Not too loud but sounds exhaust? Need opinions

[M3 Number 86]

Got a baby. Needs to sit in back. Can't destroy his eardrums. Can't destroy his brain.

What exhausts are out there? What do you guys have?

Mine is pretty decently loud so need to tone it down a bit.

Any new exhausts people have tried or is it still the same old akra, dinan, etc?

[ashtaron14]

I started with OEM Modded Exhaust, then added M3World AU Primary Catless with 200CEL & Resonators.

That was too loud for the baby.

I've bought a set of used Akrapovic Evo, and my 2 y/o can fall asleep in the car.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by ashtaron14

I started with OEM Modded Exhaust, then added M3World AU Primary Catless with 200CEL & Resonators.

That was too loud for the baby.

I've bought a set of used Akrapovic Evo, and my 2 y/o can fall asleep in the car.

Good to hear. Thx.

[elim11]

Coworker has a baby and Dinan exhaust. No complaints. It is pretty quiet. ..But you have no rear seats? because racecar?

[R3dliner]

MPE!

[SYT_Shadow]

MPE, Dinan, Akra rear section are all pretty quiet

I don't find there's anything you can do to this car to make it even remotely loud if you keep the stock xpipe.

[JsL]

I've owned Corsa, Akra (full system), Dinan, AA Gen 1, OEM mod and Remus Race.

The following will suit your needs: Corsa, Dinan, OEM mod and maybe akra full system. I say maybe to the akra because it's kinda bassy at 2k rpms.

[R5169]

I'm stock x-pipe with Eisenmann Sport, it would be 100% perfect for your situation. No smell, no low end increase in sound, zero drone, but still plenty of tone when past 5k rpm.

[M3 Number 86]

Thanks guys!

This fucking sucks I'm even asking this crap. Lol

I will keep my parts too so that when the new job comes so does the $100/mo beater and the exhaust goes back on lol

[L4ces]

Hmmm.

Everyone is different. I've been there.
I have a nice exhaust sitting in the closet because I put on an MPE.

After a few days I had withdrawal from my AA.
Withdrawal lasted a few day; it came and went and I ranted to Denk how awesome the AA was in comparison. However, the MPE sounded good so that wasn't the issue.

A couple of weeks later I finally get it and don't plan to switch back.

So, if I had kids your age, the MPE would be fine. I never thought I'd enjoy the car more but I do.

I could go into specifics but other have already.

[dmk08]

I wanted a mild exhaust with amazing quality and look so I went with an Akra slip-on.

[thompsac25]

Everyone has a different tolerance for sound.

DINAN rear section is pretty tame...even with a DINAN Xpipe added, I think its still tame. The nice thing about that full setup is that its quiet and perfect for daily driving, but when you really get on it, it makes quite a bit of noise. And best of all, little to no drone

If you wanna go a cheaper route with no Xpipe, you could go with a Megan Racing rear section. In my opinion, that rear section is just as quiet as a DINAN rear section.

[Route 16]

Originally Posted by thompsac25

Everyone has a different tolerance for sound.

DINAN rear section is pretty tame...even with a DINAN Xpipe added, I think its still tame. The nice thing about that full setup is that its quiet and perfect for daily driving, but when you really get on it, it makes quite a bit of noise. And best of all, little to no drone

If you wanna go a cheaper route with no Xpipe, you could go with a Megan Racing rear section. In my opinion, that rear section is just as quiet as a DINAN rear section.

I looked on their site and didn't see BMW specific and just saw mufflers with exhaust tips. Which megan muffler (part number) would you suggest?

[L4ces]

If have a beater. I had to drive it for a few weeks and when I got back into my M3, it was loud and definitely near the "hey, look at me" level. It didn't take long before i readjusted to it. If I had the MPE and prolly dinan axle back only, I might even find it loud enough.

The akra with a full setup as described above must be bliss. I'd give some seat time to normally quiet car first.

[M3 Number 86]

I've had Megan before and oem mod and now these r1 mufflers. I've had Challenge xpipe and oem and now no test pipe no resonator setup.

I like the MPE and dinan notes. I really don't want to get quieter as it sounds so good. I don't want to ruin my kid's eardrums though lolol

[becausephilchow]

Akra Evo is what I have. It's a bit on the bassy side, but, it's definitely not what I would call loud. Probably the quietest non-valved full exhaust you can get IMO.

[thompsac25]

Originally Posted by Route 16

I looked on their site and didn't see BMW specific and just saw mufflers with exhaust tips. Which megan muffler (part number) would you suggest?

Yeah, the DINAN midpipe is no longer in production. You have to buy it on the used market, and theyre hard to come by unfortunately. The DINAN mufflers are still available online for purchase.

I think the Megan's all sound the same. Prices vary based on tips and whether or not they come with connecting pipes. I would buy one with connecting pipes, that way you dont have to hack up your stock exhaust.

[jeremyuhh]

I'm in the same boat. Im having my wife and I are expecting our first child in December. I just got the E90 M3 a couple weeks ago and the Recaro car seat just came in today

The car is way too quiet with the stock exhaust. Im also leaning toward getting a Dinan exhaust.

[BayE30]

The Dinan Exhaust really is barely noticeable compared to stock, even at WOT. I had to add on an X-pipe to really find out how the Dinan sounds, and it sounds VERY good with the Evolve X-pipe im running now. Definitely not loud when cruising around, but does have drone rite at 2000RPM, but no drone at all above or below that 2000RPM mark.

[Montaver]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

The Dinan Exhaust really is barely noticeable compared to stock, even at WOT. I had to add on an X-pipe to really find out how the Dinan sounds, and it sounds VERY good with the Evolve X-pipe im running now. Definitely not loud when cruising around, but does have drone rite at 2000RPM, but no drone at all above or below that 2000RPM mark.

This sounds like a great setup, do you have any videos of the sound from the interior?

Did you ever run the Evolve X-pipe with the stock muffler?

cheers

[M3 Number 86]

I also have no carpet so it'll be louder lol

[Banana Hammock]

Not sure what you had in the past but I recently got the Akra slip on. It's slightly louder than stock.