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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Had 45k on my 07' 335i when my lease ended, not one HPFP failure. It was an amazing car and I miss it every time I get into my Saab :-(
That's good to hear! Thanks. I will enjoy the hell out of it for you!!!
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Had 45k on my 07' 335i when my lease ended, not one HPFP failure. It was an amazing car and I miss it every time I get into my Saab :-(
Why didn't you get another one?
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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The 3 series is a beautiful car. But I see so many of them around my neck of the woods. And like you said, maintenance cost is high. But I cant stand out when I see more 3 series then anything else around here.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Yea, good cars seem to sell well. Crazy aint it.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Yea, good cars seem to sell well. Crazy aint it.
No doubt, they sell like hot cakes.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Just threw the exhaust on the new M, holy crap is the sound intoxicating!
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pttl
Why didn't you get another one?
Got married, got a new house, got new priorities when it comes to $$.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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I'm trying to find an exhaust for my 335. What did you put on your m3?
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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M3 and 335i sound totally different. An exhaust that sounds great on the M3 doesnt always sound good on the M3.

From experience, the Bastuck is the best sounding exhaust for the 335i. IMO

My old 335i
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pjxJKvN2L8
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
An exhaust that sounds great on the M3 doesnt always sound good on the M3.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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seriously though, that sounds amazing
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaco
I'm trying to find an exhaust for my 335. What did you put on your m3?
BMW Performance Exhaust is great (I love mine) but the Boysen stock on the 335is is even greater. I find the Bastuck above a bit thrashy like the muffler delete option.

We hear it a lot in this video
http://cnettv.cnet.com/2011-bmw-335i...-50090096.html

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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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I'm trying to go for a non thrashy sound. The Bastuck still sounds great.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Anyone do the "Golf Tee" mod to their 335i?
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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yeah that bastuck does sound pretty good though slightly raspy
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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The slight rasp is from the deletion of the 2nd cats. Just dont remove those and you wont have it as raspy.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Anyone do the "Golf Tee" mod to their 335i?
??????
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Geez what is this "CRAP" !... scram, beat it!,get outta here, beat it guys, this ain't "EUROZINE"!
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 007TL-S
Geez what is this "CRAP" !... scram, beat it!,get outta here, beat it guys, this ain't "EUROZINE"!


Ummm....have you looked at the logo recently...
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
??????
Apparently there is a vacuum line going to the driver's side exhaust tip that closes a valve in the exhaust during idle and low revs to keep the exhaust quieter. People unplug the hose and stick a golf tee in to keep the pressure in the line and the valve stays open resulting in a deeper throaty sound from the exhaust at all rpm (slight) but most noticeably at low revs.

Conclusion is at the end and I have to agree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Q1NSNvQvU
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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There's something similar to the "golf tee" mod - you need to unplug a connector in a compartment in the trunk on the driver's side. I did it before and it definitely sounds different. I can't tell you if there is a negative side effect though.

In the end, the wife didn't like the extra rumble so I reconnected it (it's her car after all).
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cmark
There's something similar to the "golf tee" mod - you need to unplug a connector in a compartment in the trunk on the driver's side. I did it before and it definitely sounds different. I can't tell you if there is a negative side effect though.

In the end, the wife didn't like the extra rumble so I reconnected it (it's her car after all).
I saw that too! I started looking at all the videos on Youtube about this. Some people say that unclipping the connector may leave a code behind for the dealership, and since I am leasing, I don't want to screw anything up... I may just ask a tech at the dealership.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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OMGWTFBBQ I want my damn car already!
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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I would pull the plug on the left side of your trunk. I would not want to pinch a vaccum line. I did the trunk plug. It pretty much means your car will sound like it does in DS or sport mode all the time if you have an auto.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
OMGWTFBBQ I want my damn car already!
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I saw that too! I started looking at all the videos on Youtube about this. Some people say that unclipping the connector may leave a code behind for the dealership, and since I am leasing, I don't want to screw anything up... I may just ask a tech at the dealership.

I heard it will throw a code too, but i cant see how it would affect anything with the car. I just had my first service done and there was no issues.

At 75 mph and under moderate top gear acceleration you will easily be able to tell the difference between a "stock" exhaust and the golf-tee mod.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
OMGWTFBBQ I want my damn car already!
HPFP roulette
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaco
I heard it will throw a code too, but i cant see how it would affect anything with the car. I just had my first service done and there was no issues.

At 75 mph and under moderate top gear acceleration you will easily be able to tell the difference between a "stock" exhaust and the golf-tee mod.

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HPFP roulette
It;s a lease...
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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I did the "golf tee" mod on my E46, it made a world of difference in engine sound. The only reason I'm so happy with the stock exhaust is because of it.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 007TL-S
Geez what is this "CRAP" !... scram, beat it!,get outta here, beat it guys, this ain't "EUROZINE"!
Go back to the 3G board with your laserdiscs and 8-tracks.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Go back to the 3G board with your laserdiscs and 8-tracks.
I'm still trying to figure out whether this guy is really stupid enough to think anyone outside of the model specific discussions owns an Acura, or if he is just a moron. Either way stupid=stupid.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Never Summer
I'm still trying to figure out whether this guy is really stupid enough to think anyone outside of the model specific discussions owns an Acura, or if he is just a moron. Either way stupid=stupid.
I am not sure I understand your equation.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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I am not sure I understand your equation.
I was told there would be no math ...
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I was told there would be no math ...
Leave your number with the receptionist. We'll call you. Don't call us.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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I hope your HPFP craps out before you even get out of the dealer parking lot.....







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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Or better yet....in the middle of the desert.....
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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