{"id":1052,"date":"2011-08-11T20:56:43","date_gmt":"2011-08-12T01:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carscrubs.com\/blog\/?p=1052"},"modified":"2011-08-28T13:02:45","modified_gmt":"2011-08-28T18:02:45","slug":"carscrubs-review-bmw-335i-with-eisenmann-race-exhaust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carscrubs.com\/blog\/?p=1052","title":{"rendered":"CarScrubs Review: BMW 335i with Eisenmann Race Exhaust"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are certain things that just go hand in hand: cookies and cream, apple pie and ice cream, peas and carrots, football and tailgaiting, green eggs and ham, BMW and Eisenmann exhausts…wait, what was that again?<\/p>\n

Yes, BMW<\/strong><\/a> and Eisenmann<\/strong><\/a>. A match made in heaven. Both are German companies. Both deliver outstanding performance in their products. Both produce products that enhance the driving experience.<\/p>\n

As many BMW fans can attest, when the BMW 335i was introduced about 5 years ago, it created quite a buzz in the BMW world, being the first turbocharged BMW production car since the 1970s. With its 3.0 Liter, inline 6-cylinder twin turbo engine, this car became an instant hit. Making at least 300 hp and 300 lb-feet of torque, the 335i’s N54 engine won countless awards in the automotive world and became the basis\/inspiration for the now ubiquitous current lineup of turbocharged BMWs, ranging from the 1-series cars all the way up to the luxury, flagship 7-series.<\/p>\n

While the stock exhaust on the 335i has a nice, pleasant tone, we felt it was a bit too tame for our tastes. Hence, after searching for the right exhaust, the choice was clear: Eisenmann<\/strong><\/a>. Why Eisenmann? Well-known in the automotive industry for their top-quality exhausts, you’ve probably already heard their exhausts without even knowing it. You see, Eisenmann manufactures the stock OEM exhausts for performance car giants Porsche<\/strong><\/a> and AMG Mercedes<\/strong><\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n

Hand-crafted in Germany (the exhausts are stamped by the person who builds each exhaust), Eisenmann exhausts have always had that signature sound that other manufacturers just can’t capture: a deep, low rumble at low RPMs, followed by a higher-pitched scream at higher RPMs. When you hear it, you just know it’s an Eisenmann exhaust. <\/p>\n

So let’s cut to the chase. This 2008 BMW 335i convertible <\/strong>was outfitted with the Eisenmann Race Exhaust<\/strong>, featuring a stainless steel system with dual, 4-inch diameter rolled exhaust tips (compared to the stock tips, which are 3 inches in diameter).<\/p>\n

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As for the sound, it is much more aggressive than the stock exhaust and gives the car much more “personality”: has a nice, deep rumble at low RPMs (yet not obtrusive) and a higher-pitched, aggressive scream at high RPMs. It does not interfere with in-cabin conversations and gives a nice, pleasant tone at cruising speeds. <\/p>\n

There is also some improved throttle response (as with most aftermarket performance exhausts), and the car definitely feels more “alive”. The sound is quite a hit with car fans of all types.<\/p>\n

Here is the Eisenmann Race Exhaust on a pure cold start. No revving. Just starting the car up and letting it idle:<\/p>\n