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#1 ·
All right my people,
I'm looking at replacing my exhaust with something that has that Audi A8 sound (last time I mention that car company). I'm looking for that low, throaty sound. Quiet on the inside of car.
I know my system has duel exhaust back to rear axle. It then goes two into one and at the end you have two mufflers on the one pipe.

I was thinking of duel all the way back on the drivers side of car and both set of mufflers to get the sound I want. I've seen the kits, but I would hate to spend $1800-$3200 and not get the sound I want.
What's out there?
PR
 
#5 ·
I'm happy with it but you should check out pelonx1st's exhaust as well. He has a fully functional quad exhaust with an x-pipe and a muffler on each side.
 
#12 ·
Stopped by AAA this morning on the way to work. Talked to Tino and then Phil. I told them what I was looking for and he recommended the cat/back. Installed with turn downs (I don't like tips showing), they quoted me $800.00. I think that's a great price, plus they will tune the exhaust to what my ears want to hear. I'm in next week. Very professional people to deal with so far. Clean shop and like you said, they know what their talking about. Thanks again Pdux72.
 
#13 · (Edited)
Pelon opened the doors and i just found the opportunity to share brudda ..:thumbup:
Keep us posted and take pics of everything that happens even the under carriage if you can.
I may be making a trip down from Portlandia to have mine done. Theres nobody up here!

Sent from my EVO using Bimmer App
 
#16 ·
What he's going to do for me is test different mufflers in the system. Plug them in and I listen and approve or dis-approve. I like the sound of the Audi A8. So to get close to the same sound response, we have to play until we get the right sound. Tips make a difference too, but I prefer no tips.
 
#17 ·
That sounds to be fun, what types of muffler are you going to try out, I have been looking at Borla myself .. I have a 2008 550i with the sports exhaust, I want something a little more, maybe I should go the Borla route.. Let me know what you decide ... Excited for ya
 
#18 ·
Thanks. I can't wait to get exhaust sounds. He mentioned a stainless steel muffler brand, but I don't remember. I'll make sure I get all the proper info and take some pictures. Borla could be pricey. Let me see what they come up with and I'll let you know.
 
#23 ·
Kingbrock007,
This week is exhaust week for me. I'm going to AAA muffler in my area. I talked to the guys and what I'm going to do is dual from the rear axle back. They are willing to try different mufflers until I get the sound I'm looking for. I'll take photos and sound bites for the site. I'll also let you know the mufflers I use. They said around $800.00. I don't like tips showing, so that price is without tips.
 
#28 ·
Had my exhaust done a couple of days ago. Cost was $650.00 and AAA Exhaust was great. We tried three mufflers made by Custom Engineering. I picked the middle muffler in sound. They installed a crossover tube and I don't like tips so mine is tucked under. They said it takes 3-4 days before the true sounds breaks in. Not the best at pic's and video, but check out the links below.

http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii592/rasun123/BMWExhaust1.jpg

http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii592/rasun123/BMWExhaust2-1.jpg

http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii592/rasun123/BMWExhaust3-1.jpg

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii592/rasun123/?action=view&current=BMWExhaustVideo072012.mp4

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums...on=view&current=BMWExhaustSoundBite072012.mp4
 
#33 ·
Had my exhaust done a couple of days ago. Cost was $650.00 and AAA Exhaust was great. We tried three mufflers made by Custom Engineering. I picked the middle muffler in sound. They installed a crossover tube and I don't like tips so mine is tucked under. They said it takes 3-4 days before the true sounds breaks in. Not the best at pic's and video, but check out the links below.







http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii592/rasun123/?action=view&current=BMWExhaustVideo072012.mp4

http://s1261.photobucket.com/albums...on=view&current=BMWExhaustSoundBite072012.mp4
Fixed the links! The exhaust sounds fairly toned down! How are you liking it so far?
 
#30 ·
Sounds good! Let's hear some higher revving :D
 
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