Coupe vs. Sedan

Damage Inc · 03-04-2008, 07:46 PM

I've driven the coupe, the exhaust rocks. Is the sedan the same note? TIA.

Taittinger · 03-04-2008, 07:46 PM

no

StephenNg · 03-04-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

no

Interesting. Are they substantially different? I love my sound from my coupe

Damage Inc · 03-04-2008, 07:50 PM

Can you share more details:

Which is louder, more aggresive?
How does the sedan compare with the coupe?
Does the sedan sound lame?

TIA

thekurgan · 03-04-2008, 08:00 PM

Sedan = more luxury, quiet, Coupe is more aggressive, very nice.

BMdblU · 03-04-2008, 08:36 PM

I saw, and heard an e90 pulling up to me the other day. When I heard it, I assumed it was probably a 330.. Then he passed me and it was a 335.. It sounded nice for sure, but a lil bit 'tamer' then the coupe.

lux.sh · 03-04-2008, 09:12 PM

335i sedan is definitely quieter than 335i coupe.

Yesterday a 335i passed by me and it was a lot quieter than 335i coupe.
very subtle, but you know something is going on under the hood.

like.. maybe 2 hair dryers that everyone would love to have...

Vickyy · 03-04-2008, 09:39 PM

you can still hear the sound on the sedan like the coupe but definitely much softer. coupe tho ....very nice, love it

McLuVan · 03-04-2008, 09:48 PM

no
coupe sounds better

e90AW335i · 03-04-2008, 09:58 PM

The sedan has resonators which quiet it down, the coupe has none....

Just get an exhaust shop to cut them out and it will sound very much the same...

A418t81 · 03-04-2008, 10:01 PM

E92 with the golf tee mod sounds SO nice.

LOLrance · 03-04-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

The sedan has resonators which quiet it down, the coupe has none....

Just get an exhaust shop to cut them out and it will sound very much the same...

+100000000000000

89andy · 03-05-2008, 02:57 AM

any difference for 328? Or is this only apply to 335.

lux.sh · 03-05-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 89andy

any difference for 328? Or is this only apply to 335.

325/328/330s don't have the distinctive exhaust note that 335 has.

Damage Inc · 03-05-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

The sedan has resonators which quiet it down, the coupe has none....

Just get an exhaust shop to cut them out and it will sound very much the same...

Have you tried this? result?
Will this void the warranty?
Can they be put back if the car is a lease?

jasonn · 03-05-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

Have you tried this? result?
Will this void the warranty?
Can they be put back if the car is a lease?

well.. for sure it'll be the same note.
the exhaust warranty will be voided but when has an exhaust died on you?
they can but most likely bmw wont find out.

e90AW335i · 03-05-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonn

well.. for sure it'll be the same note.
the exhaust warranty will be voided but when has an exhaust died on you?
they can but most likely bmw wont find out.

It can be put back to stock, just have them cut an inch or so away from each side of the resonators so they can weld it back up. I plan on doing this very soon....

Bimmer335i07 · 03-05-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

It can be put back to stock, just have them cut an inch or so away from each side of the resonators so they can weld it back up. I plan on doing this very soon....

How much do you think a shop will charge for something like this?

And what's the resonators' purpose? Just to keep the exhaust note down?

And does anyone have a pic of what it looks like?

Thanks!

lux.sh · 03-05-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

And what's the resonators' purpose? Just to keep the exhaust note down?

Quick search on google will give you better answer. but yes, main purpose of "resonator(the word says it all)" is to cut down sound DBs, especially in the cabin area. Many cars without resonators/mufflers experience cabin droning noise.

e90AW335i · 03-05-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

How much do you think a shop will charge for something like this?

And what's the resonators' purpose? Just to keep the exhaust note down?

And does anyone have a pic of what it looks like?

Thanks!

They will probably charge around 60 - 75 bucks at the max. You might as well have them cut out the secondary cats while they are at it....

Bimmer335i07 · 03-05-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

They will probably charge around 60 - 75 bucks at the max. You might as well have them cut out the secondary cats while they are at it....

Will I be able to pass emmissions with the secondary cats cut out?

Sorry guys, I'm new to all this and want to understand.

Thanks!

e90AW335i · 03-05-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Will I be able to pass emmissions with the secondary cats cut out?

Sorry guys, I'm new to all this and want to understand.

Thanks!

For sure...

Cutting out the secondary cats and resonators will give you better sound and probably 5-8rwhp....

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