HELP! Spend my money

skillets · 11-05-2020, 06:43 AM

Hey guys and gals. I just bought a 2010 e92 m3 from a forum member yesterday. Literally wired money, shipped car through uship and its in my garage 10 hours later. CRAZY fast transaction. I've always wanted a v8 m3 having owned two e46 m3. Well the time has come. She's in the garage! SO my dilemma is this thing needs a catback exhaust. I have to hear that v8 growl. What is the consensus on catbacks? I had a Akra on my 911 turbo and loved it but I dont wanna spend Akra money on the m3. Please chime in as Im ready to pull the trigger. I would prefer lightly used so if anyone has a near mint system they wanna sell chime in.

bimmergixxer · 11-05-2020, 08:31 AM

Congrats with the new purchase and good to hear about the excellent transaction. Enjoy the new toy!

yahh · 11-05-2020, 08:43 AM

Clean car! I looked at it on Sunday and was supposed to purchase it on Tuesday but another awesome opportunity came up Monday Night. PM me your email if you want the last couple of years of service records and carfax. I was going to point a Dinan exhaust on it if that helps at all.

DL335D · 11-05-2020, 08:59 AM

Congrats on your purchase. Corsa, Dinan and MPE seem to be the favorites here. YouTube has hundreds of exhaust clips.

If I had to do it over again I would do the 4 pipe OEM mod since it's drone free.

neilum · 11-05-2020, 09:34 AM

Corsa. While you're at it get rid of the primary cat either HFC or test pipe, and get a stg 2 tune..

It will wake the car up significantly.

I had ACM modified rear and now the Corsa and the ACM mod sounds good, but the Corsa sounds amazing and has a way more refined and exotic sound. It has a really unique tone to it. It's pricey but worth it.

Cyberdemon · 11-05-2020, 09:35 AM

The only consensus on catbacks is everyone thinks they have the best system, but everyone wants to trade you their system because they don't really know if they like it.

Everyone has their own preferences for loudness, neighbor annoyingness, and drone. And will also depend if you go catless or not.

Theres lots of videos on youtube but honestly, I don't think that's a great way to tell. Anything in a video usually sounds "good" but until you're in the car droning at 80mph do you decide if you can live with that on a daily basis.

I ditched my Eisenmann Race and went back to stock, it was loud and bassy and sounded awesome when revved out but was annoying for me for a daily driver. If I can find an MPE that fits an E90 I might consider switching it out. I want no drone, minimal noise below 3-4K RPM that can blurt when I rev it out when my wife isn't in the car.

akkando · 11-05-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

The only consensus on catbacks is everyone thinks they have the best system, but everyone wants to trade you their system because they don't really know if they like it.

Everyone has their own preferences for loudness, neighbor annoyingness, and drone. And will also depend if you go catless or not.

Theres lots of videos on youtube but honestly, I don't think that's a great way to tell. Anything in a video usually sounds "good" but until you're in the car droning at 80mph do you decide if you can live with that on a daily basis.

I ditched my Eisenmann Race and went back to stock, it was loud and bassy and sounded awesome when revved out but was annoying for me for a daily driver. If I can find an MPE that fits an E90 I might consider switching it out. I want no drone, minimal noise below 3-4K RPM that can blurt when I rev it out when my wife isn't in the car.

Have you considered OEM mod 2/4 pipe? Should cheaply get you a no/low drone exhaust that's louder than stock but not crazy.

Cyberdemon · 11-05-2020, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Have you considered OEM mod 2/4 pipe? Should cheaply get you a no/low drone exhaust that's louder than stock but not crazy.

OEM mod still seems to add volume across the range. M performance seems like it doesn't do much down low in the rev range compared to stock which some people don't like, but that aspect appeals to me.

timothy2001 · 11-05-2020, 11:23 AM

Almost nothing to lose going the OEM mod route.........great way to test the waters before purchasing an expensive exhaust. I am very happy with it.

///M3Fresh · 11-05-2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

OEM mod still seems to add volume across the range. M performance seems like it doesn't do much down low in the rev range compared to stock which some people don't like, but that aspect appeals to me.

Listen to an MPE in person before you purchase one. I think its higher pitch slightly compared to what you used to have.

94jedi · 11-05-2020, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Have you considered OEM mod 2/4 pipe? Should cheaply get you a no/low drone exhaust that's louder than stock but not crazy.

Wonder how that would sound w/ a BW catless xpipe?

V8Juice · 11-05-2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by skillets

Hey guys and gals. I just bought a 2010 e92 m3 from a forum member yesterday. Literally wired money, shipped car through uship and its in my garage 10 hours later. CRAZY fast transaction. I've always wanted a v8 m3 having owned two e46 m3. Well the time has come. She's in the garage! SO my dilemma is this thing needs a catback exhaust. I have to hear that v8 growl. What is the consensus on catbacks? I had a Akra on my 911 turbo and loved it but I dont wanna spend Akra money on the m3. Please chime in as Im ready to pull the trigger. I would prefer lightly used so if anyone has a near mint system they wanna sell chime in.

I'm glad to see you found a good replacement for the X5M( not a biased opinion at all). Everyone made some good points gotta find what suits your lifestyle.

I personally like loud and don't have much of a commute so drone doesn't bother me. I have a valvetronic system mainly because I don't always want to disturb the neighbors but I can be LOUD when I want to.

There's so many great options and configurations for this platform to choose from. I highly recommend meeting up with other members and listening to their set up. Good luck with the search and Welcome to the E9x platform!

DJiGGs · 11-05-2020, 12:11 PM

Test pipes with an Eisenmann Race exhaust is a deadly setup.
Get a lot of compliments on it. It is loud but that depends on what your preference is.

Cyberdemon · 11-05-2020, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DJiGGs

Test pipes with an Eisenmann Race exhaust is a deadly setup.
Get a lot of compliments on it. It is loud but that depends on what your preference is.

"You spelled "complaints" wrong." -My Wife

pbonsalb · 11-05-2020, 12:41 PM

My wife hates my quad resonated x pipe and Megan exhaust, hates driving my car and tells me not to ruin her car. She does not know that I put a JB4 onto her car.

Cyberdemon · 11-05-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

My wife hates my quad resonated x pipe and Megan exhaust, hates driving my car and tells me not to ruin her car. She does not know that I put a JB4 onto her car.

This is the automotive equivalent of roofies. Lmao.

DL335D · 11-05-2020, 01:52 PM

^ haha...I put a JBD in my wife's X5 35d a few years ago. She has no idea.

DJiGGs · 11-05-2020, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

"You spelled "complaints" wrong." -My Wife

hahaha

ChiTownM · 11-05-2020, 03:24 PM

Active Autowerks Signature has my vote ... and has been on my car After the first year. Find a used exhaust on the classifieds and if u don't like it, put it back up for sale. Akra sounds great, Eisenmann can be loud, M Performace is not that loud.......

Ajolives · 11-05-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTownM

Active Autowerks Signature has my vote ... and has been on my car After the first year. Find a used exhaust on the classifieds and if u don't like it, put it back up for sale. Akra sounds great, Eisenmann can be loud, M Performace is not that loud.......

AA signature sounds great, really growls at midrange and doesn't get absurdly loud at the top. However, both my daughter and wife say they hear me coming down the road so....

SoCalRPM · 11-05-2020, 05:57 PM

Best bang for your buck will be test pipes (remove primary cats). That'll wake the car up right away but you'll need to get a tune to code out the dash light.

I don't have this myself but have driven cars with it and it sounds amazing.

Also, don't rule out a carbon fiber plenum for some great induction noise. Pricey and minimal performance gain but an intoxicating sound.

skillets · 11-05-2020, 06:21 PM

Thanks everyone. The x5m was and is an amazing vehicle. I was blown away by its performance and sound with the AR exhaust I had on it. Something was telling me to sell it and buy a e92 though. I've always wanted one. My 2nd to last e46 m3 had an gruppe M intake and gruppe m exhaust 2005 comp 6 speed model. Man Im an idiot for selling it!!!!!!! (sold for a 2003 porsche turbo). That was deadly set up. Can someone let me know about this stock exhaust mod people are referring to. Oh and thanks for the warm welcome to the e92 platform!

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skillets Private First Class 53 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 alpine white e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Hornell NY iTrader: (1)	HELP! Spend my money Hey guys and gals. I just bought a 2010 e92 m3 from a forum member yesterday. Literally wired money, shipped car through uship and its in my garage 10 hours later. CRAZY fast transaction. I've always wanted a v8 m3 having owned two e46 m3. Well the time has come. She's in the garage! SO my dilemma is this thing needs a catback exhaust. I have to hear that v8 growl. What is the consensus on catbacks? I had a Akra on my 911 turbo and loved it but I dont wanna spend Akra money on the m3. Please chime in as Im ready to pull the trigger. I would prefer lightly used so if anyone has a near mint system they wanna sell chime in.
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bimmergixxer Railside Performance 48 Rep 331 Posts Drives: E92 M3 R8 V10 Q5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Railside Performance iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 Ducati Streetf ... [7.00] 2017 Q5 [0.00] 2017 BMW R NineT Racer [5.00] 2010 Audi R8 V10 Ma ... [0.00] 2008 M3 [10.00]	Congrats with the new purchase and good to hear about the excellent transaction. Enjoy the new toy! __________________ E92 M3 Manual R8 V10 Manual / Audi Q5 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 / BMW R NineT Racer Ducati Monster 796 / Ducati Bronco 1964 Railside Performance
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yahh Private First Class 101 Rep 140 Posts Drives: G80 M3 / V10 R8 / Lotus Elise Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Clean car! I looked at it on Sunday and was supposed to purchase it on Tuesday but another awesome opportunity came up Monday Night. PM me your email if you want the last couple of years of service records and carfax. I was going to point a Dinan exhaust on it if that helps at all.
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DL335D Captain 580 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Q4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	Congrats on your purchase. Corsa, Dinan and MPE seem to be the favorites here. YouTube has hundreds of exhaust clips. If I had to do it over again I would do the 4 pipe OEM mod since it's drone free. __________________ 2013 e92 M3 2011 X5 35d 2018 F80 M3 ZCP
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neilum Captain 897 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (2)	Corsa. While you're at it get rid of the primary cat either HFC or test pipe, and get a stg 2 tune.. It will wake the car up significantly. I had ACM modified rear and now the Corsa and the ACM mod sounds good, but the Corsa sounds amazing and has a way more refined and exotic sound. It has a really unique tone to it. It's pricey but worth it.
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	The only consensus on catbacks is everyone thinks they have the best system, but everyone wants to trade you their system because they don't really know if they like it. Everyone has their own preferences for loudness, neighbor annoyingness, and drone. And will also depend if you go catless or not. Theres lots of videos on youtube but honestly, I don't think that's a great way to tell. Anything in a video usually sounds "good" but until you're in the car droning at 80mph do you decide if you can live with that on a daily basis. I ditched my Eisenmann Race and went back to stock, it was loud and bassy and sounded awesome when revved out but was annoying for me for a daily driver. If I can find an MPE that fits an E90 I might consider switching it out. I want no drone, minimal noise below 3-4K RPM that can blurt when I rev it out when my wife isn't in the car. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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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]	Almost nothing to lose going the OEM mod route.........great way to test the waters before purchasing an expensive exhaust. I am very happy with it.
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DJiGGs Private First Class 93 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	Test pipes with an Eisenmann Race exhaust is a deadly setup. Get a lot of compliments on it. It is loud but that depends on what your preference is.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5231 Rep 10,614 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	My wife hates my quad resonated x pipe and Megan exhaust, hates driving my car and tells me not to ruin her car. She does not know that I put a JB4 onto her car.
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DL335D Captain 580 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Q4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	^ haha...I put a JBD in my wife's X5 35d a few years ago. She has no idea. __________________ 2013 e92 M3 2011 X5 35d 2018 F80 M3 ZCP
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ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1056 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Active Autowerks Signature has my vote ... and has been on my car After the first year. Find a used exhaust on the classifieds and if u don't like it, put it back up for sale. Akra sounds great, Eisenmann can be loud, M Performace is not that loud.......
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SoCalRPM Captain 886 Rep 942 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Best bang for your buck will be test pipes (remove primary cats). That'll wake the car up right away but you'll need to get a tune to code out the dash light. I don't have this myself but have driven cars with it and it sounds amazing. Also, don't rule out a carbon fiber plenum for some great induction noise. Pricey and minimal performance gain but an intoxicating sound.
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skillets Private First Class 53 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 alpine white e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Hornell NY iTrader: (1)	Thanks everyone. The x5m was and is an amazing vehicle. I was blown away by its performance and sound with the AR exhaust I had on it. Something was telling me to sell it and buy a e92 though. I've always wanted one. My 2nd to last e46 m3 had an gruppe M intake and gruppe m exhaust 2005 comp 6 speed model. Man Im an idiot for selling it!!!!!!! (sold for a 2003 porsche turbo). That was deadly set up. Can someone let me know about this stock exhaust mod people are referring to. Oh and thanks for the warm welcome to the e92 platform!
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