Thinking about M Perf exhaust, anyone ever hated it after?

Damn Dirty Ape · 03-22-2014, 04:00 PM

Honest question here, has anyone ever put the M Perf exhaust on their N20 and disliked it enough to put the old one back on?

I have listened to countless video clips, but no one locally has one or I'd likely not be posting this!

Rick4345 · 03-22-2014, 07:19 PM

Nope!! Never looked back.

jrortiz · 03-22-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick4345

Nope!! Never looked back.

+1 I like the sound every time I start the car

Tothepoint · 03-22-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick4345

Nope!! Never looked back.

+1000

dmath · 03-22-2014, 09:40 PM

Same here - very happy with it. Great sound without being loud.

CK335iMSport · 03-22-2014, 10:10 PM

I agree with the above posts. I think the MPE gives a nice additional sound without going over the top, keeping it classy...

IMHO, of course...

Damn Dirty Ape · 03-22-2014, 10:22 PM

Sounds like a winner so far. I appreciate the input!

Safety2213 · 03-22-2014, 11:14 PM

I was worried that it was going to be too loud, it's only audible with the windows down. Very stock-esque (Sp?). I got mine b/c the car was rear ended and the dealer did an upgrade however for $1K or so, I think its a bit pricey. I would look into AA which has good reviews and some proven (although small) hp increase. The BMW unit does not add any HP or reduced weight. Regardless, its really the way the car should have sounded from the factory vs. a performance upgrade. As a manual transmission driver - its critical to add the sound ques to shift.

USC2000 · 03-22-2014, 11:26 PM

I look forward to hearing it every time I drive my car.

GAV-F30 · 03-23-2014, 03:32 AM

Get a Remus, smaller, lighter and great sound

Damn Dirty Ape · 03-23-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyP

I was worried that it was going to be too loud, it's only audible with the windows down. Very stock-esque (Sp?). I got mine b/c the car was rear ended and the dealer did an upgrade however for $1K or so, I think its a bit pricey. I would look into AA which has good reviews and some proven (although small) hp increase. The BMW unit does not add any HP or reduced weight. Regardless, its really the way the car should have sounded from the factory vs. a performance upgrade. As a manual transmission driver - its critical to add the sound ques to shift.

Thank you for the comments. What is AA?

Tommy_hf · 03-23-2014, 11:57 AM

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bettyblue · 03-24-2014, 02:07 AM

sound becomes fake and weak after around 3k rpm in real drive.

mysticwizard · 03-25-2014, 01:57 AM

Does the m performance exhaust improve throttle response with the N20 and N55?

MikeVictor · 03-25-2014, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mysticwizard

Does the m performance exhaust improve throttle response with the N20 and N55?

Yes, it also makes you 4x more attractive to members of the opposite sex and increases the chance you'll suffer an epiphany that proves the existence of multiple dimensions.

On the other hand, I could suggest that throttle response in these cars is electronically managed (Eco/Comfort/Sport/Sport+) so changing the can won't change the throttle response per se.

The bit about the epiphany and sexual attractiveness is also true btw, however I was coming off a low base to begin with.

rustyminded · 03-25-2014, 05:16 AM

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Imagine that with catless dp

jkoertge · 03-25-2014, 10:30 PM

I didn't experience the car without it since I had it installed at the port.

But, irrigardless of the lack of comparison, I'm very happy with the way it sounds.

Last car was an e90 335 with PPK and MPE, and the sound was intoxicating.

I know I risk being flamed for saying this, but to me the sound isn't all that different on my 328i wagon than it was on the 335i.

Obviously there are varied differences but the 328i sound is great. I was worried it would be a little fart-can-ish with the smaller engine size but it's quite throaty.

I still have a tiny complex since going to the smaller engine, but it's peppy and they didn't offer the wagon with the n55 in the states.

Cloner · 03-26-2014, 10:08 AM

I was only disapointed right after I installed it because it was a little "too" quiet and I wanted a bit more sound. However, after a few hundred miles to break-in, I am very happy with the sound now. Not too loud to be obnoxious but a nice growl when you want it. Just the right tone in the cabin to shift by the sound of the engine without a drone at cruising speed. In fact, there is no drone at all as far as I can tell.

If you want to wake your neighbors in the morning or let everyone else know you are driving by. "You" might be disappointed in the MPE on a 328i.

cloner

SergioK · 03-27-2014, 12:00 PM

^^ This echos my sentiments as well. My old 3'er had a Dinan exhaust which was more subtle as idle and lower RPMs but opened up dramatically at higher RPMs. Forced Induction engines just aren't conducive to this though. You can't have it all I imagine.

Fraggy · 03-30-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyblue

sound becomes fake and weak after around 3k rpm in real drive.

Can you elaborate a bit? Do you mean it can't really be hears above 3K rpm?

MikeVictor · 03-31-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyblue

sound becomes fake and weak after around 3k rpm in real drive.

Disagree.

jrortiz · 03-31-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bettyblue

sound becomes fake and weak after around 3k rpm in real drive.

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Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Disagree.

+1

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CK335iMSport First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austin, TX. iTrader: (0)	I agree with the above posts. I think the MPE gives a nice additional sound without going over the top, keeping it classy... IMHO, of course... __________________ 2014 335i M Sport - Mineral Grey/Coral Red, Nav., Premium, HK, MPE, 8AT. Mods: Macht Schnell Spacers (12mm-front, 15mm-rear) with 403M's, Bilstein B8 Struts/H&R Sport Spring combo, M-Performance black kidney grilles, IND Distribution color-matched reflector inserts and key hole cover.
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Safety2213 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Manual M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BG iTrader: (1)	I was worried that it was going to be too loud, it's only audible with the windows down. Very stock-esque (Sp?). I got mine b/c the car was rear ended and the dealer did an upgrade however for $1K or so, I think its a bit pricey. I would look into AA which has good reviews and some proven (although small) hp increase. The BMW unit does not add any HP or reduced weight. Regardless, its really the way the car should have sounded from the factory vs. a performance upgrade. As a manual transmission driver - its critical to add the sound ques to shift.
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bettyblue New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: HK iTrader: (0)	sound becomes fake and weak after around 3k rpm in real drive.
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jkoertge Private First Class 10 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport w/PerfExhaust Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Destin, FL iTrader: (0)	I didn't experience the car without it since I had it installed at the port. But, irrigardless of the lack of comparison, I'm very happy with the way it sounds. Last car was an e90 335 with PPK and MPE, and the sound was intoxicating. I know I risk being flamed for saying this, but to me the sound isn't all that different on my 328i wagon than it was on the 335i. Obviously there are varied differences but the 328i sound is great. I was worried it would be a little fart-can-ish with the smaller engine size but it's quite throaty. I still have a tiny complex since going to the smaller engine, but it's peppy and they didn't offer the wagon with the n55 in the states. __________________ 2014 328i Sports Wagon M Sport on order!
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Cloner New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 328i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I was only disapointed right after I installed it because it was a little "too" quiet and I wanted a bit more sound. However, after a few hundred miles to break-in, I am very happy with the sound now. Not too loud to be obnoxious but a nice growl when you want it. Just the right tone in the cabin to shift by the sound of the engine without a drone at cruising speed. In fact, there is no drone at all as far as I can tell. If you want to wake your neighbors in the morning or let everyone else know you are driving by. "You" might be disappointed in the MPE on a 328i. cloner
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SergioK Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 234 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	^^ This echos my sentiments as well. My old 3'er had a Dinan exhaust which was more subtle as idle and lower RPMs but opened up dramatically at higher RPMs. Forced Induction engines just aren't conducive to this though. You can't have it all I imagine.
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