Megan exhaust...another one

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 04:49 PM

I kept flipping back and forth between the oem exhaust mod and the Megan. Well i ended up getting the Megan. It was a bit of a pain to fit. A few pieces of mounting hardware were missing and fitting it was not so great. After playing with it for a while i got almost perfect but the left side hung a couple mm lower and the right side was not centered in the bumper cutout.

I could not stand the imperfection.

The car is now at Welding Works getting custom fitted... I am typing this as I am waiting....I will let you know how it turns out.

On another note. Sound wise, it sounds great! very little drone. very easy on the ears at highway speed. louder and deeper down low and a slightly amplified exotic note of the original engine sound up high.

The actual build of the exhaust is damn good for the money. And it seems to weigh about 37lbs which is much lighter than the OEM which i think is 55lbs. I wish the tips didn't have the Megan logo but it still looks much better than the OEM tips.

I will update this once it's finished from Welding Works.

anacondatp · 12-06-2012, 05:40 PM

nice bro. pics and vid when its done

Red_Baron · 12-06-2012, 05:47 PM

How loud would you say it is compared to the OEM exhaust mod(perforated)? Would you call it a ticket magnet?

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 06:22 PM

Okay so im back! Welding Works in Orange, CA is the shit! If you guys want any custom welding jobs they are the guys. They noticed that my entire install was wrong (done by Bullet Performance)

They reinstalled my exhaust and automatically if fit much better. However there was still a deviation of about 4mm in height between the two tips. So the cut off the right elbow and tip and dropped it to match the left side. They also noticed that the slip on clamps were pretty crappy so they added a few tig welds at those joints.

My car sounds even better. The drone is almost 100% gone! Im guessing that the poor installed and loose connections at the clamps caused more resonance than expected. My car sounds exotic and has more grunt down low. Its pretty damn amazing what you get for $550. ALl in all, I spent $550 for the exhaust, $180 to Bullet Performance (for nothing), and $75 at Welding Works to install and correct all the flaws. Not bad. I wouldn't trade this exhaust for anything else.

I will try to post a video but honesty from all the videos that I have seen/heard online...it doesn't sound the same! You have to hear it in person. Its much more refined that you would expect from a $600 exhaust.

I am a big fan of this Megan exhaust and I have heard the Akro Evo, and the Akro slip on. To me its sounds just as good or better.

rjd598 · 12-06-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Baron

How loud would you say it is compared to the OEM exhaust mod(perforated)? Would you call it a ticket magnet?

not a ticket magnet it's just a muffler. i still wouldn't mind some vids

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Baron

How loud would you say it is compared to the OEM exhaust mod(perforated)? Would you call it a ticket magnet?

No way is this a ticket magnet. It will cause some heads to turn but it really sounds like the natural engine sound amplified. Its adds a little grunt down low and higher up sounds exotic.

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 06:36 PM

This exhaust is perfect. It took me a long ass time deciding on an exhaust because I am afraid of drone, boomyness and my neighborhood is very quiet. My wife would kill me if the neighbors complained about my exhaust.

Red_Baron · 12-06-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

not a ticket magnet it's just a muffler. i still wouldn't mind some vids

I know it's just a muffler but I live in a place where stock AMGs get pulled over for loud exhaust....

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 06:57 PM

i would think that the acm oem exhaust is louder since that is a straight pipe. the perf oem mod is probably louder also.

m3an · 12-06-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggynuts01

This exhaust is perfect. It took me a long ass time deciding on an exhaust because I am afraid of drone, boomyness and my neighborhood is very quiet. My wife would kill me if the neighbors complained about my exhaust.

man you guys all need to grow a set

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3an

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggynuts01

This exhaust is perfect. It took me a long ass time deciding on an exhaust because I am afraid of drone, boomyness and my neighborhood is very quiet. My wife would kill me if the neighbors complained about my exhaust.

man you guys all need to grow a set

i did grow a set but they have been ripped off before. my new pair are just starting to drop and they are too precious to be ripped of like my last pair.

Slapshot9 · 12-06-2012, 07:14 PM

I like my Megan too. A buddy of mine whos a BMW tech installed mine in about an hour and didn't report any issues. Fitment was fine, but im probably not as picky as you. I've heard about missing parts.

mosx · 12-06-2012, 08:05 PM

How do you incorrectly install an axle back?

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosx

How do you incorrectly install an axle back?

The first installer didnt seat the left connecting pipes fully, which left a bit of a leak and cause the tips to extend a few mm further than the right side. Also the clamps were not that secure so welding works recommended a few tig welds to hold it in place.

Dave07997S · 12-06-2012, 08:42 PM

Love my Megan I had no issues during install...missing part's? What could be missing...did you buy new?
A lot of people knock the Megan just because of the price, but it rocks.

biggynuts01 · 12-06-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Love my Megan I had no issues during install...missing part's? What could be missing...did you buy new?
A lot of people knock the Megan just because of the price, but it rocks.

the installer said it was missing a few nuts and bolts. i bought it brand new.

FormulaMMM · 12-06-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggynuts01

the installer said it was missing a few nuts and bolts. i bought it brand new.

Same story here.

dunocarmet · 12-06-2012, 09:15 PM

I will try to post a video but honesty from all the videos that I have seen/heard online

rjd598 · 12-06-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Baron

I know it's just a muffler but I live in a place where stock AMGs get pulled over for loud exhaust....

That's lame but I hard that find to believe. They can't actually get tickets it's stock

Red_Baron · 12-06-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

That's lame but I hard that find to believe. They can't actually get tickets it's stock

No they just get pulled over and questioned. Once you tell them it's a v8 and stock they usually leave you alone....or give you a ticket for something like tints or no front plate.

rjd598 · 12-07-2012, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Baron

No they just get pulled over and questioned. Once you tell them it's a v8 and stock they usually leave you alone....or give you a ticket for something like tints or no front plate.

So lame!

etrillion · 12-07-2012, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggynuts01

My car sounds even better. The drone is almost 100% gone! Im guessing that the poor installed and loose connections at the clamps caused more resonance than expected. My car sounds exotic and has more grunt down low. Its pretty damn amazing what you get for $550. ALl in all, I spent $550 for the exhaust, $180 to Bullet Performance (for nothing), and $75 at Welding Works to install and correct all the flaws. Not bad. I wouldn't trade this exhaust for anything else.

Where did you order from if you don't mind me asking? Free ship?

12-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#1
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	Megan exhaust...another one I kept flipping back and forth between the oem exhaust mod and the Megan. Well i ended up getting the Megan. It was a bit of a pain to fit. A few pieces of mounting hardware were missing and fitting it was not so great. After playing with it for a while i got almost perfect but the left side hung a couple mm lower and the right side was not centered in the bumper cutout. I could not stand the imperfection. The car is now at Welding Works getting custom fitted... I am typing this as I am waiting....I will let you know how it turns out. On another note. Sound wise, it sounds great! very little drone. very easy on the ears at highway speed. louder and deeper down low and a slightly amplified exotic note of the original engine sound up high. The actual build of the exhaust is damn good for the money. And it seems to weigh about 37lbs which is much lighter than the OEM which i think is 55lbs. I wish the tips didn't have the Megan logo but it still looks much better than the OEM tips. I will update this once it's finished from Welding Works. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.
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12-06-2012, 05:40 PM	#2
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12-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#3
Red_Baron M3Post DBag Drives: '08 e92 M3, '11 G55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/PA Posts: 694 iTrader: (0)	How loud would you say it is compared to the OEM exhaust mod(perforated)? Would you call it a ticket magnet? __________________

12-06-2012, 06:22 PM	#4
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	Okay so im back! Welding Works in Orange, CA is the shit! If you guys want any custom welding jobs they are the guys. They noticed that my entire install was wrong (done by Bullet Performance) They reinstalled my exhaust and automatically if fit much better. However there was still a deviation of about 4mm in height between the two tips. So the cut off the right elbow and tip and dropped it to match the left side. They also noticed that the slip on clamps were pretty crappy so they added a few tig welds at those joints. My car sounds even better. The drone is almost 100% gone! Im guessing that the poor installed and loose connections at the clamps caused more resonance than expected. My car sounds exotic and has more grunt down low. Its pretty damn amazing what you get for $550. ALl in all, I spent $550 for the exhaust, $180 to Bullet Performance (for nothing), and $75 at Welding Works to install and correct all the flaws. Not bad. I wouldn't trade this exhaust for anything else. I will try to post a video but honesty from all the videos that I have seen/heard online...it doesn't sound the same! You have to hear it in person. Its much more refined that you would expect from a $600 exhaust. I am a big fan of this Megan exhaust and I have heard the Akro Evo, and the Akro slip on. To me its sounds just as good or better. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

12-06-2012, 06:36 PM	#7
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	This exhaust is perfect. It took me a long ass time deciding on an exhaust because I am afraid of drone, boomyness and my neighborhood is very quiet. My wife would kill me if the neighbors complained about my exhaust. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

12-06-2012, 06:57 PM	#9
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	i would think that the acm oem exhaust is louder since that is a straight pipe. the perf oem mod is probably louder also. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

12-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
Slapshot9 Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 E90 M3 JB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	I like my Megan too. A buddy of mine whos a BMW tech installed mine in about an hour and didn't report any issues. Fitment was fine, but im probably not as picky as you. I've heard about missing parts.

12-06-2012, 08:05 PM	#13
mosx The mod bug has bitten. Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas Posts: 525 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	How do you incorrectly install an axle back?

12-06-2012, 08:42 PM	#15
Dave07997S Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 BMW M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Playa del Rey, CA Posts: 1,973 iTrader: (0)	Love my Megan I had no issues during install...missing part's? What could be missing...did you buy new? A lot of people knock the Megan just because of the price, but it rocks. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk Turner Test Pipes, AFE pulley, Megan Catback/AFE Stg.2. 255/285 tires. Previous Rides: 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk

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dunocarmet New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: forum Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I will try to post a video but honesty from all the videos that I have seen/heard online __________________

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