Exhaust advice/experience

AJFIllinois · 01-08-2024, 03:41 PM

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I am currently running a stock downpipes, AA non-resonated midpipe, and a Dinan axleback. Sounds clip links at bottom.

The car sounds good (I think). I really like the Dinan tone, but it's a little reserved. For context, my last car was a fully-catless N55 with a Pure stage 2 and custom intake - it absolutely screamed from 1500 rpms to redline. My X3M is faster, but not nearly as rowdy-sounding.

I'm considering adding catless downpipes. Does anyone have experience and/or a soundclip of catless DPs with a non-resonated midpipe and a Dinan exhaust?

Current soundclips:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bpdAq1YbDtUt1M9h8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdzJhb87WF9R18JW7

redbullfan · 01-08-2024, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AJFIllinois

I am currently running a stock downpipes, AA non-resonated midpipe, and a Dinan axleback. Sounds clip links at bottom.

The car sounds good (I think). I really like the Dinan tone, but it's a little reserved. For context, my last car was a fully-catless N55 with a Pure stage 2 and custom intake - it absolutely screamed from 1500 rpms to redline. My X3M is faster, but not nearly as rowdy-sounding.

I'm considering adding catless downpipes. Does anyone have experience and/or a soundclip of catless DPs with a non-resonated midpipe and a Dinan exhaust?

Current soundclips:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bpdAq1YbDtUt1M9h8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdzJhb87WF9R18JW7

I have a buddy with the catless downpipes, non res AA midpipe and remus exhaust on his g82 and it sounds really raspy

Jnat · 01-09-2024, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AJFIllinois

I am currently running a stock downpipes, AA non-resonated midpipe, and a Dinan axleback. Sounds clip links at bottom.

The car sounds good (I think). I really like the Dinan tone, but it's a little reserved. For context, my last car was a fully-catless N55 with a Pure stage 2 and custom intake - it absolutely screamed from 1500 rpms to redline. My X3M is faster, but not nearly as rowdy-sounding.

I'm considering adding catless downpipes. Does anyone have experience and/or a soundclip of catless DPs with a non-resonated midpipe and a Dinan exhaust?

Current soundclips:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bpdAq1YbDtUt1M9h8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdzJhb87WF9R18JW7

Personally i think this combo sounds fantastic and wouldn't do anything else but again, subjective... GLWD

joebie3 · 01-09-2024, 06:17 AM

I think we should have a Northern Illinois X3/4M meat so I can hear exhaust combo's first hand LOL

Also I feel like there are so many in the area.

AJFIllinois · 01-09-2024, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

I think we should have a Northern Illinois X3/4M meat so I can hear exhaust combo's first hand LOL

Also I feel like there are so many in the area.

I am 1000% in on this idea.

Edgar_FriendlyX3M · 01-09-2024, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

I think we should have a Northern Illinois X3/4M meat so I can hear exhaust combo's first hand LOL

Also I feel like there are so many in the area.

I'm game! I'm in the area.

BrockDM · 01-09-2024, 08:46 AM

I'm a firm believer in high flow cats on this platform. Catless is just too raspy for me. Even catted has a little around 2-3k RPM if you don't have resonators but it's much cleaner IMO.

Happy to meet up as well!

joebie3 · 01-10-2024, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AJFIllinois

I am 1000% in on this idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

I'm game! I'm in the area.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrockDM

I'm a firm believer in high flow cats on this platform. Catless is just too raspy for me. Even catted has a little around 2-3k RPM if you don't have resonators but it's much cleaner IMO.

Happy to meet up as well!

Will keep this in mind, maybe early spring once it starts getting a little nicer. Down to the single digits next week.

Edgar_FriendlyX3M · 01-10-2024, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

Will keep this in mind, maybe early spring once it starts getting a little nicer. Down to the single digits next week.

Not looking forward to that drop in the temps!

Must_Go_FASTER · 01-10-2024, 12:49 PM

Sounds pretty solid and deep to me. I wouldn't touch a thing, but perhaps high flows if you really wanted to test out the sound. Wouldn't break the bank to try some out either.

thestimp · 01-10-2024, 01:05 PM

What high flow pipes are people using?

BrockDM · 01-10-2024, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thestimp

What high flow pipes are people using?

I run Evolution Racewerks 200cell

hybridel · 01-12-2024, 10:13 AM

Sounds great in my opinion.

If you end up going catless downpipes, I can almost guarantee you'll hate it.

These cars sound terrible with catless downpipes and no resonator

s58.bill · 01-12-2024, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by joebie3

I think we should have a Northern Illinois X3/4M meat so I can hear exhaust combo's first hand LOL

Also I feel like there are so many in the area.

Down for this!

Currently running stock DP, AA equal length, & stock comp axle. IMO this is the sweet spot for OEM+

01-08-2024, 03:41 PM	#1
AJFIllinois Private 50 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Barrington, IL iTrader: (1)	Exhaust advice/experience Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I am currently running a stock downpipes, AA non-resonated midpipe, and a Dinan axleback. Sounds clip links at bottom. The car sounds good (I think). I really like the Dinan tone, but it's a little reserved. For context, my last car was a fully-catless N55 with a Pure stage 2 and custom intake - it absolutely screamed from 1500 rpms to redline. My X3M is faster, but not nearly as rowdy-sounding. I'm considering adding catless downpipes. Does anyone have experience and/or a soundclip of catless DPs with a non-resonated midpipe and a Dinan exhaust? Current soundclips: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bpdAq1YbDtUt1M9h8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdzJhb87WF9R18JW7
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joebie3 Second Lieutenant 299 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2014 STI - 2020 X3MC Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3MC [10.00] 2014 Subaru STi [5.00]	I think we should have a Northern Illinois X3/4M meat so I can hear exhaust combo's first hand LOL Also I feel like there are so many in the area.
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BrockDM Captain 2043 Rep 998 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'm a firm believer in high flow cats on this platform. Catless is just too raspy for me. Even catted has a little around 2-3k RPM if you don't have resonators but it's much cleaner IMO. Happy to meet up as well! __________________ ///X3MC Build Thread \| Instagram \| Flickr
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Must_Go_FASTER formerly rdougherty85 502 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Comp MBB Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (1)	Sounds pretty solid and deep to me. I wouldn't touch a thing, but perhaps high flows if you really wanted to test out the sound. Wouldn't break the bank to try some out either.
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01-12-2024, 10:13 AM	#13
hybridel First Lieutenant 126 Rep 330 Posts Drives: Brooklyn Grey X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	Sounds great in my opinion. If you end up going catless downpipes, I can almost guarantee you'll hate it. These cars sound terrible with catless downpipes and no resonator
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