Exhausts

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:35 pm

I don't think you are likely to release anymore ponies from aftermarket exhaust systems bar the BTB manifold as the stock BMW system was very good, you may infact lose low end torque

I can't comment on the sound but I would expect it to be kind of loud. I like the humble raspyness sound of the standard BMW 325i exhaust that is already on your car

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:35 pm

Those tips look good

Ross - my exhaust had crack in centre box ATM and sounds rough
Hopefully new exhaust will improve things

Very few e30s these days are totally OEM

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:37 pm

87mtech - currently my Sport has aftermarket Bosal exhaust fitted by previous owner

I have been behind Barry's Sport - couldn't hear much tbh. Nice tips though. He has BTB2 and New Genuine BMW exhaust

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:39 pm

ross_jsy wrote:I'm sure I've seen a post by someone (maybe Dan) about scorpions dropping power in the past

I wouldn't be surprised, aftermarket exhausts are more about looks and being loud than about power.

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:40 pm

I want to get mine dynoed post - exhaust so will let u know the scientific results of Scorpion exhaust

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:47 pm

Did a quick browse of your E30, is it not a standard 3 piece BMW backbox mostly found on pre-facelift 325i sports and Cabs?

Not really sure who makes them but they look and sound nice. They aren't loud just have a nice raspy sound if you listen carefully.

Look forward to the BHP figures once its installed

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:56 pm

87mtech27 wrote:Did a quick browse of your E30, is it not a standard 3 piece BMW backbox mostly found on pre-facelift 325i sports and Cabs?

Not really sure who makes them but they look and sound nice. They aren't loud just have a nice raspy sound if you listen carefully.

Look forward to the BHP figures once its installed

Downpipe - Genuine BMW
Centre box - Bosal
Rear box - Bosal

Some of the baffles are worn so can be quite vocal! Get a few funny looks too lol

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:59 pm

pony wrote:
87mtech27 wrote:Did a quick browse of your E30, is it not a standard 3 piece BMW backbox mostly found on pre-facelift 325i sports and Cabs?

Not really sure who makes them but they look and sound nice. They aren't loud just have a nice raspy sound if you listen carefully.

Look forward to the BHP figures once its installed
Downpipe - Genuine BMW
Centre box - Bosal
Rear box - Bosal

Some of the baffles are worn so can be quite vocal! Get a few funny looks too lol

Luckily you are used to getting funny looks !

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:02 pm

When everyone here's the NA I6 rasp / wail you just think back to the 80s/90s about the last time these things were hustled and properly driven. When having a BMW was a status symbol back then and meant something

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:26 pm

STW on my Compact....

And E30...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:29 pm

I want them tips
Will try asking again tmw

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:36 pm

I now have Le-mans tips but without the perforations inside and slightly aimed upwards a tad.

I do have a better pic somewhere...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:17 pm

Lee what does the scorpion sound like ? Does it reverb everywhere ?
Have u got the full sports exhaust system ?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:22 pm

leeparkes wrote:STW on my Compact....

And E30...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:27 pm

pony wrote:Lee what does the scorpion sound like ? Does it reverb everywhere ?
Have u got the full sports exhaust system ?

E30 has a full system from an E30 M3 as it has 50mm pipes.

Compact has just the rear box and its from an E46 330i, it needed to be from E46 as they are smaller.

Just posted a sound clip on the "is the E36 cool" thread...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:35 pm

My Le mans

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:39 pm

Have u had yours dynoed Polsta ?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:40 pm

Are them tailpipes on the p1ss ?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:41 pm

Want stw tips they look good IMO

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:41 pm

pacerpete wrote:Are them tailpipes on the p1ss ?

I didnt want to mention it...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:41 pm

One on the right is touch higher and longer

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:43 pm

Nobby_N wrote:One on the right is touch higher and longer

Mine are like that !

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:44 pm

Pacer I'll take u for a ride when I get the Scorpion bruv stylee

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:44 pm

pacerpete wrote:
Nobby_N wrote:One on the right is touch higher and longer

Mine are like that !

me too

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:46 pm

Mine too! Had to check though

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:46 pm

pony wrote:Pacer I'll take u for a ride when I get the Scorpion bruv stylee

Only if you bring the edwina and the eastie !

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:53 pm

Nobby_N wrote:Mine too! Had to check though

any excuse

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:47 am

After a bit of too-ing and fro-ing I finally for Scorpion to make me a New Scorpion full sports exhaust system with STW tips. This is a "special order" and cannot be returned. I had to give written confirmation. This is 3 piece exhaust system for E30 325i Sport. MY 1987.

After being initially told they don't have any STW tips in stock to they can supply the trim but I would have to get fabricated myself to I have to wait 2-3 months.this is a superb result. Thank you for Kos for giving me a few pointers in what to say. I only have to wait another week longer but that's fine and will be worth the wait. Will be a birthday present to myself

I can most definitely feel it coming "in the air tonight"

....

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:34 am

Job jobbed and happy to have been able to assist

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:38 am

STW tips will look similar to OEM for that classy, discreet, understated yet powerful look

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:54 pm

This is 3 piece exhaust system for E30 325i Sport. MY 1987.

Do you mind me asking how much ££
If you don't want it public could you pm me.
Cheers

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:02 pm

£560 parts only
Delivery is a bit more can't remember total price but was not much more
I bought from Demon Tweeks who are Scorpion dealer
Buying from Scorpion Exhausts direct is more expensive

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:03 pm

minesapint wrote:
This is 3 piece exhaust system for E30 325i Sport. MY 1987.

Do you mind me asking how much ££
If you don't want it public could you pm me.
Cheers

You have a nice car, please do not fit a Scorpion

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:26 pm

pony wrote:After a bit of too-ing and fro-ing I finally for Scorpion to make me a New Scorpion full sports exhaust system with STW tips. This is a "special order" and cannot be returned. I had to give written confirmation. This is 3 piece exhaust system for E30 325i Sport. MY 1987.

After being initially told they don't have any STW tips in stock to they can supply the trim but I would have to get fabricated myself to I have to wait 2-3 months.this is a superb result. Thank you for Kos for giving me a few pointers in what to say. I only have to wait another week longer but that's fine and will be worth the wait. Will be a birthday present to myself

I can most definitely feel it coming "in the air tonight" ....

nice result

Post Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:26 pm

pony wrote:After a bit of too-ing and fro-ing I finally for Scorpion to make me a New Scorpion full sports exhaust system with STW tips. This is a "special order" and cannot be returned. I had to give written confirmation. This is 3 piece exhaust system for E30 325i Sport. MY 1987.

After being initially told they don't have any STW tips in stock to they can supply the trim but I would have to get fabricated myself to I have to wait 2-3 months.this is a superb result. Thank you for Kos for giving me a few pointers in what to say. I only have to wait another week longer but that's fine and will be worth the wait. Will be a birthday present to myself

I can most definitely feel it coming "in the air tonight" ....

nice result