New M3 Owner....need advice

Asylum2713 · 08-06-2018, 09:52 AM

Hello All,

Just purchased an M3. 2011 Coupe e92 w competition package. Has 6100 miles on.

I would like to do exhaust and a chip, can anyone make a recommendation on what would be the best route to go?

330ciprem · 08-06-2018, 10:00 AM

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Asylum2713 · 08-06-2018, 10:24 AM

I don't know how to post a picture. I don't have it on a website. just a pdf.

Montaver · 08-06-2018, 10:47 AM

There are hundreds of threads on exhaust options. I have an M Performance muffler, I like it a lot. It's fairly subtle but unique sounding.

It's an NA motor so 'chipping' it wont yield much. If you remove the primary cat's a remap / tune is worth it, otherwise there are no significant gains to be had.

elvism · 08-06-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Asylum2713

Hello All,

Just purchased an M3. 2011 Coupe e92 w competition package. Has 6100 miles on.

I would like to do exhaust and a chip, can anyone make a recommendation on what would be the best route to go?

Damn! 6100 miles?? If you don't mind me asking what did you wind up paying for it?

Asylum2713 · 08-06-2018, 11:56 AM

42k

Asylum2713 · 08-06-2018, 11:56 AM

how much HP did you get from that exhaust?

Asylum2713 · 08-06-2018, 12:06 PM

Can you see my pic now?

New2Roundel · 08-06-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Asylum2713

how much HP did you get from that exhaust?

For the amount of money you'll end up spending on the mods your talking about (unless you find a smoking deal for a used item), you aren't really bolting on much power--particularly with just a different muffler.

If you want real power on these engines, the best bang for the buck is a supercharger. I believe Dinan advertises about 7hp with their intake--which I happen to have. I can tell you the car feels absolutely no different.

I would either start saving for a supercharger, do some tweaks strictly for sound, or just enjoy having an awesome, low mileage car.

UPSROD · 08-06-2018, 12:24 PM

Leave it stock...that's what you just paid $42,000 for!

monterey · 08-06-2018, 12:57 PM

Get the Dinan exhaust and Alex tune.

IB M · 08-06-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Asylum2713

Can you see my pic now?

Nope - pics or it didn't happen

IB M · 08-06-2018, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UPSROD

Leave it stock...that's what you just paid $42,000 for!

This^

Put on an MPE (Bmw part), add a full clear bra (no glove no love) and have some fun.

timothy2001 · 08-07-2018, 06:39 AM

Welcome and what a score! Pls post pics ASAP.

There are probably more threads on exhausts and engine tunes here than anything else so start reading.

Since it’s tough to listen to all the different exhaust options in person and via video is chancy at best I reconmmend doing the OEM exhaust mod as it’s cheap and sounds great to most folks. Then if you have to have a new
Performance exhaust take your time, the gains are negligible and the sounds vary quite a bit.

Two of the more popular tunes on here are BPM and Alpine, people swear by both.

Exciting stuff.......6200 Miles!!! Enjoy!

Helmsman · 08-07-2018, 07:53 AM

Welcome to the club and Big Congratulations! 6100 miles is special...

No offence mate, but if you feel the car isn't fun enough even the first few weeks, did you actually pick up the right motor bro?

Also can't help thinking with a "new" soon to become classic like this, it's almost a pity to modify to hard. OEM mod and a few cosmetics sure, but from there to ECU tune, bolts etc to gain power will only start reduce value sooner than needed. In that case I'd personally go for an well looked after but used car, maybe with some proper mods done already.

Anyways, congrats and enjoy in health!

bkfastwagon · 08-07-2018, 01:12 PM

I have bpm tune and corsa catback and love the combination! Mine had 16k miles when I picked it up 7 months ago. These won’t be collectible anytime soon so I say just enjoy it and not worry about its value too much. My mods are mild but have enhanced the experience quite significantly

PKL · 08-07-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by UPSROD

Leave it stock...that's what you just paid $42,000 for!

+1,000000000000

Asylum2713 · 08-07-2018, 01:58 PM

how do I post pics if they are not on a website?

Helmsman · 08-07-2018, 03:20 PM

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how do I post pics if they are not on a website?

From a PC; go advanced, manage attachement. Will tell you about max resolution, and off you go mate.

MaximusB · 08-07-2018, 03:53 PM

my advice, get an exhaust for the sound not power. The car have over 400hp so whats another 10hp or so gonna do? When I was looking for an exhaust I was going by strictly sound, and I ended with the meisterchaft. It gives a high pitch exotic tone and no rasp.

SoCalRPM · 08-07-2018, 06:35 PM

Exhaust is a very subjective modification. Some people like the sound of one exhaust while other's might hate it. Take a listen to this video and this will help get you started:

mrspecter · 08-09-2018, 07:32 PM

If I were you I would try to go to a BMW car meet or something and try to hear different setups in person. I bought my M3 with MPE installed by the previous owner and I really love it, but I may change the setup in the future.

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Asylum2713 New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Holbrook NY iTrader: (0)	New M3 Owner....need advice Hello All, Just purchased an M3. 2011 Coupe e92 w competition package. Has 6100 miles on. I would like to do exhaust and a chip, can anyone make a recommendation on what would be the best route to go?
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Montaver Lieutenant Colonel 2178 Rep 1,662 Posts Drives: G87 M2 & M340i LCI Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	There are hundreds of threads on exhaust options. I have an M Performance muffler, I like it a lot. It's fairly subtle but unique sounding. It's an NA motor so 'chipping' it wont yield much. If you remove the primary cat's a remap / tune is worth it, otherwise there are no significant gains to be had.
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UPSROD Lieutenant Colonel 946 Rep 1,932 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Richland, Wa. iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Leave it stock...that's what you just paid $42,000 for!
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monterey Major 339 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Get the Dinan exhaust and Alex tune. __________________ A job is nothing but work.
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timothy2001 Major 849 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Welcome and what a score! Pls post pics ASAP. There are probably more threads on exhausts and engine tunes here than anything else so start reading. Since it’s tough to listen to all the different exhaust options in person and via video is chancy at best I reconmmend doing the OEM exhaust mod as it’s cheap and sounds great to most folks. Then if you have to have a new Performance exhaust take your time, the gains are negligible and the sounds vary quite a bit. Two of the more popular tunes on here are BPM and Alpine, people swear by both. Exciting stuff.......6200 Miles!!! Enjoy!
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08-07-2018, 07:53 AM	#15
Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the club and Big Congratulations! 6100 miles is special... No offence mate, but if you feel the car isn't fun enough even the first few weeks, did you actually pick up the right motor bro? Also can't help thinking with a "new" soon to become classic like this, it's almost a pity to modify to hard. OEM mod and a few cosmetics sure, but from there to ECU tune, bolts etc to gain power will only start reduce value sooner than needed. In that case I'd personally go for an well looked after but used car, maybe with some proper mods done already. Anyways, congrats and enjoy in health!
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bkfastwagon Second Lieutenant 191 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I have bpm tune and corsa catback and love the combination! Mine had 16k miles when I picked it up 7 months ago. These won’t be collectible anytime soon so I say just enjoy it and not worry about its value too much. My mods are mild but have enhanced the experience quite significantly
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Asylum2713 New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Holbrook NY iTrader: (0)	how do I post pics if they are not on a website?
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MaximusB Major 1394 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 13 Frozen White E92 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	my advice, get an exhaust for the sound not power. The car have over 400hp so whats another 10hp or so gonna do? When I was looking for an exhaust I was going by strictly sound, and I ended with the meisterchaft. It gives a high pitch exotic tone and no rasp.
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SoCalRPM Captain 886 Rep 942 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Exhaust is a very subjective modification. Some people like the sound of one exhaust while other's might hate it. Take a listen to this video and this will help get you started:
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08-09-2018, 07:32 PM	#22
mrspecter Private First Class 74 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 11 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (3)	If I were you I would try to go to a BMW car meet or something and try to hear different setups in person. I bought my M3 with MPE installed by the previous owner and I really love it, but I may change the setup in the future.
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