ARQRAY EXHAUST (catback stainless steel) for 325i/330i - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jason · 09-21-2005, 04:04 PM

Looks like Arqray has finished developing their exhaust for the 325i and 330i. Not sure what the performance gains are (if any), but if anyone can read Japanese, feel free to translate for us:

http://www.arqray.jp/newitem/developed-6.html

longtran · 09-21-2005, 04:13 PM

here jwocky. http://translate.google.com/translat...26lr%3Dlang_ja

google is the best. they have tanslation for web pages.

chazmtb · 09-21-2005, 04:21 PM

Looks really clean, but somehow, I like the rolled tips look. Just think it's classier in keeping with the car.

Oz · 09-21-2005, 04:22 PM

I'm not seeing much of a difference in looks. But does it make a different sound or has different performance?

longtran · 09-21-2005, 04:23 PM

i am waitin for the quad exhust hamann have, i hope they release it. but i wonder how it is gonna fit under.

HRC · 09-21-2005, 05:02 PM

I like it because it looks almost stock!! Now, how does it soound? I would consider buying it if it was quite like stock during normal driving, but a little louder under WOT, kinda like my RS*R exhuast was...

Danny

longtran · 09-21-2005, 05:07 PM

i dont think its worth the money. for the 325 owners, just spend 50 dollars to make it look cool. 699 yen = us dollars ???

Petercat · 09-21-2005, 06:05 PM

699yen is just over 6 dollars u.s.... Something doesn't seem right there.

699.00 Japan Yen = 6.28122 United States Dollars

1 JPY = 0.00898601 USD 1 USD = 111.284 JPY

xe.com Live mid-market rates as of 2005.09.21 22:03:28 UTC.

Nikki · 09-21-2005, 06:10 PM

i wonder how it sounds, i hate the sound of 95% aftermarket exhausts.

longtran · 09-21-2005, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petercat

699yen is just over 6 dollars u.s.... Something doesn't seem right there.

699.00 Japan Yen = 6.28122 United States Dollars

1 JPY = 0.00898601 USD 1 USD = 111.284 JPY

xe.com Live mid-market rates as of 2005.09.21 22:03:28 UTC.

yea i know. i saw it on there ad. do you see it too? maybe they meant 69900 yen. = to 628.12 usd

MarkE90M3 · 09-21-2005, 09:54 PM

I've heard ARQRay on an e46.. and it sounds horrible.... it has the swarm of bees sound that alot of modded civics have... Its really very very similar to that sound and its a shame to take a smooth inline-6 and give it a buzzy whinny sound. I'd assume the e90 exhaust would have a similar effect.

swu · 09-22-2005, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petercat

699yen is just over 6 dollars u.s.... Something doesn't seem right there.

699.00 Japan Yen = 6.28122 United States Dollars

1 JPY = 0.00898601 USD 1 USD = 111.284 JPY

xe.com Live mid-market rates as of 2005.09.21 22:03:28 UTC.

The original Japanese site shows 199,500 Yen.

09-21-2005, 04:04 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,328 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	ARQRAY EXHAUST (catback stainless steel) for 325i/330i Looks like Arqray has finished developing their exhaust for the 325i and 330i. Not sure what the performance gains are (if any), but if anyone can read Japanese, feel free to translate for us: http://www.arqray.jp/newitem/developed-6.html

09-21-2005, 04:13 PM	#2
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,036 iTrader: (103) View longtran's Garage	here jwocky. http://translate.google.com/translat...26lr%3Dlang_ja google is the best. they have tanslation for web pages. __________________ E92/E93 m3 sides for non m3 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316951 E90 m3 sides or non m3http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316170

09-21-2005, 04:22 PM	#4
Oz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 1,769 iTrader: (0) View Oz's Garage	I'm not seeing much of a difference in looks. But does it make a different sound or has different performance? __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter

09-21-2005, 04:23 PM	#5
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,036 iTrader: (103) View longtran's Garage	i am waitin for the quad exhust hamann have, i hope they release it. but i wonder how it is gonna fit under. __________________ E92/E93 m3 sides for non m3 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316951 E90 m3 sides or non m3http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316170

09-21-2005, 05:02 PM	#6
HRC Major General Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 7,231 iTrader: (6) View HRC's Garage	I like it because it looks almost stock!! Now, how does it soound? I would consider buying it if it was quite like stock during normal driving, but a little louder under WOT, kinda like my RSR exhuast was... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Knob/Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" Volk CE28Ns* w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers

09-21-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
chazmtb Private First Class Drives: Mystic Blue e90 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro West, Orlando Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Looks really clean, but somehow, I like the rolled tips look. Just think it's classier in keeping with the car.

09-21-2005, 05:07 PM	#7
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,036 iTrader: (103) View longtran's Garage	i dont think its worth the money. for the 325 owners, just spend 50 dollars to make it look cool. 699 yen = us dollars ??? __________________ E92/E93 m3 sides for non m3 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316951 E90 m3 sides or non m3http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316170

09-21-2005, 06:05 PM	#8
Petercat Cat Herder Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	699yen is just over 6 dollars u.s.... Something doesn't seem right there. 699.00 Japan Yen = 6.28122 United States Dollars 1 JPY = 0.00898601 USD 1 USD = 111.284 JPY xe.com Live mid-market rates as of 2005.09.21 22:03:28 UTC. __________________ Waiting for my e93.

09-21-2005, 06:10 PM	#9
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	i wonder how it sounds, i hate the sound of 95% aftermarket exhausts. __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

09-21-2005, 09:54 PM	#11
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,354 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	I've heard ARQRay on an e46.. and it sounds horrible.... it has the swarm of bees sound that alot of modded civics have... Its really very very similar to that sound and its a shame to take a smooth inline-6 and give it a buzzy whinny sound. I'd assume the e90 exhaust would have a similar effect. __________________ BMWJOY