Which exhaust should i get

rbarrs77 · 05-17-2011, 05:33 AM

my car is leased so not looking to go crazy, im looking for a good exhause with a nice sound but not to obnoxious and no drone.

Crazy Bimmer · 05-17-2011, 08:57 AM

Eisenmann Sport or Akrapovic

Really depends on your budget though

geneatals · 05-17-2011, 10:07 AM

I was you for the past 2 months. Finally decided on an akra slip, could not be happier with my decision. Hopefully you have an opportunity to hear a few exhausts in person. The 4 I was deciding between were: Akra slip-on, Eis Sport, Dinan, and the OEM M performance exhaust.

GL with your decision.

Draff1 · 05-17-2011, 06:41 PM

Do yourself a favor and listen to as many as you can IN PERSON. YT videos are fun but offer very little value in terms of assessing drone.

Second, if you can afford it, stick with a major brand that actually has engineers working on their staff. Akra, Dinan, Eisenmann, Active etc... Your results will be predictable and if you decide to add an x-pipe later you can also predict how that will affect your power and sound. Resale value is often much better for these brands so if you want to swap it out you can sell any of these on this forum in a snap for a high % of what you paid.

Steer clear of anyone that claims their rear section will increase HP by more than 6-8 HP. It's probably not real.

geneatals · 05-17-2011, 07:05 PM

forgot to add: sound/drone is a very independent and subjective, so you definitely need to hear different exhausts in person

merlin00069 · 05-17-2011, 07:17 PM

I'm kind of in the same boat but after some consideration I've decided to actually keep the OEM exhaust(since it flows well) and grab some turner test pipes. Im ooking for the maximum gain with least amount of drone yet stock-ish apperance. I plan on doing it in conjunction with a tune (either AA or the GAI tune from Turner). Ill probably buy some new tips just to make it shine too. That's my suggestion. Cost efficient...best bang for buck yet still OEM appearing.

mkPOTO · 05-17-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Dinan Free Flow.

http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D660-0...nv.aspx#page=1

love this exhaust, i also like my rpi gtm exhaust very nice sound

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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	I was you for the past 2 months. Finally decided on an akra slip, could not be happier with my decision. Hopefully you have an opportunity to hear a few exhausts in person. The 4 I was deciding between were: Akra slip-on, Eis Sport, Dinan, and the OEM M performance exhaust. GL with your decision. __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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Draff1 Private First Class 13 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Do yourself a favor and listen to as many as you can IN PERSON. YT videos are fun but offer very little value in terms of assessing drone. Second, if you can afford it, stick with a major brand that actually has engineers working on their staff. Akra, Dinan, Eisenmann, Active etc... Your results will be predictable and if you decide to add an x-pipe later you can also predict how that will affect your power and sound. Resale value is often much better for these brands so if you want to swap it out you can sell any of these on this forum in a snap for a high % of what you paid. Steer clear of anyone that claims their rear section will increase HP by more than 6-8 HP. It's probably not real. __________________ 2009 Silverstone II E92 M3 Coupe - DCT Dinan Exhaust, RPi scoops, Dinan Tune, Dinan Pulley, BMC filter, LCI Taillights, MS 15mm spacers, Huper Optik tint.
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