Megan Cat back yay or nay?

Bushum · 09-09-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

anyone have this with xpipe? i want to keep primary cats.

I have it installed with the Remus Race H-pipe which you can get for under $600. It has no secondary cats or resonators and bolts on to the stock primary cats. I think it sounds amazing.

2bits · 09-09-2015, 05:01 PM

Megan exhaust and ACM test pipes heading my way this week. Looking forward to it!

Dave07997S · 09-09-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Glad it's in the right hands!!

To OP when I had it on my e90 with test pipes it was beefy down low and if I redlined, it would literally scream. Everyone on the street would trip out including me.

Only reason I got rid of it was that it was e92 fitment and I didn't want to cut and weld an original piece up.

Yea you sold it to someone who sold it to me. I had to break the weld on the driver side as it sat to low. My muffler guy fixed it in no time. I can tell it was an early Megan as the tips were riveted,while later ones are tig welded.

A pic for you..

Dave07997S · 09-09-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

Megan exhaust and ACM test pipes heading my way this week. Looking forward to it!

You will be pleasantly surprised..

Dave

M3 Number 86 · 09-09-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Yea you sold it to someone who sold it to me. I had to break the weld on the driver side as it sat to low. My muffler guy fixed it in no time. I can tell it was an early Megan as the tips were riveted,while later ones are tig welded.

A pic for you..

It was me - we met on kingsley right?

I thought you had black comp wheels at the time? Or am I remembering incorrectly on the wheels.

I just picked up a challenge street xpipe from another member. Maybe I should pair it up with a new megan. Would sound pretty badass. I have the oem mod right now.

mxa121 · 09-09-2015, 07:29 PM

My car.
Megan with Test Pipes.

Dave07997S · 09-09-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

It was me - we met on kingsley right?

I thought you had black comp wheels at the time? Or am I remembering incorrectly on the wheels.

I just picked up a challenge street xpipe from another member. Maybe I should pair it up with a new megan. Would sound pretty badass. I have the oem mod right now.

Yea, I thought you went under a different handle at the time.

Dave

M3 Number 86 · 09-09-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

It was me - we met on kingsley right?

I thought you had black comp wheels at the time? Or am I remembering incorrectly on the wheels.

I just picked up a challenge street xpipe from another member. Maybe I should pair it up with a new megan. Would sound pretty badass. I have the oem mod right now.

Yea, I thought you went under a different handle at the time.

Dave

yep

douglee25 · 09-10-2015, 01:05 PM

I've this exhaust for about 6 months and I absolutely love it.

I actually think it's gotten somewhat louder with use.

I get compliments all the time on it and for the price I don't think it can be beat.

pbonsalb · 09-11-2015, 07:49 AM

I just bought a used Megan for my E90. Put it on last night so no real impressions yet other than that I think I want to do the cold start delete. I have a 4 resonator x-pipe and the cold start is pretty loud with the Megan. I bought it to lose weight and reduce restriction. Some additional sound is welcome but I am not trying to attract attention.

Dave07997S · 09-11-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I just bought a used Megan for my E90. Put it on last night so no real impressions yet other than that I think I want to do the cold start delete. I have a 4 resonator x-pipe and the cold start is pretty loud with the Megan. I bought it to lose weight and reduce restriction. Some additional sound is welcome but I am not trying to attract attention.

Yea its pretty loud even with just the test pipes...I love it.

Dave

pbonsalb · 09-12-2015, 07:03 AM

I am getting used to it. When the car is warm, the idle sound is quiet. It adds the most sound from off idle to about 4000. I may raise mine up by an inch but otherwise the fit seems good.

2bits · 09-25-2015, 12:15 PM

I finally installed test pipes and a Megan exhaust last weekend. The fit took some adjustment before it looked right. The left side sticks out about .25" more than the right. It's possible that more finagling will get that perfect, but the self-serve garage was closing and I was rushed. Left/right and up/down is easy to make perfect.

One complaint is that four nuts were left out. These are welded to the OEM exhaust, so they can't transfer over. There's plenty of support without them, but I still need to get them installed later. Won't need a lift for that fortunately.

The car sounds pissed off! I thought the OEM mod was aggressive, but my new setup is at least 2x louder and more aggressive. Much stronger exhaust smell, but not overwhelming. I'll be immediately backing out of the garage after startup, and catless is not an option for me.

Overall, very happy with the sound/appearance/performance/smell trade off. Better than I expected actually. I would do it again for sure. I also can't personally see the value in spending more and glad I didn't. Personal choice. I don't feel like I compromised anything at all.

Bushum · 09-25-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

I finally installed test pipes and a Megan exhaust last weekend. ....I'll be immediately backing out of the garage after startup, and catless is not an option for me.

I am confused.

Dave07997S · 09-25-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushum

I am confused.

He still has the rear cats...

2bits · 09-25-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

He still has the rear cats...

Yeah, test pipes only delete the primary cats. Not to be confused with a catless x-pipe.

Also, just to give an idea, I picked up the test pipes used for $200 and the Megan exhaust was $520 shipped new. If I ever go back to stock and sell the two, I dare say I will be out very little money.

Dave07997S · 09-25-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

Yeah, test pipes only delete the primary cats. Not to be confused with a catless x-pipe.

Also, just to give an idea, I picked up the test pipes used for $200 and the Megan exhaust was $520 shipped new. If I ever go back to stock and sell the two, I dare say I will be out very little money.

Well I got you beat...got the test pipes for $300 but bought the Megan used for $200.00. It needed a lot of cleaning and polishing (which it did nicely) and I was ready to go.

Dave

Bushum · 09-25-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

Yeah, test pipes only delete the primary cats. Not to be confused with a catless x-pipe.

Got it, I didn't think of that. When someone says they can't go catless I immediately think of warranty, CEL issues which is why I kept my primaries. I did the opposite and went with the catless X-pipe and Megan so I have $958 in the whole thing all brand new. I really don't see how you can beat these setups considering the sound you get for the price.

Antonio1988 · 09-26-2015, 08:34 AM

I think I have everyone beat. I got a free oem midpipe, gutted the primary and secondary cats, left the resonator. Then I purchased a megan for $250. The megan has lasted almost three years (1.5 with the previous owner) and I can say it's definitely held up better than a cracked MPE

z3papa · 10-08-2015, 07:57 PM

I had this installed today and the shop's impression matches mine -- it sounds very nice. Do I think it added any performance. Marginal at best but sound wise with OE cats and x-pipe it sounds good with virtually no drone. Whether the wife catches on to the change is a different story as there is definitely more sound.

EnderG60 · 10-09-2015, 06:48 AM

Just installed mine over the weekend and Im very pleased with it. Install went smoothly, just needed to make some side to side adjustments by bending the brackets to get it centered.

Quality wise, its pretty nice. Much lighter than stock. The sound is pretty great for me. Not too loud, but enough to put a smile on your face and I hear no drone at low RPM either.

I like it. Great bang for the buck. Next step is test pipes and a tune.

adamb1226 · 10-09-2015, 09:45 PM

LOVE IT!!!

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09-11-2015, 07:49 AM	#76
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 7679 Rep 13,759 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I just bought a used Megan for my E90. Put it on last night so no real impressions yet other than that I think I want to do the cold start delete. I have a 4 resonator x-pipe and the cold start is pretty loud with the Megan. I bought it to lose weight and reduce restriction. Some additional sound is welcome but I am not trying to attract attention.
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09-12-2015, 07:03 AM	#78
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 7679 Rep 13,759 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I am getting used to it. When the car is warm, the idle sound is quiet. It adds the most sound from off idle to about 4000. I may raise mine up by an inch but otherwise the fit seems good.
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09-25-2015, 12:15 PM	#79
2bits Private 19 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 09 M3 e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I finally installed test pipes and a Megan exhaust last weekend. The fit took some adjustment before it looked right. The left side sticks out about .25" more than the right. It's possible that more finagling will get that perfect, but the self-serve garage was closing and I was rushed. Left/right and up/down is easy to make perfect. One complaint is that four nuts were left out. These are welded to the OEM exhaust, so they can't transfer over. There's plenty of support without them, but I still need to get them installed later. Won't need a lift for that fortunately. The car sounds pissed off! I thought the OEM mod was aggressive, but my new setup is at least 2x louder and more aggressive. Much stronger exhaust smell, but not overwhelming. I'll be immediately backing out of the garage after startup, and catless is not an option for me. Overall, very happy with the sound/appearance/performance/smell trade off. Better than I expected actually. I would do it again for sure. I also can't personally see the value in spending more and glad I didn't. Personal choice. I don't feel like I compromised anything at all.
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Antonio1988 Captain 53 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I think I have everyone beat. I got a free oem midpipe, gutted the primary and secondary cats, left the resonator. Then I purchased a megan for $250. The megan has lasted almost three years (1.5 with the previous owner) and I can say it's definitely held up better than a cracked MPE
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z3papa Captain 192 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 11 E92 M3 ZCP, 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bloomington IL iTrader: (2)	I had this installed today and the shop's impression matches mine -- it sounds very nice. Do I think it added any performance. Marginal at best but sound wise with OE cats and x-pipe it sounds good with virtually no drone. Whether the wife catches on to the change is a different story as there is definitely more sound. __________________ Sold 2011.5 E92 M3 ZCP.
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EnderG60 Private First Class 45 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 / 2012 M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	Just installed mine over the weekend and Im very pleased with it. Install went smoothly, just needed to make some side to side adjustments by bending the brackets to get it centered. Quality wise, its pretty nice. Much lighter than stock. The sound is pretty great for me. Not too loud, but enough to put a smile on your face and I hear no drone at low RPM either. I like it. Great bang for the buck. Next step is test pipes and a tune.
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