BMW Performance exhaust

135BANDIT · 04-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Can anyone vouch for the Factory PE , the USD price ($880) and the X rate are attractive

But does it really add a lot more HP or is it relatively small.

JD

BMW86 · 04-03-2010, 12:30 AM

No gains just sound and you get to keep your warranty.

Jeef Beef · 05-14-2010, 02:05 AM

Did a search and found this thread..I'm also looking to get some BMW perf parts for my car.

Not sure I want to DIY the exhaust and SSK, so where's a good place in Sydney where I can both buy and have the parts fitted? I know you guys have Andrew at SouthernBM down in Melbourne who does a good job.

JMH1983 · 05-14-2010, 02:17 AM

i have one, if you wish to hear and see it on a 135i at either send me a tell or call 0410 44 1036. i live on the northern beaches, and tbqh i love it. Best mod i did to the car, and one of 4 BMW performance mods i couldn't live without.

takahashi · 05-14-2010, 03:13 AM

I love the sound of the car everyday. The fact that you don't have to rev the car to make the sound it is fantastic.

Taymaishu · 05-14-2010, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMH1983

i have one, if you wish to hear and see it on a 135i at either send me a tell or call 0410 44 1036. i live on the northern beaches, and tbqh i love it. Best mod i did to the car, and one of 4 BMW performance mods i couldn't live without.

I can vouch for the sound on Joel's car. It REALLY sounds beautiful.

Novator · 05-14-2010, 04:11 AM

It was the second BMW Performance part I have added to my car and though I didn't dyno my car before when it was completely stock I returned 285 rwhp and 336rwtq with just the BMW Performance Power Kit and exhaust. I love my exhaust, I just wish it didn't lose sound once you start to pass 5000 rpm (but that's when we start losing power anyway). Its a good exhaust if you're warranty conscious. Personally, I'd like something alot louder in the near future, but if you're concerned about fitment and want something that's loud when you want it and not when you don't you can't go wrong with the Performance Exhaust. So many people who have heard my car go by swear that I have installed an aftermarket one, they can't believe it is a BMW part from BMW itself. It is a very sweet sounding exhaust and I am sure with downpipes and midpipes it will only sound sweeter if you plan to mod further in the future.

Zuzu · 05-14-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Did a search and found this thread..I'm also looking to get some BMW perf parts for my car.

Not sure I want to DIY the exhaust and SSK, so where's a good place in Sydney where I can both buy and have the parts fitted?

Al's Performance at Ryde, if that is close to you..

http://www.alsperformance.com.au

135BANDIT · 05-14-2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMH1983

i have one, if you wish to hear and see it on a 135i at either send me a tell or call 0410 44 1036. i live on the northern beaches, and tbqh i love it. Best mod i did to the car, and one of 4 BMW performance mods i couldn't live without.

sounds good - I will give you a call , we are over in St Ives.

JD

andrew@southernBM · 05-14-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Al's Performance at Ryde, if that is close to you..

http://www.alsperformance.com.au

Ask for Andrew

Zuzu · 05-14-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

Ask for Andrew

Wasn't sure if Andrew still had a alliance with you mate..thanks for the thumbs up..

Jeef Beef · 05-14-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMH1983

i have one, if you wish to hear and see it on a 135i at either send me a tell or call 0410 44 1036. i live on the northern beaches, and tbqh i love it. Best mod i did to the car, and one of 4 BMW performance mods i couldn't live without.

I believe I heard it last time we went for one of Tay's Friday night blasts

I could hear the burble from 4 cars back. I'm completely set on getting the perf exhaust, just need someone to install it on the car. Where did you get yours done?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Al's Performance at Ryde, if that is close to you..

http://www.alsperformance.com.au

Thanks mate sounds good. Ryde isn't too far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

Ask for Andrew

Will do.

135BANDIT · 05-14-2010, 10:45 PM

Has anyone been able to get this shipped from O/seas without paying the GST on arrival, My calcs tell me its going to be aorund $1200 landed , which i assume will incur the GST ??????????

JD

Taymaishu · 05-14-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135BANDIT

Has anyone been able to get this shipped from O/seas without paying the GST on arrival, My calcs tell me its going to be aorund $1200 landed , which i assume will incur the GST ??????????

JD

You'll incur import duty - not sure how much.

Best thing to do is call Customs and ask.

minijet · 05-17-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135BANDIT

Has anyone been able to get this shipped from O/seas without paying the GST on arrival, My calcs tell me its going to be aorund $1200 landed , which i assume will incur the GST ??????????

JD

All this talk of the BMW PE has got my fingers itchy and i have just placed an order for the system!

BMWRX · 05-18-2010, 01:09 AM

If you're warranty conscious, it's a great mod. If you're not so worried about the warranty, the Active Autowerke exhaust is sensational (the one on BMW86's car is spine tinglingly good).

fatjoez · 05-18-2010, 06:47 AM

can someone who knows please clarify, which segment of the exhaust is modified when installing the bmw performance exhaust?

cause i was under the impression it removes the resonator from the midpipe, but then a bmw dealer told me otherwise.......

moff · 05-18-2010, 08:37 AM

I wish I was technical so I could explain properly... I have just collected my stock exhaust from my dealer which was in 2 parts and one of the parts wouldn't fit in the trunk of my wife's C Class Mercedes!

The Perf exhaust is awesome though, the sound when cold is stunning, and IMO is loud enough without being too intrusive.

I also have the SSK which is very good and a welcome addition, adding most shorter and sharper shifts.

But, if I had the choice of one BMW Performance part, it would easily be the exhaust!

oldman · 05-18-2010, 03:47 PM

I imported the PE exhaust for my 135i from Dan @ United for US$800 + shipping and fitted it myself. I paid nothing when it arrived because it was under A$1000. The limit of A$1000 does NOT include the cost of freight, just the item cost. Shipping was door to door and my total cost from memory was around A$1250.

The 125 PE exhaust is axleback only, so the resonators stay. The 135 PE exhaust has midpipes supplied, so it does remove the resonators. High quality stainless butt clamps are supplied because the standard exhaust must be cut for either car to fit a PE.

Cutting for the 135i is harder because there is not much room. I bought a exhaust pipe cutter to do mine because doing that was still going to be less expensive than having it fitted by someone else.

fatjoez · 05-18-2010, 03:55 PM

man dealers are stupid, i knew it when i was on the phone with him.
I repeatedely asked him like 3 TIMES i said so NOTHING is cut from the midpipe?
Hes like nah i got a mechanic here who did one last year says it wasn't, it was after the midpipes.

anyway whatever, no biggy, they were useless to me anyway, I was trying to ask them for any customers stock midpipe part that had had the performance exhaust put on but since they'd done like 1 in a year, I don't see the chances lol

chylld · 05-18-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I can vouch for the sound on Joel's car. It REALLY sounds beautiful.

+1. Nothing like filling the whole Bunnings carpark with 7000rpm of unadulterated twin-turbo straight-six roar

minijet · 06-11-2010, 12:07 AM

Ok just received my performance exhaust

Does anyone who has had one installed in Sydney recommend an installer?

04-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#1
135BANDIT Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 135 BMT & X5 Msport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	BMW Performance exhaust Can anyone vouch for the Factory PE , the USD price ($880) and the X rate are attractive But does it really add a lot more HP or is it relatively small. JD
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04-03-2010, 12:30 AM	#2
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	No gains just sound and you get to keep your warranty.
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05-14-2010, 02:05 AM	#3
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Did a search and found this thread..I'm also looking to get some BMW perf parts for my car. Not sure I want to DIY the exhaust and SSK, so where's a good place in Sydney where I can both buy and have the parts fitted? I know you guys have Andrew at SouthernBM down in Melbourne who does a good job. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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05-14-2010, 02:17 AM	#4
JMH1983 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 207 Posts Drives: Black 135i AT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 (MY09) 135i Coupe [0.00] 1950 Jaguar XK120 [0.00]	i have one, if you wish to hear and see it on a 135i at either send me a tell or call 0410 44 1036. i live on the northern beaches, and tbqh i love it. Best mod i did to the car, and one of 4 BMW performance mods i couldn't live without. __________________ BMW 135i Coupe Sapphire Black/Beige/Sunroof/AT6 JL HD900/5,TS-D402P, 2xSWS-8xi, Audison bit 1. Focal KRS100 BMW Performance - Carbon fibre spoiler, mirror caps. Exhaust & stripes.
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05-14-2010, 03:13 AM	#5
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I love the sound of the car everyday. The fact that you don't have to rev the car to make the sound it is fantastic. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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05-14-2010, 04:11 AM	#7
Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	It was the second BMW Performance part I have added to my car and though I didn't dyno my car before when it was completely stock I returned 285 rwhp and 336rwtq with just the BMW Performance Power Kit and exhaust. I love my exhaust, I just wish it didn't lose sound once you start to pass 5000 rpm (but that's when we start losing power anyway). Its a good exhaust if you're warranty conscious. Personally, I'd like something alot louder in the near future, but if you're concerned about fitment and want something that's loud when you want it and not when you don't you can't go wrong with the Performance Exhaust. So many people who have heard my car go by swear that I have installed an aftermarket one, they can't believe it is a BMW part from BMW itself. It is a very sweet sounding exhaust and I am sure with downpipes and midpipes it will only sound sweeter if you plan to mod further in the future. __________________ Last edited by Novator; 05-14-2010 at 04:12 AM.. Reason: Spelling
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05-14-2010, 10:45 PM	#13
135BANDIT Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 135 BMT & X5 Msport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Has anyone been able to get this shipped from O/seas without paying the GST on arrival, My calcs tell me its going to be aorund $1200 landed , which i assume will incur the GST ?????????? JD
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05-18-2010, 01:09 AM	#16
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	If you're warranty conscious, it's a great mod. If you're not so worried about the warranty, the Active Autowerke exhaust is sensational (the one on BMW86's car is spine tinglingly good). __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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05-18-2010, 06:47 AM	#17
fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	can someone who knows please clarify, which segment of the exhaust is modified when installing the bmw performance exhaust? cause i was under the impression it removes the resonator from the midpipe, but then a bmw dealer told me otherwise.......
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05-18-2010, 08:37 AM	#18
moff Colonel 1364 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	I wish I was technical so I could explain properly... I have just collected my stock exhaust from my dealer which was in 2 parts and one of the parts wouldn't fit in the trunk of my wife's C Class Mercedes! The Perf exhaust is awesome though, the sound when cold is stunning, and IMO is loud enough without being too intrusive. I also have the SSK which is very good and a welcome addition, adding most shorter and sharper shifts. But, if I had the choice of one BMW Performance part, it would easily be the exhaust! __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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05-18-2010, 03:47 PM	#19
oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	I imported the PE exhaust for my 135i from Dan @ United for US$800 + shipping and fitted it myself. I paid nothing when it arrived because it was under A$1000. The limit of A$1000 does NOT include the cost of freight, just the item cost. Shipping was door to door and my total cost from memory was around A$1250. The 125 PE exhaust is axleback only, so the resonators stay. The 135 PE exhaust has midpipes supplied, so it does remove the resonators. High quality stainless butt clamps are supplied because the standard exhaust must be cut for either car to fit a PE. Cutting for the 135i is harder because there is not much room. I bought a exhaust pipe cutter to do mine because doing that was still going to be less expensive than having it fitted by someone else. __________________ __________________ MY09 135i AW \| Manual \| Pro NAV \| CA \| Logic 7 Hi Fi \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMS Dual Intake \| iCarbon CF Rear Diffuser \|
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05-18-2010, 03:55 PM	#20
fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	man dealers are stupid, i knew it when i was on the phone with him. I repeatedely asked him like 3 TIMES i said so NOTHING is cut from the midpipe? Hes like nah i got a mechanic here who did one last year says it wasn't, it was after the midpipes. anyway whatever, no biggy, they were useless to me anyway, I was trying to ask them for any customers stock midpipe part that had had the performance exhaust put on but since they'd done like 1 in a year, I don't see the chances lol
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06-11-2010, 12:07 AM	#22
minijet Lieutenant 48 Rep 545 Posts Drives: Train Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Ok just received my performance exhaust Does anyone who has had one installed in Sydney recommend an installer?
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