09-21-2018, 02:56 PM | #1 |
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What's the best, affordable exhaust mod? Dinan?
I have a 2018 M2, and I'm wondering if I could get some opinions on how best to increase/improve exhaust sound?
While I love how it sounds right now, I wouldn't mind if it was a little louder and more aggressive. Not ready to spend $3,000 + for the MPE... I also don't want to piss off the neighbors (well, not too badly) My son, who's 19, suggested I put in a Dinan Resonator Delete Kit... about $266, plus installation. Does this improve the sound noticeably? Anyone have it and care to give me their feedback? Negatives? Alternatives? Thanks in advance! |
09-21-2018, 03:04 PM | #2 |
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A catted dp is the most affordable and cost effective mod to the exhaust you can make. It'll make it louder and deeper, and unlike an exhaust it'll provide some performance gains. A lot of companies make them, I have a Wagner. Fabspeed is one of the other popular ones.
You can do the resonator delete kit at the same time as DP install very easily. |
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09-21-2018, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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A shop near me says he can put in a valve, which would remotely open and close the standard exhaust.
That way, it could sound loud when I want it to, and if I want it quieter, I press the button on the remote and it would return to standard exhaust... anyone heard of or have a system like that? He quoted $1500. |
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The stock exhaust already has a valve. There are several way to control it if you want. +1 on the catted DP. You'll get improved sound, volume, power and responsiveness.
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my only complaint about the exhaust is the meh tips that look like they came off a Honda Accord. BMW could have been butched them up a little bit. |
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09-21-2018, 04:04 PM | #9 | |
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I think the unit he may be talking about is https://www.cgprecision.com/#!/VSC-1...egory=19726366. What it does is override the stock signal to the signals you specify when you order the controller. You can then use the remote or sync it to your homelink to open/close your valves based on the preset behavior. It works with the stock exhaust or any exhaust that uses the stock controller (like remus). To install, it takes about 30 minutes if you don't know what you're doing, maybe 10 minutes if you do. I really like the controller since I have full control over the flaps no matter what mode I'm in (in fact you can even set one of the presets to default mode if you like the stock behavior). |
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Any suggestions between Wagner, Dinan, Fabspeed...? Thanks! |
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Wagner dp isn't guaranteed to not give a CEL while fabspeed is...so based on that fact alone I would reccomend you go fabspeed. My first set up was the fabspeed 200cell sport cat + a dinan res delete. I have an entire review/write up about it with plenty of video/sound clips that will help you in your decision: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1355352 |
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That plus a catless downpipe would sound great. |
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I’ve had the Fabspeed one on for a year, no cel & no drone. The slightly deeper sound & increased volume has been just right for me. Also coded off ASD, so it’s a true sound now (love that) and the slight bump in power is a nice bonus.
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i vote catless down pipe, but you'll need to get a tune to cancel the check engine light. sport cat is my second vote. no tune needed.
oh and that $1500 valve is most likely an exhaust bypass installed just behind the cat. kids in civics used to put those on in the early 2000s. |
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If I could do it all over I'd go with Al's suggestion and go catless to use that extra savings on other things. |
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Downpipe will be the most affordable
Cheapest would be $249 for the VRSF
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I agree with everyone saying HFC or Catless downpipe. I had the Dinan exhaust and res delete and wasn't a fan. Even with the stock downpipe it drones a good bit at highway speeds. Had the resonator welded back in and it was better but still not great.
New downpipe and maybe some new exhaust tips will make your exhaust look and sound a lot better. Then save up for a nicer exhaust, there are a lot of good choices and you could probably snag a used one for around what the Dinan costs or may just a bit more. I have the FI exhaust and absolutely love it, fit and finish is miles ahead of the Dinan unit. I get a lot of positive comments about it at AutoX and track day events.
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