Intake or Exhaust?

stooken · 10-08-2007, 12:53 PM

having to choose between the simota intake and ikon exhaust, which one would you rather get?

ScheerSpeed · 10-08-2007, 01:29 PM

muffler delete FTW!!!

shragon · 10-08-2007, 02:20 PM

i would get the ikon first.

then again it's $550 (ikon) vs $350 (simota).

OC Guy · 10-08-2007, 02:24 PM

I'd rather get an exhaust over an intake.

Exhaust features:
Looks
Power
Sound

Intake features:
Power
Sound

No one looks at an intake unless you are popping your hood everywhere. Some people don't want the attention so I understand why they might not want an exhaust. I personally like the looks of exhausts and and I don't like the brushed aluminum tips on the 335i at all. Ideally I'd love both but if I had to pick, it would be the exhaust first.

OhhaiAlex · 10-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I'd rather get an exhaust over an intake.

Exhaust features:
Looks
Power
Sound

Intake features:
Power
Sound

No one looks at an intake unless you are popping your hood everywhere. Some people don't want the attention so I understand why they might not want an exhaust. I personally like the looks of exhausts and and I don't like the brushed aluminum tips on the 335i at all. Ideally I'd love both but if I had to pick, it would be the exhaust first.

+1
I couldnt agree more.

e92phreak · 10-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Exhaust.

Ron@Modbargains · 10-08-2007, 05:13 PM

Exhaust for sure! - Rogue Ikon : http://www.**********s.com/product.a...E90_Exhaust_CS

Mark Chen · 10-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Exhaust for sure

just4kickz · 10-08-2007, 06:12 PM

exhaust is winning

Shazmonkee · 10-08-2007, 07:16 PM

haha i was in your position actually! I wasn't too sure, but Bavdom gave an update, and I think i want their intake, so I just ordered, like...30 minutes ago... the RE IKON for my e92 328i. I'm excited B)

ehhhwik · 10-08-2007, 10:32 PM

i went with the gruppe m replica intake first, then got rid of it because of small fitment issues and the droning, then i just went with the IKON and k&n drop in filter and life's good!!

dinkoh · 10-08-2007, 10:53 PM

EXHAUST.

yamazaho · 10-08-2007, 10:53 PM

Exhaust +1....

Hum maybe it's time for me to get one of them Ikons.....

wuufer001 · 10-08-2007, 11:02 PM

ikon FTW

stooken · 10-09-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron************

Exhaust for sure! - Rogue Ikon : http://www.**********s.com/product.a...E90_Exhaust_CS

yeah i figured everyone would say exhaust. that's what i was leaning towards too.

does the ikon hang low or is it just right? i remember reading a thread where a guy mentioned that it hung a little low.

will i have any smog check issues? i doubt it but just wanted to make sure.

will the e90 one fit my e92 with no problems?

mds82 · 10-09-2007, 11:35 AM

Intake in cheaper, Exhaust sounds better

shragon · 10-09-2007, 11:36 AM

imho, on the e90, the ikon hangs a bit low. not sure on the e92.

should not have any issues with smog checks as it does not effect your emissions out put, just sound and flow.

ehhhwik fit the ikon onto his e92. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63463

stooken · 10-09-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shragon

imho, on the e90, the ikon hangs a bit low. not sure on the e92.

should not have any issues with smog checks as it does not effect your emissions out put, just sound and flow.

ehhhwik fit the ikon onto his e92. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63463

yeah i just saw that one. thanks.

did you run into the one where someone had to weld an extra piece of piping to make it fit? i remember reading that somewhere too..

shragon · 10-09-2007, 12:28 PM

^ i believe on the coupe you need that extender piece (as seen in ehhhwik's pics). any exhaust shop should be easily able to do that.

the sedan should not need it. but i do recall one sedan having the extender piece and the exhaust did not sit right (stuck out too far).

i should be getting my ikon welded on this saturday.

stooken · 10-09-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shragon

^ i believe on the coupe you need that extender piece (as seen in ehhhwik's pics). any exhaust shop should be easily able to do that.

the sedan should not need it. but i do recall one sedan having the extender piece and the exhaust did not sit right (stuck out too far).

i should be getting my ikon welded on this saturday.

where are you getting it done? after seeing that one picture of a shop that welded it incorrectly and the bumper getting melted, i'm a little scared of which shop to choose.

shragon · 10-09-2007, 12:36 PM

i'm planning to go to world mufflers in sunnyvale. two members have recommended the place (one was a kerscher quad set-up) and they have good reviews on review sites like yahoo. i'll let you know how it goes.

ehhhwik · 10-09-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stooken

where are you getting it done? after seeing that one picture of a shop that welded it incorrectly and the bumper getting melted, i'm a little scared of which shop to choose.

just make sure that the shop leave some space between the tips and the edge of the bumper so it doesnt melt it, because that thing is HOT!!

my exhaust was installed properly, but did need some welding on an extra small piece, but my bumper is fine!

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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i would get the ikon first. then again it's $550 (ikon) vs $350 (simota). __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	imho, on the e90, the ikon hangs a bit low. not sure on the e92. should not have any issues with smog checks as it does not effect your emissions out put, just sound and flow. ehhhwik fit the ikon onto his e92. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63463 __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	^ i believe on the coupe you need that extender piece (as seen in ehhhwik's pics). any exhaust shop should be easily able to do that. the sedan should not need it. but i do recall one sedan having the extender piece and the exhaust did not sit right (stuck out too far). i should be getting my ikon welded on this saturday. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i'm planning to go to world mufflers in sunnyvale. two members have recommended the place (one was a kerscher quad set-up) and they have good reviews on review sites like yahoo. i'll let you know how it goes. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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