First...and Last Mod??

ASBSECU E93 · 12-19-2014, 12:55 AM

So...OEM Exhaust Mod was finished and installed today. Sound is better than stock, not too loud - but noticeably deeper when the car is under load. I also painted the canister flat black, looks better as well (IMHO). For the $$ - best mod you can do...

I will change out the air filter this weekend for a K&N (again personal preference)...and that will probably be the end of the mods for a while....I say this because the weather has been nice/sunny here in NC and I have had the opportunity to drive this car to work all week. Out of the box - this car is pretty much perfect.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-19-2014, 04:32 AM

Indeed , the Oem. exhaust mod is realy amazing !

STooK · 12-19-2014, 09:03 AM

I was just about to make the same thread. Had mine for a week and was really impressed with the difference in sound. Then the other day the temp got up to 50+ so I dropped the top...and my jaw dropped. You can really hear the exhaust with the top down and I felt like I was driving an exotic.

Like many other first time owners I searched for the right exhaust for the right price and nothing comes close to the oem mod for the money. I Did the perforated mod and the tone and volume is perfect for me...not too loud but aggressive when you want it to be.

wsybert · 12-19-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STooK

I was just about to make the same thread. Had mine for a week and was really impressed with the difference in sound. Then the other day the temp got up to 50+ so I dropped the top...and my jaw dropped. You can really hear the exhaust with the top down and I felt like I was driving an exotic.

Like many other first time owners I searched for the right exhaust for the right price and nothing comes close to the oem mod for the money. I Did the perforated mod and the tone and volume is perfect for me...not too loud but aggressive when you want it to be.

I have a corsa on my convertible... I hate putting up the top, mostly because I can't hear the exhaust when I do!

Stronie · 12-19-2014, 10:47 AM

Nice, any DIY pics? Did you do the modification? ACM method (Straight Pipe) or 1 perforation pipe covered per side?

ASBSECU E93 · 12-19-2014, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STooK

I was just about to make the same thread. Had mine for a week and was really impressed with the difference in sound. Then the other day the temp got up to 50+ so I dropped the top...and my jaw dropped. You can really hear the exhaust with the top down and I felt like I was driving an exotic.

Like many other first time owners I searched for the right exhaust for the right price and nothing comes close to the oem mod for the money. I Did the perforated mod and the tone and volume is perfect for me...not too loud but aggressive when you want it to be.

Drove home today with the top down - Truly amazing sound. I was actually looking for errands to run before finally coming home

ASBSECU E93 · 12-19-2014, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stronie

Nice, any DIY pics? Did you do the modification? ACM method (Straight Pipe) or 1 perforation pipe covered per side?

No pics of the mod during the process - might post a quick pic of the exhaust installed and vid of the sound. I have all the tools and knowledge for a DIY, except the knowledge and one tool needed to weld the canister back together. I did the perforated mod, but had both pipes on each side replaced. The canister is painted flat black - really looks amazing.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-19-2014, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stronie

Nice, any DIY pics? Did you do the modification? ACM method (Straight Pipe) or 1 perforation pipe covered per side?

Here is all about the Oem.exhaust mod ,I've done the mod by myself .
My thread with pics , DIY video and of course the sound =>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733817

ASBSECU E93 · 12-19-2014, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Here is all about the Oem.exhaust mod ,I've done the mod by myself .
My thread with pics , DIY video and of course the sound =>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733817

your thread and video are what convinced me to do this mod

1MOREMOD · 12-19-2014, 11:31 PM

Don't kid yourself. Your a junkie and won't quit until you've blown someone for set of wheels.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-19-2014, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Don't kid yourself. Your a junkie and won't quit until you've blown someone for set of wheels.

This guy...is probably right

Maybe a little black vinyl wrap for the chrome trim, blacked out kidney grills...and what else...?

///M Power-Belgium · 12-20-2014, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

your thread and video are what convinced me to do this mod

I appreciate it !

V8FunNaturally · 12-20-2014, 09:05 AM

Exhaust are subjective choices. The OEM "mod" kills a lot of the high harmonics that makes the car sound more exotic and increases lows.

I've heard it in person, compared to a well broken in stock exhaust, i'll pick the stock anytime.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-20-2014, 06:20 PM

thankfully...the oem mod was on a spare rear exhaust section i picked up for less than $100. my oem exhaust (if i need to back to stock) is in the barn with only 6,400 miles on it

mhuynh · 12-22-2014, 12:31 PM

Just did mine yesterday. Replaced the two perforated pipes with solid ones. Cold start sounds awesome now.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-22-2014, 06:35 PM

Here's a quality video with superb audio I found...enjoy

12-19-2014, 04:32 AM	#2
///M Power-Belgium General 63391 Rep 24,680 Posts Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Indeed , the Oem. exhaust mod is realy amazing ! __________________ "MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-19-2014, 09:03 AM	#3
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I was just about to make the same thread. Had mine for a week and was really impressed with the difference in sound. Then the other day the temp got up to 50+ so I dropped the top...and my jaw dropped. You can really hear the exhaust with the top down and I felt like I was driving an exotic. Like many other first time owners I searched for the right exhaust for the right price and nothing comes close to the oem mod for the money. I Did the perforated mod and the tone and volume is perfect for me...not too loud but aggressive when you want it to be.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-19-2014, 10:47 AM	#5
Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	Nice, any DIY pics? Did you do the modification? ACM method (Straight Pipe) or 1 perforation pipe covered per side?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-19-2014, 11:31 PM	#10
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Don't kid yourself. Your a junkie and won't quit until you've blown someone for set of wheels.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-20-2014, 09:05 AM	#13
V8FunNaturally Banned 57 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: Regensburg Factory E92M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	Exhaust are subjective choices. The OEM "mod" kills a lot of the high harmonics that makes the car sound more exotic and increases lows. I've heard it in person, compared to a well broken in stock exhaust, i'll pick the stock anytime.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-22-2014, 12:31 PM	#15
mhuynh New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (1)	Just did mine yesterday. Replaced the two perforated pipes with solid ones. Cold start sounds awesome now.
	Appreciate 0 Quote