N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I recently got a 318ti Msport and love it , but there is just a distinct lack of noise! so im tempted to get a twin backbox like on the 325's but then im affriad its going to sound like a saxo! wich I really dont want. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 get a bigger engine i.e 3.5ltr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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S1 HNK Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would guess your better asking this question on a bmw forum where they will have knowledge of different sounding exhausts on the a 318. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am on one forum but its naff (compared to this one ) Just thort I would ask people opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Fair enough mate, i always find you tube really good for listening to different exhausts. I think if you you went for a nice milltek or magnex backbox you will get a more beefy note without sounding chavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yeh I have had a look on there but they all seem to be E36's not E46's. Worst case scenario is i buy one , it sounds like a saxo and i take it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Save the money for a better car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well ive only just gone this one so its along way off! and im not planning on spending a huge amount, not a full system just a back box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8 JPE Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Go for a good brand not to sound like a chap, Either Milltek or a bmw tuning house like Hamman, Schnitzer or alpina. My neighbour has got a milltek one on an e46 m3 and it sound a hell lot better than the standard one. Maybe this will make the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8 JPE Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Go for a good brand not to sound like a chap, Either Milltek or a bmw tuning house like Hamman, Schnitzer or alpina. My neighbour has got a milltek one on an e46 m3 and it sound a hell lot better than the standard one. Maybe this will make the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yeh I have had a look on there but they all seem to be E36's not E46's. Worst case scenario is i buy one , it sounds like a saxo and i take it off If your car's in the list below I can get you a Scorpion exhaust... BMW - BMW 325 & 330 view BMW - BMW E30 320i 88-91 view BMW - BMW E30 325i 85-88 view BMW - BMW E30 325i 88-91 view BMW - BMW E36 316i/318i 91-98 view BMW - BMW E36 318is 92-98 view BMW - BMW E36 320i 91-98 view BMW - BMW E36 323i 95-98 view BMW - BMW E36 325i 91-95 view BMW - BMW E36 328i 95-98 view BMW - BMW E36 M3/M3 Evo 92-98 view BMW - BMW E39 520i523i/528i 96-00 view BMW - BMW E39 M5 00-03 view BMW - BMW E46 316/318i 98-05 view BMW - BMW E46 323i 98-05 view BMW - BMW E46 323i 98-05 view BMW - BMW E46 325i/Ci Sport 01-05 view BMW - BMW E46 328i 98-05 view BMW - BMW E46 330i/Ci exc Sport 00-05 view BMW - BMW E46 M3 01- view BMW - BMW M6 Coupe view BMW - Mini Cooper `S` 02- view BMW - Mini Cooper/One 01- view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 BMW - BMW E46 316/318i 98-05 view That should probably be the one how much ££ we talking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 also try hayward and scott, they do very good systems, but are not the cheapest in the world, i had one on my last car, very good quality and not chavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It's a 1.8L 4-banger, I'm not sure I'd bother. Spend the money on some new dampers or something that'll make a difference to the drive rather than make you sound like a Saxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Fair enough point but im not spending a great deal and im happy with the way it drives, I wouldnt do that id rather buy a car that performes better in the first place, And insurance is bad enough as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 A good induction kit may give you the results you want... Providing you dont go for a really big exit on the back box sure you will be fine. Have you considered getting a second hand exhaust from a 325ti or something? I recally they had quite a nice exhaust note as standard and look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 A good induction kit may give you the results you want... Providing you dont go for a really big exit on the back box sure you will be fine. Have you considered getting a second hand exhaust from a 325ti or something? I recally they had quite a nice exhaust note as standard and look nice. well thats the kind of sound (and size) i want but im sure alot of that will be down to the straight 6 aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Good point, did you make a decision on what you are going to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nope, I looked for used 325 exhausts but they were all E36 or complete systems Think i'll leave it, may look into an induction kit, but then they all sound similar too , probably best to just leave it alone untill i get another car (Z?) then maybe go for modding properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Dont get a Scorpion or H&S for the BMW (going from my experience with E30 M3, and assuming a similar story on the E36 and E46) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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