I am not trying to "stir the pot"
 

I am not trying to "stir the pot" or make a peronal attack.
I think that BMW work hard to make the exhaust right and you should think long and hard before changing it. In today’s world of computers you can’t get any real benefit from a exhaust mod unless you also update the computer. I think this is valueable information.

Sound is subjective, just like all of our other senses. If someone opts to "personalize" the sound of their vehicle to "their" liking, that is their option. It may not be right for you, but he didn't do it to please "you". If he is satisfied with the outcome, then that is what is important. Maybe when we hear some sound clips in the future, you might just like it. Remember, the real "benefit" to him may just be sound related and not performance related whatsoever.

hi ya'll.

i've been away on hiatus, and will be watching this thread VERY closely from now on.

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Exhaust mods in TODAY's ECU driven systems are not as 'computer' dependent as operating parameters, etc., tend to be built in to the ECU which adjust for overall flow characteristics as well as emissions (provided you leave O2 sensors, etc), intact. since we are not RACE tuning (reference X54.4blue your posts on BIMMERFEST about people not modding X5s to run on the track) nor driving on the track, I don't understand what is your concern re the ECU. (*NOTE THIS IS NOT ASKING FOR YOUR RESPONSE. JUST A STATEMENT.) My Eisenhaus custom RACE exhaust was built by a tuner that definately knows about tuning; I have complete confidence that their exhaust system is built to teutonic standards. that is not to say that we can't build our own magnaflo or flowmaster exhausts just the same. My 2001 M Roadster has MAGNAFLO custom exhausts on board, and those sound and perform really nice as well.

Let's try (those one or two of you -- you KNOW who I am talking to) to keep this thread above board.

Also, since my father is from South Carolina, that makes me 1/2 red neck. so lets let the red neck comments come from professionals like Jeff Foxworthy, ok? consider this a friendly 'hi ya'll"!

Red Neck
 

I don't think calling a person a “Red Neck” is a big insult, in fact some people are quite proud of being a “Red Neck”, isn’t their a song about it?

I any case I apologize if I a fended anyone.

With regard to a the exhast mod, I think a pro grade is a lot different than skicking on some after market product.

I finally got my camera back so hopefully tomorrow night I'll have some pictures and sound clips.

Awesome, can't wait!

this is the best thread ever! like a cat fight. so cool!

Audio clips?????