Another Exhaust Question...

Now before people jump on me and say that I should Google it I've spent the last week or so looking at exhaust clips from various 335i N54 setups and I'm still not sure I've found what I want... Mainly in that it's really hard to tell from videos if the sound is just the effect of the cold start or how it will sound under load versus at idle.



I come from the ownership world of a big displacement V8 and I love the way my car sounds, I was originally planning on going with AR Design Catless downpipes on the 335i mated to a custom (straight piped) cat back going to an Akrapovic Slip on Titanium axle back setup. While I love Akrapovic for the look and craftsmanship, not sure I think the sound is worth the money so I'm reconsidering what is on my build list. Definitely going with AR design catless 3" DPs though.



If anyone could steer me in the right direction whether it be Borla, Remus, BMW Performance Exhaust, Vanguard, CP-E, Eisenmann/Eisenhaus, or muffler delete and the like, an exhaust that would fit these general requirements WITH catless dp that would be much appreciated:

• Crackles and pops like an exotic (think F-Type exhaust) not only on cold start


• Has a deeper tone than stock


• Some to minimal drone, as long as it's not ear piercing or annoying


• Not raspy or too whispy and high-pitched


• Loud at WOT and more tame at cruising and around town


• Once again, crackles and pops a lot lol

Any advice is greatly appreciated! You guys rock!