honestly the x-pipe did very little in my opinion on a 3.0. you can really notice it on a 4.4 or 4.6/4.8 though.

but if you don't want the drone, and want it to fit that scenario, do not get the round mufflers! oval mufflers should supply you with the sound you are looking for. i went with the round mufflers because i wanted all that sound, even though its my daily driver (can't really explain why.. haha)

you have a 3.0 right?

Thats right! You DO have the round canister looking Magnaflows. Yeah I might get a deeper more subdued rumble/growl with the oval mufflers... Will look into it... But I think mod season is over right? Isnt it proportionally opposite timewise with the Christmas season? lol

yeah look into it. a custom system should be less than 900. i can imagine the oval ones costing less since you don't have to maneuver the piping to the muffler due to its awkward shape/length. if you keep your old piping it'll cost less too (i got new, larger ones).

and yeah.. mod season has definitely ended.. for me at least. thats it for a while. time to save some $$

mtX5,

Thanks for the wonderful post...this one has been goin' for a while!

So any more info/knowledge on the round vs oval Magnaflow mufflers effecting how load the exhaust system is? I'm also looking to pull the trigger on this mod and want some improvement in sound, more than the Remus but not full blown LOUD.

How did you select the particular Magnaflow model???

Thanks and happy motoring!:thumbup:

no prob buddy.

oval mufflers typically will not be as 'loud' as the round mufflers.

i selected mine after alot of research, and i found an awesome shop nearby, whose manager is experienced in making custom magnaflow systems. after i explained to him what i was looking for we narrowed it down and i placed the order. there was always the chance it wouldn't sound right, but it turned out exactly what i was looking for luckily. he custom made the piping and i added a magnaflow xpipe too.

you can hear it on the youtube clips on my first post in this thread. if you need additional clips i might have more on my computer.

check your PM for more info

Awesome thanks again!

I've heard the YouTube Clips about 10 times!!! Love it well done, and congrats on finding a good shop too. Not knowing for sure what the sound would be is a killer. Although I think at this point we've got a pretty good representation of all the big "name" companies and now your custom solution.

So you went with the round Magnaflows strictly for sound (max volume!) or was fitment a concern too?

I may look to the oval ones. Still being Magnaflow I'm sure they'll be loud enough and the wife won't kill me!
(don't tell anyone, the E53 is actually her daily driver!)

I'm in the M3 but we switch at least once a week and I can;t wait to get the new exhaust done!

Thanks again!

No to be a hater or anything like that but I dont like the oval/square tips, I definitely prefer the dual round tips " à la M5 "

No need to for you to self-brand yourself a hater dude. When they were discussing round versus oval, they were talking about the shape of the mufflers, not the exhaust tips.

You never know how people would react so it was like announcing my color so to speak. I should have specified, I dont like the round muffler but I like the round tips. Most round muffler I had a chance to hear have a raspy sound and would likely attract the trouper attention.

Hey DoubleA,

Certainly cool to voice your opinion my friend...that's what it's all about!

Also, I appreciate your input as I'm still trying to narrow down the mufflers I'll be using. Since I'm going for the "affordable" (sub-$1000) route, I'll be using a universal Magnaflow muffler like mtX5's and need to decide on the exact one. They offer about 100 different sizes and shapes so I'm just trying to get the best one with regard to sound AND fitment.

As for the tips, that's totoally personal and we'll all choose what we like! Magnaflow actually has about 10 different shapes of double-walled tips they look great!

Anyway, thanks for the input!