sanderm3 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Hey guys was wondering if anyone has or knows someone with this exhaust on there m3 as i dont want to buy it and then to find out it sounds crap, Any comments or ideas are welcome. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-505694336.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 One of our sales cars had this, was very loud! Wasn't the best sounding either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Yeah not surprised on what Greg Said. Any system with straight pipes at the rear end is going to sound harsh... You need a good muffler at the back of the car to give it a smooth, controlled sound with more depth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 thanks for your help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Mandrel bent tubing to ensure smooth air flow Ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawrenceCT 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to put this sort of exhaust system onto a 330i? Dual exhaust? I thought it would be possible but obvioulsy having to change the bumper on the car to ensure it looks correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to put this sort of exhaust system onto a 330i? Dual exhaust? I thought it would be possible but obvioulsy having to change the bumper on the car to ensure it looks correct Yep, have a look on e46fanatics.com for it. lots of people have done this before. Looks a bit strange because they mount the other one on the same area oppersite looks too far apart compared to m3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Pretty sure the M3 has a different pressing under the floor of the boot. There isn't room for this type of muffler, but you can fake it, which is probably why they look a little odd with the spacing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Pretty sure the M3 has a different pressing under the floor of the boot. There isn't room for this type of muffler, but you can fake it, which is probably why they look a little odd with the spacing. That is correct, half the tyre well is gone on the m3 to allow for the muffler to fit high up and sideways across the back behind the bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Unneeded tyre well means more room for badass exhauset. You counld get the tyre well cut out but the ratio of M3 exhaust-money spent fitting it doesn't make sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 I am still thinking about changing the exhaust but not realy sure what to do. what are your ideas? (without spending a huge amount of money like some peaple do) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 I am still thinking about changing the exhaust but not realy sure what to do. what are your ideas? (without spending a huge amount of money like some peaple do) I would go custom! There are a lot of shops in NZ that can make a quality, well-sounding exhaust for a very reasonable price. Plus you can ask them to do any type and any size exhaust for you as you are not fixed on manufacture's specifications... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Sanderm3 - If you're up in AKL sometime I'm happy to take you for a drive in mine - supersprint backbox, the rest looks standard. Makes a hell of a difference in terms of noise over stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) How about this? I think this exhaust is much better than DriftMax or whatever it is... http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=524668074 Edited October 18, 2012 by swordfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 How about this? I think this exhaust is much better than DriftMax or whatever it is... http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=524668074 Kinda OT but far out, $2k for a second-hand muffler??!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 Looks like one of the tips is damaged too. The one on the far right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 How about this? I think this exhaust is much better than DriftMax or whatever it is... http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=524668074These are $1700 new. I offered $500 have heard nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 Kinda OT but far out, $2k for a second-hand muffler??!!But I guess what you pay for... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 I would go custom! There are a lot of shops in NZ that can make a quality, well-sounding exhaust for a very reasonable price. Plus you can ask them to do any type and any size exhaust for you as you are not fixed on manufacture's specifications... yeah that could be a idea, might just have to go to a few places and see what they kan do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 Sanderm3 - If you're up in AKL sometime I'm happy to take you for a drive in mine - supersprint backbox, the rest looks standard. Makes a hell of a difference in terms of noise over stock. oh cool, im not up there often but i will let you know if i am, it would be good to here it in person!! thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites