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09-11-2011, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Dinan versus M3 performance exhaust
Which is better and why?
http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...3319&perf=true http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D660-0...an.aspx#page=1 If neither what should I go with? it should be noted that I want to stay under warranty. |
09-11-2011, 10:02 PM | #2 |
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I could not tell you which is better as I have not heard the Dinan but what I Can tell you is that I love the sound of the M3 Performance exhaust.
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09-11-2011, 10:08 PM | #3 |
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No cat back is going to void your warranty. However, if you have it installed somewhere, be careful as to how they install it. Some are removing bolts that hold the differential in place, and then are not re-installing these bolts back properly, resulting in diff failures. Not very common, but has happened enough times on here to make sure one pays attention to it. So like the rest of us, shop based on price, sound/noise/tone, and availability. Have fun!
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09-11-2011, 11:25 PM | #4 |
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If you go for an xpipe later on get the dinan. If you'll just stick with the axle back then go with the performance
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09-11-2011, 11:40 PM | #5 |
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I had the Dinan and now I have the BMW Perf. This is how I would compare them ....
In my experience, the fit and finish of the two exhausts is different. My Dinan did not line up properly out of the box, and the tips were not of equal length. I tried to get Dinan to replace the exhaust and they claimed it must have been damaged in shipping (it wasn't) and that the different tip lengths were acceptable. Needless to say, I was very disappointed and now believe Dinan's supposed warranty is crap. The Dinan exhaust is also very 'basic' in terms of looks. And of course only one tip is functional. This is a deal breaker for some but I would have been cool with it if the exhaust had at least fit properly. The BMW exhaust fit perfectly and is much better constructed. I did have a problem with the paint peeling inside the tips however. Neither exhaust drones or is overly loud but the Dinan exhaust, as well as most aftermarket exhausts, seems to change the stock tone and past 5000 rpm you lose the exhaust sound and just hear the engine. The BMW exhaust changes character with increasing revs and gets louder all along the way. Amplifies the OEM sound I would say, but has unique tones that are very appealing. I love this exhaust on the track! Buying an exhaust is very much a thing of personal preference but my recommendation would be the BMW.
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09-11-2011, 11:59 PM | #6 |
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Guess which one I'll say I've read many post where the 2 "dead" pipes would be a deal breaker. If you read Dinan's explanation in the Dinan University section on their website, you'll have a better understanding of why it's designed that way. Also if you're going to spend the coin on a exhaust, it should at least remove those 2 big azz tumors hanging under the back of your car Now to all that say the "dead pipes are a deal breaker.......do you think the passenger side hood air intake is taking in air? Do you believe the side gills are sucking air?.......nough said..............Phil
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^ except that both the stock and the M Performance exhaust have 4 functional tips and no drone, so it's definitely possible.
I'm not bothered by the look of the canisters. I would prefer without them hanging of course, but not bothered. |
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No one has said it's not possible........it's just a different approach. And who really notices what's coming out of an exhaust tip (besides us)? If a soccer mom says that you have a clogged tip......then you're obviously driving too slow if she's that close and you might want to consider trading cars with her..............Phil
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Does just "one" of our hood air intakes get black with carbon while the other look brand new? No; because that would look dumb, just like the Dinan mufflers do after a few days of driving. I also believe their tips are the worst looking in the business, especially how from the rear, they dont match the mufflers. Is that now a deal breaker? For me it is and I actually like Dinan stuff alot (just not the axle-back).
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The tips on the Dinan didn't bother me. The sound was good. But the M Performance sounds much better and as a slip-on alone sounds much more aggressive and a little louder. Also as stated by AMPowerJ it sounds like a factory exhaust which I like.
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09-12-2011, 10:55 AM | #14 |
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The Dinan looks like a $300 exhaust made in a garage. It may be well designed, but no way I'd put that crap on my car. And the BMW is overengineered and too expensive (should have been S/S), plus not the preetiest, but painting the mufflers black eliminates that issue for me. Bottom line is if I was forced at gun point to buy one, it'd be the BMW hands down, but I'm not going to do that voluntarily . For those who don't mind storing the giant stocker, buying the BMW performance would only mean a hit between purchase price and resale down the line. I'll be moving in a year or two, so decided to stay stock. Good day folks.
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OP I'd be interested to hear what you make of all the opinions.
Depending on what kind of sound you are going for don't discount the Active Autowerke system either. Install on this one is plug and play, and it looks and sounds great. |
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09-12-2011, 01:55 PM | #17 |
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you can probably buy a full pipe dinan for the cost of the OEM Performance axle back only... which i think OEM performance is well over hipe..
Plus... looks and quality, price i dont think its worth it... even if it was made out of inconel... F THAT...
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We all have an opinion about this. My information is based off my own personal experiences with Dinan......nothing more or nothing less. While you say they don't stand behind their products, I say they do.......so where does that leave us? At the end of the day, the OP will need to make his own decision based off the information he's read here or a gut feeling. So I'll end my opinion by saying, OP make up your damn mind so the rest of us can go drive and listen to whatever exhaust we overpaid for ....................Phil
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Let's broaden the scope from not just Dinan and BMW performance but to all exhausts. What is your favorite?
Keeping the BMW warranty is a must as it is a newer car. |
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Ppl talk about the Way the tips look, let me tell you, IMO BMW performance has some of the ugliest tips outthere right now. No offense to the bmw perf owners here
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I don't know about Dinan ... we don't have them in Australia. But the BMW /// Performance exhaust is music to your ears. A unique and cultured tone that characterizes OEM quality. You will not regret it,
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