Best Performance Exhaust Not Loud

Nd4Spd · 02-07-2014, 02:59 PM

Hey everyone, I usually try to do my best to google and forum search for answers, but this one I cannot seem to find. I guess I am the opposite of many people on the forums, but I want an exhaust that is quiet not loud. I recently installed an Active Autowerkes Signature Exhaust on my e90, and it sounds mean, but in my opinion is too loud. I still want the performance and free flow, but I want something quiet. From my searches it seems to be the BMW Performance Exhaust or Dinan exhaust. Can anyone chime in on this?

iturbo_bmw · 02-07-2014, 03:26 PM

From a performance stand point, an exhaust doesn't do much. Downpipes do though (20-30whp with a tune). Maybe get catless downpipes, if your down for that, and do the golf tee mod? bmw performance is liked by many and as loud as some other aftermarket exhausts

Blaster400 · 02-07-2014, 03:31 PM

Look into 335is exhaust it could be a good option for you. It is also reasonably priced. I think you might find BMW performance exhaust too loud.

Stucks · 02-07-2014, 03:38 PM

ETS, AE, milltek, and bastuck are all very tame aftermarket exhausts. If you want quiet though, stick with the oem exhaust and maybe cut out the stock secondary cats to weld in some high flow resonators or high flow 100 cell cats.

Myrder · 02-07-2014, 03:40 PM

^AE is what I have and love. It's no longer made anymore though

deadmn1337 · 02-07-2014, 04:47 PM

VRSF exhaust is nice a deep and pretty quiet. at idle it sounds a lil deeper than stock but the same volume level.

1chanc3 · 02-07-2014, 05:44 PM

As others have stated. an exhaust will not give any performance on our n54 platform, or can be considered negligible. Performance wise, probably the last thing on the last.

Also exhaust aren't cheap, at least from a reputable company.

dlbrooks18 · 02-07-2014, 07:14 PM

You should just go with dp's + stock exhaust and be done with it, max gains and great sound.

BD_F22 · 02-07-2014, 10:51 PM

Heres my review of the AE exhaust with a ton of sound clips how it sounds

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=907580

Nd4Spd · 02-08-2014, 01:21 AM

Thanks guys for the answers. I think I'm gonna go back to stock and just get downpipes. I don't really want to take a chance on another exhaust and have it not work out for me.

notnow · 02-08-2014, 05:40 AM

performance exhaust is so quiet.... just loud at cold start. Wish it was louder, oh well which is why I bought DP's + resonators (remove rasp).

SoCalHarley · 02-08-2014, 06:59 AM

Did you look at the Corsa axle back setup. No drone and fairly quiet Their number 14561

Blaster400 · 02-08-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nd4Spd

Thanks guys for the answers. I think I'm gonna go back to stock and just get downpipes. I don't really want to take a chance on another exhaust and have it not work out for me.

This is exactly what I did. Stock exhaust with catless downpipes gives a nice sound with golf tee mod. Exhaust sound is very subjective but this works well for me. Plus the performance gains from downpipes is significant and trumps all catback options.

Miller335 · 02-08-2014, 10:34 AM

Unplug flap in trunk, install DPs and enjoy.

I know people want to be different but IMO just embrace the fact that this is probably one of the better sounding combos on this car (do to rasp) and its super cheap.

Plus you can plug your flapper back in for long trips or whatever.

SSW · 02-08-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Miller335

Unplug flap in trunk, install DPs and enjoy.

I know people want to be different but IMO just embrace the fact that this is probably one of the better sounding combos on this car (do to rasp) and its super cheap.

Plus you can plug your flapper back in for long trips or whatever.

If you don't want to plug/unplug the tubing or connect/disconnect the connector for the exhaust flap by hand each time you want to open/close it, you can install the ExhaustMeister which will allow you to do it by remote control.

I got a lot of SH*T in another thread for recommending the ExhaustMeister because it costs around $100 (really not that much in BMW terms) and is arguably "unnecessary." However, it is a more elegant and refined means of doing what you can do w/the Golf Tee mod for free, which I thought was well suited to what you should expect in a BMW.

So, I bought and installed it and am entirely happy with it. There's a little more exhaust note and I can open and close the exhaust flap any time I please with a push of one of the memory buttons on the mirror. Check it out and, if it's not for you, just do it the "old fashioned" way.

Enjoy!

joed1 · 02-08-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

From a performance stand point, an exhaust doesn't do much. Downpipes do though (20-30whp with a tune). Maybe get catless downpipes, if your down for that, and do the golf tee mod? bmw performance is liked by many and as loud as some other aftermarket exhausts

Did this, happy with performance and sound.

ErzenE92 · 02-16-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalHarley;*****365

Did you look at the Corsa axle back setup. No drone and fairly quiet Their number 14561

That is the one I have and they sound great. I will be installing some downpipes this week

GreaseMonkey · 02-16-2014, 04:35 PM

Just another vote for downpipes with a stock exhaust (with or without an exhaust flap mod). The sound is still refined, but aggressive enough once you really get on the throttle. I like having a perfectly enjoyable cabin noise wise for daily driving, but there is no question that the screams at full throttle.

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Nd4Spd New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Best Performance Exhaust Not Loud Hey everyone, I usually try to do my best to google and forum search for answers, but this one I cannot seem to find. I guess I am the opposite of many people on the forums, but I want an exhaust that is quiet not loud. I recently installed an Active Autowerkes Signature Exhaust on my e90, and it sounds mean, but in my opinion is too loud. I still want the performance and free flow, but I want something quiet. From my searches it seems to be the BMW Performance Exhaust or Dinan exhaust. Can anyone chime in on this?
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iturbo_bmw Major 84 Rep 1,099 Posts Drives: 335i, 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	From a performance stand point, an exhaust doesn't do much. Downpipes do though (20-30whp with a tune). Maybe get catless downpipes, if your down for that, and do the golf tee mod? bmw performance is liked by many and as loud as some other aftermarket exhausts
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	ETS, AE, milltek, and bastuck are all very tame aftermarket exhausts. If you want quiet though, stick with the oem exhaust and maybe cut out the stock secondary cats to weld in some high flow resonators or high flow 100 cell cats. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold) Last edited by Stucks; 02-07-2014 at 03:53 PM..
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Myrder Major 162 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i MSport 6MT LMB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WildWest iTrader: (1)	^AE is what I have and love. It's no longer made anymore though __________________ 2010\|335i\|LMB\|E92\|6MT\|MSport\|Logic7\|335is Clutch\|AE Performance\|BMS\|Walbro\|VRSF 7"\| 149.7mph NFZ AZ 1/2mi 1992\|Pontiac Firebird\|Mild 355ci\|T56\| -I will look on your treasures, gypsy. Is this understood?-
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deadmn1337 Captain 39 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2016 EB 435i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (11)	VRSF exhaust is nice a deep and pretty quiet. at idle it sounds a lil deeper than stock but the same volume level.
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1chanc3 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	As others have stated. an exhaust will not give any performance on our n54 platform, or can be considered negligible. Performance wise, probably the last thing on the last. Also exhaust aren't cheap, at least from a reputable company. __________________ 2010 335i Coupe- Monaco Blue Metallic
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	You should just go with dp's + stock exhaust and be done with it, max gains and great sound. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	Heres my review of the AE exhaust with a ton of sound clips how it sounds http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=907580
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02-08-2014, 01:21 AM	#10
Nd4Spd New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks guys for the answers. I think I'm gonna go back to stock and just get downpipes. I don't really want to take a chance on another exhaust and have it not work out for me.
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notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	performance exhaust is so quiet.... just loud at cold start. Wish it was louder, oh well which is why I bought DP's + resonators (remove rasp).
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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Did you look at the Corsa axle back setup. No drone and fairly quiet Their number 14561
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02-08-2014, 10:34 AM	#14
Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Unplug flap in trunk, install DPs and enjoy. I know people want to be different but IMO just embrace the fact that this is probably one of the better sounding combos on this car (do to rasp) and its super cheap. Plus you can plug your flapper back in for long trips or whatever.
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02-16-2014, 04:35 PM	#18
GreaseMonkey Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 258 Posts Drives: '09 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Just another vote for downpipes with a stock exhaust (with or without an exhaust flap mod). The sound is still refined, but aggressive enough once you really get on the throttle. I like having a perfectly enjoyable cabin noise wise for daily driving, but there is no question that the screams at full throttle. __________________ His: '21 Kia Telluride SX Hers::'19 Lexus Ux250h F-sport His: '67 Jacobsen Tractor Formerly His:'09 335 xdrive
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