Im getting my oem exhaust done today. Help?

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 12:01 PM

Im getting it cut open from the bottom. Taking all the fibers out. Cutting out all 4 of the perferated pipes an replacing with striat pipes. An put back the fibers in an seal it up.

They want $280. Is it worth it?! Let me know what you guys think

SS32 · 02-15-2011, 12:03 PM

Why not just forgo the can and put straight pipes in? That sounds like what you want anyway. Or go with some cutout valves.

MSPORTWORLD · 02-15-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SS32

Why not just forgo the can and put straight pipes in? That sounds like what you want anyway. Or go with some cutout valves.

Stealth, so the dealer can't tell that you've modded it besides the loud noise, lol

SS32 · 02-15-2011, 12:15 PM

Who cares? It's not like a modified exhaust will void the warranty. Plus, any mechanic will know something's up when he hears it.

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 12:19 PM

You guys are both right. But Will there be a sound differance?

Kyoshi71 · 02-15-2011, 12:56 PM

How much do you really get from it though? Probably not enough to justify the loud, raspy sound youre gonna get

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 01:04 PM

Im just looking for it tto be louder lol

ee8 · 02-15-2011, 01:06 PM

You´ll get some of the best sound out there with no drone... take it from someone you did it.

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 01:18 PM

Well im glad to hear that!

Grail05 · 02-15-2011, 01:51 PM

ok first thing is a lot of people here did the cut out from the bottom, I DID mine from the top to so when my car hit the lift it wont show at all.

2nd if your going to cut all perforated pipes and replaced it with straight pipe SHIT is going to be SO LOUD and drone will be there.

3rd i would put just cut the bigger perforated pipes out and have your 2nd CAT DELETED. and call it a day...

this way no drone and exhaust note are going to be a beast with a little power from removing the 2nd cat not much but yea it will make a difference.

EDIT: yes 280 is duable I PAID 250 WITH MINE.

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 03:00 PM

I want it loud like the full race gitini exhaust lol

virjose · 02-15-2011, 03:01 PM

I second the cut at the top, more work but you will never see the seam (no matter how nice of a welding they do, it will be there)

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 06:00 PM

Price is already at $280 cash. I have a vorstiner diffuser so shoudnt be visible anyways

lve2xlr8 · 02-15-2011, 06:08 PM

You could get a Megan for 500

tlr · 02-15-2011, 06:10 PM

Dude, just get electronic exhaust cutouts, it's the best of both worlds.

You'll regret the straight pipes as soon as you get on the freeway, trust me.

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 06:28 PM

The cutouts were more expensive by alot considering it needs to be properly installed. And i like loud things lol. I heard theirs no drone

ooowowizstev · 02-15-2011, 06:43 PM

Just get the Gintani race exhaust.

saeedg48 · 02-15-2011, 06:46 PM

pay 320 more and you could get this

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477642

_Jono_ · 02-15-2011, 08:05 PM

Gitini is 2k

And that looks an louds really good... If this oem exhuast doesnt come out good ill look into that

Grail05 · 02-15-2011, 08:52 PM

I agree and call it a day

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

You could get a Megan for 500

1sikbmr · 02-15-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

ok first thing is a lot of people here did the cut out from the bottom, I DID mine from the top to so when my car hit the lift it wont show at all.

2nd if your going to cut all perforated pipes and replaced it with straight pipe SHIT is going to be SO LOUD and drone will be there.

3rd i would put just cut the bigger perforated pipes out and have your 2nd CAT DELETED. and call it a day...

this way no drone and exhaust note are going to be a beast with a little power from removing the 2nd cat not much but yea it will make a difference.

EDIT: yes 280 is duable I PAID 250 WITH MINE.

I did all four of my perforated pipes... I didn't replace with pipes but still covered all of them... I did end up gutting my cats also... I cut it from the top. and just painted it back silver. It does not drone like the way you are describing it... It also sounds very good...

m3heaven · 02-16-2011, 12:07 AM

Modded OEM + HFC X-Pipe is what I'm planning on doing when I get my car.

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_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	You guys are both right. But Will there be a sound differance?
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	ok first thing is a lot of people here did the cut out from the bottom, I DID mine from the top to so when my car hit the lift it wont show at all. 2nd if your going to cut all perforated pipes and replaced it with straight pipe SHIT is going to be SO LOUD and drone will be there. 3rd i would put just cut the bigger perforated pipes out and have your 2nd CAT DELETED. and call it a day... this way no drone and exhaust note are going to be a beast with a little power from removing the 2nd cat not much but yea it will make a difference. EDIT: yes 280 is duable I PAID 250 WITH MINE. __________________
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_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I want it loud like the full race gitini exhaust lol
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virjose Lieutenant 56 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I second the cut at the top, more work but you will never see the seam (no matter how nice of a welding they do, it will be there)
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_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Price is already at $280 cash. I have a vorstiner diffuser so shoudnt be visible anyways
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tlr Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Dude, just get electronic exhaust cutouts, it's the best of both worlds. You'll regret the straight pipes as soon as you get on the freeway, trust me. __________________ 2011 Space Gray E93 M3
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_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	The cutouts were more expensive by alot considering it needs to be properly installed. And i like loud things lol. I heard theirs no drone
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_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Gitini is 2k And that looks an louds really good... If this oem exhuast doesnt come out good ill look into that
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