E39 M5 Noise question cost v noise v do I really want to?

[humpbackmaniac]

Is there a cost effective method of boosting the bellow of my E39 that does not involve cutting?

I looked at removing the resonator/ X pipe, but thats either a £400 pipe from Jetex, or a back street garage knock up job which is not attractive.

Terrifed of buying a £1100 exhaust and then not liking the noise and or looking like a Barry Boy. Can Anyone advise on a more cost effective system that is louder, circa RS4 levels, but not overwhelming, as I use the vehicle for work.

[M5Dave]

Have a look on YouTube, there are videos of cars fitted with nearly all the aftermarket exhausts, which will give you an idea of how they sound, and how they look on the car.

In some cases it's only the back boxes which are replaced, which means the cost isn't too frightning.

Edited by M5Dave on Monday 8th June 10:47

[humpbackmaniac]

Thanks Dave, the one I like is the switchable version but it doesnt say who makes it. That way dependent on mood I can hooon or potter at the flick of a switch.

[Neil.D]

Have you thought about going to an exhaust shop? They will custom make you one for about £400 and you can tailor the noise.

Otherwise you are looking at over a grand for a good one. Hayward + Scott are the cheapest at around £650 but they are loud, very loud. Far too much for me.

[Altrezia]

Neil.D said:

Have you thought about going to an exhaust shop? They will custom make you one for about £400 and you can tailor the noise.

Are you sure? The m5 exhaust is one part, not seperate boxes and pipes like normal.

[Altrezia]

I take that back. Looks like it's multi-part but easier to remove as one bit?

Probably best just to ignore my posts

[M5STEVE_E39]

Look at supersprints X pipe section for the M5. awesome noise with racing cats

[humpbackmaniac]

Did you keep the standard end cans?

[David87M3]

M5Dave said:

Have a look on YouTube,

Edited by M5Dave on Monday 8th June 10:47

this is why I want an m5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfWpP1i4Vk&fea...

TURN IT UP

Dave

[Kin Mak]

Here is my car when it has just an Eisenmann Sport exhaust...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn8FvnwQSm4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZjGCLISzv4

Here it is again with the X-pipe added as well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyBNyWXC_WM