Best exhuast for AT 335I?

Italian335i · 05-18-2009, 07:41 AM

I have a 2008 E90 335I sedan AT Steptronic. I want an exhuast that is a little louder than stock but not going to drone me out daily driving and attract cops as i drive by. I honestly dont care about the note of it, more interested in the weight saving and functionality of it freeing up airflow.

BTW, dont want any D-bag "search" answers cause I have done plenty of that and I want to hear from people that actually have an exhuast on their car, NOT "I hear...." or "They say....".

enrita · 05-18-2009, 07:42 AM

Bastuck

Tman1800 · 05-18-2009, 07:50 AM

Harmon Motive exhaust here. Great sound not too loud. As far as cops I got pulled over once for tinted windows and exhaust. He let me go without a ticket. Lucky!!!!!!!!

TXSurfer · 05-18-2009, 07:52 AM

AE, cant wait to start the car every morning!

Bimmer335i07 · 05-18-2009, 08:06 AM

I have the Borla catback and love it!

It's not too loud and the droning is not bad at all. I won't lie to you and say that there is no droning, but it's definitely not annoying or bothersome.

GL!

Italian335i · 05-18-2009, 08:14 AM

Do you all have pics of your setup?

enrita · 05-18-2009, 08:21 AM

There is a thread in the sticky for that. You can see my car with Bastuck quad here: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4001

Italian335i · 05-18-2009, 08:51 AM

Problem is with that thread is that some of them are closed.

And im more interested in hearing from people that have one installed on an automatic. Just dont want to drone myself to death while i drive normally.

Bimmer335i07 · 05-18-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian335i

Problem is with that thread is that some of them are closed.

And im more interested in hearing from people that have one installed on an automatic. Just dont want to drone myself to death while i drive normally.

Just do a

for Borla and you will see pics and vids that I have posted.

Lowcruzr · 05-18-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSurfer

AE, cant wait to start the car every morning!

AE?? It's Monday, could you translate that for me?

gian335 · 05-18-2009, 10:42 AM

autobahn exotics- Now known as AE performance .....exhaust.. just search up for jpsimons exhaust, thats catless. It sounds great with cats and even better without. trust me. No raspy sound from that exhaust

Andras · 05-18-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSurfer

AE, cant wait to start the car every morning!

+1

cbad335 · 05-18-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gian335

autobahn exotics- Now known as AE performance .....exhaust.. just search up for jpsimons exhaust, thats catless. It sounds great with cats and even better without. trust me. No raspy sound from that exhaust

I have the AE exhaust on my AT sedan and it's one of, if not my favorite mod. Here is my review w/ pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246913. If you're, "more interested in the weight saving and functionality of it freeing up airflow," AE is a good choice.

ragingclue · 05-18-2009, 11:27 AM

Getting rid of the mufflers saved quite a bit of weight. It'll drone your brain to mush on the freeway though between 2.1K and 2.5K, which coincidentally equates to about 66mph - 81mph in top gear, or somewhere in that neighborhood. Guess I just need to get rid of those resonators too then.

Nikos335i · 05-18-2009, 11:28 AM

Not the cheapest solution out there but from what you are describing as needs/requirements you might want to consider the stock BMW performance exhaust (aprox. 1750$ from Tisher). Sorry I don't have any pics, videos or personnal experience but from the description of what you are looking for maybe this will do!

Past experience with Borla is that they do not make the loudest systems but I hear you for your droning fears!

G/L

Italian335i · 05-18-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

I have the AE exhaust on my AT sedan and it's one of, if not my favorite mod. Here is my review w/ pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246913. If you're, "more interested in the weight saving and functionality of it freeing up airflow," AE is a good choice.

Looks great man, do you have sound clips??? I cant decide either if I want quad exhuast or dual

Nikos335i · 05-18-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian335i

Looks great man, do you have sound clips??? I cant decide either if I want quad exhuast or dual

Do a search for 335 AE exhaust on Youtube there are plenty and it sounds great BTW!

cbad335 · 05-18-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Do a search for 335 AE exhaust on Youtube there are plenty and it sounds great BTW!

+1 I didn't make any sound clips, but Mr. 5 (and someone else, I think) made some great tunnel clips.

PKumarM3 · 05-18-2009, 12:05 PM

this board is flooded with love of the AE

go with the HKS system at www.bimmerworld.com

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4999904

LOLrance · 05-18-2009, 12:10 PM

If weight savings is your main goal, i'd definitely suggest the Encore Innovation TI exhaust. The mufflers weight 13lbs versus the stock 39lbs. Being titanium i know most automatically assume its incredibly expensive and loud, but the sound is surprisingly subtle and it's more affordable then you think

Either that or i'd agree with the above and say go with HKS. It's one of the quieter exhausts available.

cn555ic · 05-18-2009, 12:26 PM

CPE

Italian335i · 05-18-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

If weight savings is your main goal, i'd definitely suggest the Encore Innovation TI exhaust. The mufflers weight 13lbs versus the stock 39lbs. Being titanium i know most automatically assume its incredibly expensive and loud, but the sound is surprisingly subtle and it's more affordable then you think

Either that or i'd agree with the above and say go with HKS. It's one of the quieter exhausts available.

Saw some sound clips of the HKS, doesnt sound too bad or loud. But curious if anyone here has it installed with an AT to know about droning issues.

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Italian335i Private First Class 9 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335I SG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Best exhuast for AT 335I? I have a 2008 E90 335I sedan AT Steptronic. I want an exhuast that is a little louder than stock but not going to drone me out daily driving and attract cops as i drive by. I honestly dont care about the note of it, more interested in the weight saving and functionality of it freeing up airflow. BTW, dont want any D-bag "search" answers cause I have done plenty of that and I want to hear from people that actually have an exhuast on their car, NOT "I hear...." or "They say....". __________________ - 2008 BMW 335I Sedan SG (Current) - 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution X GSR (Sold) - 2006 Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo (Sold) - 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 (Sold)
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Tman1800 Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Harmon Motive exhaust here. Great sound not too loud. As far as cops I got pulled over once for tinted windows and exhaust. He let me go without a ticket. Lucky!!!!!!!!
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	There is a thread in the sticky for that. You can see my car with Bastuck quad here: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4001 __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Italian335i Private First Class 9 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335I SG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Problem is with that thread is that some of them are closed. And im more interested in hearing from people that have one installed on an automatic. Just dont want to drone myself to death while i drive normally. __________________ - 2008 BMW 335I Sedan SG (Current) - 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution X GSR (Sold) - 2006 Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo (Sold) - 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 (Sold)
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gian335 Major 36 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uknown iTrader: (1)	autobahn exotics- Now known as AE performance .....exhaust.. just search up for jpsimons exhaust, thats catless. It sounds great with cats and even better without. trust me. No raspy sound from that exhaust
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ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Getting rid of the mufflers saved quite a bit of weight. It'll drone your brain to mush on the freeway though between 2.1K and 2.5K, which coincidentally equates to about 66mph - 81mph in top gear, or somewhere in that neighborhood. Guess I just need to get rid of those resonators too then.
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PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	this board is flooded with love of the AE go with the HKS system at www.bimmerworld.com http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4999904 __________________ PKumarM3
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	If weight savings is your main goal, i'd definitely suggest the Encore Innovation TI exhaust. The mufflers weight 13lbs versus the stock 39lbs. Being titanium i know most automatically assume its incredibly expensive and loud, but the sound is surprisingly subtle and it's more affordable then you think Either that or i'd agree with the above and say go with HKS. It's one of the quieter exhausts available. __________________
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