Any one try a muffler delete yet!?

MILL52 · 07-11-2013, 03:08 AM

too loud when cruising along the freeway ?

gtman · 07-11-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mill328

too loud when cruising along the freeway ?

yeah its a little loud maybe i’m just not use to it yet because the stock exhaust is so damn quiet but i’m taking it back to make some adjustments ill post a better video after

Joshhleee · 07-12-2013, 03:39 AM

can you make some more videos?

jokerswld34 · 07-12-2013, 09:54 AM

After about 500 miles, I am still very happy with the sound and performance. COld starts are very loud but quiet down nicely. Not obstrusive driving around town with windows closed, but more obvious with windows open. I find I use Manual mode a lot more now to keep the revs up and hear the gurgle. Absolutely no drone while cruising on highway and very little, if any, around town. My wife, who has very sensitive ears, said the sound didnt bother her at all while we drove out for a date night.

I would say try it out and see if you like it. its cheap enough to do, takes about 30 min at a muffler shop and is completely reversible so you have nothing to lose. You can always add a glass pack resonator if you want to deepen or deaden the sound a little and youre still saving a ton of money over an aftermarket exhaust system.

elrey21 · 07-12-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeShank

This is the prototype from. The pic is Pre exhaust hanger install on the passenger side.

Its 304 stainless, uses factory BMW replacement exhaust clamp. Fully reversible for lease turn in. BMW clamp is approved to put the stock muffler back on

The weight savings is enormous.

I've installed the M-performance mufflers at work.. Honestly the muffler delete is 10x better. At least for my preferences

What diameter piping did you use?

elrey21 · 07-12-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jokerswld34

After about 500 miles, I am still very happy with the sound and performance. COld starts are very loud but quiet down nicely. Not obstrusive driving around town with windows closed, but more obvious with windows open. I find I use Manual mode a lot more now to keep the revs up and hear the gurgle. Absolutely no drone while cruising on highway and very little, if any, around town. My wife, who has very sensitive ears, said the sound didnt bother her at all while we drove out for a date night.

I would say try it out and see if you like it. its cheap enough to do, takes about 30 min at a muffler shop and is completely reversible so you have nothing to lose. You can always add a glass pack resonator if you want to deepen or deaden the sound a little and youre still saving a ton of money over an aftermarket exhaust system.

What tips did you use? I mean exactly

diesel86 · 07-12-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jokerswld34

After about 500 miles, I am still very happy with the sound and performance. COld starts are very loud but quiet down nicely. Not obstrusive driving around town with windows closed, but more obvious with windows open. I find I use Manual mode a lot more now to keep the revs up and hear the gurgle. Absolutely no drone while cruising on highway and very little, if any, around town. My wife, who has very sensitive ears, said the sound didnt bother her at all while we drove out for a date night.

I would say try it out and see if you like it. its cheap enough to do, takes about 30 min at a muffler shop and is completely reversible so you have nothing to lose. You can always add a glass pack resonator if you want to deepen or deaden the sound a little and youre still saving a ton of money over an aftermarket exhaust system.

Sounds nice. Have you taken any pictures of the setup. I'd like to see the exhaust tips you used.

SmokeShank · 07-15-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by elrey21

What diameter piping did you use?

3"

gtman · 07-16-2013, 04:35 AM

gtman · 07-16-2013, 04:38 AM

video was recorded with my iphone so not the best quality

aspang86 · 07-17-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gtman

video was recorded with my iphone so not the best quality

Thank you for those 2 vids! That sounds good man. My only question is do you get drone when doing low speeds in 7th gear? Thats my main concern of doing this mod. Iam not sure if i should look into getting a better muffler or maybe even a resonator for the drone.

gtman · 07-17-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aspang86

Thank you for those 2 vids! That sounds good man. My only question is do you get drone when doing low speeds in 7th gear? Thats my main concern of doing this mod. Iam not sure if i should look into getting a better muffler or maybe even a resonator for the drone.

you're going to get some drone in higher gears at low speeds but its not that bad. and its easily reversible if you don't like it

aspang86 · 07-18-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gtman

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Originally Posted by aspang86

Thank you for those 2 vids! That sounds good man. My only question is do you get drone when doing low speeds in 7th gear? Thats my main concern of doing this mod. Iam not sure if i should look into getting a better muffler or maybe even a resonator for the drone.

you're going to get some drone in higher gears at low speeds but its not that bad. and its easily reversible if you don't like it

Yah you got a point. I am thinking about ordering a dynomax vt muffler in case i cut the stock off and not like it.Not sure if this is a good idea just as yet. All i want is to be able to hear my exhaust note.

elrey21 · 07-18-2013, 02:48 PM

I did mine after seeing your post.... lets see if I can get this video on here.

remjeon · 07-19-2013, 01:51 AM

Has any of the brave souls with muffler delete taken their cars in for service? Would dealer say anything if the car is leased? I realize that it's reversible, but not sure how dealer would feel if I show up to service with muffler missing. First time leaser here so I am just curious.

StealYourFace · 07-20-2013, 11:59 PM

That's awesome, must take 40 pounds off the ass end too.

mrtorque · 07-21-2013, 12:12 PM

The muffler is actually not as heavy as I thought, pretty light surprisingly. Definitely nothing compared to the e90's muffler

gtman · 07-21-2013, 07:51 PM

I’m thinking about installing a downpipe but i’m worried its going to be annoying loud

MCD · 07-22-2013, 08:53 AM

Catless DP with mufler delete would be too loud.... I've tried the DP with a catback only and the drone between 2k and 3,5k was impossible to live with! Also, the noise was VERY LOUD!
Now I only have the DP, but would love to have the "burps" when upshifting more present...

SmokeShank · 08-03-2013, 01:33 PM

I did my own delete, I'm a master tech at the local dealer. I used factory cut point using factory replacement clamps. I would have no problem servicing cars with exhausts. Our dealer at least, doesn't mind exhaust systems on cars. The only time it becomes a problem is when there's an issue related to the part. IE: Rattle caused by drone/exhaust installs. Or SES light due to catless DP etc. As long as its not causing a problem that you're bringing the car in for, then we don't care. Please be advised, this is my opinion and only at our dealer. I can't say what other dealers will do.

AWMSPORT · 08-04-2013, 08:57 AM

Question: I came from a 335 with Muffler delete...is the sound the same for 328 muffler delete? same, higher, lower, drone.....

gtman · 08-04-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AWMSPORT

Question: I came from a 335 with Muffler delete...is the sound the same for 328 muffler delete? same, higher, lower, drone.....

yeah theres going to be drone at low speeds but not that bad on the highway

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jokerswld34 First Lieutenant 161 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M760li Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M760i [0.00]	After about 500 miles, I am still very happy with the sound and performance. COld starts are very loud but quiet down nicely. Not obstrusive driving around town with windows closed, but more obvious with windows open. I find I use Manual mode a lot more now to keep the revs up and hear the gurgle. Absolutely no drone while cruising on highway and very little, if any, around town. My wife, who has very sensitive ears, said the sound didnt bother her at all while we drove out for a date night. I would say try it out and see if you like it. its cheap enough to do, takes about 30 min at a muffler shop and is completely reversible so you have nothing to lose. You can always add a glass pack resonator if you want to deepen or deaden the sound a little and youre still saving a ton of money over an aftermarket exhaust system.
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remjeon New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vietnam iTrader: (0)	Has any of the brave souls with muffler delete taken their cars in for service? Would dealer say anything if the car is leased? I realize that it's reversible, but not sure how dealer would feel if I show up to service with muffler missing. First time leaser here so I am just curious.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	That's awesome, must take 40 pounds off the ass end too. __________________
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mrtorque New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '13 328i sport line Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	The muffler is actually not as heavy as I thought, pretty light surprisingly. Definitely nothing compared to the e90's muffler
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gtman Iron man 24 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M-Sport/2013 C63AMG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Barrington IL iTrader: (0)	I’m thinking about installing a downpipe but i’m worried its going to be annoying loud
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MCD Private 8 Rep 53 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: São Paulo - Brazil iTrader: (0)	Catless DP with mufler delete would be too loud.... I've tried the DP with a catback only and the drone between 2k and 3,5k was impossible to live with! Also, the noise was VERY LOUD! Now I only have the DP, but would love to have the "burps" when upshifting more present...
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SmokeShank New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 328xi M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I did my own delete, I'm a master tech at the local dealer. I used factory cut point using factory replacement clamps. I would have no problem servicing cars with exhausts. Our dealer at least, doesn't mind exhaust systems on cars. The only time it becomes a problem is when there's an issue related to the part. IE: Rattle caused by drone/exhaust installs. Or SES light due to catless DP etc. As long as its not causing a problem that you're bringing the car in for, then we don't care. Please be advised, this is my opinion and only at our dealer. I can't say what other dealers will do.
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