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Originally Posted by BeeminM3
I am a little curious as to why the 335i has a true duel looking exhaust but the 135i has duel exhaust on passenger like a E36. I know it is still a full duel exhaust but why the difference. Was it a clearance issue, cost issue or maybe a weight issue. (Well not so much a weight issue but I'm sure 1 muffler is lighter than 2.So that would help with making the 1 lighter than the 3.)
Any thoughts????
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BMW traditionally had the left side dual exhaust. Since the 135 is getting back to a more traditional and retro look. It was only proper.
Secondly, the e90 335 was the first car to buck this tradition and go with seperate dual tips. Underneith the car the 335 is also a true dual-exhaust system, where as he 135 meets and has a common exhaust.
Here is a few pics of an e46 330ci: I'm sure the 135i isn't any less restrictive.
If it is.... aftermarket will solve this little "tuner" problem..!
-Garrett