Dinan Midpipe vs MPE ?

sukhparm.7 · 03-21-2018, 09:51 AM

I have 2015 335i MSport. Have the stock exhaust right now and looking to get better sound out of it. What do you guys think about Dinan midpipe ? Will it drone ? How good is the sound improvement? Will it result in any error codes like downpipes ?
Or should i skip the midpipe and just get MPE instead?

I was thinking to try the midpipe first as its the cheaper route but dont want to get any drone as i daily my car.

yoon_209 · 03-21-2018, 12:52 PM

mpe

I have mpe with catless dp and it sound pretty good. I would say its a more refined and louder version of the stock muffler. Its growls nicely on WOT and shifts and is tame and quiet on idle. Cold Start is loud but a good alarm for the neighbors. I left my resonators as I read many reviews saying that it causes alot of drone and I didnt want that on my DD.

You can find MPE for around 600-700 on the forums or even on ebay from bmw dealerships. MPE would definitly be on the more tamer sound and not crazy loud, many people like Remus, AWE, Akra, dinan, borla and many others, all just comes down to what sound you are looking for.

ChrisFulton · 03-21-2018, 12:59 PM

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mpe

yoon right

MPE

ronanz · 03-21-2018, 11:07 PM

MPE paired with Custom Enzo Performance DP (Cold Start)

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PabloK · 03-22-2018, 11:39 AM

If your just looking for sound, get the remus axle back and call it a day.

I got bored with MPE after 3-4 weeks. It's about 10-15% louder...

Remus sounds excellent, amazing quality, much nicer tips, retain valve operation.

i've had many combos with N55 engine and remus is my pick....

sukhparm.7 · 03-22-2018, 11:50 AM

Thanks for replies. So far it looks like MPE with dp is the best option but i dont want to have warranty issues by changing the DP.
Heard good things about remus too but again it comes to warranty problems.

wdeerfield · 03-22-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

Thanks for replies. So far it looks like MPE with dp is the best option but i dont want to have warranty issues by changing the DP.
Heard good things about remus too but again it comes to warranty problems.

changing just the muffler will not void any warranties.

sukhparm.7 · 03-22-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

Thanks for replies. So far it looks like MPE with dp is the best option but i dont want to have warranty issues by changing the DP.
Heard good things about remus too but again it comes to warranty problems.

changing just the muffler will not void any warranties.

What if something happens to my turbo ? I guess they can always blame it on my exhaust?
Am from Canada, so we dont have Magnuson-Moss warranty act.

PabloK · 03-22-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

What if something happens to my turbo ? I guess they can always blame it on my exhaust?
Am from Canada, so we dont have Magnuson-Moss warranty act.

I can tell you with 100% certainty an axle back will not harm anything on the car, particularly one like remus. God forbid something did happened, find a new dealer as they know that's bullshit and are looking for a way out.

If you add a downpipe, that will cause a code. To clear the code you need a flash tune or piggyback. Based on your warranty concerns, i would not get a down pipe as to clear the code, you mess with the ECU... DP will run a $400 plus install, plus the money towards a flash/piggyback that basically starts around $300 and goes up from there...

If you just want sound, with a stock DP, get the Remus. You'll install the MPE and wish you had that $800 back in your pocket as we're talking very minimal sound increase.

RY11AN · 03-22-2018, 01:39 PM

If you just want sound, with a stock DP, get the Remus. You'll install the MPE and wish you had that $800 back in your pocket as we're talking very minimal sound increase.

^
This....

mike@x-ph.com · 03-22-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RY11AN

If you just want sound, with a stock DP, get the Remus. You'll install the MPE and wish you had that $800 back in your pocket as we're talking very minimal sound increase.

^
This....

+1 for REMUS

RY11AN · 03-23-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

+1 for REMUS

I got mine from Mike and very glad that I went with the Remus. I think it is a great starting mod but, FYI…. the sound will make you want more!!

sukhparm.7 · 03-23-2018, 01:21 PM

Looks like i will be going with Remus. You guys had any drone issues ?
Where can i buy it in Canada ?

RY11AN · 03-23-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

Looks like i will be going with Remus. You guys had any drone issues ?
Where can i buy it in Canada ?

I have not had and drone issues at all. I would reach out to Mike at mike@x-ph.com. That is where I got mine!

sukhparm.7 · 03-23-2018, 03:48 PM

Do you guys have catback or axleback ?

Calvin36 · 03-24-2018, 03:58 PM

Dinan axelback here and it's nice and deeper but it isn't super bad. Won't be turning heads but it definitely gives off a better tone and it shouldn't void warranty.

sukhparm.7 · 03-24-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin36

Dinan axelback here and it's nice and deeper but it isn't super bad. Won't be turning heads but it definitely gives off a better tone and it shouldn't void warranty.

How would you rate the sound increase compared to factory exhaust? As there are no valves in this one, does it drone at highway cruising?
Can you hear it inside the car while pushing hard ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to look at the options before i buy.

Calvin36 · 03-24-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

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Originally Posted by Calvin36

Dinan axelback here and it's nice and deeper but it isn't super bad. Won't be turning heads but it definitely gives off a better tone and it shouldn't void warranty.

How would you rate the sound increase compared to factory exhaust? As there are no valves in this one, does it drone at highway cruising?
Can you hear it inside the car while pushing hard ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to look at the options before i buy.

If people say MPE is about 10% louder than stock I'd say this is about 15% or so. Just a tad louder than that. There are no valves, so you just hang the module and keep it secure. There is absolutely NO drone at any rpm range even under load which is nice since I've had some systems drone under heavy load. In sport, it starts popping like it has MPPSK

RY11AN · 03-25-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhparm.7

Do you guys have catback or axleback ?

I got the axelback because I am planning on getting catless downpipes in the future and I didn’t want anything too loud.

the dope steez · 03-25-2018, 06:36 PM

Yes I was quite underwhelmed with the MPE coming from stock muffler. I found one on kijiji for $400 CAD though so no way I was passing that up. Since then I've installed a catless DP and it's perfect for my tastes. I don't like to attract too much attention I mainly did it for the power increase.

jimmy89045 · 03-25-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

Yes I was quite underwhelmed with the MPE coming from stock muffler. I found one on kijiji for $400 CAD though so no way I was passing that up. Since then I've installed a catless DP and it's perfect for my tastes. I don't like to attract too much attention I mainly did it for the power increase.

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

Yes I was quite underwhelmed with the MPE coming from stock muffler. I found one on kijiji for $400 CAD though so no way I was passing that up. Since then I've installed a catless DP and it's perfect for my tastes. I don't like to attract too much attention I mainly did it for the power increase.

Thought MPE doesn't result in increased power? Or were you referring to DP?

the dope steez · 03-25-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy89045

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

Yes I was quite underwhelmed with the MPE coming from stock muffler. I found one on kijiji for $400 CAD though so no way I was passing that up. Since then I've installed a catless DP and it's perfect for my tastes. I don't like to attract too much attention I mainly did it for the power increase.

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

Yes I was quite underwhelmed with the MPE coming from stock muffler. I found one on kijiji for $400 CAD though so no way I was passing that up. Since then I've installed a catless DP and it's perfect for my tastes. I don't like to attract too much attention I mainly did it for the power increase.

Thought MPE doesn't result in increased power? Or were you referring to DP?

Yea the downpipe

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yoon_209 Masterchief 354 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 20' BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	mpe I have mpe with catless dp and it sound pretty good. I would say its a more refined and louder version of the stock muffler. Its growls nicely on WOT and shifts and is tame and quiet on idle. Cold Start is loud but a good alarm for the neighbors. I left my resonators as I read many reviews saying that it causes alot of drone and I didnt want that on my DD. You can find MPE for around 600-700 on the forums or even on ebay from bmw dealerships. MPE would definitly be on the more tamer sound and not crazy loud, many people like Remus, AWE, Akra, dinan, borla and many others, all just comes down to what sound you are looking for. __________________ AWE Non-Res Touring \| TE37 SL PW \| Ohlins RT Last edited by yoon_209; 03-21-2018 at 01:04 PM..
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sukhparm.7 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Barrie iTrader: (0)	Thanks for replies. So far it looks like MPE with dp is the best option but i dont want to have warranty issues by changing the DP. Heard good things about remus too but again it comes to warranty problems.
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sukhparm.7 Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Barrie iTrader: (0)	Looks like i will be going with Remus. You guys had any drone issues ? Where can i buy it in Canada ?
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Calvin36 Lieutenant Colonel 1062 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F30 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Dinan axelback here and it's nice and deeper but it isn't super bad. Won't be turning heads but it definitely gives off a better tone and it shouldn't void warranty. __________________ Mine: BSM F30 335i M Sport Hers: AW F30 328i M Sport
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