General consensus... What's the best sounding exhaust on the market?

Nicname · 10-24-2016, 06:15 PM

Hey guys,
Picking up the car tomorrow and already have most of my mods planned but having a hard time determining which exhaust I'll be dumping my money to. So far I only know of dinan, akra, mpe, fabspeed, and Remus exhaust. Was hoping to hear some opinions about what people find the best. Right now I'm leaning towards either Akra (dish out the cash and enjoy) or the Dinan exhaust (save money)

Click821 · 10-24-2016, 06:40 PM

I have the Dinan with the resonator delete currently and love the sound. Unfortunately, I don't have much else to compare with other than what I've heard online. Certainly can't beat the price differential though between the Dinan and Akra, but I don't imagine you will be disappointed regardless of which you choose. The car just sounds really good. Another one to take a look at is the Milltek (

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although I'm not sure if it has the valve control which is why I ruled out the Fabspeed.

Nicname · 10-24-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Click821

I have the Dinan with the resonator delete currently and love the sound. Unfortunately, I don't have much else to compare with other than what I've heard online. Certainly can't beat the price differential though between the Dinan and Akra, but I don't imagine you will be disappointed regardless of which you choose. The car just sounds really good. Another one to take a look at is the Milltek (

)
although I'm not sure if it has the valve control which is why I ruled out the Fabspeed.

That does sound great. Does the res delete throw any codes?

No Boost · 10-24-2016, 06:45 PM

I'm going with the Dinan with res delete. It sounds raw and nasty and compliments the M2's personality in that regard. Not to mention it's relatively inexpensive.

toastie · 10-24-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

That does sound great. Does the res delete throw any codes?

Resonator deletes will not throw codes. It is just there to reduce sound. The only codes you'll get is if you decide to go with a catbypass DP.

Riddim · 10-24-2016, 07:26 PM

I am also getting the Dinan with res delete. I hear it sounds wickeeed!

Eugene-TAIWAN · 10-24-2016, 10:16 PM

I like my MPE

Click821 · 10-24-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

That does sound great. Does the res delete throw any codes?

Nope, no codes thrown, it just makes it louder. BMW installed it for me and its all warrantied.

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

I'm going with the Dinan with res delete. It sounds raw and nasty and compliments the M2's personality in that regard. Not to mention it's relatively inexpensive.

I can definitely voucher for this. It does sound raw and nasty and the price is attractive especially compared to some of the other available options.

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Originally Posted by Riddim

I am also getting the Dinan with res delete. I hear it sounds wickeeed!

Good choice, you will enjoy it man! Ill post a vid as soon as i have the chance.

CarEnthused · 10-24-2016, 10:28 PM

I think the FI exhaust is the best sounding one available. It's also available as a full turbo back system so it can provide some power gains

atxsk8r · 10-24-2016, 10:36 PM

My opinion, no reason to upgrade stock exhaust since it's basically zero HP gains. Just roll with the stock exhaust for awhile, see if you like it which does sound awesome! And if you do like it, just swap out the tips, cheap upgrade

Bimmer28312 · 10-24-2016, 11:07 PM

I've heard the PE and Dinan exhaust and well I went Dinan

Johnsonuspp · 10-25-2016, 12:06 AM

I also went with Dinan with resonator delete, very pleased with the sound and price point.

toastie · 10-25-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tylerwillingham

I think the FI exhaust is the best sounding one available. It's also available as a full turbo back system so it can provide some power gains

I believe the DP is catless which will give you a CEL.

Kover310 · 10-25-2016, 10:23 AM

Im running an FI Exhaust with/ DP. The car sounds like a diesel truck, and the pops and bangs are now shotguns and rifles. Much much deeper note, though deeper note imo made it quieter in the cabin then stock exhaust w/ catless DP. Also having a valved system is a much as the FI is loud as hell.

M2Dynamic · 10-25-2016, 11:45 AM

I have a feeling that the meisterschaft one that's released is probably going to be one of the best sounding exhausts. If it improves sound anything like it did on the e92 M3 it'll insane. I know it was a V8 NA and all that but with this beautiful of a sound already coming stock I think they will be able to really perfect it. They usually go super hard core though so it's not going to be for someone that wants no drone or low drone at low rpms. I was going to pull the trigger on the MPE yesterday at 3500 including carbon fiber tips I guess that was the best price my SA could get me he said. But decided to wait to hear the meisterschaft because of how inanse the other ones they make sound. Hope it lives up to my expectations. If anyone has any idea of release or sound clip please let me know!

mike@x-ph.com · 10-25-2016, 11:58 AM

My vote goes to REMUS

CarEnthused · 10-25-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by toastie

I believe the DP is catless which will give you a CEL.

Yeah it is a catless dp by default. They have a high flow cat option too most likely for an upcharge

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Originally Posted by Kover310

Im running an FI Exhaust with/ DP. The car sounds like a diesel truck, and the pops and bangs are now shotguns and rifles. ... Also having a valved system is a much as the FI is loud as hell.

I'm not sure I like the diesel truck bit but the crazy pops and bangs do sound pretty awesome.

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Originally Posted by Jmbmw490

I have a feeling that the meisterschaft one that's released is probably going to be one of the best sounding exhausts.

I heard this one on Instagram last night after posting my FI recommendation. I'm torn now. The Meisterschaft one is pretty pricey for an exhaust very similar to the FabSpeed but it looks wild.

LBBDrew · 10-25-2016, 06:57 PM

Eisenmann is being released any day now

BimmerSpain · 10-26-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

My vote goes to REMUS

Me too

WheelsBoutique · 10-26-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

Hey guys,
Picking up the car tomorrow and already have most of my mods planned but having a hard time determining which exhaust I'll be dumping my money to. So far I only know of dinan, akra, mpe, fabspeed, and Remus exhaust. Was hoping to hear some opinions about what people find the best. Right now I'm leaning towards either Akra (dish out the cash and enjoy) or the Dinan exhaust (save money)

If watching this video from beginning to end doesn't sway you in a certain direction then you may have to check your pulse :P

I have all the Akra products in stock and with it being the end of the month and you being a Bimmerpost member it can be had with stacked deals on top of one another

Speedii · 10-26-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kover310

Im running an FI Exhaust with/ DP. The car sounds like a diesel truck, and the pops and bangs are now shotguns and rifles. Much much deeper note, though deeper note imo made it quieter in the cabin then stock exhaust w/ catless DP. Also having a valved system is a much as the FI is loud as hell.

A diesel truck? isnt that bad?

TXSurfer · 10-26-2016, 07:18 PM

I went with MPE and love the sound. It also looks good. Went with the titanium tips to break up the carbon fiber diffuser.

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Click821 Private 62 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M2 Long beach Blue MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Long island, NY iTrader: (0)	I have the Dinan with the resonator delete currently and love the sound. Unfortunately, I don't have much else to compare with other than what I've heard online. Certainly can't beat the price differential though between the Dinan and Akra, but I don't imagine you will be disappointed regardless of which you choose. The car just sounds really good. Another one to take a look at is the Milltek ( ) although I'm not sure if it has the valve control which is why I ruled out the Fabspeed.
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10-24-2016, 07:26 PM	#6
Riddim New Member 9 Rep 17 Posts Drives: m2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0)	I am also getting the Dinan with res delete. I hear it sounds wickeeed!
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Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 249 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	I like my MPE __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3, Cayman GTS present: Porsche 993RWB, 964RS America,996 cupcar, 964 turbo 3.6,Macan Turbo,997GT2,930 turbo,i3, MINI JCW
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CarEnthused Lieutenant 77 Rep 439 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	I think the FI exhaust is the best sounding one available. It's also available as a full turbo back system so it can provide some power gains
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10-24-2016, 10:36 PM	#10
atxsk8r Major 1569 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: 2020M2C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (0)	My opinion, no reason to upgrade stock exhaust since it's basically zero HP gains. Just roll with the stock exhaust for awhile, see if you like it which does sound awesome! And if you do like it, just swap out the tips, cheap upgrade
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10-24-2016, 11:07 PM	#11
Bimmer28312 Major 342 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: BMW N55 335xi Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I've heard the PE and Dinan exhaust and well I went Dinan
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Johnsonuspp Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (1)	I also went with Dinan with resonator delete, very pleased with the sound and price point.
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Kover310 New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 AW Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Im running an FI Exhaust with/ DP. The car sounds like a diesel truck, and the pops and bangs are now shotguns and rifles. Much much deeper note, though deeper note imo made it quieter in the cabin then stock exhaust w/ catless DP. Also having a valved system is a much as the FI is loud as hell.
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10-25-2016, 11:45 AM	#15
M2Dynamic Second Lieutenant 184 Rep 214 Posts Drives: ///M2 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have a feeling that the meisterschaft one that's released is probably going to be one of the best sounding exhausts. If it improves sound anything like it did on the e92 M3 it'll insane. I know it was a V8 NA and all that but with this beautiful of a sound already coming stock I think they will be able to really perfect it. They usually go super hard core though so it's not going to be for someone that wants no drone or low drone at low rpms. I was going to pull the trigger on the MPE yesterday at 3500 including carbon fiber tips I guess that was the best price my SA could get me he said. But decided to wait to hear the meisterschaft because of how inanse the other ones they make sound. Hope it lives up to my expectations. If anyone has any idea of release or sound clip please let me know!
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10-25-2016, 11:58 AM	#16
mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24091 Rep 190,614 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	My vote goes to REMUS __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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LBBDrew Lieutenant 336 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Eisenmann is being released any day now
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10-26-2016, 07:18 PM	#22
TXSurfer Lieutenant 99 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	I went with MPE and love the sound. It also looks good. Went with the titanium tips to break up the carbon fiber diffuser. __________________
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