AshG108
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LevanM said:mgwaiting:
So, when I collected it at the dealer, I was sad that it did not say "M Performance" across the back but was advised that, it was redesigned and this is the newer one which has a stamp plate and not embossed for everyone to see. (A step back IMHO)
Start the car, rev it a little and no Pops and slightly louder than stock. (Valve was unplugged and in full open position. (Asked the dealer to do this for more noise)
Leave the dealer and accelerate a little and its still soft, no noise and one would think its stock!
I do notice that the car felt a little lazy and BOV was a little louder.
After +-25KM on the highway I lift of the throttle and hear some burble and feel there is hope but still disappointed as it is so silent :skit:
...Continues from the other thread...
I get home and it has some burble and pops so I google the possible issue.
Some talk of breakin and some say it is what it is.
Start the car yesterday and it is louder on cold start. Much louder.
I drive to gym with the windows down and the car is noticeably louder, sound a little like it did with the DP but not as loud.
Leaving gym and knowing that the car is now warmer I give it some juice and start to like this new found sound. Its refined and not over the top but still not what I expected.
Used if to M Fest and then went home and parked her off before the rain arrived.
This morning I go to gym and the lazy feeling was gone with the car feeling its responsive self again with more burble and pops. Not as dramatic as I want but existent.
On my way home I feel the urge to hear what its like, rev past 4000rpm and the tone of the system changes :slow: I am amazed at this new sound that has now become present.
As I drive harder, it gets louder :hammerhead:
Driving home now with the wifey and on my best behavior and the car sounds civilized but wild when given some gas.
The BOV still sounds louder and I know that BMW claim no Power gain but I do not agree.
Even if its just 1/5wkw gain, it is much more responsive as there is no lag at all and spool noise is also louder.
I think it will definetly sound better as I add some KM to the system and hope that it gets louder.
The sound has changed and it adds a sort of personality to the car.
I would advise all people that are on the fence about the MPE to install ut as there is no drone and the sound does grow on you.
Video to follow soon :fencelook: :smilebounce:
So safe to say, my buddy had the exact same experience with his 335i 2013 when he fitted the MPE as well. he was gutted for the first 4 days but since we drove from Randburg to Bedfordview everyday....the exhaust livened up and came to its senses a bit quicker. before we knew it, we would be taking lunch time drives just to hear the differences and boy was it lekker!
The dealer told us though when we went to pick his car up that the 135i/235i has a better sound due to the shorter exhaust though. Enjoy bud, i envy you!! :thumbs::bravo::bravo:
