Loud ESS M3

CarreraX · 09-12-2014, 08:27 AM

Hello all,
Newbie here. I just bought a 2010 M3 with an ESS supercharger and I really need to quiet it down. It has a fabspeed X centersection and Turner straight pipes and a Borla rear section. I absolutely love it but I really need to quiet it down. I am used to loud cars but this is too much. Also, I didn't get the stock cats with the car. Im open for ideas on what to replace without breaking the bank. I appreciate your input!

C-ARchitect · 09-12-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CarreraX

Hello all,
Newbie here. I just bought a 2010 M3 with an ESS supercharger and I really need to quiet it down. It has a fabspeed X centersection and Turner straight pipes and a Borla rear section. I absolutely love it but I really need to quiet it down. I am used to loud cars but this is too much. Also, I didn't get the stock cats with the car. Im open for ideas on what to replace without breaking the bank. I appreciate your input!

You can start by swapping out the Borla with a used stock muffler ($150-$350 average) which would really quiet it down. If you care about cats you can wait for a used x-pipe ($500-$1000 average)which has the mid secondary cat/resonator and front primary cars to pop up on here.

RudyP · 09-12-2014, 09:01 AM

Hey Mark! How's it going?

Can't really answer your question but it must be pretty loud because I remember your 993 has a nice little bark to it with those Fisters. I need to get some for mine but haven't gotten around to it.

Rudy

AlpineE92M3 · 09-12-2014, 09:07 AM

To quiet things down you would probably have to swap out your x-pipe with another one with some resonators in it. The Borla rear sections are usually pretty loud, so you could swap that out with a stock unit or similar. But resonators will definitely quiet things down quite a bit.

JPH704 · 09-12-2014, 09:08 AM

An Australian M3

Try the FS section. Lots of good x-pipes that won't brake the bank.

CarreraX · 09-12-2014, 09:10 AM

Hi Rudy,
Its way louder than my 993! Im pretty tolerant but this is too much! Do you have a stock muffler I can borrow? Also, does anyone know if the rear mufflers are specific to E90 or E92 or will either work? BTW, this car is awesome!! Crazy fast!!!

BrewRifle · 09-12-2014, 09:10 AM

Both the stock x-pipe and rear exhaust can be had relatively cheap.

CarreraX · 09-12-2014, 09:13 AM

Im wondering how much going back to stock will affect the tune with the SC if at all?

BrewRifle · 09-12-2014, 09:16 AM

I'm running a VT2-625 with stock cats and the ESS tune without a problem. I would email software@esstuning to get a definitive answer.

CarreraX · 09-12-2014, 09:26 AM

Thanks Brew. I know they did a special tune when they did the down pipes. It was on the receipt. Ill shoot them an email!

kerrit · 09-12-2014, 02:51 PM

it will be easiest and cheapest to just put on a stock rear section, and you'll still keep all the power you have now.

e92livin · 09-12-2014, 03:00 PM

I would get a OEM rear section and just swap the tips. It will quiet it down a lot and its good for daily driving. $200.00 on exhaust and $250.00 on tips for EAS.

mkPOTO · 09-12-2014, 03:06 PM

you can run the akra exhaust and it should tame it down a bit.. paging Alex@Autocouture

jeff@autocouture · 09-12-2014, 03:25 PM

Yes, the Akra system is very tame and quiet while still getting you the power you want

let me k/now if your interested

Alex07M3 · 09-12-2014, 09:46 PM

I'd just get a used stock X pipe and put the test pipes on it, and leave the Borla in place!

dj_dub · 09-13-2014, 12:09 AM

More pics of your 993, she's a beaut!

CarreraX · 09-13-2014, 05:01 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I have some stock downpipes coming and Im going to borrow a rear stock muffler from a friend. Im going to try the rear section first and then go from there. What are these tips I can put on the stock rear section? That sounds interesting. Also, I may then sell the borla. What would it be worth?

Here are a few 993 pics. Its a 97 C4S, KW V3 coilovers, Forgelines, euro bumpers, GT3 CPZ Alcantra steering wheel, 200 cel cats and a bunch of other stuff. I love it!!!
http://www.forgeline.com/customer_ga...r_make=Porsche

radiofrequency · 09-13-2014, 09:18 AM

If you are prepared to pay for the packaging and shipping, I have a stock rear end muffler that you are welcome to have for no charge. I could have my UPS Store call you once I get it over there and you could pay them directly for packaging and shipping. PM me if you are interested.

CarreraX · 09-14-2014, 06:27 AM

Radio..you have a pm!!! I really appreciate this!!!!

TahoeM3 · 09-14-2014, 08:49 AM

As others have said, swap out the Borla with a stock exhaust. I had the Borla with test pipes and it was extremely loud. I went back to just test pipes and I'm happy.

chich · 09-14-2014, 03:58 PM

I would say akra or M performance rear section exhaust would give you the quieter sound you're looking for without sacrificing power. And yes, there is a difference in length between e90 and e92 rear sections. By the way, I want that 993

Kurt_OH · 09-14-2014, 04:05 PM

I have a 2011 E90 M3 w/stock exhaust. I might be interested in your Borla. Maybe we can work something out where you end up with mine and I end up with yours. PM me if you want to discuss.

09-12-2014, 08:27 AM	#1
CarreraX Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 993 C4S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Centerville Ohio iTrader: (0)	Loud ESS M3 Hello all, Newbie here. I just bought a 2010 M3 with an ESS supercharger and I really need to quiet it down. It has a fabspeed X centersection and Turner straight pipes and a Borla rear section. I absolutely love it but I really need to quiet it down. I am used to loud cars but this is too much. Also, I didn't get the stock cats with the car. Im open for ideas on what to replace without breaking the bank. I appreciate your input! Attached Images
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RudyP Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E92 M3, AM V8V, 993 C4S, 996TT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Hey Mark! How's it going? Can't really answer your question but it must be pretty loud because I remember your 993 has a nice little bark to it with those Fisters. I need to get some for mine but haven't gotten around to it. Rudy __________________ E92 M3, AM V8V, 993 C4S, 996 TT
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JPH704 Captain 26 Rep 767 Posts Drives: Huracan Performante & 720s Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (18)	An Australian M3 Try the FS section. Lots of good x-pipes that won't brake the bank. __________________ 2019 McLaren 720s / 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante / 2019 Porsche Macan Turbo / 2016 BMW M3/// IG @jon.hagerty
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CarreraX Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 993 C4S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Centerville Ohio iTrader: (0)	Hi Rudy, Its way louder than my 993! Im pretty tolerant but this is too much! Do you have a stock muffler I can borrow? Also, does anyone know if the rear mufflers are specific to E90 or E92 or will either work? BTW, this car is awesome!! Crazy fast!!!
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09-12-2014, 09:13 AM	#8
CarreraX Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 993 C4S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Centerville Ohio iTrader: (0)	Im wondering how much going back to stock will affect the tune with the SC if at all?
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09-12-2014, 09:16 AM	#9
BrewRifle Lieutenant Colonel 420 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 2011 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.56] 2013 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i [8.00]	I'm running a VT2-625 with stock cats and the ESS tune without a problem. I would email software@esstuning to get a definitive answer. __________________ 2011 Monte Carlo Blue E92 ///M3 - ESS VT2-625
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09-12-2014, 09:26 AM	#10
CarreraX Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 993 C4S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Centerville Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thanks Brew. I know they did a special tune when they did the down pipes. It was on the receipt. Ill shoot them an email!
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kerrit Major 347 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2014 M5 CP [0.00]	it will be easiest and cheapest to just put on a stock rear section, and you'll still keep all the power you have now.
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09-12-2014, 03:00 PM	#12
e92livin Major 74 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (7)	I would get a OEM rear section and just swap the tips. It will quiet it down a lot and its good for daily driving. $200.00 on exhaust and $250.00 on tips for EAS. __________________ 2008 E92 BMW M3 MR/BB 6MT \|Gintani Supercharged\|Gintani X-Pipe\|Stack Gauges\|Volk TE37SL\|BC Racing Coilovers\|Nitto NT05R \|BMW Performance Spoiler\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel\|BMW Performance Side Gills + Grilles\|Mode Carbon V1 Endurance\|IND Tri- Stitched Shift + Brake Boot - 566WHP, 371WTQ \|
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Yes, the Akra system is very tame and quiet while still getting you the power you want let me k/now if your interested
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Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	I'd just get a used stock X pipe and put the test pipes on it, and leave the Borla in place!
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09-13-2014, 05:01 AM	#17
CarreraX Private 5 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 993 C4S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Centerville Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies. I have some stock downpipes coming and Im going to borrow a rear stock muffler from a friend. Im going to try the rear section first and then go from there. What are these tips I can put on the stock rear section? That sounds interesting. Also, I may then sell the borla. What would it be worth? Here are a few 993 pics. Its a 97 C4S, KW V3 coilovers, Forgelines, euro bumpers, GT3 CPZ Alcantra steering wheel, 200 cel cats and a bunch of other stuff. I love it!!! http://www.forgeline.com/customer_ga...r_make=Porsche Attached Images
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radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	If you are prepared to pay for the packaging and shipping, I have a stock rear end muffler that you are welcome to have for no charge. I could have my UPS Store call you once I get it over there and you could pay them directly for packaging and shipping. PM me if you are interested.
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TahoeM3 Major 410 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: F-type R, GTR, X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	As others have said, swap out the Borla with a stock exhaust. I had the Borla with test pipes and it was extremely loud. I went back to just test pipes and I'm happy. __________________ 2017 F-type SVR Black/black 2017 Nissan GTR Red/black 2022 BMW X5M MBB/SO Gone but not forgotten: '12 X5M, '07 AM SuperVantage, '05 Boxster S, '01 BMW M3,...
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chich Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3, RSQ8 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I would say akra or M performance rear section exhaust would give you the quieter sound you're looking for without sacrificing power. And yes, there is a difference in length between e90 and e92 rear sections. By the way, I want that 993
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09-14-2014, 04:05 PM	#22
Kurt_OH Captain 12 Rep 734 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I have a 2011 E90 M3 w/stock exhaust. I might be interested in your Borla. Maybe we can work something out where you end up with mine and I end up with yours. PM me if you want to discuss. __________________ ... a glorious V8 that screamed and hollered as the revs rose and then howled in an orgy of what sounded like BDSM ecstasy as it neared the red line. Well, you can forget all that. The new car is fitted with a turbocharged straight six. Turbocharging? In an M car? That’s like putting gravy on an ice cream. - Jeremy Clarkson, discussing the S65 and then S55 M3 engines.
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