AC Schnitzer etc....

[Traffic_Cop]

Hey guys,

Anyone got any recommendations on a decent after market exhaust/muffler for a BMW 550?.

I want something that makes the engine sound throaty, something legal!!, and not too loud.

Any ideas?, places? Manufacturers??

[88CRX]

Aren't they all illegal?

[Traffic_Cop]

Nope

[Cash Money Hoes]

How do you afford a 550 on a cops salary?

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by Cash Money Hoes
How do you afford a 550 on a cops salary?

???? We dont make minimum wage.

[93VR6]

Go on youtube, pick what sounds best to you.

[artieg30]

What about dinan? They have some pretty decent after market exhausts? Try hartge too, they seem to be a pretty good German tuner

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by artieg30
What about dinan? They have some pretty decent after market exhausts? Try hartge too, they seem to be a pretty good German tuner

Any recommended shops?

[Sugarphreak]

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[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Magnaflow makes a bolt on system for the E60 you can order online for around 1K. Direct bolt on so you can do it in your garage, and Magnaflow has a pretty good reputation for bringing out the growl of a V8.

Thanks buddy. Thats EXACTLY what I want. Done the you-tube thing, there was a Magnaflow on their. Sounded nice.

[Sugarphreak]

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[artieg30]

You can get the dinan stuff at calgary bmw, not sure about hartge but tunerworks should be able to help you with that

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


It will save you a small fortune to pick it up online, and even if you take it into a muffler shop for the install it should be cheap and quick to put it in.

I've heard a few Magnaflow's now paired up with V8's, you just can't go wrong!

Awesome. Thanks a lot!

[redline]

Go see Tunerworks, they will have. A lot of options depending on the $$$$ you want to spend.

[5fivespeed]

A good place for exhaust installs - Minute Muffler and Brake on 32nd (beside XS Cargo). Go see Ravi, he's a Beyond member as well.

1357 32 Ave NE
Calgary
(403) 250-5010

Ray

[vtec4life]

BMW makes their own performance exhausts as well. If you go to Calgary BMW for service see Andrew Lobas (Service advisor) he is awesome to deal with and will take care of you without a doubt.

[DeleriousZ]

not sure about entire systems, but if you want adjustability check out varex mufflers. They've got an adjustable butterfly in them so you can switch from muffled to straight thru for when you 'hit the track'

[SkiBum5.0]

Tunerworks will have the broadest selection.

Eisenmann, Dinan, Corsa, and Remus all make great systems. Corsa is the only one that doesn't drone (I'm speaking based on e92 M3 systems but I think that would carry over).

Davenport is a Corsa dealer so you could check with them as well.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Aren't they all illegal?

Ticket for 'widened exhaust' :rofl:

Seriously though, Magnaflow's are loud and all, but I think there are better sounding exhaust systems from some of the German tuners...

[Traffic_Cop]

Awesome thanks all.

[DeleriousZ]

For future reference if anyone searches it, altho I'm sure it's been posted before, this is what the alberta laws are on it...

Mufflers

(1) A motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine
must have an exhaust muffler that cools and expels the exhaust
gases from the engine without excessive noise and without
producing flames or sparks.

(2) A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle propelled
by an internal combustion engine if the exhaust outlet of the
muffler has been widened.

(3) A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle propelled
by an internal combustion engine if a device is attached to the
exhaust system or the muffler that increases the noise made by the
expulsion of gases from the engine or allows a flame to be ignited
from the exhaust system.

(4) This section applies to a power bicycle that is propelled by an
internal combustion engine.

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2009_122.pdf

[88CRX]

Originally posted by DeleriousZ
For future reference if anyone searches it, altho I'm sure it's been posted before, this is what the alberta laws are on it...

Mufflers

(1) A motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine
must have an exhaust muffler that cools and expels the exhaust
gases from the engine without excessive noise and without
producing flames or sparks.

(2) A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle propelled
by an internal combustion engine if the exhaust outlet of the
muffler has been widened.

(3) A person shall not drive or operate a motor vehicle propelled
by an internal combustion engine if a device is attached to the
exhaust system or the muffler that increases the noise made by the
expulsion of gases from the engine or allows a flame to be ignited
from the exhaust system.

(4) This section applies to a power bicycle that is propelled by an
internal combustion engine.

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2009_122.pdf

Regardless of what the law says cops issue 'widened exhaust' tickets all the time for mufflers that are aftermarket and/or loud.

[AllGoNoShow]

Originally posted by 88CRX


Regardless of what the law says cops issue 'widened exhaust' tickets all the time for mufflers that are aftermarket and/or loud.

Even watched the pig give a bone stock STi an exhaust ticket, morons.

[DeleriousZ]

I also could have sworn that in the law somewhere there was a clause saying something about the 'exhaust must exit outside the perimeter of the car' or something. Perhaps that was in BC tho.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Magnaflow makes a bolt on system for the E60 you can order online for around 1K. Direct bolt on so you can do it in your garage, and Magnaflow has a pretty good reputation for bringing out the growl of a V8.

x2 , LOVE the Magnaflow on my American v8. Subtle but noticeable at idle, throaty with the pedal down and best of all, no drone at highway cruising speeds. Even being a cat less exhaust it doesn't sound at all obnoxious unless it's north of 5 k rpm. I've gotten a ton of compliments on it.

And also x2 for Ravi at MM..that's where I got mine installed!

[redline]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


x2 , LOVE the Magnaflow on my American v8. !

I agree great choice for an america V8 but you dont want your classy german saloon to sound like a camaro...

[redline]

Originally posted by SkiBum5.0
Tunerworks will have the broadest selection.

Eisenmann, Dinan, Corsa, and Remus all make great systems. Corsa is the only one that doesn't drone (I'm speaking based on e92 M3 systems but I think that would carry over).


Akrapovic does not drone either... Supersprint make great stuff also.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by redline


I agree great choice for an america V8 but you dont want your classy german saloon to sound like a camaro...

The Magnaflow's that I've heard on Euro v8's actually sound really nice and smooth. I guess it comes down to your budget, and for a stainless steel system it's tough to beat Magnaflow in my books :dunno: A lot of those Euro- specific boutique exhaust manufacturers seems to have a very hefty price tag.

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by AllGoNoShow


Even watched the pig give a bone stock STi an exhaust ticket, morons.


Oh man, I laughed so hard that night!

[AE92_TreunoSC]

I've heard magnaflows on a v8 M5 and hated the sound, its very raspy and hollow.

Personally I like the stealthy power of a german V8, it should stay quiet. The expensive diverter valve is right up my alley :)

[vengie]

Originally posted by Cash Money Hoes
How do you afford a 550 on a cops salary?

Cops have the potential to make $1xx,xxx no problem... all depends how much they choose to work.

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by Cash Money Hoes
How do you afford a 550 on a cops salary?

Like this maybe?


SQi-ivgfxIE

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by heavyfuel


Like this maybe?


SQi-ivgfxIE

How much do you guys think cops make? And/ or do you really think a 550's much more expensive than a pimped pick up?

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Magnaflow makes a bolt on system for the E60 you can order online for around 1K. Direct bolt on so you can do it in your garage, and Magnaflow has a pretty good reputation for bringing out the growl of a V8.

yeah...but magnaflow quality is just terrible compared to other exhaust manufacturers out there.

I would recommend Eisenmann, Meistershaft, or Supersprint. Good quality systems with decent gains, and wicked sound.

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by 5fivespeed
A good place for exhaust installs - Minute Muffler and Brake on 32nd (beside XS Cargo). Go see Ravi, he's a Beyond member as well.

1357 32 Ave NE
Calgary
(403) 250-5010

Ray

Thumbs up for this.

I got Ravi to tweak and mod the exhaust on my Benz and he did an awesome job. He doesn't charge ridiculously and does a great job.

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop


How much do you guys think cops make? And/ or do you really think a 550's much more expensive than a pimped pick up?

LOL just poking some fun! Couldn't resist that one. And you're right, a 2013 Cummins or Duramax built the way I would want it would easily be over 100k lol

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by 5fivespeed
A good place for exhaust installs - Minute Muffler and Brake on 32nd (beside XS Cargo). Go see Ravi, he's a Beyond member as well.


whats his username on here?

[InRich]

Originally posted by Cash Money Hoes
How do you afford a 550 on a cops salary?

plus im sure they get a bonus if they can write a certain amount of tickets every day. :rofl:

[Traffic_Cop]

Thanks guys. Ravi hooked me up today. Sounds & looks awesome.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Traffic_Cop]

Dynomax, they custom built it. Sounds great.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop
Dynomax, they custom built it. Sounds great.

Post a video!! :D Ravi & co are great glad to hear that they hooked you up.

[Revhard]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop
Dynomax, they custom built it. Sounds great.

Good choice. Did a v12 BMW with customer-spec'd magnaflows and it sounded less than ideal in my books. It was so low and bassy. It was louder than stock, just, but didn't have any real character.
Never heard the dynomax on a BMW, but on the v8's they are a bit raunchier, so it's likely a good fit.

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by Revhard


Good choice. Did a v12 BMW with customer-spec'd magnaflows and it sounded less than ideal in my books. It was so low and bassy. It was louder than stock, just, but didn't have any real character.
Never heard the dynomax on a BMW, but on the v8's they are a bit raunchier, so it's likely a good fit.

Had the exact sound i wanted. Not loud, just really throaty. Had lots of compliments already. Ravi and the guys were really great. Quick, easy and proffesional to deal with.

[94_S14]

@Traffic_Cop.. As long as your exhaust outlet is exactly the same size as stock we'll be okay ;)...

Look up Aquray, for a 550.. Not sure if they make them for your model but they are quality.

[Weapon_R]

Any pics or sound vids?

[Traffic_Cop]

Not yet. How do i upload a video via Iphone?. Is that possible?

[spikerS]

upload it to youtube, then post it herre