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topazcoupe 
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 Topic: E46 performance exhaust recommendationsPosted: 27-June-2003 at 00:20 |
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Anyone have any experience/recommendations for an aftermarket exhaust for E46 325 Sport coupe
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Webdunk
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M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
Posted: 27-June-2003 at 09:01 |
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Take a look at Magnex / Miltek / Supersprint - they all get a good name.
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 27-June-2003 at 13:33 |
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
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topazcoupe
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Posted: 28-June-2003 at 12:50 |
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Thanks for ther recommendations guys. Have you experience of either first hand ?
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topazcoupe
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Posted: 28-June-2003 at 13:36 |
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Hmmmmm...reports are that the Supersprint is real quiet. Whilst I don't want something that sounds too Max Power I would like a change from the stock sound. I know Supersprint make Hamann exhaust and Remus make the ACS exhaust, both from research I've done appear to be on the quiet side. What about Tri Flow, Rogue Engineering, Eisenmann ?
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 29-June-2003 at 08:30 |
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If its noise you want then look at possibly Scorpion. As for experience, I'm attempting to fit a CAT-back rear section Supersprint to my M3 this afternoon. John |
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Webdunk
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Posted: 30-June-2003 at 08:52 |
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I ran a Miltek on my old Puma. I was very please as it was fairly loud / sporty under hard acceleration, but restrained on constant throttle - so motorway driving remained no noiser than with the OEM exhaust. I thought Tri Flow and Rogue were US based suppliers which would make them relatively dear in the UK? If cost isn't putting you off, then take a look at UUC System U exhausts... they'll be pricey here, but having dealt with UUC, I'm very impressed with them as a retailer and they have a UK importer - http://www.motormec.co.uk/. |
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topazcoupe
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Posted: 02-July-2003 at 20:45 |
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Thanks Webdunk I actually mailed motormec a few weeks ago about the UUC TSEII and underdrive pulleys....no reply |
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Webdunk
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Posted: 03-July-2003 at 09:12 |
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You could try dealing direct with UUC in the states - I found them very helpful over eMail. Sure they'll give Motormec a kick for you ;-) Although I do recall Motormec being quite good at eMail responses - they just took a couple of days longer than you might expect due to their IT setup... I'd love the TSE for my car, but can't scrabble together the pennies yet :-( |
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topazcoupe
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Posted: 03-July-2003 at 17:10 |
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Well I've just mailed motormec again, we'll see. I've spoken to Rob Levinson (owner UUC) many times on the E46 Fanatics forum, he's a forum sponsor and regular poster, handy if you want to glean any technical information. All of the development work was done obviously on lhd cars, last time I asked him he wasnt sure if there would be any fitment issues with rhd. I'm guessing there would be no difference whatsoever but knowing Rob unless he can be 100% sure he won't say it'll fit. Check out the Eisenmann too http://www.eisenhaus.com/ that thing is amazing. The titanium quad for the M3 is gorgeous. I've checked prices of other UUC stuff at motormec and isnt it funny that we seem to have to pay the same amount in pounds as they pay in dollars. Thats some weird currency conversion or just plain rip off even when allowing for the cost of shipping.
@ Stone-IslandM3.....how did the exhaust DIY go mate ? By the way....what models are you guys driving ? |
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Webdunk
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Posted: 04-July-2003 at 09:04 |
Quote: Originally posted by topazcoupe on 03-July-2003 I think the problem is one of tax on import... rounding to the nearest pound, let's take a $100 part. Call that £60, add £10 shipping to the UK and then add VAT to give £83. Now throw operating costs, profit and internal UK postage into the mix and I can see how the £/$ prices end up very close :-( For the smaller parts I find it can be worth waiting a bit and getting a mate to bring back a 'gift' for you :-) Quote: Originally posted by topazcoupe on 03-July-2003 I drive an E36 328 coupe |
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topazcoupe
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Posted: 05-July-2003 at 19:10 |
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Motormec says the UUCII won't fit a European BMW because the cat arrangement is different on our cars compared to US cars
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 07-July-2003 at 13:46 |
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For an update on DIY check this thread: John |
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
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Stone-IslandV8
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Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015 |
Posted: 18-July-2003 at 22:00 |
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Just finished fitting the exhaust-slightly louder than standard but definately bassier-very nice.Can't wait to give her a blitz tomorrow.
I drive a 3L E36 M3 |
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
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. Looks like I might have to investigate Supersprint