Exhaust is not mandatory

Ducfan · 10-23-2014, 06:38 PM

To prospective buyers....in my opinion the stock exhaust "sound" of the f8x is very satisfying. I know this is a very personal thing but just saying....from a guy who has replaced the stock exhaust on all M3 and M5 previously owned, too many motorcycle and Porsche exhaust to count - about the last thing I would do to this car is swap exhaust because of sound. Opinion only but not sure it's been stated this directly yet.

SakhirM4 · 10-23-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducfan

To prospective buyers....in my opinion the stock exhaust "sound" of the f8x is very satisfying. I know this is a very personal thing but just saying....from a guy who has replaced the stock exhaust on all M3 and M5 previously owned, too many motorcycle and Porsche exhaust to count - about the last thing I would do to this car is swap exhaust because of sound. Opinion only but not sure it's been stated this directly yet.

Agreed

VCP · 10-23-2014, 06:46 PM

I have Zima downpipes and Jb4 installed. I got the car warm and hit sport plus( engine ) and when the exhaust valves opened I unplugged them, covered them and tied them up, WoW! Give it a try

farbmw · 10-23-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VCP

I have Zima downpipes and Jb4 installed. I got the car warm and hit sport plus( engine ) and when the exhaust valves opened I unplugged them, covered them and tied them up, WoW! Give it a try

Video or it didn't happen!

TheRealOrosie · 10-23-2014, 07:09 PM

I have to agree. Not saying I wont replace the stock exhaust with an aftermarket eventually, but it is far down on the list. Tune and springs before, for sure.

Boostin FD · 10-23-2014, 07:16 PM

I don't mind the sound of the exhaust at all... But I do hate the way the muffler is sticking below the bumper. They could have made it thinner or at least attempted to hide it. Even with diffuser you can still see the gigantic thing.

shortseller · 10-23-2014, 07:21 PM

Kind of don't mind the cabin synthesizer either, and I never thought I'd say that.

VCP · 10-23-2014, 07:22 PM

Just for you my brother! This weekend.

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Video or it didn't happen!

farbmw · 10-23-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VCP

Just for you my brother! This weekend.

Excellent! I have my PC hooked up to my wireless surround sound!

BlackCobra08 · 10-23-2014, 07:50 PM

I agree with the OP. Too many people have been crying about the sound. Going into sport or sport plus from eco mode (active sounds or not) is very satisfying. When those flaps open it sounds excellent. Paying $6K for an exhaust just to sound (and look) a little better is just insane. I would much rather put that money toward paying the M3 off!

ES_TRADER · 10-23-2014, 11:07 PM

I agree with Op but damn the videos are killing me. Temptations...

But yea when i first test drove the car the stock sound really impressed me. It does seem sufficiently loud. Even listening as the porters pulled the car up for me was impressive. I thought it had aftermarket on it already.

Dieselmd · 10-24-2014, 06:17 AM

The only reason I would change out the stock-exhaust is with one that sits under the rear diffuser and is not visible like the stock one. That's my only qualm with the stocker. Before I started selling BMW's, I was a certified welder so I may just fab my own exhaust-system.

secretariat · 10-24-2014, 08:00 AM

When I picked up my M3 the dealer told me to put into sport plus and rev it so I could hear the sound. I told him I'll do it in efficient mode and lets hear the sound. Of course he just rolled his eyes like I was being annoying. I've been on this site a long time before I got my car I know it sounds good in sport +. I also agree with the OP, that the exhaust doesn't need to be replaced but people always want more so live and let live.

Gearhead999s · 10-24-2014, 08:08 AM

After 2 weeks & 2600 kms in my M4,I have to agree with the OP that there is no need to rush out and do an exhaust on this car.It sounds pretty good in Sport or Sport + but will never sound as great as the S65 did with a proper aftermarket system.I have no problem with that with the increased performance of the S55 and much improved fuel mileage.

castilla · 10-24-2014, 08:21 AM

Does it louder than carrera s ?

Damasconian · 10-24-2014, 08:25 AM

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Agreed

It was my biggest surprise when first starting it up. Admittedly I am a newcomer to cars of this type, but I am more than impressed with the sound.

shortseller · 10-24-2014, 08:25 AM

A full cat back system that adds hp/tq makes sense. Axle back replacement for sound on the new M3 not so much, unless you really have money to burn.

Rude Boy · 10-24-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Boostin FD

I don't mind the sound of the exhaust at all... But I do hate the way the muffler is sticking below the bumper. They could have made it thinner or at least attempted to hide it. Even with diffuser you can still see the gigantic thing.

I agree 100%

NorCal f80 · 10-24-2014, 09:12 AM

I myself do not like gas scooter or chainsaw noises.

btbossman · 10-24-2014, 09:15 AM

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I myself do not like gas scooter or chainsaw noises.

Ditto...The car sounds like shit unless under WOT, can everyone just admit it. Lots of options make it much better, but cost is ridiculously high on the f8x.

YMB-M3-J2 · 10-24-2014, 09:18 AM

does holding the exhaust flaps open make it sounds better at lower RPM's? Is there any drawback to doing that?

gogoevo · 10-24-2014, 09:21 AM

Although I don't have my car yet I share the OP's sentiment. An exhaust that is costing as much as the ones advertised need to have a nice note (subjective), but also look nice, and most importantly (at least to me), have significant performance potential. Until these criteria are met I will be sending my mod money elsewhere.

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Ducfan Private 24 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Exhaust is not mandatory To prospective buyers....in my opinion the stock exhaust "sound" of the f8x is very satisfying. I know this is a very personal thing but just saying....from a guy who has replaced the stock exhaust on all M3 and M5 previously owned, too many motorcycle and Porsche exhaust to count - about the last thing I would do to this car is swap exhaust because of sound. Opinion only but not sure it's been stated this directly yet.
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VCP Colonel 1390 Rep 2,336 Posts Drives: M4GTS BSM/F90comp/BSM M2CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have Zima downpipes and Jb4 installed. I got the car warm and hit sport plus( engine ) and when the exhaust valves opened I unplugged them, covered them and tied them up, WoW! Give it a try
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TheRealOrosie BMW Fan Boy 447 Rep 1,385 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I have to agree. Not saying I wont replace the stock exhaust with an aftermarket eventually, but it is far down on the list. Tune and springs before, for sure.
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Boostin FD Bored all the time 382 Rep 2,173 Posts Drives: Batmobile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kirkwood iTrader: (2)	I don't mind the sound of the exhaust at all... But I do hate the way the muffler is sticking below the bumper. They could have made it thinner or at least attempted to hide it. Even with diffuser you can still see the gigantic thing. __________________ Current: 2014 991 Turbo RS Past: 15 GT3, 17 R8 SC, Two 16 M4 GTS’s, Two 18 GT350R's, Two 13 RS5’s, 13 M3, 10 R8, 15 M4, 09 M3, 04 M3, 09 S5, 02 M3... It all started with an RX-7 (FD).
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shortseller Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,396 Posts Drives: ‘18 ABM F80ZCP/dct Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Kind of don't mind the cabin synthesizer either, and I never thought I'd say that. __________________
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BlackCobra08 King Cobra 109 Rep 450 Posts Drives: incoming GTS 4.0 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I agree with the OP. Too many people have been crying about the sound. Going into sport or sport plus from eco mode (active sounds or not) is very satisfying. When those flaps open it sounds excellent. Paying $6K for an exhaust just to sound (and look) a little better is just insane. I would much rather put that money toward paying the M3 off!
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	I agree with Op but damn the videos are killing me. Temptations... But yea when i first test drove the car the stock sound really impressed me. It does seem sufficiently loud. Even listening as the porters pulled the car up for me was impressive. I thought it had aftermarket on it already.
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Dieselmd Private 9 Rep 95 Posts Drives: MW SO M4 DCT. EB M235i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	The only reason I would change out the stock-exhaust is with one that sits under the rear diffuser and is not visible like the stock one. That's my only qualm with the stocker. Before I started selling BMW's, I was a certified welder so I may just fab my own exhaust-system.
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secretariat Major 962 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	When I picked up my M3 the dealer told me to put into sport plus and rev it so I could hear the sound. I told him I'll do it in efficient mode and lets hear the sound. Of course he just rolled his eyes like I was being annoying. I've been on this site a long time before I got my car I know it sounds good in sport +. I also agree with the OP, that the exhaust doesn't need to be replaced but people always want more so live and let live.
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Gearhead999s Major General 819 Rep 7,887 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	After 2 weeks & 2600 kms in my M4,I have to agree with the OP that there is no need to rush out and do an exhaust on this car.It sounds pretty good in Sport or Sport + but will never sound as great as the S65 did with a proper aftermarket system.I have no problem with that with the increased performance of the S55 and much improved fuel mileage.
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castilla Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2014 M4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: tr iTrader: (0)	Does it louder than carrera s ?
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shortseller Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,396 Posts Drives: ‘18 ABM F80ZCP/dct Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	A full cat back system that adds hp/tq makes sense. Axle back replacement for sound on the new M3 not so much, unless you really have money to burn. __________________
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NorCal f80 Lieutenant Colonel 346 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	I myself do not like gas scooter or chainsaw noises.
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gogoevo Private First Class 42 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2011 Porsche 997.2 TTS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (1)	Although I don't have my car yet I share the OP's sentiment. An exhaust that is costing as much as the ones advertised need to have a nice note (subjective), but also look nice, and most importantly (at least to me), have significant performance potential. Until these criteria are met I will be sending my mod money elsewhere.
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