BMW Performance Exhaust long term...

Glowin · 05-07-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

No argument from me. We all know that there are other exhaust systems out there that are very good (eg. Vanguard, HKS, AFE, Milltek, etc.), but I prefer keeping everything OEM. So, for me, it was either the BMW PE or nothing. Luckily, the BMW PE IS one of the best sounding exhaust out there for our cars. If it wasn't, I would still be with the stock exhaust.

Did you ever do the golf tee mod / unplug the vacuum tube from your exhaust? Curious how much better this sounds compared to that free mod...

lawwailok · 05-07-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowin

Did you ever do the golf tee mod / unplug the vacuum tube from your exhaust? Curious how much better this sounds compared to that free mod...

It sounds totally different and a lot better

Zero.7 · 05-07-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 5soko335i

^^ i agree, and its def on the top of list of things to get, is been pushed up from a lower part of the list

But i prefer OEM, and this is one badass OEM exhaust.

I was in your exact situation. Other things on my short list of OEM mods were: M3 lip spoiler, LCI performance diffuser, and LCI taillights. The cost of these three mods would be similar the cost of the PE. In the end, I wanted a throaty and "singing" exhaust note, rather than just visual upgrades.

When are you planning on getting this PE?

Zero.7 · 05-07-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowin

Did you ever do the golf tee mod / unplug the vacuum tube from your exhaust? Curious how much better this sounds compared to that free mod...

I've heard about this "golf tee" mod, but wanted the "real" thing. I know the cost differential is tempting, but in the end, my budget allowed for the PE, so that's what I did. And, I LOVE THIS THING!

lawwailok · 05-07-2010, 03:19 PM

hey OP, remember to take some videos over the weekend and post it up

Zero.7 · 05-07-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

hey OP, remember to take some videos over the weekend and post it up

Will definitely try. I am going to call a buddy of mine to see if he's free this weekend. If he is, then I'll have the vid(s) up sometime this weekend.

One thing I forgot to mention. I really like that "burble" note that comes from the PE when you let up on the gas a bit. Is that sound common with other exhaust systems out there for our cars?

5soko · 05-07-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

I was in your exact situation. Other things on my short list of OEM mods were: M3 lip spoiler, LCI performance diffuser, and LCI taillights. The cost of these three mods would be similar the cost of the PE. In the end, I wanted a throaty and "singing" exhaust note, rather than just visual upgrades.

When are you planning on getting this PE?

Well the saving account for it has already started.

Just got a pair of OEM Carbon fiber front LCI M-tech splitters which cost me $600+, which took away from that account, but i hope by june i will have it.

Going to order it from Tischer.

lawwailok · 05-07-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

I really like that "burble" note that comes from the PE when you let up on the gas a bit.

that i love the most, cruising slowly in first gear in a parking lot, feathering the gas around 2k-3k rpm draws everyone's attention to you "gurl gurl gurl pop pop pop..."

Zero.7 · 05-07-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

that i love the most, cruising slowly in first gear in a parking lot, feathering the gas around 2k-3k rpm draws everyone's attention to you "gurl gurl gurl pop pop pop..."

In all honesty, I wasn't sure if I would like that noise when I first heard it on various online videos (eg Youtube). I thought it sounded odd for some reason. But now, I just LOVE IT.

acnhdernegw · 05-07-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

In all honesty, I wasn't sure if I would like that noise when I first heard it on various online videos (eg Youtube). I thought it sounded odd for some reason. But now, I just LOVE IT.

hehe..someone just in love with his new toy now
did it take you couple hours to drive home from work yesterday?

try it in some parking structure or tunnel~ you will love it more

Zero.7 · 05-07-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by acnhdernegw

hehe..someone just in love with his new toy now
did it take you couple hours to drive home from work yesterday?

try it in some parking structure or tunnel~ you will love it more

I know. I'm probably coming off a little corny, but I do feel like a kid on X-mas morning. I love my Msprt kit and performance wheels, but they didn't make me necessarily want to drive my car more. With this PE, I keep wanting to take my car out. I am sure this feeling will fade down the line....or maybe not. You guys seem to still really enjoy yours. Hence, I wanted to know what you guys thought of your PE a year later.

lawwailok · 05-08-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

I know. I'm probably coming off a little corny, but I do feel like a kid on X-mas morning. I love my Msprt kit and performance wheels, but they didn't make me necessarily want to drive my car more. With this PE, I keep wanting to take my car out. I am sure this feeling will fade down the line....or maybe not. You guys seem to still really enjoy yours. Hence, I wanted to know what you guys thought of your PE a year later.

i have mine for 3 months so far, never get tired of driving the car cuz i want to hear the PE

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