M Performance Exhaust

nicholascanada · 03-06-2016, 04:30 PM

I am struggling to decide on whether to include this option..more so noise wise vs money. Just thinking maybe the noise would start to naw on you over time, vs bring you joy lol Or annoy the neighbors!

I am not interested in any other mods ever, or another exhaust, just the M Perf option.

For those with it, are you happy with it? Glad you have it? Any regrets? Thanks!!

BMWZ4 · 03-06-2016, 06:27 PM

No regrets. I love mine. The sound is not so loud that it would annoy anyone, IMO.

davefromfla · 03-06-2016, 07:20 PM

Love mine too. Sounds great, not too loud, no drone on trips.

dcfella · 03-06-2016, 07:44 PM

No regrets with mine. Just enough noise for me.

EternalVendetta · 03-07-2016, 03:45 AM

Do you guys with the MPE still have ASD on the car? I want to add the MPE to my car this summer and want to know if I should also look into disabling ASD to be able to hear the actual MPE sound better.

BMWZ4 · 03-07-2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EternalVendetta

Do you guys with the MPE still have ASD on the car? I want to add the MPE to my car this summer and want to know if I should also look into disabling ASD to be able to hear the actual MPE sound better.

ASD still active with my MPE. Since it's not been disabled, I can't say if you'll hear the MPE any better than you do with it active.

EternalVendetta · 03-07-2016, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

ASD still active with my MPE. Since it's not been disabled, I can't say if you'll hear the MPE any better than you do with it active.

Thanks for the reply - I'm assuming that you're happy with the MPE despite ASD still being active then, which probably means that there's still an appreciable bump regardless of the presence of ASD.

BMWZ4 · 03-07-2016, 06:21 AM

Definitely a bump in exhaust volume and the in-cabin "engine" sound via ASD is definitely present. Some say there's less drone with the ASD set to inactive, but as I said, I can only speculate since my ASD is still active. I don't find that there's a drone, specifically on the highway (I drive roughly 30+ miles each way to work) and don't find it to be an issue.

chemh0ser · 03-07-2016, 07:58 AM

I love the MPE. I have ASD coded out so no drone. Cheaper than the rest of my M Performance accessories which are only cosmetic, so definitely worth it.

crbalch · 03-07-2016, 08:42 AM

If you have the means, get the AWE exhaust...I just installed mine and it is an absolute beast! Loud when you want it to be, quiet when you need it to be (highway).

I was a few min away from ordering the MPE, but decided that I probably would have been a little underwhelmed after everything I read on here. I could not be happier with what I chose.

Just some food for thought

nicholascanada · 03-07-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chemh0ser

I love the MPE. I have ASD coded out so no drone. Cheaper than the rest of my M Performance accessories which are only cosmetic, so definitely worth it.

This is what I am thinking would be the sweet spot..code out the fake noise and then just be left with the MPE.

pz619 · 03-07-2016, 11:38 AM

Have it, love it. Went a step further and disconnected the drivers side flap so I could enjoy the sound even more.

Side note: Only issue with that is in 1993 Honda Civic simulator mode, I mean Eco Pro, the car gets mildly rumbly.

matthibodeau · 03-07-2016, 12:35 PM

no regrets, love mine. sounds perfect!

BMWZ4 · 03-07-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nicholascanada

This is what I am thinking would be the sweet spot..code out the fake noise and then just be left with the MPE.

I could be wrong, but I think there's also harness available to remove ASD if you don't want to go the code route. Just can't remember where that thread is (just did a quick search and I couldn't find it)

Zooks527 · 03-07-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I could be wrong, but I think there's also harness available to remove ASD if you don't want to go the code route. Just can't remember where that thread is (just did a quick search and I couldn't find it)

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1202389

morphomeman · 03-07-2016, 02:09 PM

Is there any documented increase in performance? If not, then you are paying a lot of money for noise.

BMWZ4 · 03-07-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zooks527

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1202389

Figures...thanks.

kd0t · 03-07-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

If you have the means, get the AWE exhaust...I just installed mine and it is an absolute beast! Loud when you want it to be, quiet when you need it to be (highway).

I was a few min away from ordering the MPE, but decided that I probably would have been a little underwhelmed after everything I read on here. I could not be happier with what I chose.

Just some food for thought

+1

I wish someone would've advised me to go the AWE route with midpipe. It sounds much more aggressive than MPE

crbalch · 03-07-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kd0t

+1

I wish someone would've advised me to go the AWE route with midpipe. It sounds much more aggressive than MPE

Yeah I wasn't even going to do the exhaust because I was in the minority that liked ASD, but looking back now I wish I had done AWE as soon as I bought the car.

Its more aggressive than MPE, but super refined so its not your standard obnoxious exhaust (i.e. STI's, Evo's...no offense, just not my taste). The midpipe is nice because you get a slight bit of performance out of it, and the exhaust burbles while in sport mode are insane.

casper83 · 03-07-2016, 05:37 PM

I guess I'm in the minority here. I don't really care for the MPE exhaust sound, especially on startup (definitely annoying, sounds like a four cylinder to me). Full throttle it sounds decent or when it snaps during shifts, but that's about it. If I had to do it over again I would pass and save the money. Take my opinion with a grain of salt. I like the sound of V8's. I never find myself wanting to rev this in neutral just to hear it.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 03-07-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nicholascanada

I am struggling to decide on whether to include this option..more so noise wise vs money. Just thinking maybe the noise would start to naw on you over time, vs bring you joy lol Or annoy the neighbors!

I am not interested in any other mods ever, or another exhaust, just the M Perf option.

For those with it, are you happy with it? Glad you have it? Any regrets? Thanks!!

This is the 1st BMW that I sprung for MPE on, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat...

I had a chance at the dealer to drive oem vs mpe and the choice was an easy one for me hearing em back to back.

wjones14 · 03-07-2016, 07:50 PM

Another vote in favor of the MPE. I ordered mine together with the M Performance rear diffuser and like the look so much better than stock.

I'm with casper83 on preferring the sound of a V8. You're just not going to get that sound with an inline 6. But the MPE does sound more aggressive than the stock exhaust, and sounds especially raucous cruising in town in 2nd gear when lifting off the throttle. It turns heads without being obnoxious.

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BMWZ4 Major General 1914 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	No regrets. I love mine. The sound is not so loud that it would annoy anyone, IMO. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Love mine too. Sounds great, not too loud, no drone on trips.
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dcfella Private 10 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DC Metro area iTrader: (0)	No regrets with mine. Just enough noise for me.
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EternalVendetta Private First Class 62 Rep 147 Posts Drives: '16 M235i 6MT / '19 Model 3 SR Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Do you guys with the MPE still have ASD on the car? I want to add the MPE to my car this summer and want to know if I should also look into disabling ASD to be able to hear the actual MPE sound better. __________________ 2016 M235i \| Estoril Blue \| Coral Red \| 6MT Tech \| Cold Weather \| Driver Assistance \| HK M Perf. Gear Shift Knob, Parking Brake, Pedals, Carbon Interior M Perf. Black Grilles \| CF Mirror Caps, Rear Spoiler, Rear Diffuser \| Lightweight Front Lip Spoiler \| M Perf. Exhaust
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BMWZ4 Major General 1914 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Definitely a bump in exhaust volume and the in-cabin "engine" sound via ASD is definitely present. Some say there's less drone with the ASD set to inactive, but as I said, I can only speculate since my ASD is still active. I don't find that there's a drone, specifically on the highway (I drive roughly 30+ miles each way to work) and don't find it to be an issue. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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chemh0ser Private First Class 42 Rep 146 Posts Drives: M235ix Mineral Grey Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I love the MPE. I have ASD coded out so no drone. Cheaper than the rest of my M Performance accessories which are only cosmetic, so definitely worth it. __________________ 2015 ///M235iX \| Mineral Grey \| Dakota Black \| Premium \| Tech \| Cold \| Driver Ast \| HK Sound \| Black Kidney Grilles \| M-Performance Exhaust \| Front Splitter \| Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps, Rear Spoiler and Exhaust Finishers
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crbalch The Schwab 474 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	If you have the means, get the AWE exhaust...I just installed mine and it is an absolute beast! Loud when you want it to be, quiet when you need it to be (highway). I was a few min away from ordering the MPE, but decided that I probably would have been a little underwhelmed after everything I read on here. I could not be happier with what I chose. Just some food for thought
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pz619 Brigadier General 3282 Rep 3,257 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Have it, love it. Went a step further and disconnected the drivers side flap so I could enjoy the sound even more. Side note: Only issue with that is in 1993 Honda Civic simulator mode, I mean Eco Pro, the car gets mildly rumbly.
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matthibodeau Enlisted Member 45 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	no regrets, love mine. sounds perfect!
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morphomeman Major 595 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	Is there any documented increase in performance? If not, then you are paying a lot of money for noise.
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casper83 Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 221 Posts Drives: M235i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	I guess I'm in the minority here. I don't really care for the MPE exhaust sound, especially on startup (definitely annoying, sounds like a four cylinder to me). Full throttle it sounds decent or when it snaps during shifts, but that's about it. If I had to do it over again I would pass and save the money. Take my opinion with a grain of salt. I like the sound of V8's. I never find myself wanting to rev this in neutral just to hear it.
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wjones14 Captain 676 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Niantic CT iTrader: (0)	Another vote in favor of the MPE. I ordered mine together with the M Performance rear diffuser and like the look so much better than stock. I'm with casper83 on preferring the sound of a V8. You're just not going to get that sound with an inline 6. But the MPE does sound more aggressive than the stock exhaust, and sounds especially raucous cruising in town in 2nd gear when lifting off the throttle. It turns heads without being obnoxious. __________________ Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock) Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT
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