Medium priced, not too loud exhuast? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cuiter23 · 02-13-2013, 03:30 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793324

Comparison between an AA and a Muffler delete. The AA is my car and the muffler delete is my friends.

monkey_wrench · 02-13-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793324

Comparison between an AA and a Muffler delete. The AA is my car and the muffler delete is my friends.

Apples and oranges since the muffler delete car also had the resonator deleted. (per the titles in the video)

zsupreme · 02-13-2013, 06:15 PM

AA is loud and drones. And boomy as fuck if you're below 2.5+ rpms

cuiter23 · 02-13-2013, 06:17 PM

AA is definitely not as loud as a muffler delete, hence the extra resonator in place of the muffler. Why would you want an exhaust that is quiet?

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zsupreme · 02-13-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

AA is definitely not as loud as a muffler delete, hence the extra resonator in place of the muffler. Why would you want an exhaust that is quiet?

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the aa isnt particularly loud, theres just a lot of harmonious droning caused by the low frequency sound waves emitted from 1.5-2.5k rpm.

Some might find it agitating. Driving in manual or sport mode helps

cuiter23 · 02-13-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zsupreme

the aa isnt particularly loud, theres just a lot of harmonious droning caused by the low frequency sound waves emitted from 1.5-2.5k rpm.

Some might find it agitating

I agree with you, my car gets pretty boomy 2k-2.5k. That is why I say that if you can't stand any drone then stay away from the AA and even more so the muffler delete.

R3D · 02-13-2013, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Seems like AA is the front runner atm.

cuiter23 · 02-14-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by R3D

Thanks for all the replies. Seems like AA is the front runner atm.

Good choice, you can find one for cheap used a lot of people are selling them since they can't stand the drone. Let us know what you choose

R3D · 02-14-2013, 07:32 PM

What is a drone exactly? Can't really find a clear answer.

cuiter23 · 02-15-2013, 12:44 PM

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What is a drone exactly? Can't really find a clear answer.

Drone is subjective, that is why you won't find a definitive since it differs from person to person.

Drone is basically the sound/vibration in the cabin when you accelerate.

R3D · 02-16-2013, 01:38 AM

Do you find that there is a lot of drone?

I always listen to my music loud, so I'm not sure if I'd notice it too much.

Route 16 · 02-16-2013, 06:17 AM

Too me drone isn't drone unless the cabin is vibrating and going uphill for a long time pisses me off. On flat roads I don't notice anything. In the end you won't make these NA cars louder than a stock '03-'06 v6 mustang with borla/magnaflow mufflers. The loudest I have had my car drone is with my 3in straight y-pipe and free flow muffler. And still not louder than a mustang. I've been meaning to get back to that set up and post videos for comparisons.

cuiter23 · 02-16-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by R3D

Do you find that there is a lot of drone?

I always listen to my music loud, so I'm not sure if I'd notice it too much.

me too, you should be fine

zsupreme · 02-19-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Too me drone isn't drone unless the cabin is vibrating and going uphill for a long time pisses me off.

went up to lake tahoe for the first time w/ my AA. Couldnt really hear the droning over my GFs complaints about my loud new exhaust

Route 16 · 02-19-2013, 05:16 PM

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went up to lake tahoe for the first time w/ my AA. Couldnt really hear the droning over my GFs complaints about my loud new exhaust

Needs an open air intake and delete 2ndary cat and resonator and/or bigger mid pipes.

zsupreme · 02-19-2013, 05:21 PM

wont that make it a lot louder?

R3D · 02-19-2013, 07:12 PM

Ordered the AA exhaust today. $499 - no tax or shipping charges.

cuiter23 · 02-19-2013, 08:25 PM

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wont that make it a lot louder?

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cuiter23 Captain Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 677 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [3.62]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793324 Comparison between an AA and a Muffler delete. The AA is my car and the muffler delete is my friends. __________________ 2007 E90 328i - Titanium Metallic l ZSP l ZCW l Logic7 l PDC l BlackVue DR380G-HD l M-Tech License Plate LED l AA N52 Signature Exhaust

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cuiter23 Captain Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 677 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [3.62]	AA is definitely not as loud as a muffler delete, hence the extra resonator in place of the muffler. Why would you want an exhaust that is quiet? : __________________ 2007 E90 328i - Titanium Metallic l ZSP l ZCW l Logic7 l PDC l BlackVue DR380G-HD l M-Tech License Plate LED l AA N52 Signature Exhaust

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02-13-2013, 06:15 PM	#25
zsupreme Knowledge Reigns Supreme Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	AA is loud and drones. And boomy as fuck if you're below 2.5+ rpms

02-13-2013, 11:22 PM	#29
R3D Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies. Seems like AA is the front runner atm.

02-14-2013, 07:32 PM	#31
R3D Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	What is a drone exactly? Can't really find a clear answer.

02-16-2013, 01:38 AM	#33
R3D Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Do you find that there is a lot of drone? I always listen to my music loud, so I'm not sure if I'd notice it too much.

02-16-2013, 06:17 AM	#34
Route 16 I got lei'd Drives: '07 E90 328i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BayArea Posts: 2,497 iTrader: (10)	Too me drone isn't drone unless the cabin is vibrating and going uphill for a long time pisses me off. On flat roads I don't notice anything. In the end you won't make these NA cars louder than a stock '03-'06 v6 mustang with borla/magnaflow mufflers. The loudest I have had my car drone is with my 3in straight y-pipe and free flow muffler. And still not louder than a mustang. I've been meaning to get back to that set up and post videos for comparisons.

02-19-2013, 05:21 PM	#38
zsupreme Knowledge Reigns Supreme Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	wont that make it a lot louder?

02-19-2013, 07:12 PM	#39
R3D Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Ordered the AA exhaust today. $499 - no tax or shipping charges.