VB33) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 330xi Sedan, N52 (VD33) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 323i Sedan, N52N (PG73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N52N (PH77) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N52N (PH73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N51 (PH57) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N51 (PH53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328xi Sedan, N51 (PK53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328xi Sedan, N52N (PK73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91 328i Touring, N52N (VS13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91 328xi Touring, N52N (VT73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91N 328i Touring, N52N (UT93) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91N 328xi Touring, N52N (UU33) : BMW Performance muffler system

I would go to the site, punch in your vin, select Exhaust System, select Accessories and Retrofittings. This will confirm fitment for your car including the year.

FrankiE90 · 07-04-2009, 03:28 AM

Forget about ikon...
I say go big.
If ur going to say ikon or eisenmann.
Go eisenmann and if u do eisenmann get the
straight pipes too.
But what ur NA really wants is the BMW performance.
Ftw. Good luck.

Mikeyluis · 07-04-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

According to realoem.com it will fit a 325i. The BMW peformance exhaust fits the following cars:

Part 18100443581 (Muffler system) was found on the following vehicles:
E90 323i Sedan, N52N (VH13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 323i Sedan, N52 (VB53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325i Sedan, N52 (VB13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325i Sedan, N52 (VB17) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 325xi Sedan, N52 (VD13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 328xi Sedan, N52N (VC93) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 328xi Sedan, N51 (VC73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 330i Sedan, N52 (VB33) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90 330xi Sedan, N52 (VD33) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 323i Sedan, N52N (PG73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N52N (PH77) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N52N (PH73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N51 (PH57) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328i Sedan, N51 (PH53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328xi Sedan, N51 (PK53) : BMW Performance muffler system
E90N 328xi Sedan, N52N (PK73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91 328i Touring, N52N (VS13) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91 328xi Touring, N52N (VT73) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91N 328i Touring, N52N (UT93) : BMW Performance muffler system
E91N 328xi Touring, N52N (UU33) : BMW Performance muffler system

I would go to the site, punch in your vin, select Exhaust System, select Accessories and Retrofittings. This will confirm fitment for your car including the year.

yeah it came up for my car, but can anyone else confirm this preffibly someone who drives an e90 325i and has this exhaust on. because on the bmw website it's not their for the 330i or the 325i.

shragon · 07-05-2009, 06:07 PM

imho, all three below have a good sound. to further expand on other aspects...

re ikon: cheaper price, however the actual muffler itself is big and ugly (when i had mine, i wound up painting the muffler itself black to try to hide it). also, one of the tips kinda turns a gold color after a while. note, ikon is muffler only.

eisenmann: good quality and looks. however, steep price for just being a muffler.

bmw performance: good quality and looks. and for the price of an eisenmann muffler, you get a full system! and since it's made by bmw, you know everything will fit good.

Bimmer Nerd · 07-06-2009, 12:07 AM

go with the bmw performance exhaust, looks nice, doesn't void exhaust warranty, not fitment issues and sounds awesome !!

SES_D · 07-07-2009, 02:31 AM

+1 . Having the Eisenmann race on my car, I love the sound it gives off. However, after hearing the BMW Performance...I'd have to say if I had to pick again, I would go with BMW Perf. all the way.

Reference: Eisenmann Race w. Res delete v. BMW Perf with pipping

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259061

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Originally Posted by shragon

imho, all three below have a good sound. to further expand on other aspects...

re ikon: cheaper price, however the actual muffler itself is big and ugly (when i had mine, i wound up painting the muffler itself black to try to hide it). also, one of the tips kinda turns a gold color after a while. note, ikon is muffler only.

eisenmann: good quality and looks. however, steep price for just being a muffler.

bmw performance: good quality and looks. and for the price of an eisenmann muffler, you get a full system! and since it's made by bmw, you know everything will fit good.

TSM330i · 07-07-2009, 11:30 AM

I know of a local who lost power with an Eisenmann. He switched over to a Dinan. No drone and deep tone with HP advantage.

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Mikeyluis Private 7 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325I Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	eisenmann or ikon exhaust? Hi, i'm really stuck on the eisenmann race exhaust and ikon muffler systems. What would you guys reccomend i get? is it worth the extra 700 dollars for the eisenmann? which one sounds better and is louder?
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	cant go wrong with eisenmann the sound is great and it holds it value when it comes time to sell it.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	+1 Eisenmann is the way to go between the two, very high quality systems.
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	Eisenmann is your choice, ikon is not bad, but i don't like IKon when it's on high rpms!! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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Mikeyluis Private 7 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325I Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	looks like im going with eisenmann.
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3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	i'm pretty sure the performance exhaust will work for both 325i and 330i seeing as how they are (almost) the same engine
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FrankiE90 Major General 654 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: Krooked Sk8board Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena, Ca iTrader: (11)	Forget about ikon... I say go big. If ur going to say ikon or eisenmann. Go eisenmann and if u do eisenmann get the straight pipes too. But what ur NA really wants is the BMW performance. Ftw. Good luck. __________________ FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] *CLICK THE SIG E90s (been gone but not forgotten) • KW clubsports • • • • • • • • • • 18" BBS GT4 // Build E30 (pending) + E46 M3 Wagon ESTORIL Blue
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	imho, all three below have a good sound. to further expand on other aspects... re ikon: cheaper price, however the actual muffler itself is big and ugly (when i had mine, i wound up painting the muffler itself black to try to hide it). also, one of the tips kinda turns a gold color after a while. note, ikon is muffler only. eisenmann: good quality and looks. however, steep price for just being a muffler. bmw performance: good quality and looks. and for the price of an eisenmann muffler, you get a full system! and since it's made by bmw, you know everything will fit good. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	go with the bmw performance exhaust, looks nice, doesn't void exhaust warranty, not fitment issues and sounds awesome !!
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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 878 Rep 3,699 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	I know of a local who lost power with an Eisenmann. He switched over to a Dinan. No drone and deep tone with HP advantage. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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