Custom Exhaust or PE?

HollowmanVIII · 08-31-2016, 03:54 AM

What do you guys think re: Custom exhaust route vs BMW performance exhaust?

I'm undecided what to go with.

richk84 · 08-31-2016, 04:20 AM

What car do you have?

Wavey 335i · 08-31-2016, 04:23 AM

I went Custom, save money and get similar results. Makes sense for a 10 year old car tbf.

I was initially after a PE exhaust but couldn't justify spending that much for sound as the PE prices are high.

imy · 08-31-2016, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by parves

I went Custom, save money and get similar results. Makes sense for a 10 year old car tbf.

I was initially after a PE exhaust but couldn't justify spending that much for sound as the PE prices are high.

Where did you get yours done?

HollowmanVIII · 08-31-2016, 04:42 AM

It's a E92 325i. The PE is appealing but it's still retailing at £500+ which is stupidly high still.

The other thing I am not too keen on is the tips, they look a little on the thin side, I'd prefer the thicker rolled almost factory like ones, but perhaps 3" instead of the factory 2"?

Soundwise ideally a little deeper at idle with a nicer rumble at high revs but no motorway drone, just something subtle.

Wavey 335i · 08-31-2016, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by imy

Where did you get yours done?

Solid Fabrications, someone from here recommended me.

Based in Orpington. I still have the exhaust going for cheap if anyone wants it.

I moved up to a 335i now.

Wavey 335i · 08-31-2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HollowmanVIII

It's a E92 325i. The PE is appealing but it's still retailing at £500+ which is stupidly high still.

The other thing I am not too keen on is the tips, they look a little on the thin side, I'd prefer the thicker rolled almost factory like ones, but perhaps 3" instead of the factory 2"?

Soundwise ideally a little deeper at idle with a nicer rumble at high revs but no motorway drone, just something subtle.

I have that for sale, but there is somewhat some drone on the motorway.
I mostly do local driving so didn't bother me, I wanted a roar as it was my first 6 cyl engine

Link attached.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...custom+exhaust

HollowmanVIII · 08-31-2016, 07:38 AM

What are the tip sizes on the stock exhaust? Just wondering what the difference would be going to 3"

WonderBang · 08-31-2016, 08:47 AM

One happy PE owner here. Still love the thing!

richk84 · 08-31-2016, 11:03 AM

Yep - I've ordered my PE, came in at just over £400. Great reviews, OEM and no drone

HollowmanVIII · 08-31-2016, 11:25 AM

Where did you get it at that price mate?

richk84 · 08-31-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HollowmanVIII

Where did you get it at that price mate?

Cotswold

sleepysnake · 09-01-2016, 05:05 AM

I was quoted over £800 by Cotswold to supply and fit a 330i PE exhaust.

It cost me £575 from leebman24 and £40 for an exhaust shop to install.

WonderBang · 09-01-2016, 05:12 AM

£600 for a 325i PE + £70 fitting here.

BMW Steve · 09-01-2016, 05:19 AM

I recently had my exhaust system fitted by Power Flow, quad tips and performance rear box's from Total £500, this was from the Y back and sounds spot on.

It did come with the BMW PE rear box's but sounded like a F1 starting up in the morning and was very raspy, so it was removed and sold to another member.

You should be able to Google Power Flow in your area or some other exhaust fabricator and for a single rear performance box should be lots cheaper.

richk84 · 09-01-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepysnake

I was quoted over £800 by Cotswold to supply and fit a 330i PE exhaust.

It cost me £575 from leebman24 and £40 for an exhaust shop to install.

I was going to go with leebman24 too but i noticed that BMW Direct ebay had slashed theirs prices a lot especially on PE's so asked Cotswold and got a nice surprise. Only downside is the slight delay in delivery but im happy to wait

HollowmanVIII · 09-01-2016, 09:17 AM

If I could get the PE for around the £400 mark I'd be interested. Don't really want to be paying upwards of 500 for a backbox.

D3THR · 09-03-2016, 08:13 AM

Just ordered for my e90 330i via Cotswold price has dropped for some reason so order while you can mine is due end of the month. Can't wait to get it fitted!

Sorry to hijack but does anyone know any reputable fitters in barking/ilford area.

Not a Diesel!!! · 09-03-2016, 12:46 PM

What are the contact details on Cotswold?

Not a Diesel!!! · 09-03-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Not a Diesel!!!

What are the contact details on Cotswold?

That's OK found the thread.

Dann · 09-05-2016, 06:49 AM

Shame the 335i PE box is like £1.2k

fastmonkey · 09-06-2016, 05:18 AM

Is there any recommendations from anyone as to a place that will mod the std exhaust to be PE style ?

08-31-2016, 03:54 AM	#1
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Wavey 335i Legend 32 Rep 350 Posts Drives: Individual E92 335i FBO Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I went Custom, save money and get similar results. Makes sense for a 10 year old car tbf. I was initially after a PE exhaust but couldn't justify spending that much for sound as the PE prices are high. __________________ Follow me on Instagram @W8VYG
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HollowmanVIII First Lieutenant 36 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series E92 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Euxton iTrader: (0)	It's a E92 325i. The PE is appealing but it's still retailing at £500+ which is stupidly high still. The other thing I am not too keen on is the tips, they look a little on the thin side, I'd prefer the thicker rolled almost factory like ones, but perhaps 3" instead of the factory 2"? Soundwise ideally a little deeper at idle with a nicer rumble at high revs but no motorway drone, just something subtle.
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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	Yep - I've ordered my PE, came in at just over £400. Great reviews, OEM and no drone
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sleepysnake Private First Class 10 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Dec 04 built 330i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I was quoted over £800 by Cotswold to supply and fit a 330i PE exhaust. It cost me £575 from leebman24 and £40 for an exhaust shop to install.
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09-01-2016, 05:12 AM	#14
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09-01-2016, 05:19 AM	#15
BMW Steve Captain 115 Rep 968 Posts Drives: F11 535D & e93 335i Highline Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Witlshire UK iTrader: (0)	I recently had my exhaust system fitted by Power Flow, quad tips and performance rear box's from Total £500, this was from the Y back and sounds spot on. It did come with the BMW PE rear box's but sounded like a F1 starting up in the morning and was very raspy, so it was removed and sold to another member. You should be able to Google Power Flow in your area or some other exhaust fabricator and for a single rear performance box should be lots cheaper. Attached Images
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HollowmanVIII First Lieutenant 36 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series E92 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Euxton iTrader: (0)	If I could get the PE for around the £400 mark I'd be interested. Don't really want to be paying upwards of 500 for a backbox.
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D3THR Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: F30 335i, E90 330i, E36 328 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Just ordered for my e90 330i via Cotswold price has dropped for some reason so order while you can mine is due end of the month. Can't wait to get it fitted! Sorry to hijack but does anyone know any reputable fitters in barking/ilford area.
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Dann Major 133 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Shame the 335i PE box is like £1.2k __________________ My Individual E90 LCI 335i
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09-06-2016, 05:18 AM	#22
fastmonkey Private First Class 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: E91 335i M Join Date: May 2016 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Is there any recommendations from anyone as to a place that will mod the std exhaust to be PE style ? __________________ E91 335i M Build Thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1290041
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