Vanguard Ti Exhaust installed E90 M3

Empower3d · 05-31-2011, 12:28 AM

Just got a new Vanguard Titanium exhaust installed over the holiday weekend! Thanks to Eric and Tam at Supreme Power for hooking me up with this sweet exhaust, and to LTBMW for doing the install!

I never heard this exhaust in person before purchasing it, so I based my decision off of reviews on this site and YouTube videos

After the install, I can confirm that the reviews are accurate. I LOVE the sound!!!

It certainly is louder cruising around town. Its loudest in the cabin around 2k rpms. The thing sings at WOT! Its also pretty deep and has some rumble to it down low. I can feel some vibrations through the floor boards and pedals at low rpm. At freeway cruising speeds, there's no drone at all and it practically sounds stock.

The fit is great and it looks soooo nice

Right after I installed it, I grabbed some lunch at a restaurant and saw my car through the window -- with the blued canisters and large tips... so sexy!

Can't wait to drive the car again!!!!

kitw · 05-31-2011, 12:34 AM

^ did you end up getting the proper e90 tips? I had one and I was sad because mine had the longer tips and they stuck out too much. Maybe a picture from the side?

GT3 Tim · 05-31-2011, 09:29 AM

I have one myself. I also love it. Just the weight reduction alone is awesome! That thing is LIGHT. I was amazed.

Enjoy the exhaust!

FYI, kitw, mine has adjustable tips and I was able to adjust it just fine for my E90. Although it was all the way in, it looks good and is about at stock length. I wonder why yours was all screwed up?

kitw · 05-31-2011, 12:57 PM

Tim, the Vanguards apparently can ship with 2 different length tips. Dunno if they all ship with the e90 version now, but my original vanguard (which I bought used) had long tips, they were like 2" beyond the bumper's furtherest rearward part, even adjusted all the way in.

Empower3d · 05-31-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

^ did you end up getting the proper e90 tips? I had one and I was sad because mine had the longer tips and they stuck out too much. Maybe a picture from the side?

I had the tips adjusted all the way in as far as possible. They stick out a little bit more than stock I think, but it makes the exhaust more noticeable, which is nice

I took some side shots for ya.

akh23456 · 05-31-2011, 01:56 PM

the exhaust looks greats lets see some video clips.

Empower3d · 05-31-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by akh23456

the exhaust looks greats lets see some video clips.

Thanks! I'll try to get a video up sometime soon.

Tam@SupremePower · 06-02-2011, 11:24 AM

Congratz! Glad we were able to help..

Maseroche · 06-03-2011, 04:07 AM

Doesn't stick out alot but a diffuser would really finish that area off.

///Matthew · 06-05-2011, 10:46 AM

I have this exhaust as well. I could not be happier with the sound. Congratulations! =D

Empower3d · 06-07-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matthew

I have this exhaust as well. I could not be happier with the sound. Congratulations! =D

Thanks! I'm still loving the sound too! Much more fun driving the car around town

Did you notice any change in sound after the exhaust breaks in?

Empower3d · 06-10-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by akh23456

the exhaust looks greats lets see some video clips.

From our cars and coffee meet the other night! Thanks Definitive for posting this up

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Empower3d Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: E90 M3 2008 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Vanguard Ti Exhaust installed E90 M3 Just got a new Vanguard Titanium exhaust installed over the holiday weekend! Thanks to Eric and Tam at Supreme Power for hooking me up with this sweet exhaust, and to LTBMW for doing the install! I never heard this exhaust in person before purchasing it, so I based my decision off of reviews on this site and YouTube videos After the install, I can confirm that the reviews are accurate. I LOVE the sound!!! It certainly is louder cruising around town. Its loudest in the cabin around 2k rpms. The thing sings at WOT! Its also pretty deep and has some rumble to it down low. I can feel some vibrations through the floor boards and pedals at low rpm. At freeway cruising speeds, there's no drone at all and it practically sounds stock. The fit is great and it looks soooo nice Right after I installed it, I grabbed some lunch at a restaurant and saw my car through the window -- with the blued canisters and large tips... so sexy! Can't wait to drive the car again!!!! Attached Images Last edited by Empower3d; 05-31-2011 at 12:30 AM.. Reason: typo :P
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	^ did you end up getting the proper e90 tips? I had one and I was sad because mine had the longer tips and they stuck out too much. Maybe a picture from the side? __________________ DSC_3369 by Kit W, on Flickr
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I have one myself. I also love it. Just the weight reduction alone is awesome! That thing is LIGHT. I was amazed. Enjoy the exhaust! FYI, kitw, mine has adjustable tips and I was able to adjust it just fine for my E90. Although it was all the way in, it looks good and is about at stock length. I wonder why yours was all screwed up? __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	Tim, the Vanguards apparently can ship with 2 different length tips. Dunno if they all ship with the e90 version now, but my original vanguard (which I bought used) had long tips, they were like 2" beyond the bumper's furtherest rearward part, even adjusted all the way in. __________________ DSC_3369 by Kit W, on Flickr
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///Matthew Major 196 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: 2013 M3, 1999 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	I have this exhaust as well. I could not be happier with the sound. Congratulations! =D __________________ 2013 Santorini Blue M3 1999 Estoril Blue M3 mfatuation.com
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