X5M Exhaust Help

Econic · 01-08-2024, 03:23 PM

Hello Everyone,

I’m new to the forum and modding cars In general. I am purchasing an f95 X5M Comp. I’ve been reading forum posts and going all over the internet looking for the best option. As much as I want a tune I don’t want to void my warranty so I’ll hold off on tune + downpipes.

In the meantime I’m looking for an exhaust system that will give me the most aggressive sound particularly pops and crackles. I have a stock 2018 E63s AMG which sounds insane so I’d like to get as close to that as possible.

Looking for peoples opinions on this. I’ve been looking at FI Catback, Dinan, Valvetronic Designs … don’t really want to spend more than 5k so the Akra is out of the question.

Thanks

Alan l. · 01-08-2024, 03:53 PM

If you want loud and obnoxious then i suggest FI with some secondary catless downpipes. You don't need a tune or have to worry about CELs with secondaries.

TTTTTTT · 01-08-2024, 08:33 PM

I have the full Dinan exhaust. I am personally happy with it as it provides a more aggressive and deeper tone over stock. Although I do not believe it has the pops and crackles you desire. I also have the Dinan valve controller remote to tame the sound on cold starts.

Here’s a sound clip of a cold start:

01-08-2024, 03:23 PM	#1
Econic Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X5M Comp, AMG E63S, 911 C4s Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	X5M Exhaust Help Hello Everyone, I’m new to the forum and modding cars In general. I am purchasing an f95 X5M Comp. I’ve been reading forum posts and going all over the internet looking for the best option. As much as I want a tune I don’t want to void my warranty so I’ll hold off on tune + downpipes. In the meantime I’m looking for an exhaust system that will give me the most aggressive sound particularly pops and crackles. I have a stock 2018 E63s AMG which sounds insane so I’d like to get as close to that as possible. Looking for peoples opinions on this. I’ve been looking at FI Catback, Dinan, Valvetronic Designs … don’t really want to spend more than 5k so the Akra is out of the question. Thanks
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Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	If you want loud and obnoxious then i suggest FI with some secondary catless downpipes. You don't need a tune or have to worry about CELs with secondaries. __________________
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TTTTTTT Private 86 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 22 BMW X5M Comp Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I have the full Dinan exhaust. I am personally happy with it as it provides a more aggressive and deeper tone over stock. Although I do not believe it has the pops and crackles you desire. I also have the Dinan valve controller remote to tame the sound on cold starts. Here’s a sound clip of a cold start:
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