03-19-2014, 06:16 AM | #1 |
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Improving sound - exhaust options
Just wondering what are the UK owners thoughts on installing after market exahusts simply to improve the sound quality
Im not prepared to pay 8k for a full on Akro exhaust system so just wondering what additional experiences are out there... Id like a simple bolt on solution,ie something that wont effect warranty and will effectively work like the standard exhaust with a better quality sound whilst maintain all the cracks and pops that I love! Any thoughts? Cheers |
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03-19-2014, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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sound is too subjective.
+1 on E-Race for really short time period and was not suitable for me at all ... simply too loud and drone in the typical cruising speed range. Same experience with 'W5Pwr'. Back to stock and no more mod for me. |
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03-29-2014, 03:15 AM | #8 |
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Thanks for the quick reply matey. I am still torn between the carbon tips like yours or just the gloss black.
Are the CT larger in diameter than the standard OEM tips...I know the black gloss one are?. Any more updated pics would be greatly appreciated....thanks |
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It did take a few attempts at getting the right positions, but was quite easy... |
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I shall order mine this week...thanks for all your help. I am very temped by the exhaust Meister....sounds like the way ahead. |
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03-31-2014, 06:33 AM | #13 |
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I did my Cyba tips yesterday, here's my DIY.
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965389 As for the OP, best way to change the sound wo getting a new exhaust is probably the exhaust Meister. |
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05-23-2014, 02:39 AM | #15 |
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in terms of sound, i have had my rear mufflers removed and my mid silencers removed.
under full load the sound is immense! sounds like a thunderstorm. the ops and bands on upshifts and downshifts are on demand. if you near Birmingham, feel free to meet up and have a listen to mine |
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10-07-2014, 09:56 AM | #16 |
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Tell me more! I desperate to do something with my exhaust but keep getting told I will invalidate the warranty!
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10-08-2014, 09:47 AM | #17 |
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An exhaust can't invalidate the warranty on the whole car, only the parts it affects. BMW can't wriggle out of a warranty claim on an electric window for example, it's against EU law.
Try this: http://shop.ac-schnitzer.co.uk/quad-...ion-4734-p.asp |
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10-27-2014, 07:32 AM | #20 |
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So this is what came back from BMW Insured Warranty
"Good Afternoon, Thank you for your email and I apologise for the delay in replying to you. I have been in contact with our claims team with regards to your enquiry. Exhausts are excluded from all insured warranty policy’s. We could not consider a claim which is dependent on the venting the exhaust offers should you change this to a modified component. The incorrect exhaust could cause pressures in the engine which could cause potential problems. We do not cover modifications on a vehicle under any of our policies. The modification could well effect the engines performance and as such any damage linked to or caused by the modification would not be considered. This would remove any engine repairs as a minimum. If you do have any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me." A backbox that changes engine pressures?! |
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10-27-2014, 08:22 AM | #21 |
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Most performance exhausts reduce back pressure in the system but this does not cause any ill effects, it just means the turbos don't have to work quite so hard. BMW have their own range of performance exhausts that do the same thing. Thanks for the reply though, I'll take this up with ACS Germany and let you know what they say.
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