Santa comes early: BMW Perf Exhaust

ulrichd · 12-10-2010, 03:48 PM

Decided to go with this based on audio clips from other owners and the fact that it's a bolt on which means I can take it off when I sell the car and get a few bucks back. I was originally going to do just an intake for a little more engine growl but after reading about the aFe and Injen intakes for the 128 decided against it. The staggered chrome tips are slightly larger than stock which is pretty cool as it doesn't scream modded BMW to every slammed Civic I come across.

bozola · 12-10-2010, 05:12 PM

You will love this.... I know...

+1 Definitely love this

MikeinAlexandria · 12-11-2010, 01:18 AM

+1. Check out my post in the DIY for installation instructions. The exhauat looks and sounds great.

ulrichd · 12-11-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

+1. Check out my post in the DIY for installation instructions. The exhauat looks and sounds great.

Already have, very helpful. Little nervous about where to cut but I assume you just transfer the dimension of the stub piece coming out of the muffler onto the existing exhaust. Assuming all dimensions and hanger positions are in the same position as the OEM.

Greenkirby21 · 12-11-2010, 10:09 AM

congrats!

AW128i · 12-11-2010, 12:54 PM

Been thinking about this myself but the factory exhaust with the flapper thingamajiggy plugged up sound pretty decent by itself. I'm also not really keen on increasing the volume of the exhaust. Thoughts?

Yvette · 12-11-2010, 02:00 PM

nice, looking forward for the review

bozola · 12-11-2010, 02:04 PM

aw128i

it's louder, but not that much louder, but it sounds great. Look for clips on this forum. It's definitely ok at cruise.

ulrichd · 12-11-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AW128i

Been thinking about this myself but the factory exhaust with the flapper thingamajiggy plugged up sound pretty decent by itself. I'm also not really keen on increasing the volume of the exhaust. Thoughts?

I did the gold-T mod but I couldn't tell any difference. This exhaust seems to be pretty much like OEM up to about 3,500 rpms, so it won't be louder across the entire rev band.

MikeinAlexandria · 12-11-2010, 05:23 PM

I keep meaning to do a film with the exhaust so folks get an idea of how loud it is. It is quite a bit louder and growlier than stock. It is also lighter by a few pounds, so that's a nice bonus.

Definitely worthwhile!

Chrissspyy · 12-12-2010, 10:22 PM

So sick. Congrats on a great mod. Hoping to do this myself one day!

bmwmike335 · 12-14-2010, 12:32 AM

saving up currently. post a sound clip when u get it on. sounds clips at start up, idle and 0-3k rpm are the best, who cares what is sounds like 60 on the highway, we all know its going to be quiet, the question is how much growl does it have when you launch and take off.. im also very curious to hear this in Reverse in a 6mt.

bozo has some clips, but i already watched them all like 100 times lmaoo

Maconer98 · 12-16-2010, 11:55 PM

Can you take off the black chrome tips from the stock exhaust and put them on the BMW Performance exhaust?

ulrichd · 12-17-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Maconer98

Can you take off the black chrome tips from the stock exhaust and put them on the BMW Performance exhaust?

No, the tips are welded on.

zkeeper · 12-17-2010, 08:46 PM

Congrats on this. I have mine sitting in "my" parts corner at a very friendly and sympathetic dealer...and while just getting back from an assignment in Beijing, am anxious to get it mounted up to car. I heard it at a dealer in Lexington, Ky on a fall run, and was hooked. Had considered aftermarket ones, and decided I did not want or need any flow and computer issues. The cost was not that much different, and now I do not have to worry on the software and flow issues. Good luck with this. I am looking forward to it myself even more now. Thanks....

ulrichd · 12-17-2010, 10:18 PM

Been waiting for a week for Harbor Freight to deliver an electric saw I ordered to cut the exhaust pipe. Stupid move to save a few bucks over just buying at Loews. It'll be here Tuesday and it will be installed the same day.

bmwmike335 · 12-19-2010, 07:45 PM

soo prettyy much all you need is an saw to cut through the pipe? the rest is snapped on? how does this not pop off over time?

ulrichd · 12-19-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwmike335

soo prettyy much all you need is an saw to cut through the pipe? the rest is snapped on? how does this not pop off over time?

Check my original pic. That clamp is pretty heavy duty.

ulrichd · 12-21-2010, 12:05 PM

Just finished the install. Added my pics and details to Mike's original DIY.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...rmance+exhaust

12-10-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Santa comes early: BMW Perf Exhaust Decided to go with this based on audio clips from other owners and the fact that it's a bolt on which means I can take it off when I sell the car and get a few bucks back. I was originally going to do just an intake for a little more engine growl but after reading about the aFe and Injen intakes for the 128 decided against it. The staggered chrome tips are slightly larger than stock which is pretty cool as it doesn't scream modded BMW to every slammed Civic I come across. Attached Images
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12-11-2010, 01:18 AM	#4
MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	+1. Check out my post in the DIY for installation instructions. The exhauat looks and sounds great.
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AW128i Major 44 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: E82 N51 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern, PA iTrader: (1)	Been thinking about this myself but the factory exhaust with the flapper thingamajiggy plugged up sound pretty decent by itself. I'm also not really keen on increasing the volume of the exhaust. Thoughts?
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12-11-2010, 05:23 PM	#11
MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I keep meaning to do a film with the exhaust so folks get an idea of how loud it is. It is quite a bit louder and growlier than stock. It is also lighter by a few pounds, so that's a nice bonus. Definitely worthwhile!
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12-12-2010, 10:22 PM	#12
Chrissspyy www.4ngiefest.com 30 Rep 241 Posts Drives: E36/E46/E82 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ATL iTrader: (1)	So sick. Congrats on a great mod. Hoping to do this myself one day! __________________
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12-14-2010, 12:32 AM	#13
bmwmike335 Captain 86 Rep 712 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (3)	saving up currently. post a sound clip when u get it on. sounds clips at start up, idle and 0-3k rpm are the best, who cares what is sounds like 60 on the highway, we all know its going to be quiet, the question is how much growl does it have when you launch and take off.. im also very curious to hear this in Reverse in a 6mt. bozo has some clips, but i already watched them all like 100 times lmaoo __________________ 2015 ///M4 2006 525i 2008 335i Coupe 2011 1er 6MT ///M-Sport 2013 535i (RIP), 2014 535i (RIP) 2013 e92 M3 interlagos blue
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12-16-2010, 11:55 PM	#14
Maconer98 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i AW/CORAL RED MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC - Brooklyn iTrader: (5)	Black chrome tips? Can you take off the black chrome tips from the stock exhaust and put them on the BMW Performance exhaust? __________________ Cold Weather Pkg / Sport Pkg / Active Steering / Comfort Access / Prem Hi-Fi / Bluetooth / Rear PDC / BMW Perf 313s wrapped with Michelin PSSs / Dunlop Winter Sport 3D (winter) on 17'' Motegis / Blacked Out 135i badge / BMW Performance Grills / BMW Performance Power Kit Stage 1 / BMW Performance Exhaust
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Congrats on this. I have mine sitting in "my" parts corner at a very friendly and sympathetic dealer...and while just getting back from an assignment in Beijing, am anxious to get it mounted up to car. I heard it at a dealer in Lexington, Ky on a fall run, and was hooked. Had considered aftermarket ones, and decided I did not want or need any flow and computer issues. The cost was not that much different, and now I do not have to worry on the software and flow issues. Good luck with this. I am looking forward to it myself even more now. Thanks....
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12-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#17
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Been waiting for a week for Harbor Freight to deliver an electric saw I ordered to cut the exhaust pipe. Stupid move to save a few bucks over just buying at Loews. It'll be here Tuesday and it will be installed the same day.
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12-19-2010, 07:45 PM	#18
bmwmike335 Captain 86 Rep 712 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (3)	soo prettyy much all you need is an saw to cut through the pipe? the rest is snapped on? how does this not pop off over time? __________________ 2015 ///M4 2006 525i 2008 335i Coupe 2011 1er 6MT ///M-Sport 2013 535i (RIP), 2014 535i (RIP) 2013 e92 M3 interlagos blue
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12-21-2010, 12:05 PM	#20
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Just finished the install. Added my pics and details to Mike's original DIY. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...rmance+exhaust
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