New M240i Owner

putthatthinginsport · 08-15-2018, 12:52 PM

Hello Everyone,

I just picked up a brand new 2018 M240i XDrive in Alpine White with Coral Red Interior a few weeks ago and joined this forum!

Any tips or tricks you guys can share would be great. I really regret not getting the M Performance Exhaust as I would like it to be a little louder. I've heard of people removing the resonator, anyone tried this?

M235ForNow · 08-15-2018, 01:11 PM

Well, I can certainly verify that the MP exhaust burbles and blats when in sport settings. The unfortunate thing is it's very audible to those outside the car but hardly noticeable to the driver inside. Even with the windows down. Kind of a bummer.

putthatthinginsport · 08-15-2018, 01:18 PM

Anyway to make the stock exhaust louder? I love the sound, just wish it were a little louder.

If I'm going to spend money on a new exhaust, I may explore other options aside from the MP.

Wakka · 08-15-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by putthatthinginsport

Anyway to make the stock exhaust louder? I love the sound, just wish it were a little louder.

If I'm going to spend money on a new exhaust, I may explore other options aside from the MP.

resonator deletes will increase the sound

beautiful car btw!

st-rshM240i · 08-15-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by putthatthinginsport

Hello Everyone,

I just picked up a brand new 2018 M240i XDrive in Alpine White with Coral Red Interior a few weeks ago and joined this forum!

Any tips or tricks you guys can share would be great. I really regret not getting the M Performance Exhaust as I would like it to be a little louder. I've heard of people removing the resonator, anyone tried this?

Beautiful car! I can tell you what I did to mine, blacked out kidney grills and painted front reflectors. But that's just my taste it might not be for everyone. Good luck with your M240i!

vwcrusher · 08-15-2018, 04:39 PM

Congrats on the new ride....I don't know, the sound seems just right to me.
Want to hear it when I get on it, but not always....but that is just me.

3rdcoast228i · 08-15-2018, 05:03 PM

Congrats on the new ride. Love the alpine white!

overcoil · 08-15-2018, 05:25 PM

I think once you go through the break-in period and then start heating up the engine and exhaust due to some intense driving - you’ll get the pops and burbles as you let off the gas and slow into lower gears. So don’t get antsy at this time over upgrades.

putthatthinginsport · 08-15-2018, 05:26 PM

@ScottSinger

Your a smart man!

Lew Carrum · 08-15-2018, 05:31 PM

Had the centre oval silencer removed, kept the resonator ( sausage shape pipe) and fitted new tips, sounds fantastic and saved a lot.

Ron Jeffries · 08-15-2018, 08:56 PM

center oval silencer? not sure what you mean there.

aerobod · 08-15-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Jeffries

center oval silencer? not sure what you mean there.

In English a silencer = a muffler in American, it is the small integral unit in the mid pipe.

Ron Jeffries · 08-16-2018, 07:01 AM

Hm, guess I'll have to see if I can find a picture. Not the big muffler in the back tho?

st-rshM240i · 08-16-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerobod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Jeffries

center oval silencer? not sure what you mean there.

In English a silencer = a muffler in American, it is the small integral unit in the mid pipe.

LoL

Denk · 08-16-2018, 09:49 AM

Nice M240i! I found an MPE on Ebay for $800 and some change. It's a nice subtle sound enhancement. I also like that it doesn't have the valves.

aerobod · 08-16-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Jeffries

Hm, guess I'll have to see if I can find a picture. Not the big muffler in the back tho?

Here you go:

Sportstick · 08-16-2018, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerobod

In English a silencer = a muffler in American, it is the small integral unit in the mid pipe.

xantdieselx · 08-16-2018, 06:12 PM

Congrats and Welcome!

BallHog5873 · 08-16-2018, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by M235ForNow

Well, I can certainly verify that the MP exhaust burbles and blats when in sport settings. The unfortunate thing is it's very audible to those outside the car but hardly noticeable to the driver inside. Even with the windows down. Kind of a bummer.

I totally disagree. The MP is much louder and transforms the sound. Mine was so loud I had to code off the interior active sound as it was too loud in the cabin. Now its perfect. I totally recommend.

pickle rick · 08-17-2018, 03:21 AM

nice car! mine just arrived in port today- off-loading and customs should take about 10 ish days says dealer. can't wait!

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putthatthinginsport Enlisted Member 19 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Anyway to make the stock exhaust louder? I love the sound, just wish it were a little louder. If I'm going to spend money on a new exhaust, I may explore other options aside from the MP. __________________ Current: 2020 BMW M2 Competition (Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Black Dakota Orange Stitching) Previous: 2018 BMW M240i XDrive (Alpine White w/ Coral Red) 2003 BMW M3 (Steel Gray Metallic w/ Cinnamon Nappa)
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Lew Carrum Private First Class 32 Rep 143 Posts Drives: M 240 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Swansea iTrader: (0)	Had the centre oval silencer removed, kept the resonator ( sausage shape pipe) and fitted new tips, sounds fantastic and saved a lot.
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	center oval silencer? not sure what you mean there.
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Hm, guess I'll have to see if I can find a picture. Not the big muffler in the back tho?
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