Getting my ACM exhaust mod tomorrow!

Da M3nace · 06-12-2012, 10:10 PM

I plan to post vids of before and after.

Alpha///M · 06-12-2012, 10:27 PM

Good luck bro. I'm buggin' waiting for my exhaust. Don't forget the....

Stealth ///M · 06-12-2012, 10:33 PM

Omg I can't wait!!!

Da M3nace · 06-13-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth ///M

Omg I can't wait!!!

Lol. Im sure that is some sarcasm.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-13-2012, 10:56 PM

Thanks for swinging by today. Enjoy the new music

OttoMcintyre · 06-14-2012, 01:49 AM

Thanks for swinging by today

Da M3nace · 06-14-2012, 10:26 AM

I got it done. The guys at Auto Couture Motoring had me in and out in about 30 mins. I made an appt for the mod and black heat paint on muffler. Cost was $499 including install and $125 for paint on muffler. All major work was done on swap before I even came in for install. They basically keep my old muffler for the modded one.

I am not posting vids because i dont see the sense. There are plenty of vids on this forum for this mod and I just dont think you get the same taste as in person. The modded exhaust sounds just a tad bit louder at idle with a warm engine, cold engine a different story. This exhaust comes alive with just a tap of the throttle, you will hear the difference, a bassy note heard with windows closed easily. Crusing speeds very similar to standard sound but tap on accelerator and you will smile. I did feel a slight change in power band even with " power" button engaged. Lower rpm under 3000 doesn't feel as torquie but that could be all mental because the exhaust is louder and my brain used to translate that as wide open throttle before mod was done.

Okay, now let me discuss cold starts. The car is now really loud when cold. The exhaust actually sounds like there is a leak in pipes, at least that what it reminds me of. I actually do not love it but i will live with it for about two minutes during every cold start.

So, in short, the ACM mod is well worth the money assuming you have a budget under a grand. The only after market exhaust i have seen in this price range is the Meagan slip on. If I had three grand to blow on exhaust then Id def spend it on a full aftermarket, otherwise, Do what I did, preferably at ACM. ; )

Shout out to Auto Couture Motoring in Jersey, well worth my 80 minute drive for this upgrade! Thanks!

Da M3nace · 06-15-2012, 11:37 AM

Find myself looking for underpass bridges and tunnels...really enjoying this mod ; )

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-15-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Da M3nace

Find myself looking for underpass bridges and tunnels...really enjoying this mod ; )

hahaha

sjuang · 06-16-2012, 05:46 PM

Anyone know where I can get this done in San Jose area?

M3Denver · 06-16-2012, 06:13 PM

you shoulda kept your stock one as well just in case

Da M3nace · 06-17-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Denver

you shoulda kept your stock one as well just in case

In case what? When I get tired of this one I will buy full exhaust. I guess if I was trading in car or selling id just search for one on ebay or junkyard.

tibra1 · 06-17-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Denver

you shoulda kept your stock one as well just in case

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Originally Posted by Da M3nace

In case what? When I get tired of this one I will buy full exhaust. I guess if I was trading in car or selling id just search for one on ebay or junkyard.

In case you want to return it to stock..if you sell the car for example..some people may not appreciated the loud exhaust

KJ · 06-17-2012, 07:27 PM

If you ever want a stock exhaust, I'm sure someone would be willing to trade their stock exhaust with you and pay for the install as well.

So no need to purchase a stock exhaust IMO.

ArnettMarier · 06-17-2012, 09:29 PM

you shoulda kept your stock one as well just in case

JBiddy · 06-18-2012, 09:56 AM

Great mod!!! ACM exhaust mod sounds great! You should deff do the primary cat delete as well. You'll fall in love all over again

erm324 · 06-18-2012, 10:29 AM

primary cat delete + ACM exhaust mod is a killer setup

MasterXen · 06-18-2012, 02:27 PM

Does only having the ACM mod make any subsequent emissions/inspections a problem? Or rather, does the mod only change the acoustics or does it also alter the exhaust's function?

Stealth ///M · 06-18-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterXen

Does only having the ACM mod make any subsequent emissions/inspections a problem? Or rather, does the mod only change the acoustics or does it also alter the exhaust's function?

Just acoustics. Mufflers are for sound, cats are for emissions.

Da M3nace · 06-19-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth ///M

Just acoustics. Mufflers are for sound, cats are for emissions.

Well, this is the reason why I don't do Cat delete...I live in New York, difficult to pass, no?

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-19-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MasterXen

Does only having the ACM mod make any subsequent emissions/inspections a problem? Or rather, does the mod only change the acoustics or does it also alter the exhaust's function?

Just sound...and maybe a couple hp.

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Originally Posted by Da M3nace

Well, this is the reason why I don't do Cat delete...I live in New York, difficult to pass, no?

Yeah, you'll need to have cats in to pass.

Dgarcia41982 · 06-19-2012, 05:18 PM

Really considering doing this mod. Just curious if it will ruin my warranty. Its funny I work in fairlawn and ive seen the m3s parked at that spot when im doing a track inspection. Never new I could get this done there. Lol!

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Da M3nace Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I got it done. The guys at Auto Couture Motoring had me in and out in about 30 mins. I made an appt for the mod and black heat paint on muffler. Cost was $499 including install and $125 for paint on muffler. All major work was done on swap before I even came in for install. They basically keep my old muffler for the modded one. I am not posting vids because i dont see the sense. There are plenty of vids on this forum for this mod and I just dont think you get the same taste as in person. The modded exhaust sounds just a tad bit louder at idle with a warm engine, cold engine a different story. This exhaust comes alive with just a tap of the throttle, you will hear the difference, a bassy note heard with windows closed easily. Crusing speeds very similar to standard sound but tap on accelerator and you will smile. I did feel a slight change in power band even with " power" button engaged. Lower rpm under 3000 doesn't feel as torquie but that could be all mental because the exhaust is louder and my brain used to translate that as wide open throttle before mod was done. Okay, now let me discuss cold starts. The car is now really loud when cold. The exhaust actually sounds like there is a leak in pipes, at least that what it reminds me of. I actually do not love it but i will live with it for about two minutes during every cold start. So, in short, the ACM mod is well worth the money assuming you have a budget under a grand. The only after market exhaust i have seen in this price range is the Meagan slip on. If I had three grand to blow on exhaust then Id def spend it on a full aftermarket, otherwise, Do what I did, preferably at ACM. ; ) Shout out to Auto Couture Motoring in Jersey, well worth my 80 minute drive for this upgrade! Thanks!
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sjuang Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Anyone know where I can get this done in San Jose area?
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