OEM mod or resonator delete?

TanDaMan · 04-03-2012, 11:58 PM

Just got my M a couple weeks ago. Asked a muffler shop about doing the OEM mod and he suggested deleting the resonators. 1. Are there any resonators 2. what sounds better?

Do not want to deal with drone at all. I have real a lot of posts saying how much they like the OEM mod. Any ideas? Live in a smaller city so there aren't many other Ms here.

1MOREMOD · 04-04-2012, 12:01 AM

dont think he knows what he is taking about. try another shop. yes there are resonators, and no you dont want to remove them unless you like drone. i dont have it but of those 2 choices the oem exhaust mod is the better choice by far.

CCLSVTM3 · 04-04-2012, 02:02 AM

Do the OEM Mod.... Trust me you will love it. I had mine done today after having a Magnaflow system on my car for a year. IT seriously is an amazing sound. No drone, quiet when cruising but sounds awesome when you get on the gas...

Grail05 · 04-04-2012, 10:04 AM

resonator delete... WTF... do the OEM MOD...

TanDaMan · 04-04-2012, 12:12 PM

thx. I kinda figured that removing the resonators wouldn't be a good idea.

Jeff@autocouture · 04-04-2012, 12:32 PM

cat delete yes, leave the resonators

TanDaMan · 04-05-2012, 01:45 PM

Aright.....getting my OEM mod done this wkend! I'll try to post before and after vids.

Grail05 · 04-05-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TanDaMan

Aright.....getting my OEM mod done this wkend! I'll try to post before and after vids.

Which version are you doing....

Version 1 : replace the 2 big perforated pipes with straight pipe... EXCELLENT SOUND
Version 2 : replace the 4 perforated pipes with straight pipe... LOUD NOT SO EXCELLENT A BIT RASPY...
Version 3 : well make the oem exhaust straight pipe.... INSANELY LOUD... (ITS FAWKING LOUD)

TanDaMan · 04-05-2012, 05:55 PM

Just gonna do the 2 perf pipes and see how it sounds. DD so I don't want to have it INSANE. Looking for that good sound.

tibra1 · 04-05-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TanDaMan

Just gonna do the 2 perf pipes and see how it sounds. DD so I don't want to have it INSANE. Looking for that good sound.

I have version 1..best $400 I ever spent..agree that the other versions are too much..

serranot · 04-06-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

I have version 1..best $400 I ever spent..agree that the other versions are too much..

+1. I love it.

TanDaMan · 04-13-2012, 12:40 AM

Got it done! sounds pretty nice. not as loud as I thought but the sound from 2000-4000 during normal throttle sounds exotic. WOT is even better. will post vids soon.

annasu · 04-13-2012, 02:27 AM

Just wondering what it is and if it sounds any decent? Heard the resonator is there to soften the exhaust and restrict flow. This accurate?

I personally don't see any other purpose that the resonator serves.

TanDaMan · 04-16-2012, 12:57 AM

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TanDaMan · 04-16-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by annasu

Just wondering what it is and if it sounds any decent? Heard the resonator is there to soften the exhaust and restrict flow. This accurate?

I personally don't see any other purpose that the resonator serves.

From my understanding they reduce the raspy sound.

InfjM3 · 09-22-2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

Which version are you doing....

Version 1 : replace the 2 big perforated pipes with straight pipe... EXCELLENT SOUND
Version 2 : replace the 4 perforated pipes with straight pipe... LOUD NOT SO EXCELLENT A BIT RASPY...
Version 3 : well make the oem exhaust straight pipe.... INSANELY LOUD... (ITS FAWKING LOUD)

i just got the version 2 today, i'm fairly impress with the sound and this is how the m3 should've have came with stock. Normal driving it isn't loud but when you press on the gas it is brutal.

Jerezblack.m3 · 09-22-2020, 04:01 PM

ver 1 sounds amazing but too quiet.

STooK · 09-24-2020, 07:47 AM

I used to have mod 1 on my e93 and loved it. I did want a little louder at times though. Then I drove one with mod #1 and test pipes and WOW, that was what I was looking for! Sounded amazing from 3-5k rpm and not too raspy either. I think I'd rather do mod 1 + TP than mod 2 or 3.

04-03-2012, 11:58 PM	#1
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04-04-2012, 12:01 AM	#2
1MOREMOD - 11912 Rep 23,185 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	dont think he knows what he is taking about. try another shop. yes there are resonators, and no you dont want to remove them unless you like drone. i dont have it but of those 2 choices the oem exhaust mod is the better choice by far. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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CCLSVTM3 Lieutenant 51 Rep 523 Posts Drives: Interlagos blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (1)	Do the OEM Mod.... Trust me you will love it. I had mine done today after having a Magnaflow system on my car for a year. IT seriously is an amazing sound. No drone, quiet when cruising but sounds awesome when you get on the gas... __________________ BMC filter, OEM Exh Mod, ESS Direct Flash tune, flat black kidney grills, color painted front reflectors, LUX Angel eyes, -2012 SVT Raptor 4 dr -09 E90 M3
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TanDaMan Private 17 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	thx. I kinda figured that removing the resonators wouldn't be a good idea.
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Jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1024 Rep 23,883 Posts Drives: Toyota 4Runner, VW Mk1 Caddy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	cat delete yes, leave the resonators
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TanDaMan Private 17 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Aright.....getting my OEM mod done this wkend! I'll try to post before and after vids.
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TanDaMan Private 17 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Just gonna do the 2 perf pipes and see how it sounds. DD so I don't want to have it INSANE. Looking for that good sound.
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04-13-2012, 12:40 AM	#12
TanDaMan Private 17 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Got it done! sounds pretty nice. not as loud as I thought but the sound from 2000-4000 during normal throttle sounds exotic. WOT is even better. will post vids soon.
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annasu Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: qwef Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wegr iTrader: (0)	Just wondering what it is and if it sounds any decent? Heard the resonator is there to soften the exhaust and restrict flow. This accurate? I personally don't see any other purpose that the resonator serves. __________________ Connecting People.Powering the would. turn signal led lights
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Jerezblack.m3 First Lieutenant 192 Rep 345 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4)	ver 1 sounds amazing but too quiet.
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I used to have mod 1 on my e93 and loved it. I did want a little louder at times though. Then I drove one with mod #1 and test pipes and WOW, that was what I was looking for! Sounded amazing from 3-5k rpm and not too raspy either. I think I'd rather do mod 1 + TP than mod 2 or 3. __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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