Which exhaust?

Varcan · 07-02-2013, 01:41 PM

Hi all

No doubt you've been asked this question thousands of times before, but could someone break down the options for an aftermarket exhaust? I'm after the best quality, performance-improving, top sounding stuff. So far I've looked at Akropovic (at BMW's recommendation), and some BMW exhaust which they priced at £2800 fitted... any good?

Anyway, many thanks from a clueless newb.

Tom

mPlasticDesign · 07-02-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Varcan

Hi all

No doubt you've been asked this question thousands of times before......So far I've looked at Akropovic (at BMW's recommendation), and some BMW exhaust which they priced at £2800 fitted... any good?

Anyway, many thanks from a clueless newb.

Tom

1001 times now. But to answer your question, the BMW MPE is my first choice for the weight savings, material(inconel), fit/finish and the definitely the sound! Do a search, there is a lot of threads.

Varcan · 07-02-2013, 02:52 PM

Okay, thanks dude!

I'll do a search now. Presumably the BMW MPE is the one they offered me at the garage?

Ant Man · 07-02-2013, 03:36 PM

Pls use the SEARCH function as this type of generic question has been asked so many times. People's opinion of sound varies so you should do your own personal research to find the sound YOU like.

jamiesecker · 07-02-2013, 03:44 PM

IMHO I would get a Tubi! Sounds amazing and the quality is what you expect at the price! Very light, simple o fit and no drone at motorway speed.
I had a milteck before but not enough difference for me.
Hard one as it is a matter of opinion! I am 40 mind so Vloud is not my thing!!!
In London if passing and want to hear!!!

DivideBYZero · 07-06-2013, 08:46 AM

I just did the exhaust mod. Sounds outstanding. Loud when you want, quiet when you don't.

Varcan · 07-07-2013, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the responses all. I've been reading through the various threads, and decided I like the MPE best.

However, I notice there are no noted performance gains besides the weight savings. Is this because the MPE is on the catback/pipes? Should I look at an improved sports cat and downpipe to improve performance? If so, which would you recommend? (Couldn't really get a clear picture from the other threads).

Parrots · 07-14-2013, 08:38 PM

If you want sound then i had this fitted last week

bonesy · 07-16-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Parrots

If you want sound then i had this fitted last week

hi mate sounds awesome , did you get this exhaust from the uk or import? could you p/m details of where from cheers

Parrots · 07-18-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bonesy

hi mate sounds awesome , did you get this exhaust from the uk or import? could you p/m details of where from cheers

Imported from Vivid Racing. Contact them and ask to speak to Ahmed as they have a deal on these currently.

bonesy · 07-19-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Parrots

Imported from Vivid Racing. Contact them and ask to speak to Ahmed as they have a deal on these currently.

Cheers mate will give him a bell

isherdholi · 07-30-2013, 06:17 AM

Akrapovic.

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mkPOTO · 07-30-2013, 08:09 AM

You should stop by Evolve and check out there ETronic Exhaust, sound is to die for and nothing compares in my book.

Zero7 · 07-30-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

You should stop by Evolve and check out there ETronic Exhaust, sound is to die for and nothing compares in my book.

Does it drone at any speed?

mkPOTO · 07-30-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero7

Does it drone at any speed?

it depends on which you run. I am currently running the full Evolve unit and it drones very little when the valves are open. But it sounds amazing, its a much more beefier noise with a deep sound.

lambobambo · 08-18-2013, 04:05 PM

How come no mention of the Akrapovic?!!!...

alpina527 · 08-20-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by isherdholi

Akrapovic.

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Originally Posted by tomvcarter

How come no mention of the Akrapovic?!!!...

My choice would be the Mpe. No performance gains but top quality Oem build and very lightweight.

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Varcan Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	Okay, thanks dude! I'll do a search now. Presumably the BMW MPE is the one they offered me at the garage?
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Ant Man Major 75 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Anglia iTrader: (1)	Pls use the SEARCH function as this type of generic question has been asked so many times. People's opinion of sound varies so you should do your own personal research to find the sound YOU like.
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jamiesecker First Lieutenant 65 Rep 386 Posts Drives: M4 CP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: hants iTrader: (2)	IMHO I would get a Tubi! Sounds amazing and the quality is what you expect at the price! Very light, simple o fit and no drone at motorway speed. I had a milteck before but not enough difference for me. Hard one as it is a matter of opinion! I am 40 mind so Vloud is not my thing!!! In London if passing and want to hear!!! __________________ BMW E36 M3 Track car, Safety Devices role cage, Recaro Pole position seats, Bilstien Suspension, BBK, Poly bushed.(in factory white). BMW F10 M5 Dailey driver.
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DivideBYZero Never underestimate the Home-Bowl 484 Rep 821 Posts Drives: F87 M2<E92 M3<E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i [0.00] 2012 BMW 120d M Spo ... [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 - SOLD [10.00] 2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Sport [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 - SOLD [9.00]	I just did the exhaust mod. Sounds outstanding. Loud when you want, quiet when you don't. __________________ 2017 F87 M2, MG, M-DCT 2002 E36/7 Z3 2.2 Sport 5MT 2016 F22 M235i Coupe, MW, ZF8
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Varcan Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses all. I've been reading through the various threads, and decided I like the MPE best. However, I notice there are no noted performance gains besides the weight savings. Is this because the MPE is on the catback/pipes? Should I look at an improved sports cat and downpipe to improve performance? If so, which would you recommend? (Couldn't really get a clear picture from the other threads).
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Parrots Private First Class 7 Rep 116 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	If you want sound then i had this fitted last week
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isherdholi Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Akrapovic. /Thread.
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lambobambo First Lieutenant 59 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	How come no mention of the Akrapovic?!!!... __________________ HRE P40 Wheels (20" Charcoal), BMW Performance ZCP Spoiler & Splitters, Eisenmann Race, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Exterior Trim (Front & Side Grills), Eibach Pro Springs (Not yet fitted).
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