Aamir Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yum... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-320d-Stainless-Steel-Dummy-Cat-Decat-Exhaust-Downpipe-/251750568557?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a9d80d26d Shame it's for the 320d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Well mine failed for not having a cat,mine is straight thru with no silencers at all,i i'd fitted my std exhaust fom decat back he wouldnt have noticed My mot is trade so i know him & he showed me an email from vosa recently sent stating if fitted with 1 as std must have 1 fitted,u can see that it has a decat fitted from underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Well mine failed for not having a cat,mine is straight thru with no silencers at all,i i'd fitted my std exhaust fom decat back he wouldnt have noticed My mot is trade so i know him & he showed me an email from vosa recently sent stating if fitted with 1 as std must have 1 fitted,u can see that it has a decat fitted from underneath You can get empty secondary cat shells on ebay if you don't fancy swapping parts out come MOT time http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Catalytic-converter-dummy-shells-/221376893770?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338b17534a Love the sound of yours , when are you doing your new exhaust? I've got a million and one things on at the moment so don't see mine getting done this year Thats why they now state engine covers and under trays fitted on the advisory as they are not allowed to remove them as part of the MOT. I didn't get any advisory's for trays being fitted when I had mine done the other week and I don't know the tester. @ cjohnson - sounds really really good and love your tourer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'm the same got loads to do so will be January when new exhaust gets made CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 So it has come to my attention that magnex make an exhaust for our cars. Magnex have a great reputation for sound and quality, so I've taken the plunge and ordered one.......watch this space. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD CharlE46 and TriggerFish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I've been told it's 4 another 3 week wait for the magnex, but as I'm having an operation next Friday that's fine. So will be about 5-6 weeks til I get it fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Trial fit my 3inch exhaust today. Good and bad. The good is it sounds awesome. Bad news, it is handing too low, made an error with 1 of the connects so need to fix that. Secondly there is something wrong with my engine, turbo or exhaust manifold. I know the manifold is leaking and the turbo is only ok. I have a video on the phone but in the garage it sounds crap so won't bother uploading it. I'll get a good one when I get it fit correctly. CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Any pictures of the system itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I didn't take any (goods ones). Ill get some when I get to it next. CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsrey Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I had a single box 2.5" system built a few weeks ago but forgot to take pictures whilst it was on the ramp. Little bit droney on the motorway but nothing a pack of sound deadening won't cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Still needs some modification (and a new turbo and manifold) but will give you an idea Todd1983, Kermitthefrog, CharlE46 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Sounds and looks brilliant mate, very impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Bout time CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hopefully get it fitted this weekend, if not during the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hopefully get it fitted this weekend, if not during the week Pictures along with a video will of course be required [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Yeah I'm intrigued as I can not find any reference to a 330d with magnex cat back on Internet. But I'm still recovering from my hernia op so will get fitted when I can get help.....sound clips will follow CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) It's very similar to the blue flame tbh so will see how it goes Edited February 3, 2015 by Todd1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Eagerly awaiting the Magnex clips.... From prev. experience (GSi, Corrado & Cossie) I've always found magnex quality unmatched ! In the meantime, I'll just leave this here......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fubh1cj4dh0 :o :o Edited February 6, 2015 by Aamir CharlE46 and Todd1983 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 The M57 sounds much meater than the M57N (which has a more jet like sound). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I can't be arsed to lay under the car lol, so have booked it into my local performance bmw specialist. He's going to fit the magnex, remove the secondary cats, and repair my bent vibration absorber. Goes in monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) So got my magnex fitted, looks much better with the tailpipes. Not very loud but quite bit deeper, sounds good on the road. Friend has go pro with suction mount so will get a clip whilst under load when get a chance. E46 330d Decatted and Magnex cat back exhaust: http://youtu.be/UkW2w7b8Nco Edited March 5, 2015 by Todd1983 chunky899, rolla_ld, CharlE46 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 It's getting deeper, but my clutch is slipping bad lol, so not getting a chance to really test it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermitthefrog Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I think it will get a bit noisier over time, let it settle a little bit. I've fitted full systems to some of my previous cars, albeit they were petrol. But I was always disappointed for the first 1 - 2 weeks, but it gradually improves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah its already quite bit louder lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Not bad video considering I shut the flap for my iPhone case in the boot to hold in place lol, quite bit of road noise tho but you get the idea. Sounds quite good when played through my tvhttp://youtu.be/hHXvy-YMeE0 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited March 31, 2015 by Todd1983 chunky899 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
