** M3 Exhaust Video Compilation Comparison (9 exhaust systems) **

Arthurd2 wrote

So I just bought my first E92 m3 (always drove s4s) and want to know if anyone has any recommendations for exhaust systems. Also, do people usually do everything from the manifold back or just cat-back?
Thanks.

What kind of sound/performance are you trying to achieve? We have a project E90 M3 here and originally the owner wanted just an axle back system but then his "mod bug" got the better of him and we went full x-pipe as well. Sound got much more aggressive and he's really enjoying the added power.

NYC Drifter wrote

I’m in the market for an axle back and want to thank frankzlin for his awesome post.

I looked at Dinan through the dealership and ruled it out as too tame.

Tried to get a Meisterschaft GTS, but the lead time is at least 8 weeks.

The Gintani Race is about 2 weeks, but I can get the Gintani Sport basically overnight.

The Sport is being described by Gintani as loud when you want, but very little drone.

I haven’t heard it in person, but I’m tempted to order it. Anyone that can

chime in on whether the sport has the same deep tone on idle etc?

Thanks:)

Same customer just switched from his old system to the Dinan section 3 and got his tone just right. Take a look at the Remus system as well. Nice sounds for just a section 3 and their new slash cut race tips will be available late this week.

As SVC just mentioned, I originally went with the Active Autowerke rear and loved the sound. Only received compliments and even my gf loved it. Eventually I decided to go for the power and got the Active Autowerke x-pipe as well, truly an epic sounding exhaust. With the x-pipe I got a nice power bump, but also the car really screamed all the way up to redline (with just the rear, engine noise took over at about 4500 rpm). I loved this setup and everyone else did too, but I finally made the change to Dinan rear with my AA x-pipe (there is no way I'm giving up the x-pipe gains) for something a bit more tame. I love my new setup, but I will definitely miss the epic noise of the AA and it will always get a vote for me

meisterschaft!

I listened to the stock and performance exhaust for my 328xi before I bought the PE. Then I listened to the M3 exhausts while I waited for the M3 to be mine.

Now that I have the M3, you can listen to a thousand sounds clips, nothing compares to the sound from the driver's seat. Not even close.

radz182 wrote

Nice! Meisterchaft gets my vote!

+1

Hey guys,

I am new to the bmw m3 world and I am interested in upgrading the stock exhaust. I want louder than stock, but still be able to hear the engine without to much drone...

Planning on a full exhaust system w/high-flow cats. Coming from turbo-charged wrx world I have a fully catless setup. Its definitely loud and smells a lot, however the muffler is more on the quit end, so its not as loud as it could be even though its catless.

Trying to decide between:
1 Gitani w/hi-flow x pipes
2 Eisenmann Race and Street w/connecting pipes
3 Akrapovič Slip-on
4 GT Haus (Eisenhaus)

thanks in advance!

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=845653&stc=1&d=1365854638
Asking $60,000

Fully loaded e92 M3 Original purchase price before BMW installed mods was ($76,836)

*Garage kept Florida car with only 12,500miles.
*All service records above the minimum necessary service requirements including fuel system service with injector flush at 10,00miles.
*K&N high flow air filter $75.
*Satin black wheels (dealer installed) $600.
*Gloss black kidney grill (dealer installed)$206.46.
*Paint match reflectors.
*Black vinyl emblem overlays.
*M embroidered floor mats.

I. Competition Package $2,500
•Dynamic Damper Control
•Competition Package
•19" Light alloy Y-spoke wheels style 359M-with performance tires

II. Premium Package $4,350
•Power folding auto dimming mirrors
•Power rear sunshade
•Real Time Traffic Information
•Voice-command
•Interior mirror with compass
•Power front seats with driver seat memory
•Online Information Services
•Park Distance Control (rear only)
•Comfort Access keyless entry
•Universal garage-door opener
•Navigation system

III. Heated front seats $500.

IV. M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic $2,900.

V. BMW Apps $250.

VI. Moonroof.

VII. Enhanced premium sound $1,900.

VIII. 1 year satellite radio $350.

IX. Black novillo extended leather $1,100.

X. Carbon leather trim.

Just an FYI, I've finally had good opportunities to finally listen to my Eisenmann Race at partial and full song with windows fully down and in my case, moonroof open. I had mine installed late last October and the weather has finally been beautiful. I gotta say I don't know why anybody takes these off and sells them! It sounds amazing with the windows rolled up and it's 2x's better with all windows open. Just the right volume and fullness/robustness. Any louder though and my old man ways would insist on something quieter but this is heaven. Amazing, just my .02 cents.

How come no akrapovic listed?

The video was filmed back in 2009, when there weren't many M3s around, especially M3s with after market exhausts who were willing to particpate in filming. So, the video is not an exhaustive list of all after market exhaust since many popular models like Akrapovic, innotech, UCC Corsa, etc. are not featured.

So now that were in 2014 whats the best sounding exhaust for the E9x M3? Im a lil tired of my Megan axle back and want more NOISE

SilentAttack wrote  

So now that were in 2014 whats the best sounding exhaust for the E9x M3? Im a lil tired of my Megan axle back and want more NOISE

I just swapped my Megan to MRF rear and love the more aggressive tone but E. Race also sounds great. You still have cats?

lsmkr01 wrote

I just swapped my Megan to MRF rear and love the more aggressive tone but E. Race also sounds great. You still have cats?

Yeah my front section is completely stock

Great compilation, but wished the videos had also had in-cabin clips too!

open question from Noobie M3 convertible owner, I welcome opinions. I like the stock vehicle sound, it seems very balanced and a lovely intake grunt etc...

I really like the "complex" sound of the stock exhaust. And I only care about the sound INSIDE the vehicle, I drive almost exclusively with the top down. I am not concerned with the exterior exhaust noise since be outside the vehicle and drive it at the same time

Given those things, which exhaust would give me a little more interior volume, with a deeper note, with the interesting complex noise of the stock system while preserving my ability to hear intake noise.

Seems a dumb question but I welcome your opinion.

was actually considering the BMW M Inconel exhaust.

Thank You

Also was on the Gintani site (liked the deep sound) and see a "sport" and "race" rear systems, but do not see a "GT2" system. Does this mean anything?

Kreissieg F1 Valvetronic exhaust... with X-pipe for level 5 sound


Valves open at 1:05

h_bakken wrote

open question from Noobie M3 convertible owner, I welcome opinions. I like the stock vehicle sound, it seems very balanced and a lovely intake grunt etc...

I really like the "complex" sound of the stock exhaust. And I only care about the sound INSIDE the vehicle, I drive almost exclusively with the top down. I am not concerned with the exterior exhaust noise since be outside the vehicle and drive it at the same time

Given those things, which exhaust would give me a little more interior volume, with a deeper note, with the interesting complex noise of the stock system while preserving my ability to hear intake noise.

Seems a dumb question but I welcome your opinion.

was actually considering the BMW M Inconel exhaust.

Thank You

Also was on the Gintani site (liked the deep sound) and see a "sport" and "race" rear systems, but do not see a "GT2" system. Does this mean anything?

maybe the F1 exhaust above?! lol

it can be loud as hell when you want it to be...and nice a silent when you want it to be, best of both worlds... see a cop, go silent mode... see a ricer... go F1 mode and watch mouths drop hahaha

Here is the Car Shop Glow x pipe to stock mufflers. No drone.

Here is a quick picture of a Meisterschaft GT Rear with connecting pipes. Some people say you can't fit a diffuser with it. My guy put some spacers on the hangers to line it up nice

Jbook wrote  

As SVC just mentioned, I originally went with the Active Autowerke rear and loved the sound. Only received compliments and even my gf loved it. Eventually I decided to go for the power and got the Active Autowerke x-pipe as well, truly an epic sounding exhaust. With the x-pipe I got a nice power bump, but also the car really screamed all the way up to redline (with just the rear, engine noise took over at about 4500 rpm). I loved this setup and everyone else did too, but I finally made the change to Dinan rear with my AA x-pipe (there is no way I'm giving up the x-pipe gains) for something a bit more tame. I love my new setup, but I will definitely miss the epic noise of the AA and it will always get a vote for me

Please tell me you have videos of your Dinan + AA XPipe! I too have the AA XPipe with high flow cats and had the AA axle back. It was ludicrously loud and I could it stand it. I'm about to try the MPE with this xpipe, but would heavily consider Dinan as its supposed to be quieter.

chayes11 wrote  

h_bakken wrote

open question from Noobie M3 convertible owner, I welcome opinions. I like the stock vehicle sound, it seems very balanced and a lovely intake grunt etc...

I really like the "complex" sound of the stock exhaust. And I only care about the sound INSIDE the vehicle, I drive almost exclusively with the top down. I am not concerned with the exterior exhaust noise since be outside the vehicle and drive it at the same time

Given those things, which exhaust would give me a little more interior volume, with a deeper note, with the interesting complex noise of the stock system while preserving my ability to hear intake noise.

Seems a dumb question but I welcome your opinion.

was actually considering the BMW M Inconel exhaust.

Thank You

Also was on the Gintani site (liked the deep sound) and see a "sport" and "race" rear systems, but do not see a "GT2" system. Does this mean anything?

maybe the F1 exhaust above?! lol

it can be loud as hell when you want it to be...and nice a silent when you want it to be, best of both worlds... see a cop, go silent mode... see a ricer... go F1 mode and watch mouths drop hahaha

This is my Remus valvetronic system