Short Review: ACM Modded OEM Exhaust E90/E92 with Black Tips - Pics, Video!

[xnfsx]

Hey Guys!

Over the weekend, I bought an ACM modded OEM exhaust from a local forum member who had returned their E92 lease. I have a E90 2011.75 M3. I just wanted to provide a review because there seems to be no pictures of an E90 with a E92 ACM exhaust. Lets just say after i had it installed... my MPG went from 14 to 12. I can't keep my foot off the pedal

Sound:
The sound is absolutely amazing for the money. Though this is probably the cheapest route, the sound is amazing. My car is completely stock except for a few cosmetic mods (black grills, side gills, painted reflectors).

There is a deeper growl, more defined when shifting (I have a DCT) - especially in downshifts! There is no drone. I don't hear much in-cabin except for a deeper exhaust note but sound level is quite similar to stock. I love the sound!

Appearance:
The bigger matte black tips are a great look. Though it sticks out about .5 to .75 of and inch from the stock exhaust, it seems to give the rear a more aggressive look. I am thinking about added a diffuser and this would really pop the rear out in terms of appearance for sure.

Video:
My girlfriend got scared... don't mind the shaking

Pictures:




I hope you guys enjoy!

PS: anyone know how I can touch up that chip

[4corners]

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[///Mvy]

Do you know what type of tips those are? Looks great!

[xnfsx]

Originally Posted by 4corners

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[xnfsx]

Originally Posted by ///Mvy

Do you know what type of tips those are? Looks great!

I believe it's EAS

[bluehydros]

Is that just the rear section, no test pipes?

[FISH22]

Looks and sounds great! OP, do you have any different angled pictures of the tips?

[xnfsx]

Just the rear axle back. no test pipes. completely stock aside from the axle back.

I'll post more pics of the tips at various angles when I get a chance over the weekend.

[Blindside_137]

Purely awesome. It's amazing how great these sound.

My .02 is that the tips stick out a bit far. However, some diffusers protrude slightly so in order to be flush with the diffuser, it's nice to have the tips stick out a little more than normal. So I think adding a diffuser will be a great touch. I'm not a fan when the diffuser protrudes out rearward so much that the exhaust tips are tucked back underneath it.

[xnfsx]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Purely awesome. It's amazing how great these sound.

My .02 is that the tips stick out a bit far. However, some diffusers protrude slightly so in order to be flush with the diffuser, it's nice to have the tips stick out a little more than normal. So I think adding a diffuser will be a great touch. I'm not a fan when the diffuser protrudes out rearward so much that the exhaust tips are tucked back underneath it.

I thought it would protrude further but it's about in the middle. I've seen worse haha.

I plan on getting a diffuser. I just don't know which one would be nice on an e90 - searching!