To those with 335i performance exausts

wanderlei1 · 02-18-2012, 10:36 PM

Hello

I have been running my active autowerke exhaust for about 7 months now. It has a deep growl and sounds great when opened up in high rpms. I have just fallen in love with a different exhaust and want to switch. I love the 335is exhaust and have been told that the performance exhaust is the closest that I can get to buying one. I like the performance one as well.

Can anyone with either exhaust or others with advice chime in here? What exhaust has the best throaty, gurgling, deep growl, that screams at high rpms. I really prefer a quality one over just a loud noise, lol. I also plan on getting AR downpipes. Please help me out as I really need the advice. Videos would be awesome too.

I appreciate all of your time and help. Also, please keep in mind that I have been doing a lot of research already on the forum, vendor sites, youtube, etc. I really just want more information especially from those who have the setup I want.

Thank you

Derek

Brey335i · 02-18-2012, 11:40 PM

I have tried both Magnaflow and Vanguard. Went back to stock because it was getting too loud. Then I heard the Performance Exhaust. Really quiet until you get on it. And then it sounds glorious.

GmoBmw · 02-18-2012, 11:42 PM

Does a 335is exhaust fit a 335i?

wanderlei1 · 02-19-2012, 12:16 AM

Thanx a lot Brey. Glorious sounds great

Any sound clips? Where did you buy from and any drone?

Thanx man

SuperBmw · 02-19-2012, 12:20 AM

The performance exhaust doesn't drone much more then stock.

It has a bit of drone in below freezing temps while the car's very cold.

The performance exhaust sounds just like the 335is exhaust except when you really get on it, it's noticeably louder and it definitely pops and gurgles a lot more.

wanderlei1 · 02-19-2012, 12:26 AM

Thanx super

Would you then say that the performance one is actually nicer then? Also, do you currently run this on your car?

PR3CI5N · 02-19-2012, 12:38 AM

I thought the 335is had the BMW performance exhaust on it? Didn't think there was any difference from the performance exhaust you can purchase for a 335i.

caliguy562 · 02-19-2012, 02:37 AM

Just get the performance exhaust. Had mine since last June and still one of my fav mods and my list isn't small. Love the pops and gurgling. Cold starts can be loud, but it mellows out. Might not do much for actual performance, but the sound can't be beat.

bulldog_yyc · 02-19-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by caliguy562

Just get the performance exhaust. Had mine since last June and still one of my fav mods and my list isn't small. Love the pops and gurgling. Cold starts can be loud, but it mellows out. Might not do much for actual performance, but the sound can't be beat.

agreed

tscdennab · 02-19-2012, 07:12 AM

I have the BMW Performance Exhaust and I couldn't live without it

When you get off the throttle, at any speed or RPM, even when going slowly in the parking lot, it gurgles like you are driving an mean exotic race car

Anyone who hears it, loves it.

dbjb · 02-19-2012, 09:41 AM

I have an AT and use mangaflow mufflers. When driven under load, it's good, not great. At cruising speed, it drones and I hate it more and more every day. Drone is subjective but I don't like any. Therefore, I say get PE. I've heard nothing but great things.

Bee Pee · 02-19-2012, 09:51 AM

+1 for the PE

Brey335i · 02-19-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wanderlei1

Thanx a lot Brey. Glorious sounds great

Any sound clips? Where did you buy from and any drone?

Thanx man

Haven't bought it yet. Only heard it.

335is next to a 335i with PE. No comparison. PE sounds way louder at WOT.

wanderlei1 · 02-19-2012, 12:10 PM

Sounds awesome. Thanx for responding guys.

Brey, should I get ar Downpipes with it? Will it sound even better or just end up droning??

Brey335i · 02-19-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wanderlei1

Sounds awesome. Thanx for responding guys.

Brey, should I get ar Downpipes with it? Will it sound even better or just end up droning??

AR Dps + PE sounds fantastic. Go for it. That's the exact combo I'm going for.

wanderlei1 · 02-19-2012, 01:45 PM

Thanx Brey. Where will you buy yours from?

stratplaya06 · 02-19-2012, 02:16 PM

BMW PE + AR catless DP's = some rasp. I like the sound but some people will probably find it too raspy. I am told that with vibrant 12" resonators it's rasp free when cats are removed. In relation to the 335is exhaust, my roommate has a 335is with ar dp's and stock mufflers and it doesn't sound as aggressive as with the PE.

Both setups have very low drone levels and whenever my friends get into my car they can't believe how moderate the tone is inside the car when compared to the aggressive growl it has outside.

Bee Pee · 02-19-2012, 03:50 PM

I have AR catted DP's and PE and no drone or rasp, just lots of sweet sounds. Throttle is like a volume control !

Beemw335 · 02-19-2012, 04:03 PM

I would get a pe, since Im in the market for an exhaust system. Im looking for sound, not power.
I wont being getting downpipes until my cpo runs out.
So for those of tou with an e92 on stock downpipes, is this pe worth it?
I know the e90 is since it also gets rid of thr resonator, but how about on the e92, is the exhaust noticeably louder?

Brey335i · 02-19-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wanderlei1

Thanx Brey. Where will you buy yours from?

Don't know yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemw335

I would get a pe, since Im in the market for an exhaust system. Im looking for sound, not power.
I wont being getting downpipes until my cpo runs out.
So for those of tou with an e92 on stock downpipes, is this pe worth it?
I know the e90 is since it also gets rid of thr resonator, but how about on the e92, is the exhaust noticeably louder?

Yes it's noticeably louder even on stock downpipes

aaronding · 02-19-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

I have an AT and use mangaflow mufflers. When driven under load, it's good, not great. At cruising speed, it drones and I hate it more and more every day. Drone is subjective but I don't like any. Therefore, I say get PE. I've heard nothing but great things.

I had magnaflow exhaust on my mustang and it drones when cruising. I couldn't stand it so I sold the car and joined BMW family.

SuperBmw · 02-19-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stratplaya06

BMW PE + AR catless DP's = some rasp. I like the sound but some people will probably find it too raspy. I am told that with vibrant 12" resonators it's rasp free when cats are removed. In relation to the 335is exhaust, my roommate has a 335is with ar dp's and stock mufflers and it doesn't sound as aggressive as with the PE.

Both setups have very low drone levels and whenever my friends get into my car they can't believe how moderate the tone is inside the car when compared to the aggressive growl it has outside.

This reply is bang on.
With DP's it will rasp a fair amount, especially up top and when not fully warmed up. And the PE definitely sounds way more aggressive than the 335is when you get on the throttle.

02-18-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
wanderlei1 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2009 lemans msport e92 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: long island, nassau county iTrader: (3)	To those with 335i performance exausts Hello I have been running my active autowerke exhaust for about 7 months now. It has a deep growl and sounds great when opened up in high rpms. I have just fallen in love with a different exhaust and want to switch. I love the 335is exhaust and have been told that the performance exhaust is the closest that I can get to buying one. I like the performance one as well. Can anyone with either exhaust or others with advice chime in here? What exhaust has the best throaty, gurgling, deep growl, that screams at high rpms. I really prefer a quality one over just a loud noise, lol. I also plan on getting AR downpipes. Please help me out as I really need the advice. Videos would be awesome too. I appreciate all of your time and help. Also, please keep in mind that I have been doing a lot of research already on the forum, vendor sites, youtube, etc. I really just want more information especially from those who have the setup I want. Thank you Derek
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02-18-2012, 11:40 PM	#2
Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I have tried both Magnaflow and Vanguard. Went back to stock because it was getting too loud. Then I heard the Performance Exhaust. Really quiet until you get on it. And then it sounds glorious.
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02-18-2012, 11:42 PM	#3
GmoBmw Captain 34 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California iTrader: (8)	Does a 335is exhaust fit a 335i? __________________ 2007 BMW 335I- JB4 G5,DCI,VRSF DPs,NT555r Drag Radials Daily Driver
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02-19-2012, 12:16 AM	#4
wanderlei1 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2009 lemans msport e92 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: long island, nassau county iTrader: (3)	Thanx a lot Brey. Glorious sounds great Any sound clips? Where did you buy from and any drone? Thanx man
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02-19-2012, 12:20 AM	#5
SuperBmw Lieutenant 68 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	The performance exhaust doesn't drone much more then stock. It has a bit of drone in below freezing temps while the car's very cold. The performance exhaust sounds just like the 335is exhaust except when you really get on it, it's noticeably louder and it definitely pops and gurgles a lot more.
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02-19-2012, 12:26 AM	#6
wanderlei1 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2009 lemans msport e92 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: long island, nassau county iTrader: (3)	Thanx super Would you then say that the performance one is actually nicer then? Also, do you currently run this on your car?
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02-19-2012, 12:38 AM	#7
PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	I thought the 335is had the BMW performance exhaust on it? Didn't think there was any difference from the performance exhaust you can purchase for a 335i. __________________ N54
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02-19-2012, 02:37 AM	#8
caliguy562 Lieutenant 8 Rep 476 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: garaged somewhere in soCal iTrader: (3)	Just get the performance exhaust. Had mine since last June and still one of my fav mods and my list isn't small. Love the pops and gurgling. Cold starts can be loud, but it mellows out. Might not do much for actual performance, but the sound can't be beat.
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02-19-2012, 07:12 AM	#10
tscdennab Banned 151 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [6.24]	I have the BMW Performance Exhaust and I couldn't live without it When you get off the throttle, at any speed or RPM, even when going slowly in the parking lot, it gurgles like you are driving an mean exotic race car Anyone who hears it, loves it.
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02-19-2012, 09:41 AM	#11
dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	I have an AT and use mangaflow mufflers. When driven under load, it's good, not great. At cruising speed, it drones and I hate it more and more every day. Drone is subjective but I don't like any. Therefore, I say get PE. I've heard nothing but great things.
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02-19-2012, 09:51 AM	#12
Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	+1 for the PE
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02-19-2012, 12:10 PM	#14
wanderlei1 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2009 lemans msport e92 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: long island, nassau county iTrader: (3)	Awesome Sounds awesome. Thanx for responding guys. Brey, should I get ar Downpipes with it? Will it sound even better or just end up droning??
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02-19-2012, 01:45 PM	#16
wanderlei1 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2009 lemans msport e92 coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: long island, nassau county iTrader: (3)	Thanx Thanx Brey. Where will you buy yours from?
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02-19-2012, 02:16 PM	#17
stratplaya06 Captain 46 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi-SOLD 5.0 Miata Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10)	BMW PE + AR catless DP's = some rasp. I like the sound but some people will probably find it too raspy. I am told that with vibrant 12" resonators it's rasp free when cats are removed. In relation to the 335is exhaust, my roommate has a 335is with ar dp's and stock mufflers and it doesn't sound as aggressive as with the PE. Both setups have very low drone levels and whenever my friends get into my car they can't believe how moderate the tone is inside the car when compared to the aggressive growl it has outside. __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|
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02-19-2012, 03:50 PM	#18
Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	I have AR catted DP's and PE and no drone or rasp, just lots of sweet sounds. Throttle is like a volume control !
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02-19-2012, 04:03 PM	#19
Beemw335 Colonel 62 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home iTrader: (2)	I would get a pe, since Im in the market for an exhaust system. Im looking for sound, not power. I wont being getting downpipes until my cpo runs out. So for those of tou with an e92 on stock downpipes, is this pe worth it? I know the e90 is since it also gets rid of thr resonator, but how about on the e92, is the exhaust noticeably louder?
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