dannyjak
16-02-2015, 12:07 PM
Hi gang
I'd like to get the R32-like sound from my R36. When I drove the R32, the sound was terrific, and I understand that the R36 is bit more toned down as its more a family orientated car than a hot hatch type car.
I don't really need a shiny cat-back exhaust with fantastic welds, or something that will improve performance (exhausts on an NA dont yield noticeable gains in my experience). Hence I think an iPE or Supersprint might be overkill, especially given the expense. Also want to avoid any drone potential as well with changed resonators/mid-mufflers.
Not looking a low/deep hollow sound. BUT I do love that "raspy-ness" and slight crackle that the R32 stock exhaust gives out. Willing to just do a rear muffler change only but not quite sure whether Ill get the sound I am looking for.
What has been the experience with other R36 owners out there? has anyone managed to do a muffler only change to achieve the kind of sound I am after?
Another option (considerably more expensive) is an Arqay cat back exhaust. I know a couple of guys on here have used them or are using them, with the general feedback being it is a bit loud even though they're under 90db and Japanese JASMA approved. Although "loud" is also very subjective. Can anyone shed some more light on Arqay exhausts on the R36?
Thanks so much
I'd like to get the R32-like sound from my R36. When I drove the R32, the sound was terrific, and I understand that the R36 is bit more toned down as its more a family orientated car than a hot hatch type car.
I don't really need a shiny cat-back exhaust with fantastic welds, or something that will improve performance (exhausts on an NA dont yield noticeable gains in my experience). Hence I think an iPE or Supersprint might be overkill, especially given the expense. Also want to avoid any drone potential as well with changed resonators/mid-mufflers.
Not looking a low/deep hollow sound. BUT I do love that "raspy-ness" and slight crackle that the R32 stock exhaust gives out. Willing to just do a rear muffler change only but not quite sure whether Ill get the sound I am looking for.
What has been the experience with other R36 owners out there? has anyone managed to do a muffler only change to achieve the kind of sound I am after?
Another option (considerably more expensive) is an Arqay cat back exhaust. I know a couple of guys on here have used them or are using them, with the general feedback being it is a bit loud even though they're under 90db and Japanese JASMA approved. Although "loud" is also very subjective. Can anyone shed some more light on Arqay exhausts on the R36?
Thanks so much