Best F80 M3 exhaust sound yet! Revs at idle and acceleration!

Black Gold · 03-26-2014, 04:09 PM

Doesn't sound good in the second video. I like the typical BMW 6 cylinder sound , and that's the first vid I've seen that I really didn't like the sound in. Maybe due to iPhone, who knows.

Will be interesting to hear it in person. Still sold on the car, and if I have to mod the echaust, I will. My 1m sounded great, and so does the 335is. No reason this can't too.

Falafel Combo · 03-26-2014, 04:10 PM

Very frustrating. Car looks (and I'm sure will drive) amazing, yet sounds terrible. Like a seeing a smokin hot chick, but the closer you get you realize she has terrible bad breath. Take that f80 to the Dentist!

Eminenceo3 · 03-26-2014, 04:12 PM

Pacific BMW strikes again!
Doesnt sound to impressive.... I'll stick with the S65 for now. Looks really nice though! Love the brakes.

SoCali E36 · 03-26-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SF848

How would you say it compares to a 335iS exhaust note? (if you are familiar with it)

I am. It doesn't compare. The IS exhaust is loud but still conservative. This one is very racy. When revving its not loud unless revved to redline. But under load its sounds really nice.

SoCali E36 · 03-26-2014, 04:23 PM

If anyone is interested in placing an order for one of these bad boys, just email me at stevensaroyan@pacificbmw.com

Jon@Bimmersport Automotive · 03-26-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCsquared

I did not order this car for the sound, that has become very clear to me. I am a fan of E9X, as some of the others are. The lighter weight, styling, and curiousity towards the new technology (having to come to gripes with it) was enticing.

HOWEVER, quite contrary to what it seems as the E9X was so popular, BMW is simply returning to its roots rather than moving away. The S65 was phenomenal, one of my favourite motors, and it was surely NOT the usual BMW M way. I'm okay with the sound as I have been a die hard M fan for years and this is just simply how they've sounded, with the exception of the S65. IMO, the E46 M was a terrible sounding car but I would have purchased one in a heartbeat. This is looking to be somewhat the same.

I'm completely okay with BMW returning back to its roots, as this is what I'm used to an M3 sounding like.

Cant wait to see yours at a meet hopefully...but don't you think BMW's roots is NA engines rather than turbos? Also what M engine was built based off a non M engine, besides the S5X we got here for E36. That's why the euro M3's were so sought out after because it wasn't a glorified 328.

Regardless of what I am saying for discussions sake, congrats on your order sir!

Thank you to the OP for the videos and pics!

I am anxious to see the aftermarket for these vehicles

kdiggz · 03-26-2014, 04:24 PM

Mine sounds better. That's what I'll keep telling myself when I start seeing these on the road in person

SoCali E36 · 03-26-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Mine sounds better. That's what I'll keep telling myself when I start seeing these on the road in person

Haha

MrCsquared · 03-26-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon@Bimmersport Automotive

Cant wait to see yours at a meet hopefully...but don't you think BMW's roots is NA engines rather than turbos? Also what M engine was built based off a non M engine, besides the S5X we got here for E36. That's why the euro M3's were so sought out after because it wasn't a glorified 328.

Regardless of what I am saying for discussions sake, congrats on your order sir!

Thank you to the OP for the videos and pics!

I am anxious to see the aftermarket for these vehicles

Hi Jon,

Yes, everything you said is 100% true and I agree and my comment likely wasn't fully accurate. I was referring to the sound of the car, reintroduction of the inline 6, and focus on lighter weight. But your right, it isn't a bespoke engine as they have been in the past (although for argument's sake the s65 was based off the v10 that preceded it). Also, BMW's history undoubtedly lies in the NA as opposed to FI, having made a name with their use of the inline 6. However like I said, I am interested in how BMW is able to use their old heritage in tandem with new technology. Generally though yes, you are correct what with you are saying and it isn't a full return to the past.

I've heard really good things about your shop and I'm not too far either. I'll definitely see you in the near future and I'm glad to see that you guys are also active on the board!

MrCsquared · 03-26-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Mine sounds better. That's what I'll keep telling myself when I start seeing these on the road in person

I think I'll always have to agree with you on this one haha, even though I'm getting into an F82

swamp2 · 03-26-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgone

Apparently everyone here believes the iPhone captures accurate sound.

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Exactly.

Or that being essentially in a tunnel doesn't significantly enhance exhaust sound...

That being said, I don't think it sounds that bad, and generally I am critical of many F8X M3/4 exhaust sounds in videos.

insane79 · 03-26-2014, 04:47 PM

Sounds like a straight six, facts are facts, the V8 is a legend..

3M TAPE · 03-26-2014, 04:53 PM

First it was turbocharged and now the sound...
Keep killing the hype

SoCali E36 · 03-26-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Double Bubble

First it was turbocharged and now the sound...
Keep killing the hype

The car sounds amazing in person. Everyone should reserve judgement until you hear one in person.

Boss330 · 03-26-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon@Bimmersport Automotive

Also what M engine was built based off a non M engine, besides the S5X we got here for E36. That's why the euro M3's were so sought out after because it wasn't a glorified 328.

Which M engines wasn't based on a BMW AG engine?

M88, S85/S65 wasn't based on a BMW AG engine, but that's about it...

S14: Based on M10 block with a M88 (M1 engine) head
S50: Based on M50 block in both the 3.0 and 3.2 version
S52: Based on M50 block
S54: Based on M50 block (evolution of the S52)
S62: Based on the M62 engine
S63: Based on the N63 engine

So, in more than one way the S55 is a return to the roots for a M3 engine... It's a I6 based on a production engine, in a long line of M engines based on BMW AG engines... The S65/S85 are the ones that stands out from the norm, or M tradition, in this regards, not the S55!

SF848 · 03-26-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

I am. It doesn't compare. The IS exhaust is loud but still conservative. This one is very racy. When revving its not loud unless revved to redline. But under load its sounds really nice.

Nice, thanks for the feedback.

Im excited to hear this M3 in person now

parky1215 · 03-26-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SF848

Nice, thanks for the feedback.

Im excited to hear this M3 in person now

IS exhaust is not loud. It only seems loud during cold start. Once it warms up, it gets pretty quiet.

IS exhaust also rasps really bad above 5k rpm with catless downpipe and secondary cats removed. It was so bad (like Honda tin can rasp) that I had to put catted downpipe and vibrant tube resonators to kill some rasps.

Black Gold · 03-26-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

IS exhaust also rasps really bad above 5k rpm with catless downpipe and secondary cats removed. It was so bad (like Honda tin can rasp) that I had to put catted downpipe and vibrant tube resonators to kill some rasps.

all cars have a ton of rasp with no cats

same with the e9x m3

SF848 · 03-26-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

IS exhaust is not loud. It only seems loud during cold start. Once it warms up, it gets pretty quiet.

IS exhaust also rasps really bad above 5k rpm with catless downpipe and secondary cats removed. It was so bad (like Honda tin can rasp) that I had to put catted downpipe and vibrant tube resonators to kill some rasps.

I had an iS for 3 years and loved the sound (i did not modify it though). Would take the car up in the canyons with my buddies (e92 M3 and S4) and they would always talk about how loud the IS exhaust was.

This is subjective of course

Alext · 03-26-2014, 05:40 PM

Oh dear my ears did not like that. I can imagine if I wasn't looking at the new M3 I would associate that sound with a Jap 4cyl turbo with a cheap aftermarket exhaust. No joke!

Stock 335is sounded better than this.

parky1215 · 03-26-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

all cars have a ton of rasp with no cats

same with the e9x m3

Yes, however, some exhaust produce rasp that sounds amazing.
This one on IS produced embarrassingly bad sounding rasp.

Vectors2final · 03-26-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MMM3PWR

Was that an E46 rasp note ...

I'm okay with that.

If that's the case, it can be pulled off quite nicely.

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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Oh dear my ears did not like that. I can imagine if I wasn't looking at the new M3 I would associate that sound with a Jap 4cyl turbo with a cheap aftermarket exhaust. No joke! Stock 335is sounded better than this.
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