NEW RELEASE: Free Flow Exhaust / Mid-Pipe (F22 M240i)

Vyruz Reaper · 05-13-2017, 12:34 PM

Was waiting for one more part. Leaving now to get all of this thrown onto my car

Will post results later today.

Ps. My diffuser will be painted and be installed too woot!

Vyruz Reaper · 05-13-2017, 02:01 PM

Before. I took a video which I'll post with the after video later today

Vyruz Reaper · 05-13-2017, 04:55 PM

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No sagging noticeable to me.

First impressions:

Lots of pops and burbles.
Deeper noise, sounds aggressive with no increase in drone while cruising.
Weird smell with windows down.
Throttle response is much better in all modes. I don't know if this is solely he mid pip or if the bms intake helped with that too.

Very happy.

The shop had a lift so it was easy for them to cut and pop on.

PM me if you're in socal and wanna get this installed. They did quality work and only took littler over an hour to install. Half the price of most shops too - got referred to them by my audio guys.

Vyruz Reaper · 05-13-2017, 06:01 PM

Sorry for the poor quality - iphone is all I had. Will do more vids after the car "breaks" in the new pipe.

Stock

Stock video

Dinan

Dinan video

WolfGTI · 05-13-2017, 06:50 PM

Sounds nice.

Vyruz Reaper · 05-13-2017, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfGTI

Sounds nice.

Thanks!

Couple more clips while driving in cabin with iPhone.

kohlzor · 05-13-2017, 07:10 PM

Sounds awesome!

Do you notice it to be substantially louder in comfort mode as well?
Wondering if it is possible to keep the car quiet under certain circumstances

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Thanks!

Couple more clips while driving in cabin with iPhone.

PeterWT · 05-14-2017, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

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No sagging noticeable to me.

First impressions:

Lots of pops and burbles.
Deeper noise, sounds aggressive with no increase in drone while cruising.
Weird smell with windows down.
Throttle response is much better in all modes. I don't know if this is solely he mid pip or if the bms intake helped with that too.

Very happy.

The shop had a lift so it was easy for them to cut and pop on.

PM me if you're in socal and wanna get this installed. They did quality work and only took littler over an hour to install. Half the price of most shops too - got referred to them by my audio guys.

Thanks for the detailed pictures!
That tailpipe alignment is perfect! It looks exactly like mine with the OE exhaust. I have the same tips.
And, yours sounds great too!
Now I have the assurance I was looking for before getting it installed. Thanks!

I'll call my local Dinan dealer on Monday to make an appointment.
The improved throttle response is likely from the intake and DinanTronics Sport, not the exhaust.

Here's a picture of mine with the OE exhaust, same tips and MP diffuser, for comparison:
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/attac...1&d=1489099999

Looks like you did a lot of stuff all at once!
What was in the little BMW box in the first picture?
If you kept the OE mid-pipe, did it fit inside the car to bring it home?

Vyruz Reaper · 05-14-2017, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterWT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

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No sagging noticeable to me.

First impressions:

Lots of pops and burbles.
Deeper noise, sounds aggressive with no increase in drone while cruising.
Weird smell with windows down.
Throttle response is much better in all modes. I don't know if this is solely he mid pip or if the bms intake helped with that too.

Very happy.

The shop had a lift so it was easy for them to cut and pop on.

PM me if you're in socal and wanna get this installed. They did quality work and only took littler over an hour to install. Half the price of most shops too - got referred to them by my audio guys.

Thanks for the detailed pictures!
That tailpipe alignment is perfect! It looks exactly like mine with the OE exhaust. I have the same tips.
And, yours sounds great too!
Now I have the assurance I was looking for before getting it installed. Thanks!

I'll call my local Dinan dealer on Monday to make an appointment.
The improved throttle response is likely from the intake and DinanTronics Sport, not the exhaust.

Here's a picture of mine with the OE exhaust, same tips and MP diffuser, for comparison:
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/attac...1&d=1489099999

Looks like you did a lot of stuff all at once!
What was in the little BMW box in the first picture?
If you kept the OE mid-pipe, did it fit inside the car to bring it home?

Thanks and nice pics of your car too!

I didn't install the dinantronics. Gonna hold off on that until I get a few miles on the car. I'm only at 800 lol.

Little box was door projectors.

The oem midepipe most likely won't fit. I had gf haul it in her suv. You might me able to get away with it but there isn't enough room even with the backseat down - if it does fit , it definitely will be going into the front seat/windshield area for sure.

POVRTM · 05-14-2017, 03:23 PM

Anyone happen to know the torque specs on the 2 T55 bolts holding the cross member plate? I just checked my connections/clamps and they loosened up since install. I'd like to do a proper torque on them.

PeterWT · 05-14-2017, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Thanks and nice pics of your car too!

I didn't install the dinantronics. Gonna hold off on that until I get a few miles on the car. I'm only at 800 lol.

Little box was door projectors.

The oem midepipe most likely won't fit. I had gf haul it in her suv. You might me able to get away with it but there isn't enough room even with the backseat down - if it does fit , it definitely will be going into the front seat/windshield area for sure.

I think you'll like the DinanTronics. I do.
Ah, the door handle light lenses.
I guess I'll ask the shop to hold my OE mid-pipe until I can come back with another vehicle.
Thanks again for all the info!

Vyruz Reaper · 05-14-2017, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterWT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Thanks and nice pics of your car too!

I didn't install the dinantronics. Gonna hold off on that until I get a few miles on the car. I'm only at 800 lol.

Little box was door projectors.

The oem midepipe most likely won't fit. I had gf haul it in her suv. You might me able to get away with it but there isn't enough room even with the backseat down - if it does fit , it definitely will be going into the front seat/windshield area for sure.

I think you'll like the DinanTronics. I do.
Ah, the door handle light lenses.
I guess I'll ask the shop to hold my OE mid-pipe until I can come back with another vehicle.
Thanks again for all the info!

If only there were a way to thank me for all my info

:

Jk hope you get to enjoy the mid pipe soon

Vyruz Reaper · 05-15-2017, 02:30 AM

Quick Second day thoughts:

The sound is what I wanted it to be stock. The other car I was considering buying was a c43 and that car makes amazing tunes. Not quite the amg, but very happy with the sound now.

I get tons of pop noises while shift around 5k rpm or depressing the accelerator and the catching the rpm.

Throttle response is better tho that could be because of my intake or maybe both

Only concern I have is on cold startup. I get this weird rattling noise. Tho it might not be a rattle, could just be the raspy sound. I hear it when the car is above 1k rpm at idle. Then when it drops about 15 seconds to 700rpm idle state it goes away. After that I only hear it when accelerating And It goes away after 2-3 minutes driving the car. After that it's fkn awesome and I don't hear a "rattle"

Don't know what it is. Worried that a clamp could be loose. Or my diffuser. Or my new exhaust tips. I did tons of things at the same time so can't isolate the issue to which change.

It just sounds, unpolished and that bothers me.

I have a hypothesis. I disconnected my valve connector. Maybe the valve is doing something, not sure. I'm going to try to reconnect drive a few times and disconnect and see if I get the same results.

Vyruz Reaper · 05-15-2017, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kohlzor

Sounds awesome!

Do you notice it to be substantially louder in comfort mode as well?
Wondering if it is possible to keep the car quiet under certain circumstances

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Thanks!

Couple more clips while driving in cabin with iPhone.

Yeah, def sound differences between the two.

Comfort is still louder from previous comfort with stock pipe, but you get quieterin comfort mode. You did lose the burble tho

AlexM240i · 05-15-2017, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POVRTM

Anyone happen to know the torque specs on the 2 T55 bolts holding the cross member plate? I just checked my connections/clamps and they loosened up since install. I'd like to do a proper torque on them.

54 NM.

AlexM240i · 05-15-2017, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

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No sagging noticeable to me.

First impressions:

Lots of pops and burbles.
Deeper noise, sounds aggressive with no increase in drone while cruising.
Weird smell with windows down.
Throttle response is much better in all modes. I don't know if this is solely he mid pip or if the bms intake helped with that too.

Very happy.

The shop had a lift so it was easy for them to cut and pop on.

PM me if you're in socal and wanna get this installed. They did quality work and only took littler over an hour to install. Half the price of most shops too - got referred to them by my audio guys.

Great mods and great sound !!!

No saggy tips BTW. Did you make the cut at the "BMW punch" ? Any suggestions to obtain that clean and perfect look ???

AlexM240i · 05-15-2017, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Quick Second day thoughts:

The sound is what I wanted it to be stock. The other car I was considering buying was a c43 and that car makes amazing tunes. Not quite the amg, but very happy with the sound now.

I get tons of pop noises while shift around 5k rpm or depressing the accelerator and the catching the rpm.

Throttle response is better tho that could be because of my intake or maybe both

Only concern I have is on cold startup. I get this weird rattling noise. Tho it might not be a rattle, could just be the raspy sound. I hear it when the car is above 1k rpm at idle. Then when it drops about 15 seconds to 700rpm idle state it goes away. After that I only hear it when accelerating And It goes away after 2-3 minutes driving the car. After that it's fkn awesome and I don't hear a "rattle"

Don't know what it is. Worried that a clamp could be loose. Or my diffuser. Or my new exhaust tips. I did tons of things at the same time so can't isolate the issue to which change.

It just sounds, unpolished and that bothers me.

I have a hypothesis. I disconnected my valve connector. Maybe the valve is doing something, not sure. I'm going to try to reconnect drive a few times and disconnect and see if I get the same results.

Did you check the clearance between the mid pipe and the cross-member section ??

AlexM240i · 05-15-2017, 08:17 AM

I've been in the exhaust shop 4 times with the same "saggy tips" results...

They've rotated that midpipe like a million times with the same outcome.

I know the sound is great and now i really enjoy de car but as i said, you want everything perfect in this machines...

Vyruz Reaper Would be great if you can take some pictures after the installation to see the angle of the midpipe and the connection with the dp and muffler.

Vyruz Reaper · 05-15-2017, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexM240i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyruz Reaper

Quick Second day thoughts:

The sound is what I wanted it to be stock. The other car I was considering buying was a c43 and that car makes amazing tunes. Not quite the amg, but very happy with the sound now.

I get tons of pop noises while shift around 5k rpm or depressing the accelerator and the catching the rpm.

Throttle response is better tho that could be because of my intake or maybe both

Only concern I have is on cold startup. I get this weird rattling noise. Tho it might not be a rattle, could just be the raspy sound. I hear it when the car is above 1k rpm at idle. Then when it drops about 15 seconds to 700rpm idle state it goes away. After that I only hear it when accelerating And It goes away after 2-3 minutes driving the car. After that it's fkn awesome and I don't hear a "rattle"

Don't know what it is. Worried that a clamp could be loose. Or my diffuser. Or my new exhaust tips. I did tons of things at the same time so can't isolate the issue to which change.

It just sounds, unpolished and that bothers me.

I have a hypothesis. I disconnected my valve connector. Maybe the valve is doing something, not sure. I'm going to try to reconnect drive a few times and disconnect and see if I get the same results.

Did you check the clearance between the mid pipe and the cross-member section ??

I'll try to do so today, when I checked leaving the shop it looked okay to me but I'm not an expert

Think it can be vibrating off that? But why would it stop after the car warming up after a few minutes?

Vyruz Reaper · 05-15-2017, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexM240i

I've been in the exhaust shop 4 times with the same "saggy tips" results...

They've rotated that midpipe like a million times with the same outcome.

I know the sound is great and now i really enjoy de car but as i said, you want everything perfect in this machines...

Vyruz Reaper Would be great if you can take some pictures after the installation to see the angle of the midpipe and the connection with the dp and muffler.

Sure, I should've snagged a pic while on lift but I was too excited to try the sound I forgot :/

I'll see how I can do so sometime soon

Jim240 · 05-15-2017, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexM240i

I've been in the exhaust shop 4 times with the same "saggy tips" results...

They've rotated that midpipe like a million times with the same outcome.

I know the sound is great and now i really enjoy de car but as i said, you want everything perfect in this machines...

Vyruz Reaper Would be great if you can take some pictures after the installation to see the angle of the midpipe and the connection with the dp and muffler.

By virtue of Vyruz Reaper's photos, the sagging tips issue was proved to be one of installation. So armed with that knowledge and Dinan's response to my previous post, I headed back out to the driveway for one more try. This time success! I think it's intuitive to want the zigzag part of the midpipe to be level with the undercarriage, but as Dinan instructed, it's got to be rotated counter-clockwise (more than a little) until those tips come up. I had rotated before but not enough.

There is a measurement that might help (see close-up photo). The distance between the top of the rear elbow to the frame is 2 3/8 inches. Hope that helps some of you...

Vyruz Reaper · 05-15-2017, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim240

By virtue of Vyruz Reaper's photos, the sagging tips issue was proved to be one of installation. So armed with that knowledge and Dinan's response to my previous post, I headed back out to the driveway for one more try. This time success! I think it's intuitive to want the zigzag part of the midpipe to be level with the undercarriage, but as Dinan instructed, it's got to be rotated counter-clockwise (more than a little) until those tips come up. I had rotated before but not enough.

There is a measurement that might help (see close-up photo). The distance between the top of the rear elbow to the frame is 2 3/8 inches. Hope that helps some of you...

Glad you got it!

Do you notice a rattle/raspy tiny noise while it is warming up? And it goes away after driving a few minutes?

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Vyruz Reaper Reverse Homer 151 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: ///M240i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunny SoCal iTrader: (6)	[IMG][/IMG] No sagging noticeable to me. First impressions: Lots of pops and burbles. Deeper noise, sounds aggressive with no increase in drone while cruising. Weird smell with windows down. Throttle response is much better in all modes. I don't know if this is solely he mid pip or if the bms intake helped with that too. Very happy. The shop had a lift so it was easy for them to cut and pop on. PM me if you're in socal and wanna get this installed. They did quality work and only took littler over an hour to install. Half the price of most shops too - got referred to them by my audio guys. Attached Images
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POVRTM New Member 19 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2017 m240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Anyone happen to know the torque specs on the 2 T55 bolts holding the cross member plate? I just checked my connections/clamps and they loosened up since install. I'd like to do a proper torque on them.
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Vyruz Reaper Reverse Homer 151 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: ///M240i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunny SoCal iTrader: (6)	Quick Second day thoughts: The sound is what I wanted it to be stock. The other car I was considering buying was a c43 and that car makes amazing tunes. Not quite the amg, but very happy with the sound now. I get tons of pop noises while shift around 5k rpm or depressing the accelerator and the catching the rpm. Throttle response is better tho that could be because of my intake or maybe both Only concern I have is on cold startup. I get this weird rattling noise. Tho it might not be a rattle, could just be the raspy sound. I hear it when the car is above 1k rpm at idle. Then when it drops about 15 seconds to 700rpm idle state it goes away. After that I only hear it when accelerating And It goes away after 2-3 minutes driving the car. After that it's fkn awesome and I don't hear a "rattle" Don't know what it is. Worried that a clamp could be loose. Or my diffuser. Or my new exhaust tips. I did tons of things at the same time so can't isolate the issue to which change. It just sounds, unpolished and that bothers me. I have a hypothesis. I disconnected my valve connector. Maybe the valve is doing something, not sure. I'm going to try to reconnect drive a few times and disconnect and see if I get the same results.
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AlexM240i First Lieutenant 102 Rep 303 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I've been in the exhaust shop 4 times with the same "saggy tips" results... They've rotated that midpipe like a million times with the same outcome. I know the sound is great and now i really enjoy de car but as i said, you want everything perfect in this machines... Vyruz Reaper Would be great if you can take some pictures after the installation to see the angle of the midpipe and the connection with the dp and muffler.
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