[Waterbelly]

So, I have the itch to give my 2013 335 xDrive a bit more growl. It has M Package, PPK, fancy wheels and staggered tires, etc. Feels like I am 18 all over again.

Would prefer a cat back rather than just axle back (like the M Perf exhaust).

However, it would appear that there are no real options for the xDrive? Checking out Borla, aFe, Akroprovic - they seem to be spec'd for RWD and not compatible with xDrive. Checking realOEM, it indeed looks like the exhausts are the same except for the front pipe, which I assume is due to the small issue of the front wheels needing a drivetrain.

So, anyone have a cat back aftermarket solution for 335s with xDrive?

Thanks,
Matt

[TR11]

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[mikew2069]

I just did some looking and here's what I've found...

First off, Meisterschaft sells their system and markets it to fit 335i/xi:
http://www.gthaus.com/ver3_ghdetails...&Submit=Submit

I also looked at the part numbers on Real OEM and the front pipe has a different part number by one digit. The mid pipe pn and muffler pn are the same.

335i
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...77&hg=18&fg=10

335iX
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...77&hg=18&fg=10

But they look identical so I'm not sure what the difference is. My conclusion is that it may or may not work, lol. It would be hard to confirm until someone actually goes in and trys. Worst case scenario is that 1) these systems will fit from the front pipe back and/or 2) any good muffler shop could retro-fit the front pipe to fit the xdrive.

[ghostchili]

I'm getting my down pipe and catback from Challenge USA. I also have an xdrive

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by ghostchili

I'm getting my down pipe and catback from Challenge USA. I also have an xdrive

Have you already ordered it? I'm curious if they've confirmed fitment of the Catback... I also didn't know they had the Catback ready yet...

It would be helpful if someone with an Xdrive could post a pic from under the car...

[ghostchili]

Originally Posted by mikew2069

Have you already ordered it? I'm curious if they've confirmed fitment of the Catback... I also didn't know they had the Catback ready yet...

It would be helpful if someone with an Xdrive could post a pic from under the car...

It's waiting for my car to get delivered. Check their site. Sport catback for xdrive is ready $1695.
They also have a clip on youtube.
Watch the clip that's 1:34 not the 1:35.
Search challenge usa 335 in youtube

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by ghostchili

It's waiting for my car to get delivered. Check their site. Sport catback for xdrive is ready $1695.
They also have a clip on youtube.
Watch the clip that's 1:34 not the 1:35.
Search challenge usa 335 in youtube

Are you saying you have the system already? As far as I knew, they weren't ready yet...

BUT that's another exhaust manufacture that claims it will fit the Xdrive...

[TR11]

Ill put my gopro on a pole and take shots from under the car, following the exhaust this weekend, we can then compare if someone else has some undercar shots.

[ghostchili]

Originally Posted by mikew2069

Are you saying you have the system already? As far as I knew, they weren't ready yet...

BUT that's another exhaust manufacture that claims it will fit the Xdrive...

The axleback will be ready in 10-14 days, full catback 2 weeks after that. Improvements were made over the initial batch.

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by ghostchili

The axleback will be ready in 10-14 days, full catback 2 weeks after that. Improvements were made over the initial batch.

I hate to say it but I've heard this before...