Need Help on Exhaust Decision

Insane435 · 09-11-2016, 06:16 PM

Vehicle: 435 Xdrive

I am having trouble deciding on which exhaust I want. Unfortunately, I have been unable to hear any of them in person, so I only have videos and forum member experience to rely on.

First, I am unsure if having a valve is really necessary? Are exhaust systems with a valve louder than ones without a valve; assuming the valve is open? Also, which brands offer a valve? So far I know of a few: FI, Meistershaft, CG, Army. Am I missing any?

Next, I am looking for something that is more on the aggressive side, however, I do not want drone, especially on the highway.

It would be nice to get a system for around $2,000, although I am flexible. I prefer to go with quad tips, but again, this may not be a deal breaker. Before I get into picking a diffuser, I need to figure out which system I am set on.

Thanks for looking!

J_MENIS · 09-11-2016, 06:54 PM

After looking into different exhaust, I went with a muffler delete for $125 and I get nothing but compliments. Bunch of burbles, you can hear the spool and it sounds aggressive. I can email a video of you want

mike@x-ph.com · 09-12-2016, 04:02 PM

What kind of sound are you looking for?

Gthaus is very aggressive and loud
REMUS is aggressive but has a deep throaty sound to it (no valves)

Adding high flow downpipes will make your exhaust louder and more aggressive as well

Insane435 · 09-12-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

What kind of sound are you looking for?

Gthaus is very aggressive and loud
REMUS is aggressive but has a deep throaty sound to it (no valves)

Adding high flow downpipes will make your exhaust louder and more aggressive as well

Looking for something more agressive. Ive read the gt haus drones because its so loud. But maybe thats the super GT only? I guess i need to figure out if the valve is something i really need.

Amrinder · 09-13-2016, 12:58 AM

Got a muffler delete and downpipe, sounds alot nicer than other F30's with proper exhaust systems in my opinion and like the first reply said, alot of compliments. It does drone however but its nothing too bad.

Sodhi16 · 09-13-2016, 01:15 AM

IPE or armytrix I would say

Presario · 09-13-2016, 01:29 AM

In that price range, AWE is the perfect setup. Sounds really good.

Dr Thrillride · 09-13-2016, 08:28 AM

Great thread! I too am pondering which exhaust to purchase. I am going the catless downpipe route, and am thinking armytrix, if I decide to put that much into the exhaust alone. Pricey little unit, but looks well worth it.

Insane435 · 09-13-2016, 08:52 AM

I am going to pass on a muffler delete. In my past experiences deleting a muffler results in an uncontrolled exhaust tone with alot of drone. At that point id buy the super GT.

Ill need to look into the armytrix as well. I may as well factor the diffuser price in as well. How much should i expect to pay for getting the m perf diffuser painted?

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Insane435 Major 481 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: 435ix M Sport EWG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	Need Help on Exhaust Decision - 435ix Vehicle: 435 Xdrive I am having trouble deciding on which exhaust I want. Unfortunately, I have been unable to hear any of them in person, so I only have videos and forum member experience to rely on. First, I am unsure if having a valve is really necessary? Are exhaust systems with a valve louder than ones without a valve; assuming the valve is open? Also, which brands offer a valve? So far I know of a few: FI, Meistershaft, CG, Army. Am I missing any? Next, I am looking for something that is more on the aggressive side, however, I do not want drone, especially on the highway. It would be nice to get a system for around $2,000, although I am flexible. I prefer to go with quad tips, but again, this may not be a deal breaker. Before I get into picking a diffuser, I need to figure out which system I am set on. Thanks for looking! __________________ 2014 EBII 435ix - Stage 2+ Dragy: 0-60 3.61; 60-130 10.18 2020 MG M340ix - Dragy: 0-60 3.48 2018 LBB X4M40i - Stock Dragy: 0-60 4.85
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J_MENIS Lieutenant 115 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	After looking into different exhaust, I went with a muffler delete for $125 and I get nothing but compliments. Bunch of burbles, you can hear the spool and it sounds aggressive. I can email a video of you want
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09-13-2016, 12:58 AM	#5
Amrinder New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Got a muffler delete and downpipe, sounds alot nicer than other F30's with proper exhaust systems in my opinion and like the first reply said, alot of compliments. It does drone however but its nothing too bad.
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Sodhi16 Private First Class 72 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 335i M Performancm Editio Join Date: May 2016 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	IPE or armytrix I would say
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09-13-2016, 01:29 AM	#7
Presario Major 413 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2016 435 GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	In that price range, AWE is the perfect setup. Sounds really good. __________________ F36 435i * MINERAL GREY * ///M Performance \| G01 X3 * PHYTONIC BLUE * ///M40i
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Dr Thrillride Major 1428 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 2022 M8cs Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M8 comp coupe [0.00]	Great thread! I too am pondering which exhaust to purchase. I am going the catless downpipe route, and am thinking armytrix, if I decide to put that much into the exhaust alone. Pricey little unit, but looks well worth it. Last edited by Dr Thrillride; 09-13-2016 at 10:02 PM..
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09-13-2016, 08:52 AM	#9
Insane435 Major 481 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: 435ix M Sport EWG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	I am going to pass on a muffler delete. In my past experiences deleting a muffler results in an uncontrolled exhaust tone with alot of drone. At that point id buy the super GT. Ill need to look into the armytrix as well. I may as well factor the diffuser price in as well. How much should i expect to pay for getting the m perf diffuser painted?
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