M Performance Exhaust install and sound videos

HX_Guy · 10-19-2014, 01:51 PM

Got the exhaust yesterday and wasted no time putting it on.

Ended up going with the BMW clamp (why is this thing $100+?

) instead of welding, figured BMW knows what they are doing.
Rented a tailpipe cutter from the auto parts store which worked very well and install was all around smooth.

Sounds pretty good, though stock wasn't bad either. It's a bit raspy but also deep but it's quite a bit quieter than I expected it to be and honestly with the windows up, you can't tell a difference. But now that the weather out here is nice, more reason to drive with the windows down.

So here some video's first and then some pictures...

BMW M Performance Exhaust

Revving - Engine Warm

Popcorn anyone?

Cold Start

Driving Away

Old exhaust...

Tailpipe cutter...local O'reilly had never even rented this out before, it was bring new! :crazy:

Nice clean cut...

Why is this $100+? :wtf:

All done...

And because, you know, the car needed more ///M badges.

worktolivelife · 10-19-2014, 02:39 PM

Great post!! (Was the place to cut marked up and/or instructions included or just common sense needed and offered up)

HX_Guy · 10-19-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

Great post!! (Was the place to cut marked up and/or instructions included or just common sense needed and offered up)

There was no mark unfortunately and I ended up making 3 cuts to get it exactly where I wanted, didn't want to cut it too short off the bat as that wouldn't have been easily fixed.

snodgrass23 · 10-19-2014, 03:42 PM

It's hard to tell from the picture, is that clump functionally different than something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/SmartParts-120.../dp/B0043DSGX8

HX_Guy · 10-19-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by snodgrass23

It's hard to tell from the picture, is that clump functionally different than something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/SmartParts-120.../dp/B0043DSGX8

Oh for sure, it's like double walled and the inner wall sort of interconnects with these large sort of "teeth" that fit into each other.

Delnari · 10-19-2014, 05:55 PM

Have to ask, did you ever get a price to have it welded instead?

HX_Guy · 10-19-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Delnari

Have to ask, did you ever get a price to have it welded instead?

Phone quote was $60 - $80 for labor and $20 in parts.

Cal · 10-20-2014, 04:15 AM

Great job. Looks like a nice, clean, DIY job. Interesting how the M-Perf muffler and the stock one look about the same size. Did you get a chance to weigh both of them?

Roshi · 10-20-2014, 09:41 AM

Could you have fit the stock black tips on the MPE?

qballis · 10-20-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Roshi

Could you have fit the stock black tips on the MPE?

Yes they fit. I have stock black tips on my MPE.

ska///235i · 10-20-2014, 10:18 AM

Dawm clean garage

ska///235i · 10-20-2014, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qballis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roshi

Could you have fit the stock black tips on the MPE?

Yes they fit. I have stock black tips on my MPE.

+1 I just installed the MP exhaust and fitted the stock exhaust tips...but took 3 guys at the shop to get them off

Delnari · 10-20-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ska///235i

+1 I just installed the MP exhaust and fitted the stock exhaust tips...but took 3 guys at the shop to get them off

The secret to reusing the stock tips is to knock them off while the muffler is still mounted on the car. I used a steel wedge used to remove floor tile and hammer it off from the backside. Do damage to the tips as you only need to get it about two inches started and then plug off by hand.

Anderw · 10-20-2014, 11:10 AM

Do you know the OEM part number for that clamp? and sounds and looks nice gonna do it myself

HX_Guy · 10-20-2014, 01:36 PM

Yes, the clamp part number is 18307560815. ECS Tuning has it the cheapest at around $75.

edhawk · 10-20-2014, 04:25 PM

Thanks for posting these! My car just entered production Friday, so I have a while until it gets here, so these help me pass the time!

MG 228i · 10-20-2014, 04:31 PM

Great vids!

J-Sud · 10-20-2014, 06:04 PM

Great write up and videos. I just ordered my exhaust and rear diffuser! Should be installed on Friday!

ska///235i · 10-20-2014, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwsw

Do you know the OEM part number for that clamp? and sounds and looks nice gonna do it myself

The clamp comes with the exhaust

0715AW335XI · 10-20-2014, 06:31 PM

MPE sounds a lot deeper than stock. Nice!

HX_Guy · 10-20-2014, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwsw

Do you know the OEM part number for that clamp? and sounds and looks nice gonna do it myself

The clamp comes with the exhaust

I remember you saying yours did not I don't know if that's the norm, the guy I bought it from said there was no clamp included when he ordered it from his CMS dealership.

JustinCredibleM · 10-20-2014, 08:25 PM

Nice exhaust. Where'd you get it from?

10-19-2014, 01:51 PM	#1
HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	M Performance Exhaust install and sound videos Got the exhaust yesterday and wasted no time putting it on. Ended up going with the BMW clamp (why is this thing $100+? ) instead of welding, figured BMW knows what they are doing. Rented a tailpipe cutter from the auto parts store which worked very well and install was all around smooth. Sounds pretty good, though stock wasn't bad either. It's a bit raspy but also deep but it's quite a bit quieter than I expected it to be and honestly with the windows up, you can't tell a difference. But now that the weather out here is nice, more reason to drive with the windows down. So here some video's first and then some pictures... BMW M Performance Exhaust Revving - Engine Warm Popcorn anyone? Cold Start Driving Away Old exhaust... Tailpipe cutter...local O'reilly had never even rented this out before, it was bring new! :crazy: Nice clean cut... Why is this $100+? :wtf: All done... And because, you know, the car needed more ///M badges. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Yes, the clamp part number is 18307560815. ECS Tuning has it the cheapest at around $75. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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