Just installed Dinan exhaust... Not loud - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e92ben · 02-10-2013, 03:21 AM

I have RR catless dp. I bought a dinan free flow. Installed it today. It sounds awesome and all. It's just not aggressively louder than stock. It drones less than the stock muffler. Unless there is a break in period I don't know about this exhaust isn't loud. Anyone else have input on there dinan experience?

CUTigers · 02-10-2013, 09:23 AM

Wrong choice for loud. Had it on mine and loved it and all, was just better sounding and a little deeper. Nothin special if you are wanting to have all the attention in the world on you though.

shortseller · 02-10-2013, 11:17 AM

^^^
Agreed. Had a Dinan loaner w/ FFE a while back, was also surprised by the sound level but very much liked the tone of the exhaust note, especially at WOT which is where I wanted it to be. Around town the low level growl was very pleasing w/o being annoying. I even contemplated a purchase but w/o any hp gains I looked elsewhere to spend my cash.

JStang · 02-10-2013, 08:50 PM

As others stated, if you are trying to wake up the neighborhood you made the wrong decision. I for one, love the way it is subtle during normal driving but wakes up just enough under load.

335iRlz · 02-10-2013, 08:53 PM

SO which one is wake up the neighbor worthy

* While still being legal of course

Wesley Crusher · 02-10-2013, 08:55 PM

The Dinan exhaust is perfect, imo. Super loud exhausts almost never sound nice. They are cool for the first week, but become annoying very quickly.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-11-2013, 12:30 PM

Traditionally Dinan exhaust are not the loudest options available. They usually have a mature sound with a focus on performance but maintaining drivability.

Bmw135er · 02-11-2013, 08:28 PM

Put downpipes on it and you'll be happy.

Neothin87 · 02-12-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw135er

Put downpipes on it and you'll be happy.

he has catless dp's

PR3CI5N · 02-12-2013, 02:53 AM

Can't go wrong with the BMW PE. It'll definitely let you know it's there. And I think one of the vendors on here is having a sell right now.

cvc 22349a · 02-12-2013, 03:12 AM

You bought the wrong mufflers if you want a loud exhaust. I love the slightly more aggressive sound but this is a very subjective thing. The great thing is there's no drone at hwy cruising. There's no break in period. The sound you have now is the sound you'll have next month.

shortseller · 02-12-2013, 09:11 AM

Does anyone know who makes the exhaust(FFE) for Dinan?

GTHAUS · 02-12-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i1

SO which one is wake up the neighbor worthy

* While still being legal of course

Here is our e92 335i with Meisterschaft GT Racing exhaust. You may be able to wake up a neighbor or two! Thanks for watching!

BuraQ · 02-12-2013, 11:51 AM

Sounds like the OP should have gotten the BMW Performance Exhaust + Cattless DPs if loud to wake up the neighborhoold is what you were looking for

I am kinda suprised though with your the Dinan FFE + Cattless DPs that you considred it "slightly" louder than stock. I am runing highflow catted DPs and it is "MUCH" louder.

It maybe due to tuning, temps and air

Anyhow here are couple of exhaust clip with stock DPs and highflow catted DPs

R.G. · 02-28-2013, 12:57 AM

I had mine installed a few weeks ago. Maybe it's just me but after about 400 miles the note has become deeper and noticeably louder

After i initially had it installed I thought it may have been too subtle. Now the last few days of driving I'm glad I went with the Dinan as any louder than its become I felt would have been too much. Love it now and looks great from the rear.

Chuck · 02-28-2013, 05:22 AM

I am extremely happy with my Dinan FFE (bought it from CUTigers, post #2). Running this exhaust with catless DP"s seems to give it a nice growl while driving around town that doesn't irritate the wife, but it really wakes up on hard accelerations. WOT makes my smile fill the windshield!

tjobeid · 05-03-2013, 02:12 PM

for someone with a dinan FFE and everything else is stock, to get a slightly louder or more exotic tone. What kind of setup would you guys recommend?

JStang · 05-03-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjobeid

for someone with a dinan FFE and everything else is stock, to get a slightly louder or more exotic tone. What kind of setup would you guys recommend?

Catless DP's change the exhaust note quite a bit.

tjobeid · 05-03-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JStang

Catless DP's change the exhaust note quite a bit.

does it matter which brand? and is that it? does it need cat resonator removal and added pipes etc?

HeavyMetalRocker · 05-06-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

SO which one is wake up the neighbor worthy

* While still being legal of course

HPF! And as an added plus, it doesn't sound like a fart can like many 335 exhausts do!

secretsquirrel · 05-06-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tjobeid

does it matter which brand? and is that it? does it need cat resonator removal and added pipes etc?

Nope, the brand doesn't matter. The space for fitting dps is restrictive so all dps are going to sound the same because they have the same shape and very similar metals.

tjobeid · 05-06-2013, 10:29 AM

if i do catless down pipes such as VSRF would that make my Check engine light come on? besides the dinan muffler everything else seems stock on the bottom.All cats and resonators are still attached. What is the best way to run this without check engine light comming on and keeping my dinan muffler?

02-10-2013, 03:21 AM	#1
e92ben Major Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi Posts: 1,305 iTrader: (3)	Just installed Dinan exhaust... Not loud I have RR catless dp. I bought a dinan free flow. Installed it today. It sounds awesome and all. It's just not aggressively louder than stock. It drones less than the stock muffler. Unless there is a break in period I don't know about this exhaust isn't loud. Anyone else have input on there dinan experience? __________________ e92 335i.... Jb4 G5 iso, Helix FMIC, RissRacing catless Dp's, Dinan exhaust, BMS dci, BMW performance electronic V2-ebrake-shift boot, full M3 interior swap novillo & speed cloth, H&R coilovers, OZ ultras, M3 front bumper, CF hood & trunk, LCI tails, much more...
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02-10-2013, 11:17 AM	#3
shortseller Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E92 335i/6MT Dinan3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	^^^ Agreed. Had a Dinan loaner w/ FFE a while back, was also surprised by the sound level but very much liked the tone of the exhaust note, especially at WOT which is where I wanted it to be. Around town the low level growl was very pleasing w/o being annoying. I even contemplated a purchase but w/o any hp gains I looked elsewhere to spend my cash. Last edited by shortseller; 02-10-2013 at 03:05 PM.

02-10-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
JStang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: FBO E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,736 iTrader: (4)	As others stated, if you are trying to wake up the neighborhood you made the wrong decision. I for one, love the way it is subtle during normal driving but wakes up just enough under load. __________________ PTF Tuned Cobb Stage 2+ \| H&R / Koni Sport \| BBS CH-R

02-10-2013, 08:55 PM	#6
Wesley Crusher ~ Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpha Quadrant Posts: 2,790 iTrader: (12)	The Dinan exhaust is perfect, imo. Super loud exhausts almost never sound nice. They are cool for the first week, but become annoying very quickly. __________________ Cobb \| Macht Schnell \| Big Tom \| BMS \| Koni \| H&R \| Dinan

02-11-2013, 12:30 PM	#7
Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,483 iTrader: (25)	Traditionally Dinan exhaust are not the loudest options available. They usually have a mature sound with a focus on performance but maintaining drivability. __________________ Latest Discounts and Specials Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! MEMORIAL DAY DISCOUNTS!!

02-10-2013, 09:23 AM	#2
CUTigers Captain Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta/Lawrenceville Posts: 850 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus IS F [5.00] 2008 e90 335i [4.50]	Wrong choice for loud. Had it on mine and loved it and all, was just better sounding and a little deeper. Nothin special if you are wanting to have all the attention in the world on you though. Last edited by CUTigers; 02-28-2013 at 07:41 AM.

02-10-2013, 08:53 PM	#5
335iRlz First Lieutenant Drives: 335xdrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 306 iTrader: (2)	SO which one is wake up the neighbor worthy * While still being legal of course

02-11-2013, 08:28 PM	#8
Bmw135er Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,378 iTrader: (9)	Put downpipes on it and you'll be happy.

02-12-2013, 02:53 AM	#10
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 957 iTrader: (8)	Can't go wrong with the BMW PE. It'll definitely let you know it's there. And I think one of the vendors on here is having a sell right now. __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

02-12-2013, 03:12 AM	#11
cvc 22349a Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 1,720 iTrader: (7)	You bought the wrong mufflers if you want a loud exhaust. I love the slightly more aggressive sound but this is a very subjective thing. The great thing is there's no drone at hwy cruising. There's no break in period. The sound you have now is the sound you'll have next month. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC tune, Dinan intake/exhaust, KW/M3/Meyle susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS

02-12-2013, 09:11 AM	#12
shortseller Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E92 335i/6MT Dinan3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know who makes the exhaust(FFE) for Dinan?

02-12-2013, 11:51 AM	#14
BuraQ Colonel Drives: 11" E92 335is Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,292 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [3.27]	Sounds like the OP should have gotten the BMW Performance Exhaust + Cattless DPs if loud to wake up the neighborhoold is what you were looking for I am kinda suprised though with your the Dinan FFE + Cattless DPs that you considred it "slightly" louder than stock. I am runing highflow catted DPs and it is "MUCH" louder. It maybe due to tuning, temps and air Anyhow here are couple of exhaust clip with stock DPs and highflow catted DPs __________________ ET 11.78 @ 116 Mph, RENNtech tuning, aFe Stage 2 Elite intake (open cover), cP-e Downpipes w/ High Flow Catts, Dinan FMIC, Dinan Axle Back Exhaust, Full Weight, No meth, No DRs YouTube

02-28-2013, 12:57 AM	#15
R.G. Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Right here Posts: 276 iTrader: (4)	I had mine installed a few weeks ago. Maybe it's just me but after about 400 miles the note has become deeper and noticeably louder After i initially had it installed I thought it may have been too subtle. Now the last few days of driving I'm glad I went with the Dinan as any louder than its become I felt would have been too much. Love it now and looks great from the rear.

02-28-2013, 05:22 AM	#16
Chuck Captain Drives: E90 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 766 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E90 [3.86]	I am extremely happy with my Dinan FFE (bought it from CUTigers, post #2). Running this exhaust with catless DP"s seems to give it a nice growl while driving around town that doesn't irritate the wife, but it really wakes up on hard accelerations. WOT makes my smile fill the windshield! __________________ ..JB4 G5 ISO \| Helix FMIC \| ER Chargepipe \| Synapse BOV \| VRSF Catless DP's \| Dinan FFE \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash..

05-03-2013, 02:12 PM	#17
tjobeid Private Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: houston,tx Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	for someone with a dinan FFE and everything else is stock, to get a slightly louder or more exotic tone. What kind of setup would you guys recommend?

05-06-2013, 10:29 AM	#22
tjobeid Private Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: houston,tx Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	if i do catless down pipes such as VSRF would that make my Check engine light come on? besides the dinan muffler everything else seems stock on the bottom.All cats and resonators are still attached. What is the best way to run this without check engine light comming on and keeping my dinan muffler?

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