Borla Exhaust 335i

The Nerd · 08-03-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

Someone needs to be the test dummy on this and I don't really want it to be me

. For $1100, why would anyone get the Mperf?

http://www.redline360.com/borla-exha...rwd-f30-140512

Is it that much "better" than the MPE? Does it offer more hp? Louder? I'd just get the warrantied MPE for the same cost unless there's something about the Borla that is THAT much better. Is there?

shivaswrath · 08-03-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nerd

Is it that much "better" than the MPE? Does it offer more hp? Louder? I'd just get the warrantied MPE for the same cost unless there's something about the Borla that is THAT much better. Is there?

exactly...and now that we even have the Akra, it makes decisions harder...

mikew2069 · 08-03-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nerd

Is it that much "better" than the MPE? Does it offer more hp? Louder? I'd just get the warrantied MPE for the same cost unless there's something about the Borla that is THAT much better. Is there?

Borla is a full Catback while the mpe is just axle back. I'm sure performance gains are within a couple hp of each other. Borla just gives a different sound and it has a million mile warranty, mpe has 50k mile warranty

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

exactly...and now that we even have the Akra, it makes decisions harder...

Akra is in another league from these two systems. If money wasn't a factor, I'd be all over it.

The Nerd · 08-03-2013, 03:27 PM

But....does installing a full catback defeat the BMW vehicle warranty?

mikew2069 · 08-03-2013, 04:14 PM

Nope, not at all

Kauro · 08-03-2013, 07:25 PM

I need to see more pictures of this bad boy. also sound with stock dp and with a cat!

Kauro · 08-03-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Krash92

Here's the back. The Borla Atak sounds amazing. I have to record it going down the road with my GoPro.

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Just saw this on the linked thread...
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...615805&page=20

Stillhart · 08-04-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

exactly...and now that we even have the Akra, it makes decisions harder...

The Borla is about a third the price of the Akra tho...

vip · 08-07-2013, 02:34 PM

we need better vids, not just one with it revving. drive bys and actual vids of it accelerating would help.

jetbill · 08-09-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vip

we need better vids, not just one with it revving. drive bys and actual vids of it accelerating would help.

+1

G80_Soom · 08-13-2013, 02:12 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=B4HifLt4KNM

There's the S-type. Now, I need a video like this for the ATAK so I can decide which one to get!

mikew2069 · 08-13-2013, 07:08 AM

Damn that actually sounds good. I bet it sounds even better with a down pipe.... I'm going to move forward with my $70 cutout project and if that sounds like crap, I'm getting the Stype...

djw007 · 08-13-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by E46toF30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=B4HifLt4KNM

There's the S-type. Now, I need a video like this for the ATAK so I can decide which one to get!

Beware these manufacturer made exhaust video clips, they often alter the sound files top end or treble to make it sound less harsh or raspy. Really easy to do.
The worst videos are the ones made with the car accelerating in a tunnel or between two buildings, not an accurate representation of the exhausts true sound...

JN1 · 08-14-2013, 04:47 PM

Not sure which one, but they have a Borla exhaust installed on the shootout: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877074

mikew2069 · 08-14-2013, 05:40 PM

Sounded pretty good

JN1 · 08-14-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

Sounded pretty good

I thought so too!

I'm going to hold out and just try running HFC down pipe with stock exhaust first. That's after I get the coilovers I just ordered

mikew2069 · 08-14-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

I thought so too!

I'm going to hold out and just try running HFC down pipe with stock exhaust first. That's after I get the coilovers I just ordered

Dp with stock exhaust definitely sounds pretty decent but I sometimes want a more aggressive growl. I'm going to try my exhaust cutout install this weekend and if it sounds terrible, I'll order the stype.

The Nerd · 08-15-2013, 08:08 AM

Sorry for the stupid question....but, how old is this vid? The BMW is an early model f30 (see license plate bracket)....early 2012. So....assuming this was made last year....how does that car have the MPPK? Or....is it not the "same" MPPK? The guy DID say it didn't feel faster than stock and that it was most likely throttle mapping. Since everyone on here feels the MPPK is night and day difference, is it not the "real" MPPK tune? Also....look how low the RWHP #s are....most MPPK dyno #s are significantly higher. Thoughts?

JN1 · 08-15-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nerd

Sorry for the stupid question....but, how old is this vid? The BMW is an early model f30 (see license plate bracket)....early 2012. So....assuming this was made last year....how does that car have the MPPK? Or....is it not the "same" MPPK? The guy DID say it didn't feel faster than stock and that it was most likely throttle mapping. Since everyone on here feels the MPPK is night and day difference, is it not the "real" MPPK tune? Also....look how low the RWHP #s are....most MPPK dyno #s are significantly higher. Thoughts?

They (the magazine) either:

-bought the car used
-have had it a while
-it's a media car from BMW

BTW, the low numbers make sense considering it's the same dyno I used and my numbers seem low to everyone else.

Stillhart · 08-16-2013, 04:44 PM

I thought the Borla in the MT video sounded pretty good, but not particularly better than a broken-in MPE. Since the MPE is about the same price and retains warranty, might be the way to go for me...

E36toF30 · 08-16-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillhart

I thought the Borla in the MT video sounded pretty good, but not particularly better than a broken-in MPE. Since the MPE is about the same price and retains warranty, might be the way to go for me...

I think the problem some people have with the MPE is that it's just not much louder/different than stock. I've read a few comments to that effect at least from people who have it. Also, MPE requires cutting the old exhaust, whereas the Borla should be bolt on, so that will have some effect on installation costs.

Kauro · 08-16-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by E36toF30

I think the problem some people have with the MPE is that it's just not much louder/different than stock. I've read a few comments to that effect at least from people who have it. Also, MPE requires cutting the old exhaust, whereas the Borla should be bolt on, so that will have some effect on installation costs.

it requires cutting?! not bolt on?

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