Decided to go ahead and bite the bullet on an exhaust. Going to try straight pipes (no resonators) to a magnaflow 14815 and see how it goes. I'll post some info and vids when complete. The appointment is tomorrow morning. I'll keep everyone updated.
Decided to go ahead and bite the bullet on an exhaust. Going to try straight pipes (no resonators) to a magnaflow 14815 and see how it goes. I'll post some info and vids when complete. The appointment is tomorrow morning. I'll keep everyone updated.
In for pics/video/results!!!!!
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
It will be louder that's for sure. Interested to see if it avoids the raspy sound most cars get when you remove the resonators and go to just straight pipes.
Straight pipes can sound amazing when done correctly:
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Alright, I'l be as prompt as possible with results. I hope I can avoid the rasp but if not.. I will try a magnaflow resonator to calm it down and maintain good sounds.
Anxious to see/hear too. BTW, welcome back Dean.
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Little update, changed to dual 2.25 from bolt on position to a single 2.5 all the way back to the muffler, interested in what it will be like considering I haven't heard of many single larger diameter exhausts on e46s before
Sounds very nice.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Can we get some driveby footage?
In the process of getting some. Will have it posted by tnight!