///M235i AWE Tuning Exhaust Review

copperman05 · 11-11-2015, 04:50 AM

Not got the exhaust but got the plate.

Josh/AWE · 11-12-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangePeanut

count me as another happy customer of this awesome exhaust!!

just had it installed late last week and am LOVING IT. It sounds sexy as hell! It's my DD and have had no problems with music or phone calls (as OP has stated). Video's are good but you really gotta hear it live, if anyone is debating around CA (bay area) feel free to hit me up.

I only feel bad about ONE thing, i wake up a little early (usually leave 630-7am) and on a cold start it is a tad louder for the first 30-60 seconds or so. Feel like I'm the neighborhood alarm clock, hope they don't hate me too much LOL

Definitely an alarm clock I'd prefer

Glad to know you're enjoying it!

Josh/AWE · 11-12-2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by copperman05

Not got the exhaust but got the plate.

I love it! Let's get you equipped with something to coordinate with that plate!

bizfiend · 11-12-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gasspasser

Dinan

those dinan springs make the car higher than h&r springs right. I've seen hr springs and think they're way too low. there is no space between the top of the rear tire and the fender. it looks like there's a space above your rear tire between the fender.

where did you get the performance sticker on the side kit.
what else did you do on the car

copperman05 · 11-14-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

I love it! Let's get you equipped with something to coordinate with that plate!

Fine by me!

gasspasser · 11-15-2015, 11:37 AM

Love mine!

///M235i BMW GUY · 11-24-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangePeanut

count me as another happy customer of this awesome exhaust!!

just had it installed late last week and am LOVING IT. It sounds sexy as hell! It's my DD and have had no problems with music or phone calls (as OP has stated). Video's are good but you really gotta hear it live, if anyone is debating around CA (bay area) feel free to hit me up.

I only feel bad about ONE thing, i wake up a little early (usually leave 630-7am) and on a cold start it is a tad louder for the first 30-60 seconds or so. Feel like I'm the neighborhood alarm clock, hope they don't hate me too much LOL

EXACTLY!!!!! Love this exhaust!!!!!!! You are so right about the morning wake up call of the cold start....rev it and make it pop! That's even better!!!!

///M235i BMW GUY · 11-24-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

Did you code out active sound design? If not, how are you finding the cabin noise to be with the windows up? Also, did you do midpipes or just the exhaust?

I cant tell any issue with the active sound design.....I did midpipes and exhaust

///M235i BMW GUY · 11-24-2015, 03:20 PM

I'm so glad that others are finding the same great results from the AWE product as I have!

This product is some of the best I've owned and I've gotten so many compliments on this car....the best is WOT, love the car and the exhaust.

My lease is almost up, and I may lease another one and put this exhaust on the new car!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-25-2015, 11:37 AM

AWE is definitely top notch. It's our top recommended exhaust.

Spydeputy · 11-26-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

I love it! Let's get you equipped with something to coordinate with that plate!

Sure wish we (USA) could get those silver inserts for the side air ducts like the euro BMW's.

Josh/AWE · 11-26-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

AWE is definitely top notch. It's our top recommended exhaust.

Holiday Special Pricing on AWE Tuning goods goin' on now via this fine gent above!

///M235i BMW GUY · 01-12-2016, 02:09 PM

Helloooo everyone!! I'm on vaca basking in the sun and thought what better than put a few words down on the exhaust.

In very simple words...I couldn't be happier with it! Cold starts are crazy throaty and later when in sport mode, it opens up enough to notice for power and sound! What's really fun when you get it gurglin! Put it in manual shift and sport mode. Then tap the gas at any cruising point when your foot is off the gas and the blue charge part was lit.

Anyway...call awe directly or any of their providers. Do it again in a heartbeat! Alright, time for me back to beach.

StarMan · 02-08-2016, 11:24 PM

Hello all! I am interested in buying this exhaust. i see a few of you have HFC Catted Downpipes and mentioned just a tad bit louder; but does anyone have Catless downpipe with this exhaust?

**I was maybe thinking in just getting the axle back (keeping the stock resonator) and adding the Catless DP in not risking it being obnoxiously loud.

In terms of power, i don't think i'll gain any just from the axle back without AWE mid-pipe, but im sure the catless DP will make up for it.

In person would you say this is a deep tone, or a more higher pitched exhaust note?

crbalch · 02-29-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by s1uma1

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Originally Posted by ///M235i BMW GUY

Anybody get a new system yet?

just got mine a few days ago at supremepower (muffler and mid pipe). LOVE the exhaust. LOVE LOVE LOVE. the ONLY small thing is that it seems to have a LITTLE drone right at 3000RPM and only if there's a slight load. but this exhaust really does make a difference... sounds SO much better. now i'm afraid if i put a downpipe on, it'll be too loud

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I have a little drone from 2.8 - 3k RPM as well, kind of annoying to be honest. Did yours mellow out at all?

BentZero · 03-01-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

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Originally Posted by s1uma1

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Originally Posted by ///M235i BMW GUY

Anybody get a new system yet?

just got mine a few days ago at supremepower (muffler and mid pipe). LOVE the exhaust. LOVE LOVE LOVE. the ONLY small thing is that it seems to have a LITTLE drone right at 3000RPM and only if there's a slight load. but this exhaust really does make a difference... sounds SO much better. now i'm afraid if i put a downpipe on, it'll be too loud

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I have a little drone from 2.8 - 3k RPM as well, kind of annoying to be honest. Did yours mellow out at all?

Do you mind posting an interior sound vid of the drone? I thought that this exhaust was supposed to not have any drone. :/

crbalch · 03-02-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Do you mind posting an interior sound vid of the drone? I thought that this exhaust was supposed to not have any drone. :/

I will post one when I get a chance. I will say though, I did code out the ASD, and that seems to have helped a lot. I am also going to check to ensure I don't have any leaks, etc.

Other than first and second gear around 3k, I hear no other traces of drone. AWE told me to give it a few hundred miles to break in before worrying too much.

BentZero · 03-02-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

I will post one when I get a chance. I will say though, I did code out the ASD, and that seems to have helped a lot. I am also going to check to ensure I don't have any leaks, etc.

Other than first and second gear around 3k, I hear no other traces of drone. AWE told me to give it a few hundred miles to break in before worrying too much.

Ah, okay. That's good to know. I plan on coding out ASD a day or so before I get the exhaust installed. That way I'll appreciate the new sound a bit more.

///M235i BMW GUY · 03-31-2016, 08:37 AM

GOOOOOOOOOOOD Morning everyone --- just wanted to put it out there that with the spring now upon us, its time to put a system on your ///M235i .... I've said it a few times above, if you are on the fence about getting one of these, do it and do it now so there's no wait to get it! Windows down this system is amazing. I love it and love the guys & gals at AWE!

dphjr · 03-31-2016, 02:11 PM

Anyone here just using the muffler? If so, what did the shop charge you for install? Debating between this or just picking up the midpipe and bolting on myself.

FakeM2 · 04-16-2016, 12:07 AM

anyone have a sound clip with a catless downpipe?

Josh/AWE · 04-18-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FakeM2

anyone have a sound clip with a catless downpipe?

11-11-2015, 04:50 AM	#111
copperman05 New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Not got the exhaust but got the plate. __________________ M235i N55 Auto, JB4, Wagner FMIC, BCS decat, BCS Catback.
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11-15-2015, 11:37 AM	#116
gasspasser Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	Love mine! Attached Images __________________ 2015 M235i BSM / 2011 X5D AW
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11-24-2015, 03:20 PM	#119
///M235i BMW GUY Private 35 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Downingtown, PA iTrader: (0)	Almost a year later..... I'm so glad that others are finding the same great results from the AWE product as I have! This product is some of the best I've owned and I've gotten so many compliments on this car....the best is WOT, love the car and the exhaust. My lease is almost up, and I may lease another one and put this exhaust on the new car!
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11-25-2015, 11:37 AM	#120
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	AWE is definitely top notch. It's our top recommended exhaust.
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01-12-2016, 02:09 PM	#123
///M235i BMW GUY Private 35 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Downingtown, PA iTrader: (0)	An update on the M235i exhaust...its anniversary! Helloooo everyone!! I'm on vaca basking in the sun and thought what better than put a few words down on the exhaust. In very simple words...I couldn't be happier with it! Cold starts are crazy throaty and later when in sport mode, it opens up enough to notice for power and sound! What's really fun when you get it gurglin! Put it in manual shift and sport mode. Then tap the gas at any cruising point when your foot is off the gas and the blue charge part was lit. Anyway...call awe directly or any of their providers. Do it again in a heartbeat! Alright, time for me back to beach.
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02-08-2016, 11:24 PM	#124
StarMan First Lieutenant 352 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 17' M2 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Hello all! I am interested in buying this exhaust. i see a few of you have HFC Catted Downpipes and mentioned just a tad bit louder; but does anyone have Catless downpipe with this exhaust? **I was maybe thinking in just getting the axle back (keeping the stock resonator) and adding the Catless DP in not risking it being obnoxiously loud. In terms of power, i don't think i'll gain any just from the axle back without AWE mid-pipe, but im sure the catless DP will make up for it. In person would you say this is a deep tone, or a more higher pitched exhaust note?
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03-31-2016, 08:37 AM	#129
///M235i BMW GUY Private 35 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Downingtown, PA iTrader: (0)	GOOOOOOOOOOOD Morning everyone --- just wanted to put it out there that with the spring now upon us, its time to put a system on your ///M235i .... I've said it a few times above, if you are on the fence about getting one of these, do it and do it now so there's no wait to get it! Windows down this system is amazing. I love it and love the guys & gals at AWE!
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03-31-2016, 02:11 PM	#130
dphjr New Member 139 Rep 225 Posts Drives: Alpine White M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: DMV Area iTrader: (0)	Anyone here just using the muffler? If so, what did the shop charge you for install? Debating between this or just picking up the midpipe and bolting on myself. __________________ 2015 ///M235i \| Alpine White \| 8AT \| RW Carbon Front & Rear Lips \| Autotecknic Paddles \| MP Side Decals \| AWE Axelback \| Shifteck DP \| MHD Stage 2+ \| BMS Intake \| FTP Charge Pipe \| VRSF FMIC
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04-16-2016, 12:07 AM	#131
FakeM2 Private 15 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Manual M235 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Burbank iTrader: (0)	anyone have a sound clip with a catless downpipe?
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