Exhaust...Bare with me

Alright so... Unfortunately, I was in for a surprise when I figured out that installing headers on my 330xi is a much more difficult process than expected because of the front axle. Therefore I will not be putting on headers until I can get my buddy back in town to help me out since I'm not the auto guru like he is....I dont have the money to have someone install them.

Regardless I really want to do some work to my stock exhaust setup. Money is a limited resource... and I want to just clarify which setup will give me a non-raspy note that is free flowing. I did the golf tee mod, but I really don't think its working the way it should... Anyways. After some research:

1) Glasspack exhaust (Kpeng Style)?
2) Straight Pipes? With or without Res delete?
3) Magnaflow muffler and Second Res delete?

I know its kinda lame to want to turn heads when your cruising down the road... but in all honestly who wouldn't want someone to notice your E46.

I also would like to eliminate drone as much as possible.

There is a sale going on at the local Muffler Man... and even though I know they do work on Ford Escorts all day... half off on "exhaust" is something hard to pass up. Especially when they sell Magnaflow. You may ask yourself why I didn't have Muffler man put on my headers.... well, for one I sold my headers because I wanted to tint out my car. and 2 I don't want muffler man taking my axle apart, id feel uncomfortable. But I don't mind them dealing with my exhaust.

Sorry for the but I could really use some experienced help, and thats what the forums are for right?

just got to muffler man and have him chop off your resonators . pretty cheap and sounds nice. Keep them if you plan on doing the headers though because your exhaust will be anoying with headers and no resonators.

Originally Posted by Spdu4ia

just got to muffler man and have him chop off your resonators . pretty cheap and sounds nice. Keep them if you plan on doing the headers though because your exhaust will be anoying with headers and no resonators.

but you have headers as well? which makes a big difference?...