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bigpimper4lif · 04-11-2009, 12:07 PM

Has anyone tried a muffler delete or just a resonator delete? Maybe a combination of both?

chriszeh · 04-11-2009, 12:13 PM

there are videos on youtube while people are taking there old exhaust(muffler) off and start the car up. Wouldnt think anyone would run without one at all?

bigpimper4lif · 04-11-2009, 12:46 PM

Ive seen that video. I didn't mean the whole exhaust system, I meant just the muffler box or resonator box maybe even a combination of both.

elmariachi · 04-11-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpimper4lif

Ive seen that video. I didn't mean the whole exhaust system, I meant just the muffler box or resonator box maybe even a combination of both.

Taking off the resonators makes the note more rattly. I had my secondary cats removed together with the resonators and it sounded real mean. Had a little more rasp but I love it. So it really depends.

bigpimper4lif · 04-12-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

Taking off the resonators makes the note more rattly. I had my secondary cats removed together with the resonators and it sounded real mean. Had a little more rasp but I love it. So it really depends.

Do you think it will sound nice....with everything in place but only resonator deleted? I mean I don't want it to be LOUDDDD, but i want the exhaust note to be a little bit more noticeable. I know a lot of 328s and 335s have experimented with such modifications.

Bluesummer · 04-12-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigpimper4lif

Do you think it will sound nice....with everything in place but only resonator deleted? I know a lot of 328s and 335s have experimented with them. I mean I dont want it to be LOUDDDD, but i want the exhaust note to be a little bit more noticeable.

it will sound raspy at high rpm.

chriszeh · 04-12-2009, 08:46 AM

try secondary cat delete first. im doing mine tomorrow.

Edman951 · 04-12-2009, 02:07 PM

I tested my car w/o the muffler.
I just unbolted the rear section.
Here my vid
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...ler_634875.htm

Incar sound below 3000 rpm is way to loud do.

bigpimper4lif · 04-12-2009, 06:39 PM

Hmmm sounds preety good... i think. I wonder if anyone has just deleted the resonator by itself yet.

bigpimper4lif · 04-12-2009, 06:50 PM

scratch my earlier post... i just found a video of a e92 w/o resonators.... SOUNDS HORRIBLE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528PwOHe0is

McLuVan · 04-12-2009, 09:55 PM

do a muffler delete
ftw

2008GT500 · 04-13-2009, 11:49 AM

I took my mufflers off, just for grins and it's way loud in the cabin, however I'm wondering if it will still have a good tone if I had pipes fitted up to exit the rear, basically a muffler delete pipe. That way I could put tips on it and the rear end wouldn't look odd.

GT3 Tim · 04-13-2009, 12:28 PM

I did a resonator delete. It does not make much difference, althought the car does sound a bit healthier and raspy. I actually like it. Videos never sound like the real thing....so dont base your opinion on a video, try to hear one in person. That is what i plan to do before buying an exhaust...

All in all, for the $80 or so it cost me to do the resonator delete, I am happy. Like I said, it is not a lot of difference, but it helped.

bigpimper4lif · 04-24-2009, 05:13 AM

i have a question regarding the stock muffler box. I dont know where exactly, but i either read or saw something stating that the muffler box is a bolt on or something and i can just easily remove it without actual cutting of the pipes. Is this true?

jml · 04-24-2009, 08:53 AM

Cut-outs people, Cut-outs.

rldzhao · 04-24-2009, 06:30 PM

dont even think about removing the muffler... your car will rattle like to tomorrow.

McLuVan · 04-24-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

dont even think about removing the muffler... your car will rattle like to tomorrow.

why?

montreal red · 04-24-2009, 08:56 PM

a muffler delete on this car would be way too loud if you ask me.

rldzhao · 04-24-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by McLuVan

why?

I tried when I was getting my aftermarket exhaust installed.

McLuVan · 04-24-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

I tried when I was getting my aftermarket exhaust installed.

what rattled?

Edman951 · 04-24-2009, 11:52 PM

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i have a question regarding the stock muffler box. I dont know where exactly, but i either read or saw something stating that the muffler box is a bolt on or something and i can just easily remove it without actual cutting of the pipes. Is this true?

The rear section is bolted using 1 clamp on each pipe just after the resonators
See it here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=18&fg=20

2008GT500 · 04-25-2009, 12:38 AM

Everything rattles and the drone inside the car is HORRID.

04-11-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
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chriszeh Captain Drives: 2008 JB e90 m3 6mt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 994 iTrader: (0)	there are videos on youtube while people are taking there old exhaust(muffler) off and start the car up. Wouldnt think anyone would run without one at all? __________________ JB 08' e90 M3\|6MT\|EDC\|PDC\|EPS\|CW pkg\|tech. pkg\|prem. pkg\|carbon leather\|extended leather\|power rear and side shades\|19's\|moonroof\|ipod/usb\|HD/satellite radio\|cf roundels\|smoked tailights\|tinted windows\|painted reflectors\|polished oem exhaust\|mtx 10 sub and amp\|afe pro5r filter\|airbag sticker delete\|clutch spring delete\|macht snell spacers 12mm rear\|matte grille and gill\|camaro's 20,000k hid's\|vmr v710 matte black 19x9.5 all 4\|advan ad08's\|

04-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
chriszeh Captain Drives: 2008 JB e90 m3 6mt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: washington state Posts: 994 iTrader: (0)	try secondary cat delete first. im doing mine tomorrow. __________________ JB 08' e90 M3\|6MT\|EDC\|PDC\|EPS\|CW pkg\|tech. pkg\|prem. pkg\|carbon leather\|extended leather\|power rear and side shades\|19's\|moonroof\|ipod/usb\|HD/satellite radio\|cf roundels\|smoked tailights\|tinted windows\|painted reflectors\|polished oem exhaust\|mtx 10 sub and amp\|afe pro5r filter\|airbag sticker delete\|clutch spring delete\|macht snell spacers 12mm rear\|matte grille and gill\|camaro's 20,000k hid's\|vmr v710 matte black 19x9.5 all 4\|advan ad08's\|

04-13-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
2008GT500 I like to go fast Drives: Gee Tee aRe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Colony Texas Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	I took my mufflers off, just for grins and it's way loud in the cabin, however I'm wondering if it will still have a good tone if I had pipes fitted up to exit the rear, basically a muffler delete pipe. That way I could put tips on it and the rear end wouldn't look odd. __________________ 2009 Vibrant Red GTR.

04-13-2009, 12:28 PM	#13
GT3 Tim Moderator Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,618 iTrader: (0)	I did a resonator delete. It does not make much difference, althought the car does sound a bit healthier and raspy. I actually like it. Videos never sound like the real thing....so dont base your opinion on a video, try to hear one in person. That is what i plan to do before buying an exhaust... All in all, for the $80 or so it cost me to do the resonator delete, I am happy. Like I said, it is not a lot of difference, but it helped. __________________ Tim (apparently likes "3" cars) E90 M3 -- Current ride 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold

04-11-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
bigpimper4lif Lieutenant Drives: e93 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: usa Posts: 517 iTrader: (0) View bigpimper4lif's Garage	Ive seen that video. I didn't mean the whole exhaust system, I meant just the muffler box or resonator box maybe even a combination of both.

04-12-2009, 02:07 PM	#8
Edman951 Private First Class Drives: E90 M3 6MT, AW, Fox red Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 125 iTrader: (1)	I tested my car w/o the muffler. I just unbolted the rear section. Here my vid http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...ler_634875.htm Incar sound below 3000 rpm is way to loud do.

04-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#9
bigpimper4lif Lieutenant Drives: e93 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: usa Posts: 517 iTrader: (0) View bigpimper4lif's Garage	Hmmm sounds preety good... i think. I wonder if anyone has just deleted the resonator by itself yet.

04-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#10
bigpimper4lif Lieutenant Drives: e93 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: usa Posts: 517 iTrader: (0) View bigpimper4lif's Garage	scratch my earlier post... i just found a video of a e92 w/o resonators.... SOUNDS HORRIBLE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528PwOHe0is

04-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#11
McLuVan Lieutenant General Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ Posts: 13,162 iTrader: (1)	do a muffler delete ftw

04-24-2009, 05:13 AM	#14
bigpimper4lif Lieutenant Drives: e93 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: usa Posts: 517 iTrader: (0) View bigpimper4lif's Garage	i have a question regarding the stock muffler box. I dont know where exactly, but i either read or saw something stating that the muffler box is a bolt on or something and i can just easily remove it without actual cutting of the pipes. Is this true?

04-24-2009, 08:53 AM	#15
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04-24-2009, 06:30 PM	#16
rldzhao Moderator Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,477 iTrader: (10)	dont even think about removing the muffler... your car will rattle like to tomorrow. __________________ '08 Jerez Black M3 Coupé DCT - CCW C14/Akrapovic Exhaust/Moton Coilover/StopTech BBK/DIY Side Gills Retired: '08 Melbourne Red M3 Coupé 6MT / '08 Barbera Red 335xi Coupé

04-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#18
montreal red chris Drives: Mel Red e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 9,458 iTrader: (14)	a muffler delete on this car would be way too loud if you ask me. __________________ 08 e92 M3: MelRed, MDrive, Exec Pack, EDC, 6MT. Mods: OEM Alu Pedals, UUC RK Knob, Alcantara Shift Boot, Custom Steering Wheel, Hawk HP+ pads, SS lines, Bastuck exhaust, Matte Black Stuff, VRS Front Lip, HID Angels, KW V3, Custom Black 19" Advan RS, MS Air Filter.

04-25-2009, 12:38 AM	#22
2008GT500 I like to go fast Drives: Gee Tee aRe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Colony Texas Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	Everything rattles and the drone inside the car is HORRID. __________________ 2009 Vibrant Red GTR.