[mbanks21]

Originally Posted by TMac335i

Most times i am in comfort mode but even in sport+ mode i'm not getting the crazy burps and pops like everyone is describing. To be honest i don't even think the DP made that much difference in "noise". I seem to have all the right mods and they are on correctly.

Usually run map 2 but now i am running Map 5 (93 oct) and will fill up with 3 gallons of E85 as soon as it stops raining down here!

That's odd because I had the same mods as you (res deleted now) and I can make my exhaust "pop"

[TMac335i]

Originally Posted by mbanks21

That's odd because I had the same mods as you (res deleted now) and I can make my exhaust "pop"

How do you make it pop?

Even with stock exhaust?

[mbanks21]

Originally Posted by TMac335i

How do you make it pop?

Even with stock exhaust?

Only difference is I have res delete, but even before I did that I could easily make it pop. Like revving it in second gear at low speeds

[mike@x-ph.com]

VRSF Downpipe vs stock 3.5" and 4.0" models shown

[808Ray335i]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Do you have the bmw performance power kit? That gives a good amout of burbles. But, this DP tops that quite a bit. You ever hear a Maserati cruising down the street and when they let off the throttle it goes bop bop bop bop? Around here we have a lot of those rolling around, and my car now sounds about 75% as good
Stats say a DP adds an extra 20 or so hp..a downpipe releases back pressure on the turbo allowing it to realize extra boost. You need a tune to get the extra boost to the turbo, though.

I realize this thread is a few years old but I'm a first time BMW owner trying to get spun up on this vehicle.
Is the BMW performance power kit an add on at the dealership or does it come as an option when you purchase the vehicle?

Thank you

[808Ray335i]

Originally Posted by jgoens

I made a video of my dp sound.

Sounds awesome at idle..

[mbanks21]

Originally Posted by 808Ray335i

I realize this thread is a few years old but I'm a first time BMW owner trying to get spun up on this vehicle.
Is the BMW performance power kit an add on at the dealership or does it come as an option when you purchase the vehicle?

Thank you

Both are options

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by 808Ray335i

I realize this thread is a few years old but I'm a first time BMW owner trying to get spun up on this vehicle.
Is the BMW performance power kit an add on at the dealership or does it come as an option when you purchase the vehicle?

Thank you

I would recommend a flash tune at this point. I use only Mhd. Had a Ppk when I had my e90 and had to upgrade with a jb4 on that car. The flashes are the way to go.

[jcordier]

Originally Posted by 808Ray335i

I realize this thread is a few years old but I'm a first time BMW owner trying to get spun up on this vehicle.
Is the BMW performance power kit an add on at the dealership or does it come as an option when you purchase the vehicle?

Thank you

If you get bm3. There's an mppk ots map included for 595.00. The enet cables not included.

[808Ray335i]

Originally Posted by jgoens

I would recommend a flash tune at this point. I use only Mhd. Had a Ppk when I had my e90 and had to upgrade with a jb4 on that car. The flashes are the way to go.

There is a guy near me that can install the MHD flash tune. How do you like it? I know the BM3 is making a lot of noise but I dont know anyone on my island that is an authorized dealer/installer.

[dr.roro]

Originally Posted by 808Ray335i

There is a guy near me that can install the MHD flash tune. How do you like it? I know the BM3 is making a lot of noise but I dont know anyone on my island that is an authorized dealer/installer.

You don't need an authorized dealer/installer since early 2018. You can just buy the license, ENET cable, and flash yourself at home. MHD is another good option though if you feel more comfortable with that. Both have their own pros and cons, and I don't think you can go wrong with either one.