[AlpsRider]

It looks to me like most of the new BMWs have hanging udders...have a look.

[M3R1]

Originally Posted by F87 S55

What are we considering "Crazy Expensive" here?


This from Dinan with X-over pipes and full flap control seems at $2,078.00. Droopy diaper solved and nice adjustable sound. Listen to the video below in the ad.

https://www.uspmotorsports.com/Dinan...lack-Tips.html


The MPerformance Muffler (Just the Muffler, no additional tubing) retains the resonator and S55 Fart sound and is around $3,450.00


The Akropovic M2C system is $5,000+. The damn CF tips are $1,200.00


Where is the pain threshold here? I mean, these cars are not Kia's so I would expect this not to be shocking. I mean, decent PPF can be $2k-$3k, so its all relative I guess.

Originally Posted by Twonice2485

The Dinan is a another cheaper option amongst other expensive mufflers

Originally Posted by r3awak3n

/\ problem is getting the dinan, they are still having production problems I think.

Echo is right too, exhausts for these cars are just ridiculously priced, that M tax in full effect

I went with the Dinan because it was one of the least expensive. My only goal was to get rid of the hideous OEM muffler. The Dinan Tips were too big though. And the claps used were enormous and did not hold them straight.

[Manayunk_M2C]

Originally Posted by bitcore

Just paint it with some flat-black BBQ grill paint. It will disappear under the car, problem solved. Cheapest solution yet.

This post inspired me to do that. Bought some high temp flat black paint and did it yesterday. Turned out very clean!

[F87 S55]

Originally Posted by M3R1

I went with the Dinan because it was one of the least expensive. My only goal was to get rid of the hideous OEM muffler. The Dinan Tips were too big though. And the claps used were enormous and did not hold them straight.

So other than the Clamps on the tips, how do you like the Dinan Exhaust? Tone, Volume, fit and finish etc.? While Dinan should have updated those clamps, there are several other options available that are better, but you shouldn't have to pay for them IMO. I have see one kit in person prior to installation and honestly, the welds look great, the mandrel bent tubes are done well and overall design and craftsmanship appears to be solid. The T304 stainless steel is not nearly as expensive as the Titanium of the Akropovic, but honestly, that is really overkill as the T304 is fully up to the task and will last forever. I'm guessing material has a great deal to do with the price delta between some of these manufacturers, as well as what's the "Hot Item Name" at the moment.
I have not heard of anyone complaining about any of them not fitting correctly, so I don't think that's going to be an issue.

Like you, I am just looking to do away with the droopy diaper and add some volume to the exhaust note at the same time. I could easily spoof can the muffler with some BBQ flat black, but that only fixes half my wants. Thanks in advance for any responses.

[M3R1]

Originally Posted by F87 S55

So other than the Clamps on the tips, how do you like the Dinan Exhaust? Tone, Volume, fit and finish etc.? While Dinan should have updated those clamps, there are several other options available that are better, but you shouldn't have to pay for them IMO. I have see one kit in person prior to installation and honestly, the welds look great, the mandrel bent tubes are done well and overall design and craftsmanship appears to be solid. The T304 stainless steel is not nearly as expensive as the Titanium of the Akropovic, but honestly, that is really overkill as the T304 is fully up to the task and will last forever. I'm guessing material has a great deal to do with the price delta between some of these manufacturers, as well as what's the "Hot Item Name" at the moment.
I have not heard of anyone complaining about any of them not fitting correctly, so I don't think that's going to be an issue.

Like you, I am just looking to do away with the droopy diaper and add some volume to the exhaust note at the same time. I could easily spoof can the muffler with some BBQ flat black, but that only fixes half my wants. Thanks in advance for any responses.

The build quality of the actual exhaust was good. Windows up the sound is just a bit louder than it was stock, however I had the ASD coded out at the same time of installation. It did exactly what I wanted, gave me a little sound while getting rid of the saggy OEM exhaust.

The tips were a disappointing. As I said the clamps were massive and visible and did not clamp correctly. The only other option from Dinan was the black tips. I am happy with my solution, however I have a machine shop so I was able to make something work.

[Twonice2485]

Update I ended up going with arm resonated DP's, AA EQ resonated midpipe and OEM muffler (painted with high temp black spray paint) as I couldn't find anything on the original post set up.

[///MFrankie]

Why does the muffler still show with the N55 exhaust yet on the OG it doesn't show at all?

It still baffles me they gave it that ballsack, what a problem to have on a near-perfect car.

[Track/S]

I have mounted it on my m2c around 2 years and I am delighted.

[Twonice2485]

Originally Posted by Prodrive_X

I have mounted it on my m2c around 2 years and I am delighted.

[img]https://i.ibb.co/bbXtWSt/20220520-173018.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.ibb.co/qgf9WhV/AVP-2772.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.ibb.co/tm98srf/AD-2022-MAR...STELLOLI-9.jpg[/img]

Originally Posted by Prodrive_X

I have mounted it on my m2c around 2 years and I am delighted.

[img]https://i.ibb.co/bbXtWSt/20220520-173018.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.ibb.co/qgf9WhV/AVP-2772.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.ibb.co/tm98srf/AD-2022-MAR...STELLOLI-9.jpg[/img]

Sound clips, pretty please and more pics of this going towards the front of the car?

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Twonice2485

Sound clips, pretty please and more pics of this going towards the front of the car?

We have manufactured this piece, the rest is original.

[Twonice2485]

Originally Posted by Prodrive_X

We have manufactured this piece, the rest is original.

Originally Posted by Prodrive_X

We have manufactured this piece, the rest is original.

[img]https://i.ibb.co/gvcB0nt/20220607-190712.jpg[/img]

This is genius, would you be able to mock something where the M2 OG muffler can hook up to the Active Autowerke Equal length midpipe for the M2c?

[NCM2C]

just cut the udder off & install an extra resonator section, either single or dual. I chopped my muffler off and don't regret it one bit.

[PHX102]

Originally Posted by NCM2C

just cut the udder off & install an extra resonator section, either single or dual. I chopped my muffler off and don't regret it one bit.

Sound clip by chance?

[NCM2C]

Originally Posted by PHX102

Sound clip by chance?

https://youtube.com/shorts/G-ZzCPcjHm4?feature=share

also a cold start video on there if it matters. Thought it droned terribly then i coded out ASD and it's really not terrible. If you're older with a family, wife who doesn't like cars - may not fly so much. My Fiancee says why have a nice car if it doesn't sound the part

[PHX102]

Originally Posted by NCM2C

https://youtube.com/shorts/G-ZzCPcjHm4?feature=share

also a cold start video on there if it matters. Thought it droned terribly then i coded out ASD and it's really not terrible. If you're older with a family, wife who doesn't like cars - may not fly so much. My Fiancee says why have a nice car if it doesn't sound the part

Actually sounds pretty good! Burbles turned off I assume… what resonators did you add and where? Any pictures? Stock midpipe/dowpipes? I have been looking for an exhaust, I don't want to spend $4K on something that just sounds ok… the EL mids do sound decent though.


Edit: I appreciate you posting by the way!

[omasou]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

It looks to me like most of the new BMWs have hanging udders...have a look.

You're right. All (most) models do now.

Thinking it's somehow related to emissions or to help cool the exhaust?

[NCM2C]

Originally Posted by PHX102

Actually sounds pretty good! Burbles turned off I assume… what resonators did you add and where? Any pictures? Stock midpipe/dowpipes? I have been looking for an exhaust, I don't want to spend $4K on something that just sounds ok… the EL mids do sound decent though.


Edit: I appreciate you posting by the way!

the burbles are LOUD. i drive in efficient and it's plent. When i want to be obnoxious i put it into Sport + / Sport + for a few minutes and go to town. I'm coming from a loud car so i don't mind it. never bothered with Valved set ups in my life. It seems it's more a bmw thing as when i came from audi, almost no one bothered with Valved set ups. at the end of the day, it's all personal preference. Just know it's not going to sound like shit, but it will be loud. lol

[6speed_M2]

So does this mean you could fit a M2C exhaust on a OG M2?

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Twonice2485

This is genius, would you be able to mock something where the M2 OG muffler can hook up to the Active Autowerke Equal length midpipe for the M2c?

Yes, it is possible, you just had to cut and weld Vband.

Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

So does this mean you could fit a M2C exhaust on a OG M2?

The sound of the m2 og is perfect, mounting the m2c exhaust, apart from adding weight, the sound would change for the worse.