Megan exhaust ..question

Technic · 02-20-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild_Will

I just feel when I buy a car such as the M3 which was designed through engineering perfection that it deserves the best.

Fixed.

If you want that Kool Aid with some ice then that's you.

There are M3 intakes in this forum that cost almost as twice as this Megan exhaust. Exhausts that cost as much as a brand new Nissan Versa. Stroker engines more expensive than a new 128i...

To me, there are decent and effective upgrades and then there is just insanity.

Dave07997S · 02-20-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Fixed.

If you want that Kool Aid with some ice then that's you.

There are M3 intakes in this forum that cost almost as twice as this Megan exhaust. Exhausts that cost as much as a brand new Nissan Versa. Stroker engines more expensive than a new 128i...

To me, there are decent and effective upgrades and then there is just insanity.

Well said..

PutterMcGavin · 02-21-2012, 12:12 PM

FYI for anyone who wants pics of the Megan exhaust I took some a few days back. This one was "3 days used..."

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=megan

IrishCoffee · 02-21-2012, 01:42 PM

I just installed my Megan exhaust yesterday. Sounds great to me... particularly for the price. The welds look good and I don't see how anyone could call this a mediocre product. I was actually really impressed by the quality. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the fact that it didn't come with 4 required nuts to mate with the factory bolts. A trip to the hardware store and $1.97 fixed that though. I did find it to be a bit irritating that the nuts were't included. Maybe the same happens with the Agency Power? Not sure...

Does it drone? Sure, a little bit, but all others will too unless you spend a ridiculous amount of money.

I'll enjoy the $1000+ I saved on some track events. In my opinion my money is better spent there.

So far this seems to be a well engineered product. It's certainly not a piece of crap like people assume it is just because it's cheaper. You don't always get what you pay for. I don't feel the need to pay for someone else's R&D. If you think I am crazy then you are the person who probably buys Advil vs generic ibuprofen. If it makes you feel better to spend more for a name then go for it. I don't think it's wrong to do... it's just not for me.

SROC3 · 03-06-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishCoffee

I just installed my Megan exhaust yesterday. Sounds great to me... particularly for the price. The welds look good and I don't see how anyone could call this a mediocre product. I was actually really impressed by the quality. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the fact that it didn't come with 4 required nuts to mate with the factory bolts. A trip to the hardware store and $1.97 fixed that though. I did find it to be a bit irritating that the nuts were't included. Maybe the same happens with the Agency Power? Not sure...

Does it drone? Sure, a little bit, but all others will too unless you spend a ridiculous amount of money.

I'll enjoy the $1000+ I saved on some track events. In my opinion my money is better spent there.

So far this seems to be a well engineered product. It's certainly not a piece of crap like people assume it is just because it's cheaper. You don't always get what you pay for. I don't feel the need to pay for someone else's R&D. If you think I am crazy then you are the person who probably buys Advil vs generic ibuprofen. If it makes you feel better to spend more for a name then go for it. I don't think it's wrong to do... it's just not for me.

M3335 · 04-14-2012, 10:05 PM

lots of good reviews on this exhaust, how much does it typically cost to get it installed? or should it be diy?

Tomislav · 04-15-2012, 04:50 AM

I did mine DIY, but had a mate with a hoist to help me out. It gets a bit fiddly taking the factory exhaust off the rubber hangers, and putting the megan back onto the hangers.

Wanna Race? · 04-15-2012, 10:25 AM

Just wanted to weigh in here with some observations that I have made in the almost 2 years of working and a very prestigious dealership in MI with many M's coming through the service and sales department...

I have pretty much heard every exhaust mentioned here, in most forms (x pipe etc), while they all sound a little bit different, they all sound better than factory, and I am sure everyone can agree on that. I read through hours of the forum when making my purchasing decision, I listened to sales, service and customers car, and even drove in most of them. A co-worker had an agency exhaust, it is the same exact exact exhaust as mentioned above, sounds the EXACT same. for 1/3 of the price, as also mentioned above.

Money is not a problem, but it is that way because of making smart purchasing decisions... Everyone one of us has something that they justify spending more on for name recognition, it may be your M3, it may be your suit, it may be your bitches, whatever the case, we all do it in some fashion, and that is a FACT.

So know with all that being said, I made the decision to go with the megan exhaust because it is the only exhaust for the M3 that is in line with what an exhaust should really cost based on 100's of other vehicles. Granted, there is more R and D with some of the higher end stuff, and it may sound better to your ears... Some also have no drone, which personally to me, does not make a difference, I actually enjoy it a little, and with the Megan, it is not bad to me at all. If you don't like any drone, then buy an exhaust with out it, if you can stand a little bit, buy a Megan. I have put about 3,000 miles on teh car with the exhaust, and I am very happy, people constantly comment that my car sounds amazing, and because of the blue tips (see below) looks amazing.

Bottom line, figure out what is going to make YOU happy, and when you find that comfort zone, purchase. Whether $550, or $3550.

hotbrick · 04-15-2012, 04:53 PM

^Good post. I'm still deciding which exhaust to go with, and while I'm able to afford whichever one that suits me, I still hate the feeling of getting worked over. It's the same way I feel about sales guys at the local best buy trying to force you into a $200 set of HDMI "Monstor Cable" cables, when you can get one with the same specs for $4 online.

To each their own I guess.

P.S. Nice color.

gatorfast · 04-15-2012, 04:59 PM

Haven't heard a Megan exhaust in person but judging by the sounds clips and pics it seems unbeatable for the price. I decided to do the oem mod on mine but had I not I would have went with the Megan.

Wanna Race? · 04-15-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hotbrick

^Good post. I'm still deciding which exhaust to go with, and while I'm able to afford whichever one that suits me, I still hate the feeling of getting worked over. It's the same way I feel about sales guys at the local best buy trying to force you into a $200 set of HDMI "Monstor Cable" cables, when you can get one with the same specs for $4 online.

To each their own I guess.

P.S. Nice color.

thanks buddy. I like your color as well.

the tips match the car which makes it sick when your driving by people

alpine92m3 · 04-18-2012, 10:10 PM

I get mine Monday! <3

M3335 · 04-19-2012, 11:36 AM

after reading all these posts and debates...I have decided to buy into saving some $$$. Ordered mine today. If it's a crap product, I will be out $600. If it does sound better than stock, weigh less than stock, then I'm a happy camper. I am a daily driver. just want to have some fun driving the car, hear some exhaust, and mind my own business. will update with before and after on GoPro 2 Camera!

Wanna Race? · 04-19-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3335

after reading all these posts and debates...I have decided to buy into saving some $$$. Ordered mine today. If it's a crap product, I will be out $600. If it does sound better than stock, weigh less than stock, then I'm a happy camper. I am a daily driver. just want to have some fun driving the car, hear some exhaust, and mind my own business. will update with before and after on GoPro 2 Camera!

You will be happy DONDU

UTurnFactory · 10-08-2012, 09:09 PM

Really old thread, but lots of prudent wisdom here. I've been infected with the mod bug for a long time, but I'm also smart with my money. At the end of the day though, it really does come down to whatever floats one's boat.

As for the Megan exhaust, my E93 won't take it without some risky modifications to the rearward support braces, so it was a no-go for me. Otherwise, I would have definitely gotten it - and in fact, preferrably used!

Christopher110 · 10-09-2012, 12:40 AM

BPMSport · 10-09-2012, 01:11 AM

Before you buy this exhaust make sure the tips are welded on correctly. A customer came the other day and the logo was upside-down. I think the initial batch of them had the tips on backwards.

It does sound better than stock.

zslow6 · 10-10-2012, 10:53 AM

This thread is great. I purchased this exhaust with the intention of having something to hold me over until I found MY perfect exhaust. I couldn't stand the look of the stock exhaust and same goes for the Dinan. So far it looks good and sounds good... Fitment wasn't that great but not terrible either... Minus the bolts/clamps being a little cheap. I came from corvettes and it blew my mind that I could get a full system including headers for the price of most m3 rear sections! I would recommend this exhaust to anyone who believes the price of a product should be justifiable. That said it seems like in any foreign car market, Japanese, German, etc, people are willing to pay hefty premiums for what is mostly just a name so be willing to get the "why did you buy that crap" question... Anyway all in all great exhaust esp for the money!

Slapshot9 · 10-10-2012, 09:42 PM

i agree with most of the positive comments. I installed mine in July and am very happy. I've heard about the upside down logo's, mine was correct. Sounds better than the OEM Mod, i've compared them side by side. This OEM Mod had a an anoying rattle.

alpine92m3 · 10-10-2012, 11:08 PM

Had mine since June welds are on point everything about the exhaust it's great sound ,looks etc. I get a lot of compliments on the sound and the titanium tips look great best 600$ I've spent so far! Any one want pics I have a few just pm me and I will send you a few

02-21-2012, 12:12 PM	#47
PutterMcGavin Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 254 Posts Drives: '01 E39 M5, '08 E61 535xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (4)	FYI for anyone who wants pics of the Megan exhaust I took some a few days back. This one was "3 days used..." http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=megan __________________
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02-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#48
IrishCoffee Lieutenant 79 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I just installed my Megan exhaust yesterday. Sounds great to me... particularly for the price. The welds look good and I don't see how anyone could call this a mediocre product. I was actually really impressed by the quality. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was the fact that it didn't come with 4 required nuts to mate with the factory bolts. A trip to the hardware store and $1.97 fixed that though. I did find it to be a bit irritating that the nuts were't included. Maybe the same happens with the Agency Power? Not sure... Does it drone? Sure, a little bit, but all others will too unless you spend a ridiculous amount of money. I'll enjoy the $1000+ I saved on some track events. In my opinion my money is better spent there. So far this seems to be a well engineered product. It's certainly not a piece of crap like people assume it is just because it's cheaper. You don't always get what you pay for. I don't feel the need to pay for someone else's R&D. If you think I am crazy then you are the person who probably buys Advil vs generic ibuprofen. If it makes you feel better to spend more for a name then go for it. I don't think it's wrong to do... it's just not for me.
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04-14-2012, 10:05 PM	#50
M3335 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 BLK and 08 E93 WHT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	lots of good reviews on this exhaust, how much does it typically cost to get it installed? or should it be diy?
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04-15-2012, 04:50 AM	#51
Tomislav Panty Schtuffer 21 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perth, Orstralya! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW X6M [0.00] 1997 BMW 323i [0.00] 1994 BMW M3 [8.00]	I did mine DIY, but had a mate with a hoist to help me out. It gets a bit fiddly taking the factory exhaust off the rubber hangers, and putting the megan back onto the hangers. __________________ .: 2010 E71 X6M - stock, daily driver, towcar :. .: 2008 E92 M3 - 6MT, Carbon Roof, Eibach Springs, Megan Axle Back exhaust :. .: 1997 E36 323i Frankenstein - too much to list, track whore, stripped, caged, MoTeC, S85B50 :. .: 1994 E36 M3 3.0 - 19" BBS LM Reps, Bilsteins :.
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04-15-2012, 10:25 AM	#52
Wanna Race? Private 14 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT Interlagos Blu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to weigh in here with some observations that I have made in the almost 2 years of working and a very prestigious dealership in MI with many M's coming through the service and sales department... I have pretty much heard every exhaust mentioned here, in most forms (x pipe etc), while they all sound a little bit different, they all sound better than factory, and I am sure everyone can agree on that. I read through hours of the forum when making my purchasing decision, I listened to sales, service and customers car, and even drove in most of them. A co-worker had an agency exhaust, it is the same exact exact exhaust as mentioned above, sounds the EXACT same. for 1/3 of the price, as also mentioned above. Money is not a problem, but it is that way because of making smart purchasing decisions... Everyone one of us has something that they justify spending more on for name recognition, it may be your M3, it may be your suit, it may be your bitches, whatever the case, we all do it in some fashion, and that is a FACT. So know with all that being said, I made the decision to go with the megan exhaust because it is the only exhaust for the M3 that is in line with what an exhaust should really cost based on 100's of other vehicles. Granted, there is more R and D with some of the higher end stuff, and it may sound better to your ears... Some also have no drone, which personally to me, does not make a difference, I actually enjoy it a little, and with the Megan, it is not bad to me at all. If you don't like any drone, then buy an exhaust with out it, if you can stand a little bit, buy a Megan. I have put about 3,000 miles on teh car with the exhaust, and I am very happy, people constantly comment that my car sounds amazing, and because of the blue tips (see below) looks amazing. Bottom line, figure out what is going to make YOU happy, and when you find that comfort zone, purchase. Whether $550, or $3550. Attached Images __________________ 01 E46 LSB 6 Speed (Gone), 05 545I (Gone), 08 550I (Gone), 11 E92 M3 Int blue DCT- Megan Exhaust, Drop in BME Air Filter, CF wing and splitters. Last edited by Wanna Race?; 04-15-2012 at 10:32 AM..
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04-15-2012, 04:53 PM	#53
hotbrick Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB M4 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	^Good post. I'm still deciding which exhaust to go with, and while I'm able to afford whichever one that suits me, I still hate the feeling of getting worked over. It's the same way I feel about sales guys at the local best buy trying to force you into a $200 set of HDMI "Monstor Cable" cables, when you can get one with the same specs for $4 online. To each their own I guess. P.S. Nice color. __________________
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04-15-2012, 04:59 PM	#54
gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Haven't heard a Megan exhaust in person but judging by the sounds clips and pics it seems unbeatable for the price. I decided to do the oem mod on mine but had I not I would have went with the Megan.
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04-18-2012, 10:10 PM	#56
alpine92m3 Banned 46 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 m3 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (7)	I get mine Monday! <3
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04-19-2012, 11:36 AM	#57
M3335 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 BLK and 08 E93 WHT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	after reading all these posts and debates...I have decided to buy into saving some $$$. Ordered mine today. If it's a crap product, I will be out $600. If it does sound better than stock, weigh less than stock, then I'm a happy camper. I am a daily driver. just want to have some fun driving the car, hear some exhaust, and mind my own business. will update with before and after on GoPro 2 Camera!
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10-08-2012, 09:09 PM	#59
UTurnFactory Private 19 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2008.06 E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United_States iTrader: (4)	Really old thread, but lots of prudent wisdom here. I've been infected with the mod bug for a long time, but I'm also smart with my money. At the end of the day though, it really does come down to whatever floats one's boat. As for the Megan exhaust, my E93 won't take it without some risky modifications to the rearward support braces, so it was a no-go for me. Otherwise, I would have definitely gotten it - and in fact, preferrably used!
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10-09-2012, 12:40 AM	#60
Christopher110 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Evolution lancer, Bmw 7 series Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA, Chicago illinois iTrader: (0)	Has any one used the after market greedy exhausts onto the ride. a friend of mine is offering to me for the after market exhaust so i was thinking maybe i should ask here and should get the appropriate feedback Buzz App \| Buzz Apps \| Apps Buzz \| Twilio Services \| Shopify Services \| Nimble Messaging \| SMS Marketing \| Wordpress SMS Plugin \| SMS Plugin \| WP SMS Plugin Last edited by Christopher110; 06-17-2016 at 04:38 AM..
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10-09-2012, 01:11 AM	#61
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10-10-2012, 10:53 AM	#62
zslow6 New Member 4 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 silverstone/fox red Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	This thread is great. I purchased this exhaust with the intention of having something to hold me over until I found MY perfect exhaust. I couldn't stand the look of the stock exhaust and same goes for the Dinan. So far it looks good and sounds good... Fitment wasn't that great but not terrible either... Minus the bolts/clamps being a little cheap. I came from corvettes and it blew my mind that I could get a full system including headers for the price of most m3 rear sections! I would recommend this exhaust to anyone who believes the price of a product should be justifiable. That said it seems like in any foreign car market, Japanese, German, etc, people are willing to pay hefty premiums for what is mostly just a name so be willing to get the "why did you buy that crap" question... Anyway all in all great exhaust esp for the money!
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10-10-2012, 09:42 PM	#63
Slapshot9 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	i agree with most of the positive comments. I installed mine in July and am very happy. I've heard about the upside down logo's, mine was correct. Sounds better than the OEM Mod, i've compared them side by side. This OEM Mod had a an anoying rattle.
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10-10-2012, 11:08 PM	#64
alpine92m3 Banned 46 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 m3 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (7)	Had mine since June welds are on point everything about the exhaust it's great sound ,looks etc. I get a lot of compliments on the sound and the titanium tips look great best 600$ I've spent so far! Any one want pics I have a few just pm me and I will send you a few
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