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Alvinlun · 04-16-2008, 07:03 AM

hi all, i have a silly question that i wanna ask,

you would spend a huge $$ on a expensive light wheel for the performance or will spend on a expensive Ti exhaust?? (such as GruppeM)........??

gorun · 04-16-2008, 07:05 AM

exhaust, wheels are fine and bigger ones would ruin the car!

montreal red · 04-16-2008, 11:14 AM

go for the exhaust... you'll love the sound of a good exhaust

Blip Bavarian · 04-16-2008, 11:47 AM

go for the exhaust. In my opinion Ti is not worth it. I would get a non Ti exhaust, and put the dough you save towards the wheels when you are ready.

What wheels are you considering?

iatacs19 · 04-16-2008, 08:00 PM

What's the average gains from an exhaust?

Getting rid of unsprung weight does have measurable performance gains.

consolidated · 04-16-2008, 09:53 PM

if you after track or track like-performance then wheels, wheels, wheels. Is a "Ti" exhaust really all ti or just the tips, just for looks then right, since the weight is nearly equal to an all stainless system.

if it's for looks and noise, then best to consult your hair stylist.

Alvinlun · 04-16-2008, 10:00 PM

icic, I am considering to get a BBS light wheel (forget the model number) heehee..........maybe i should reli consider a stainless system only and get a better light wheel

AK-Boost · 04-17-2008, 03:46 PM

Exhaust...you'll see better gains with it and set the platform for further mods.

AK-Boost · 04-17-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatacs19

What's the average gains from an exhaust?

Getting rid of unsprung weight does have measurable performance gains.

Other than less weight it really depends on the car. I stated in another thread that with my car (wrx) when I changed out the exhaust and went from a 2" pipe with three cats to a 3" mandrel bend, no cats, and a freer flowing muffler I gained about 20whp.

With this new v8 it will be good to see how mod-friendly it is. Only time and dyno pulls will tell!

Nate@IND · 04-17-2008, 03:52 PM

I vote for a nice set of light weight wheels. Titanium tends to crack over time.

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Alvinlun Private First Class Drives: E92M3 and Z33 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HK Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	expensive light wheel VS expensive Ti exhaust hi all, i have a silly question that i wanna ask, you would spend a huge $$ on a expensive light wheel for the performance or will spend on a expensive Ti exhaust?? (such as GruppeM)........??

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montreal red chris Drives: Mel Red e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 8,305 iTrader: (13)	go for the exhaust... you'll love the sound of a good exhaust __________________ 08 e92 M3: MelRed, MDrive, Exec Pack, EDC, 6MT. Mods: OEM Alu Pedals, UUC RK Knob, Alcantara Shift Boot, Custom Steering Wheel, Venture Shield, Window tints, Bastuck exhaust, Painted reflectors, Matte Black Stuff, VRS Front Lip, Mtec 4750k Angels, Custom Black 19" Advan RS, MS Air Filter. Custom Steering Wheels

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iatacs19 Major General Drives: crazy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,189 iTrader: (5) View iatacs19's Garage	What's the average gains from an exhaust? Getting rid of unsprung weight does have measurable performance gains. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. BMWCCA Referral

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Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,518 iTrader: (5)	I vote for a nice set of light weight wheels. Titanium tends to crack over time. __________________ www.eisenmann-na.com Eisenmann North American Distributor Vorsteiner Midwest-Ericsson NA dealer

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gorun Lieutenant Drives: E92 AW DCT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Across the Wall Posts: 419 iTrader: (0)	exhaust, wheels are fine and bigger ones would ruin the car!

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Blip Bavarian salivator Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 462 iTrader: (0)	go for the exhaust. In my opinion Ti is not worth it. I would get a non Ti exhaust, and put the dough you save towards the wheels when you are ready. What wheels are you considering?

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consolidated Major Drives: E90 M3, Cayman S, SPBOX, 1098 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,069 iTrader: (0)	if you after track or track like-performance then wheels, wheels, wheels. Is a "Ti" exhaust really all ti or just the tips, just for looks then right, since the weight is nearly equal to an all stainless system. if it's for looks and noise, then best to consult your hair stylist.

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Alvinlun Private First Class Drives: E92M3 and Z33 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HK Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	icic, I am considering to get a BBS light wheel (forget the model number) heehee..........maybe i should reli consider a stainless system only and get a better light wheel

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AK-Boost New Member Drives: o4 WRX Stage 2.5 --- o6 GSXR Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Exhaust...you'll see better gains with it and set the platform for further mods.