PE sound VS. G35/37 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JDane07 · 05-12-2012, 06:11 PM

So I finally got around to purchasing a Performance Exhaust for my '06 330i (thanks Tischer!), and I am anxiously awaiting Thursday/Friday when I'm getting it installed

My question to those who have it installed:

How does the sound compare to that of a G35/37? The G-series has one of my favorite exhaust notes from any stock car out there...it's sporty and aggressive, and you can always tell what the car is even if you're looking away. I've pretty much seen every video of the PE on youtube and it sounds amazing, but videos can only give me an idea of what it will sound like in person. Is the PE deeper and more raspy sounding than the higher-pitched growl of the G-series?

Count down is 5 days till my exhaust gets here!

jc5988 · 05-12-2012, 06:27 PM

to me G35/37 sounds more artificial outside the cabin, PE sounds more raw which is better to me. some might find G35/37 sounds better at idle and take off though, PE dont have much sound at idle unless cold start...

Inside cabin, no question PE is better.

JDane07 · 05-12-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jc5988

to me G35/37 sounds more artificial outside the cabin, PE sounds more raw which is better to me. some might find G35/37 sounds better at idle and take off though, PE dont have much sound at idle unless cold start...

Inside cabin, no question PE is better.

Yeah, from the videos I've seen the PE is fairly quiet at idle. Not a bad thing...I don't spend much time stationary with the car on. lol

ska325xi · 05-12-2012, 07:28 PM

the Gs have better sound at low rpms

JDane07 · 05-12-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

the Gs have better sound at low rpms

At what RPM does the PE truly shine?? I think I've read at 3K and up?

ska325xi · 05-12-2012, 09:12 PM

4k and up...you still get a nice sound under 4k, but Gs sound better imo

JDane07 · 05-12-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

4k and up...you still get a nice sound under 4k, but Gs sound better imo

Ahh, well my gas mileage will be plummeting come Friday.

joemag94 · 05-12-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JDane07

Ahh, well my gas mileage will be plummeting come Friday.

My gas mileage has been crap for the past month since getting my PE installed.

Really though, I have to lighten up on the foot and keep the steptronic out of sport mode and leave the paddles alone. I just can't kelp myself...

You are going to love your new exhaust.

mashimarho · 05-12-2012, 10:41 PM

This might not apply to you, but for the first time I have heard my exhaust (stock + downpipe) for the first time. My brother took it out for a bit, and it sounded Lovely...
2 hours later I saw the VQ35 G35 coupe drive by... sounded pretty nice as always, but instantly fell in love with my stock exhaust.

jc5988 · 05-13-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JDane07

At what RPM does the PE truly shine?? I think I've read at 3K and up?

yes, mine changes from 3k up

VTECaddict · 05-13-2012, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc5988

to me G35/37 sounds more artificial outside the cabin, PE sounds more raw which is better to me. some might find G35/37 sounds better at idle and take off though, PE dont have much sound at idle unless cold start...

Inside cabin, no question PE is better.

Definitely distinct, but I agree the G is very artificial sounding. Can't say that I'm a fan of it.

AZ_08_E92 · 05-13-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JDane07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

the Gs have better sound at low rpms

At what RPM does the PE truly shine?? I think I've read at 3K and up?

If you're in a parking garage it's as early as 2500 rpm

dt604 · 05-13-2012, 03:57 PM

i dont have a g but i do own a 08 fx 35 and the roar at high rpm or low rpm is a very nice touch. dont have a personal experience with a bmw pe but considering to get when if a deal comes around.

kiwi29 · 05-13-2012, 05:30 PM

to be honest, my 328 sounded like a g35 when i blew out my secondary cats

i personally love the PE sounds more though cuz it sounds beasty! the g series.... well not so much stock anyway. if you want loud performance sounds, the PE will definitely be perfect. it sounds almost as if a straight piped magnaflow muffler on a 328 sounds. definitely worth every cent!

bmwforme · 05-19-2012, 11:01 AM

i mean i love driving my sisters G37 and my friend G35.. but the VQ37 and VQ35 always sound like they're working so hard and you aren't even moving fast, yes the 37 flysss but the gas mileage is a C63 level.. 16 City

moonsin · 05-22-2012, 08:48 PM

PE sounds pretty sweet....but i personally like the VQ35/37 better in terms of sound..bit more aggressive. i pretty much came to a conclusion n52 will never sound like my g35 no matter what i do to it lol

JDane07 · 05-23-2012, 02:14 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695210

Check it yo.

05-12-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
JDane07 Major Drives: '06 E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 1,187 iTrader: (2)	PE sound VS. G35/37 So I finally got around to purchasing a Performance Exhaust for my '06 330i (thanks Tischer!), and I am anxiously awaiting Thursday/Friday when I'm getting it installed My question to those who have it installed: How does the sound compare to that of a G35/37? The G-series has one of my favorite exhaust notes from any stock car out there...it's sporty and aggressive, and you can always tell what the car is even if you're looking away. I've pretty much seen every video of the PE on youtube and it sounds amazing, but videos can only give me an idea of what it will sound like in person. Is the PE deeper and more raspy sounding than the higher-pitched growl of the G-series? Count down is 5 days till my exhaust gets here! __________________ OEM Mtech \| Eurotek LM \| Performance Exhaust \| ST Coilovers \| MMW Catless Headers \| Orion V4+Blackout \| Blacklines \| CF diffuser, Performance Spoiler, Front splitters \| Other goodies here and there... Coming very soon: AA Tune // Eurobox Recent Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...NE07+vineyards
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05-12-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
jc5988 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 328i 6MT Sport Pkg Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SOCAL Posts: 320 iTrader: (0)	to me G35/37 sounds more artificial outside the cabin, PE sounds more raw which is better to me. some might find G35/37 sounds better at idle and take off though, PE dont have much sound at idle unless cold start... Inside cabin, no question PE is better. __________________ N51- Perfomance Intake - Performance Exhaust - ESS Tuned - Performance SSK

05-12-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
ska325xi Major General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 6,876 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2006 333 [0.00] 2006 325xi [0.00]	the Gs have better sound at low rpms __________________ RPI Scoops, BMW Perf. Intake + Carbon Filter Removal, BMW Perf. Exhaust, PBX, CF Cowl Covers & Lower Snorkel, Matte Black Grills, Rep Hartge Lip, ///M Spoiler, BBS 219m + RE960pp, CF Wrapped Headlights, LUX 5.0 + Solaris Silvers, Vista DRL, Blacklines, Lic. Plate LED, 3M CF Di-Noc Trims, BMW Perf. Alcantara Steering Wheel + Alcantara Trim, ///M DCT Paddles, BMW Perf. Shift Knob + Boot, ///M Novillo Ebrake Handle + BMW Perf. Boot, ACS Pedals

05-12-2012, 09:12 PM	#6
ska325xi Major General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 6,876 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2006 333 [0.00] 2006 325xi [0.00]	4k and up...you still get a nice sound under 4k, but Gs sound better imo __________________ RPI Scoops, BMW Perf. Intake + Carbon Filter Removal, BMW Perf. Exhaust, PBX, CF Cowl Covers & Lower Snorkel, Matte Black Grills, Rep Hartge Lip, ///M Spoiler, BBS 219m + RE960pp, CF Wrapped Headlights, LUX 5.0 + Solaris Silvers, Vista DRL, Blacklines, Lic. Plate LED, 3M CF Di-Noc Trims, BMW Perf. Alcantara Steering Wheel + Alcantara Trim, ///M DCT Paddles, BMW Perf. Shift Knob + Boot, ///M Novillo Ebrake Handle + BMW Perf. Boot, ACS Pedals

05-12-2012, 10:41 PM	#9
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,818 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	This might not apply to you, but for the first time I have heard my exhaust (stock + downpipe) for the first time. My brother took it out for a bit, and it sounded Lovely... 2 hours later I saw the VQ35 G35 coupe drive by... sounded pretty nice as always, but instantly fell in love with my stock exhaust. __________________ -Sean. 360 FORGED///DynamikiLLu51ions///ER///BMS///KW///VRSF///ARKYM///DD///CYBA///STOPTECH///BMW Performance /// My Progress: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

05-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#13
dt604 Private First Class Drives: 06 E90 325i sports pkg. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: vancouver Posts: 175 iTrader: (0)	i dont have a g but i do own a 08 fx 35 and the roar at high rpm or low rpm is a very nice touch. dont have a personal experience with a bmw pe but considering to get when if a deal comes around.

05-19-2012, 11:01 AM	#15
bmwforme First Lieutenant Drives: 11' Camry Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	i mean i love driving my sisters G37 and my friend G35.. but the VQ37 and VQ35 always sound like they're working so hard and you aren't even moving fast, yes the 37 flysss but the gas mileage is a C63 level.. 16 City __________________ 18 Brooklyn, NYC Debating on getting an E90 2010-2011...

05-22-2012, 08:48 PM	#16
moonsin Private First Class Drives: 08 E92 328xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 168 iTrader: (1)	PE sounds pretty sweet....but i personally like the VQ35/37 better in terms of sound..bit more aggressive. i pretty much came to a conclusion n52 will never sound like my g35 no matter what i do to it lol __________________ '08 BSM//SB Eibach Pro-Kit, ACS Style Roof Spoiler, trunk lip spoiler,Aero lip, blackout grill/reflector, 19" ST8, Muffler Delete, coded etc etc PROGRESSION THREAD

05-23-2012, 02:14 AM	#17
JDane07 Major Drives: '06 E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 1,187 iTrader: (2)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695210 Check it yo. __________________ OEM Mtech \| Eurotek LM \| Performance Exhaust \| ST Coilovers \| MMW Catless Headers \| Orion V4+Blackout \| Blacklines \| CF diffuser, Performance Spoiler, Front splitters \| Other goodies here and there... Coming very soon: AA Tune // Eurobox Recent Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...NE07+vineyards

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