Does the MPerformance exhaust give you same sound as stock M5 exhaust

Bronson · 09-03-2012, 11:19 AM

Undecided on either MPerformance or Meagan. Can't afford the higher end stuff.... I just want that Growl.... It's a shame my car looks badASS but sounds like a Camry, lol...

Keyser Soze · 09-03-2012, 11:51 AM

I'm in the same boat, don't want quad-tips on my 535 and don't want to spend over $2k. I am leaning towards just having the M-Perf exhaust installed ($1450 or so) at the VDC (vehicle delivery center) when it lands.

Bronson · 09-03-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Soze

I'm in the same boat, don't want quad-tips on my 535 and don't want to spend over $2k. I am leaning towards just having the M-Perf exhaust installed ($1450 or so) at the VDC (vehicle delivery center) when it lands.

Please IM me when your car arrives with exhaust on. I am very interested. I want to keep it OEM so I can keep resale value up...

Lee · 09-03-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronson

Undecided on either MPerformance or Meagan. Can't afford the higher end stuff.... I just want that Growl.... It's a shame my car looks badASS but sounds like a Camry, lol...

I'm looking for a 'growl' as well, but am totally ignorant on the options. Help?

valcor535 · 09-03-2012, 04:17 PM

I have the MPerformance on my 2011 535IX and I love it, the only thing I did is that I eliminated the BMW supplied clamps, decided to have it welded to prevent leaking at the clamps and looks cleaner….... The sound is great (to me) I like it

, no droning and sounds very sporty...

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Artur-F10 · 09-03-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by valcor535

I have the MPerformance on my 2011 535IX and I love it, the only thing I did is that I eliminated the BMW supplied clamps, decided to have it welded to prevent leaking at the clamps and looks cleaner….... The sound is great (to me) I like it

, no droning and sounds very sporty...

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no droning at all?

valcor535 · 09-03-2012, 04:41 PM

No, sounds sporty all the way on the RPM range.

bobblehead · 09-03-2012, 05:22 PM

The stock M5 exhaust does have a bit of drone around 1000 - 2000 rmp range on either D or S drive in both sport or sport + mode

I just traded in my 2011 550 for a 2013 M5 a few days ago and drove around town and logged about 200 miles thus far.

valcor535 · 09-03-2012, 05:46 PM

Congratulations on the M5!!!!

sammykinz · 09-03-2012, 05:56 PM

valcor535- can you provide some sound clips of the exhaust?

RambleJ · 09-03-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sammykinz

valcor535- can you provide some sound clips of the exhaust?

Yes please!!!

pMart36 · 09-03-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by valcor535

I have the MPerformance on my 2011 535IX and I love it, the only thing I did is that I eliminated the BMW supplied clamps, decided to have it welded to prevent leaking at the clamps and looks cleaner….... The sound is great (to me) I like it

, no droning and sounds very sporty...

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Do you have a sound clip?

Keyser Soze · 09-03-2012, 07:42 PM

that would look great powder coated back into the original matte black as well.

valcor535 · 09-03-2012, 08:09 PM

Will try to capture a sound clip and post it!!!

sycd · 09-04-2012, 07:32 PM

+1 sound clip would be great!

jlapicki · 09-05-2012, 04:05 PM

Sound clip please.........

bb2405 · 09-05-2012, 09:17 PM

I've for the Megan's and have no issue with them. It has a very sporty deep tone b

valcor535 · 09-05-2012, 11:01 PM

ok I did these clips today, on a rush, are not the best, but will give an idea, will try over the weekend with more time on hand to get a more realistic sound clip

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oldrandomguy · 09-05-2012, 11:27 PM

wow that drones considerably more than us aftermarket 535 exhausts. A lot higher up on the rpm scale too. Mine drones only at 1300-2000 rpms. Upwards from that is quiet.

sycd · 09-06-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oldrandomguy

wow that drones considerably more than us aftermarket 535 exhausts. A lot higher up on the rpm scale too. Mine drones only at 1300-2000 rpms. Upwards from that is quiet.

Not sure if you know what droning means. There's no hint of that in these two videos.

valcor535 · 09-06-2012, 10:56 AM

Thanks SYCD that is my take too, I am very pleased with the M performance exhaust and I highly recommend it, the only advice I give is not to use the BMW clamps, weld it!

Keyser Soze · 09-07-2012, 10:50 PM

I like the sound of it from what I can tell. Does anyone know if the VDC install would clamp them or weld them? I'm guessing clamp. I would actually be ok with that as I might have them powder coated matte black at a later time anyway.

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Bronson Enlisted Member 6 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2012 f10 535xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Does the MPerformance exhaust give you same sound as stock M5 exhaust Undecided on either MPerformance or Meagan. Can't afford the higher end stuff.... I just want that Growl.... It's a shame my car looks badASS but sounds like a Camry, lol...
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Keyser Soze Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat, don't want quad-tips on my 535 and don't want to spend over $2k. I am leaning towards just having the M-Perf exhaust installed ($1450 or so) at the VDC (vehicle delivery center) when it lands.
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09-03-2012, 04:17 PM	#5
valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have the MPerformance on my 2011 535IX and I love it, the only thing I did is that I eliminated the BMW supplied clamps, decided to have it welded to prevent leaking at the clamps and looks cleaner….... The sound is great (to me) I like it , no droning and sounds very sporty... Last edited by valcor535; 09-03-2012 at 04:39 PM..
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valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	No, sounds sporty all the way on the RPM range.
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09-03-2012, 05:22 PM	#8
bobblehead Brigadier General 258 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	The stock M5 exhaust does have a bit of drone around 1000 - 2000 rmp range on either D or S drive in both sport or sport + mode I just traded in my 2011 550 for a 2013 M5 a few days ago and drove around town and logged about 200 miles thus far.
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valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the M5!!!!
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sammykinz Private 11 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ny iTrader: (0)	valcor535- can you provide some sound clips of the exhaust?
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Keyser Soze Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	that would look great powder coated back into the original matte black as well.
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valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Will try to capture a sound clip and post it!!!
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sycd Captain 246 Rep 641 Posts Drives: G87 M2 [MT] Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X3M Comp [0.00] 2023 BMW M2 [MT] [0.00]	+1 sound clip would be great!
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jlapicki Captain 642 Rep 802 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore MD iTrader: (0)	Sound clip please......... __________________ 2022 M440i Convertible - San Remo Green / Cognac 2021 Mazda 6 Signature - Machine Grey / Parchment 2020 M340i - Mineral White / Black - SOLD 2017 M2 - Alpine White / Black - SOLD 2001 e39 M5 - Titanium / Caramel - A "Keeper"
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bb2405 Lieutenant 75 Rep 432 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [8.76]	I've for the Megan's and have no issue with them. It has a very sporty deep tone b
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valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	ok I did these clips today, on a rush, are not the best, but will give an idea, will try over the weekend with more time on hand to get a more realistic sound clip.
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09-05-2012, 11:27 PM	#19
oldrandomguy Enlisted Member 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	wow that drones considerably more than us aftermarket 535 exhausts. A lot higher up on the rpm scale too. Mine drones only at 1300-2000 rpms. Upwards from that is quiet.
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09-06-2012, 10:56 AM	#21
valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Thanks SYCD that is my take too, I am very pleased with the M performance exhaust and I highly recommend it, the only advice I give is not to use the BMW clamps, weld it!
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09-07-2012, 10:50 PM	#22
Keyser Soze Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	I like the sound of it from what I can tell. Does anyone know if the VDC install would clamp them or weld them? I'm guessing clamp. I would actually be ok with that as I might have them powder coated matte black at a later time anyway.
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