MPE Owners (Stock Diffuser Version): Tips Questions

BodegaBay · 09-07-2017, 12:24 AM

For owners who have the MPE specific to the stock diffuser...

1. When re-using the stock tips, how much further do they stick out than on the stock exhaust?

2. Can the stock tips be further pushed back further or is there locating pin to stop it (like the stock exhaust).

3. I know the MPE chrome or carbon tips uses a screw type method, but can they be pushed back to be almost flushed with the stock diffuser?

Basically I'm trying to determine how much flexibility do I have to adjust the tips before buying the MPE. Ideally I'd like them just barely poking out beyond flush and not have a hot rod look.

Thx.

pz619 · 09-08-2017, 11:36 AM

Here is an image that might help give you a frame of reference. The left pipe is without the tip. So you'll know it will at the very least sit that far out. The right have the chrome tip, pushed back as far as it would allow.

The dog is a dog who likes being in pictures.

bryan_G01 · 09-08-2017, 11:41 AM

just buy an ebay diffuser for a few hundred bucks and fix the problem. Its just as good as OEM.

If you can afford the MPE, you can afford to make it look right.

BodegaBay · 09-08-2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pz619

Here is an image that might help give you a frame of reference...

...The dog is a dog who likes being in pictures.

Ha! Great picture! Thank you, that helps a lot. I think I'll be fine and if I need more tuck, I'll find a way to modify the tips.

XutvJet · 09-08-2017, 01:38 PM

Simply take a pipe cutter to the muffler exhaust pipes and you can get the tip fitment you want. I ran the MPE with MPE tips and stock diffuser for about 1 year. I eventually got the MPE diffuser to help spruce up the rear. However when I did that, the MPE tips then sat a bit to far inside the diffuser. I simply pulled the tips out 3/8" and retightend. Looks perfect.

reala · 09-11-2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Simply take a pipe cutter to the muffler exhaust pipes and you can get the tip fitment you want. I ran the MPE with MPE tips and stock diffuser for about 1 year. I eventually got the MPE diffuser to help spruce up the rear. However when I did that, the MPE tips then sat a bit to far inside the diffuser. I simply pulled the tips out 3/8" and retightend. Looks perfect.

I initially did the same and they looked unfonished and ended up getting extender.

BEM-S4 · 09-11-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

just buy an ebay diffuser for a few hundred bucks and fix the problem. Its just as good as OEM.

If you can afford the MPE, you can afford to make it look right.

That's not entirely fair. I have the stock diffuser because I like the look - can obviously afford a new one but I simply don't like it.

There's something to be said for rolling stealth if that's your thing.

ChrisFulton · 09-11-2017, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

That's not entirely fair. I have the stock diffuser because I like the look - can obviously afford a new one but I simply don't like it.

There's something to be said for rolling stealth if that's your thing.

I agree. I too prefer the stock diffuser after seeing the MPE diffuser installed on a friends car.

Here's my MPE exhaust/stock diffuser/MPE tips.
The tips are adjustable but I prefer them tucked in. This is almost as far as they will adjust under the difusser.

bryan_G01 · 09-11-2017, 05:49 PM

rolling stealth, but put a louder muffler on that adds 0 hp...

??????

BEM-S4 · 09-12-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

rolling stealth, but put a louder muffler on that adds 0 hp...

??????

It's not that loud especially when not driven aggressively and in comfort mode. I don't really go for the look at me flashy exterior options. Prefer a more refined timeless look.

gk09 · 09-12-2017, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisFulton

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

That's not entirely fair. I have the stock diffuser because I like the look - can obviously afford a new one but I simply don't like it.

There's something to be said for rolling stealth if that's your thing.

I agree. I too prefer the stock diffuser after seeing the MPE diffuser installed on a friends car.

Here's my MPE exhaust/stock diffuser/MPE tips.
The tips are adjustable but I prefer them tucked in. This is almost as far as they will adjust under the difusser.

Looks amazing. This helps me out

ChrisFulton · 09-12-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gk09

Looks amazing. This helps me out

Glad it was helpful.
I also have FabSpeed's sport cat downpipe.
Combined with the MPE, I am completely happy with the exhaust sound.

BodegaBay · 09-12-2017, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisFulton

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Originally Posted by gk09

Looks amazing. This helps me out

Glad it was helpful.
I also have FabSpeed's sport cat downpipe.
Combined with the MPE, I am completely happy with the exhaust sound.

x2 thank you ChrisFulton! That really settled my question!

Is that your M235i on FabSpeed's YouTube clip regarding D/P+MPE sound?

XutvJet · 09-13-2017, 01:22 AM

Here's the MP rear diffuser with the MP exhaust and the tips pulled out about 3/8" rather than using the extender pipes.

ChrisFulton · 09-13-2017, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BodegaBay

x2 thank you ChrisFulton! That really settled my question!

Is that your M235i on FabSpeed's YouTube clip regarding D/P+MPE sound?

Happy it was helpful.

Nope, not mine but I watched the clip & mine sounds very similar.
It sounds aggressive/exotic without being too load/annoying.

Smallm · 09-16-2017, 07:07 PM

I have an extra stock diffuser if anyone is looking for a stock piece.

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pz619 Brigadier General 3279 Rep 3,256 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Here is an image that might help give you a frame of reference. The left pipe is without the tip. So you'll know it will at the very least sit that far out. The right have the chrome tip, pushed back as far as it would allow. The dog is a dog who likes being in pictures. Attached Images
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XutvJet Major General 5551 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Simply take a pipe cutter to the muffler exhaust pipes and you can get the tip fitment you want. I ran the MPE with MPE tips and stock diffuser for about 1 year. I eventually got the MPE diffuser to help spruce up the rear. However when I did that, the MPE tips then sat a bit to far inside the diffuser. I simply pulled the tips out 3/8" and retightend. Looks perfect.
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	rolling stealth, but put a louder muffler on that adds 0 hp... ?????? __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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XutvJet Major General 5551 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Here's the MP rear diffuser with the MP exhaust and the tips pulled out about 3/8" rather than using the extender pipes.
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Smallm Old Member 56 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, Dinan stage 4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	I have an extra stock diffuser if anyone is looking for a stock piece.
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