10-04-2013, 09:44 AM | #1 |
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Exhaust system upgrade Desperately NEED HELP (1st timer)
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I have a 2012 X6M with all stock parts. I would really love to make it sound louder because I really think on this stock config I can barely hear any sound. Currently I am looking around for aftermarket exhaust systems and really got confused what to do. I am also restricted by budget here. I am thinking to spend NO MORE than 3k for the upgrade (if possible, including the installation cost). Trying to see here if you guys have any recommendations? Should I just do the Axle-Back (will it increase the sound at all?) I was kinda looking at supersprint rear exhaust system and also Gintani exhaust. Btw, I live in LA, so if you guys have any recommendations on muffler shop or some other places that I can go and browse around, please do let me know. It will be very helpful |
10-04-2013, 10:08 AM | #2 |
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Dinan is running their 15% off sale this month.
Their muffler MSRP is 3k so you will be able to get it installed around 3k.
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10-04-2013, 10:33 AM | #4 |
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I just did some more research and came across Megan exhaust. Any thoughts about this exhaust?
It seems to be a very cheap alternative (approx. $390, but will it fit X6M since I only saw for X5M ?) and if I go with this, can probably go with AA tuning as well. How does it sound? |
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10-04-2013, 02:12 PM | #5 |
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Some people likes Megan but in my opinion, stock system would be much higher quality system than $390 retail exhaust (then it's gonna cost about $200 to actually make that thing). I'm not sure I like to install 400 bucks system on my almost 100k ride....
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10-04-2013, 04:16 PM | #7 |
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I had an full Akra Evo (cat back) which took 2-2.5 hours to install. I'm installing Dinan soon which will take about 1.5 hours. 3 hours seems too much...
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10-04-2013, 04:24 PM | #8 |
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Thats why they called stealership.... :bs:
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10-04-2013, 04:49 PM | #10 |
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Akra is the best performance (and the best looking) system for sure.
But I wanted a lil more rumble sound than the power (Akra has slightly deeper and nicer tone but it's very silent system).
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You should do downpipes instead.. both of best worlds sounds and horsepower
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But from my experience from Dinan full system on my previous E90M3, I really couldn't handle the smell. My wife hated it and I felt so bad for motorcycle, bicycler and convertible peeps behind me whenever I stop at the light. So decided to "downgrade" it.
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If you're considering the Eisenmanns, definitely go for the sport and not the race. I had the race, and it was wayy to loud. Another muffler I really like is Remus. Id stay away Megan racing, it looks cheap on the car, and doesnt really change the sound much.
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I hear the vorsteiner x5m and I love it.....
I had the vorsteiner system on my e90m And has the same sound but a little more aggressive
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But X5M Vorsteiner system sounds more aggressive than M3? That's crazy.
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I will be getting my X5M back hopefully this coming week. I had the Dinan exhaust installed instead of buying another stock system from the accident I was in.
I will report back and let everyone know the sound difference. I expect a small change, but as others have mentioned OP most likely catless DPs will give you the biggest change in sound. But then you have to worry about emissions and a CEL light depending on where you live. |
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I really still am deciding either dinan (since they are having 15%disc going on) or voisteiner (cat back system) or a used eisenmann race exhaust. Any preference or input for those three guys? Which of those sounds the "sexiest"? Haha.
I gotta get a used einsemann to fit it into my budget. |
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