Dinan-like exhaust for z4M?

Fen335i · 06-09-2010, 05:55 PM

I don't believe Dinan made a rear exhaust section for the Z4 M roadster. Do any of the other aftermarket companies making exhausts for the Z4M have anything similar in tone and volume to a typical Dinan setup? I want something "sportier" sounding than stock...slightly louder, but not obnoxious.

Thanks

Hoa · 06-09-2010, 10:20 PM

i had Eisenmann sport and it sounded pretty good. deep tone but not too loud

nmulax · 06-09-2010, 10:41 PM

Have never heard a Dinan exhaust (that I know of) for comparison's sake... but the Remus system is known for being slightly deeper under throttle, but about the same as stock at idle.

Fen335i · 06-09-2010, 10:44 PM

Thanks guys...from the threads I've read here, sounds like there isn't a lot to choose from: Eisenmann, Remus, RPI, Rogue Diablo, Supersprint or Magnaflow...Sounds like Eisenmann or Remus are the two at the top of the list.

nmulax · 06-09-2010, 11:26 PM

Yeah, that's basically it for the Z4M.

RPI is definitely the loudest, and I'd say Remus is the quietest.

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 12:02 AM

Is the Remus quieter than the Eisenmann sport? From the video I saw, the Remus seemed to be a deeper tone than the Eisenmann sport...but videos are tough

The__J__Factor · 06-10-2010, 12:43 AM

Remus pretty much just sounds like stock. Dont really know why any one would bother with a Remus.

HAWKEYEHEP · 06-10-2010, 09:18 AM

I just ordered Stromung mufflers for my 2006 Z4M roadster, Sound clips on the web sound decent. They are not really loud but supposedly much deeper than stock. Also, a direct bolt on with no cutting. Cost is only $895.00 for the pair list price. Will let you know how they sound after I get them installed, hopefully Saturday.

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HAWKEYEHEP

I just ordered Stromung mufflers for my 2006 Z4M roadster, Sound clips on the web sound decent. They are not really loud but supposedly much deeper than stock. Also, a direct bolt on with no cutting. Cost is only $895.00 for the pair list price. Will let you know how they sound after I get them installed, hopefully Saturday.

Great, sounds like a good deal Hawkeyehep! Yes, please let us know how the install goes and how it sounds. Thanks!

Getssum96 · 06-10-2010, 02:03 PM

I have the stromung and like them, there is a slight drone, but it's only as I go through the rev range, not at any constant highway speed.

inTgr8r · 06-10-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

supersprint powerloops

^ x2
sweet sexy music without being obtrusive.
Even my wife liked the sound.

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 06:15 PM

^ Nice...I'll have to see if I can find a youtube video of the Supersprints... are they as economical as the Stromung to buy?

JCz04Bimmer · 06-10-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fen335i

^ Nice...I'll have to see if I can find a youtube video of the Supersprints... are they as economical as the Stromung to buy?

Absolutely not. Supersprint is one of the most expensive brands out there. Expect to be paying around $2000 for the Powerloops. Worth it, yes, but certainly not a bargain.

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 07:59 PM

Thanks...didn't realize they were that much. Geesh, that's almost as much as a high-quality Dinan setup for an e92 M3 (what I have)...

Any horsepower claim from either the Supersprints or the Stromungs? It can't be too much with just an axel back...I think I gained 5 or 6hp w/the Dinan mufflers...it was more for sound than anything else

Nate2046 · 06-10-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Getssum96

I have the stromung and like them, there is a slight drone, but it's only as I go through the rev range, not at any constant highway speed.

I don't understand that statement. Most exhausts will drone in a specific RPM range. If you're driving in that range you will get the 'drone' or 'resonance'. My BMS exhaust drones between 2k-3k rpm and that occurs in any gear. Obviously a specific speed on the highway in a particular gear would correspond to a unique RPM that could result in drone. Personally, I think theres just something particular about the Z4MC (roadster owners don't seem to complain as much) that make it susceptible to droning.

The__J__Factor · 06-10-2010, 11:34 PM

I think because of the enclosed nature of the coupe would make it resonate more inside the cabin.

JCz04Bimmer · 06-11-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

I think because of the enclosed nature of the coupe would make it resonate more inside the cabin.

Exactly my thinking...

HAWKEYEHEP · 06-12-2010, 05:14 PM

Got the Stromung muffles mounted today. Perfect fit, very easy to do. I'm not a mechanic and it took about two hours because I went very slowly and had to crawl under the car with the rear wheels on ramps.

Initial impression of the sound is very good. Much deeper sound and not too loud. Pretty quiet when cruising until you get on the throttle. Cruising at 75-85 is not noisey and there is no drone. I got a discount because the ones I got were a special order that was never picked up. They are identical to the ones now available except these do not have the Stromung label engraved on the tips.

Fen335i · 06-13-2010, 02:43 PM

^ for some reason I can't see your pics...

Sounds like a great setup though...sure like the price

Blind32 · 06-13-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fen335i

^ for some reason I can't see your pics...

Sounds like a great setup though...sure like the price

Snapfish doesn't allow hotlinking of photos. Here is what he posted. I grabbed the URL and attached it to this post. I was only able to get one tho...

Finnegan · 06-13-2010, 10:26 PM

Wife has the Eisenmann sport on her Z4M. I love it, she loves it more. No drone (had a Gintani Race on my E92, so I know drone).

The ES is more "present" than the e9x Dinan at lower RPMs and a bit louder than the Dinan (but totally different sound I6 vs. V8). (Heard the Dinan on ///Metak's M3.) The ES for the Z4M is quieter than the Eisenmann Race for the E92, and again, no drone, just about perfect IMO.

To me, and this is subjective, there's a hint of the sound the old air-cooled 911s made. Not the same, but it "evokes" that to me when I'm in the car. Totally livable on long drives and will not wear you out.

If I could only find something like this for the E92 I'd be happy (think I need to do the surgery on the OEM muffler approach for my E92--just not enough "there there" and the options are limited).

Skelekitty · 06-14-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Wife has the Eisenmann sport on her Z4M. I love it, she loves it more.

No drone (had a Gintani Race on my E92, so I know drone). It's a more present at lower RPMs and a bit louder than the Dinan for the E92 (but totally different sound S6 vs. V8). Quieter than the Eisenmann Race for the E92, and again, no drone, just about perfect IMO.

To me, and this is subjective, there's a hint of the sound the old air-cooled 911s made. Not the same, but it "evokes" that to me when I'm in the car. Totally livable on long drives and will not wear you out.

If I could only find something like this for the E92 I'd be happy (think I need to do the surgery on the OEM muffler approach for my E92--just not enough "there there" and the options are limited).

Yep, I DO love it. It's got a nice throaty deep sound without any whining, droning or general obnoxiousness. You can hear the car coming, but it doesn't give old ladies heart attacks. It makes rev matching so much easier (and more fun with that rumble) - that exhaust, which was on the car when we bought it, and my Ultimate Pedals are my favorite must have mods.

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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Dinan-like exhaust for z4M? I don't believe Dinan made a rear exhaust section for the Z4 M roadster. Do any of the other aftermarket companies making exhausts for the Z4M have anything similar in tone and volume to a typical Dinan setup? I want something "sportier" sounding than stock...slightly louder, but not obnoxious. Thanks
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Hoa Major 513 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (9)	i had Eisenmann sport and it sounded pretty good. deep tone but not too loud
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Have never heard a Dinan exhaust (that I know of) for comparison's sake... but the Remus system is known for being slightly deeper under throttle, but about the same as stock at idle. __________________
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...from the threads I've read here, sounds like there isn't a lot to choose from: Eisenmann, Remus, RPI, Rogue Diablo, Supersprint or Magnaflow...Sounds like Eisenmann or Remus are the two at the top of the list.
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Yeah, that's basically it for the Z4M. RPI is definitely the loudest, and I'd say Remus is the quietest. __________________
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Is the Remus quieter than the Eisenmann sport? From the video I saw, the Remus seemed to be a deeper tone than the Eisenmann sport...but videos are tough
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The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Remus pretty much just sounds like stock. Dont really know why any one would bother with a Remus. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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HAWKEYEHEP New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 X! XDrive 35i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I just ordered Stromung mufflers for my 2006 Z4M roadster, Sound clips on the web sound decent. They are not really loud but supposedly much deeper than stock. Also, a direct bolt on with no cutting. Cost is only $895.00 for the pair list price. Will let you know how they sound after I get them installed, hopefully Saturday. __________________ 2014 X1XDrive35i, Ultimate Package, M Sport Package, Mineral White Metallic, Black interior, Konig Rennform wheels, Bridgestone DriveGuard tires also: 2006 M Roadster
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Getssum96 Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I have the stromung and like them, there is a slight drone, but it's only as I go through the rev range, not at any constant highway speed.
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	^ Nice...I'll have to see if I can find a youtube video of the Supersprints... are they as economical as the Stromung to buy?
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks...didn't realize they were that much. Geesh, that's almost as much as a high-quality Dinan setup for an e92 M3 (what I have)... Any horsepower claim from either the Supersprints or the Stromungs? It can't be too much with just an axel back...I think I gained 5 or 6hp w/the Dinan mufflers...it was more for sound than anything else
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The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think because of the enclosed nature of the coupe would make it resonate more inside the cabin. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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HAWKEYEHEP New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 X! XDrive 35i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Got the Stromung muffles mounted today. Perfect fit, very easy to do. I'm not a mechanic and it took about two hours because I went very slowly and had to crawl under the car with the rear wheels on ramps. Initial impression of the sound is very good. Much deeper sound and not too loud. Pretty quiet when cruising until you get on the throttle. Cruising at 75-85 is not noisey and there is no drone. I got a discount because the ones I got were a special order that was never picked up. They are identical to the ones now available except these do not have the Stromung label engraved on the tips. __________________ 2014 X1XDrive35i, Ultimate Package, M Sport Package, Mineral White Metallic, Black interior, Konig Rennform wheels, Bridgestone DriveGuard tires also: 2006 M Roadster Last edited by HAWKEYEHEP; 06-12-2010 at 05:33 PM..
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	^ for some reason I can't see your pics... Sounds like a great setup though...sure like the price
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Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Wife has the Eisenmann sport on her Z4M. I love it, she loves it more. No drone (had a Gintani Race on my E92, so I know drone). The ES is more "present" than the e9x Dinan at lower RPMs and a bit louder than the Dinan (but totally different sound I6 vs. V8). (Heard the Dinan on ///Metak's M3.) The ES for the Z4M is quieter than the Eisenmann Race for the E92, and again, no drone, just about perfect IMO. To me, and this is subjective, there's a hint of the sound the old air-cooled 911s made. Not the same, but it "evokes" that to me when I'm in the car. Totally livable on long drives and will not wear you out. If I could only find something like this for the E92 I'd be happy (think I need to do the surgery on the OEM muffler approach for my E92--just not enough "there there" and the options are limited). Last edited by Finnegan; 06-14-2010 at 02:11 AM..
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