340i / 440i (B58) BMW M Performance Power and Sound Kit (MPPSK) Official Release

FeelinBlessed · 10-12-2016, 06:07 PM

Has anyone received the Red envelope that contains the release codes from their dealerships after having the kit installed?
or are they discarded once the kit is installed?
I asked my SA but he said I was the first one who got the MPPSK and was not sure about the red envelope.

Big Nodge · 10-12-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Has anyone received the Red envelope that contains the release codes from their dealerships after having the kit installed?
or are they discarded once the kit is installed?
I asked my SA but he said I was the first one who got the MPPSK and was not sure about the red envelope.

I got mine

FeelinBlessed · 10-12-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

I got mine

Is it needed? or can I get by without it?

Mine was port installed and maybe the dealership doesn't have it...

Daftasabrush · 10-12-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Is it needed? or can I get by without it?

Mine was port installed and maybe the dealership doesn't have it...

It's a one time use code AFAIK so probably only a piece of memorabilia tbh.

Hachima · 10-12-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Is it needed? or can I get by without it?

Mine was port installed and maybe the dealership doesn't have it...

Those codes aren't needed. It is the FSC file that gets generated from the codes that is important. A dealer can log in to their ASAP program and do a search on your 7 digit VIN. This should then list's the 'Tuning Kit' assigned to your vin as a download. The FSC is then imported into your car and activated then the DME is flashed to complete the process.

This is what I've gathered at least from shawnsheridan on this forum helping people code their own MPPK in the past.

soultraveler00 · 10-13-2016, 12:43 AM

Anyone else noticing inconsistency with the exhaust sound in sport and sport + ?
It can be very aggressive with lots of burbiling and back fires one minute then completely toned down and mute the next even when driving aggressively.

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by soultraveler00

Anyone else noticing inconsistency with the exhaust sound in sport and sport + ?
It can be very aggressive with lots of burbiling and back fires one minute then completely toned down and mute the next even when driving aggressively.

I did notice that. Today Sport mode was louder and had more drone than sport+ mode.

Goody4 · 10-13-2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by soultraveler00

Anyone else noticing inconsistency with the exhaust sound in sport and sport + ?
It can be very aggressive with lots of burbiling and back fires one minute then completely toned down and mute the next even when driving aggressively.

From post #40 in this thread from a month ago:

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

You only get backfires on absolute lift offs, and even then, not all the time (only when very hot). The usual noise is reasonably loud burbles on lift off. That being said, the backfires get somewhat addictive and a bit of a challenge...

Big Nodge · 10-13-2016, 07:46 AM

I don't think it's needed, it was just a red envelope with the code on a piece of paper inside.

I have not noticed any difference between sport and sport+. But the exhaust does make different sounds based on liftoff under different combinations of throttle, gear, and RPM. And probably temp of the engine and exhaust. I find that running it up to 4 or 5k RPMs at WOT and then lifting off in 2nd or 3rd gets the loud crackly backfires, but not always. Sometimes I feel like I'm a conductor in a bad ass mechanical orchestra calling up different sounds. I also agree that it feels like a challenge to produce the crackles, which is fun.

I was just thinking this morning, the MPPSK really has changed how I drive! I am much more likely to have the sunroof or windows cracked, to hear those glorious noises, and throttle lift/engine overrun is now a regular part of my shifting habits, where I used to clutch in on throttle lift.

mhutchins14 · 10-13-2016, 01:04 PM

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Good to see those numbers. I just picked up my 340i with mppsk today and couldn't be happier with the results.

How long did it take to install mppsk at the port? My car is due in Galveston either Saturday or Sunday and I'm wondering how long the exhaust, and the other PIA's will take before my car gets to the dealer.

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mhutchins14

How long did it take to install mppsk at the port? My car is due in Galveston either Saturday or Sunday and I'm wondering how long the exhaust, and the other PIA's will take before my car gets to the dealer.

Congrats!

My car arrived at port on 10/3 and was sent out to dealer on 10/6 and arrived at dealer on 10/10. I had mppsk, kidney grills, front splitter, cf mirrors, and cf spoiler all installed at port.
They'll probably start working on the car on Monday if the car arrives on Sunday.

mhutchins14 · 10-13-2016, 01:41 PM

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Congrats!

My car arrived at port on 10/3 and was sent out to dealer on 10/6 and arrived at dealer on 10/10. I had mppsk, front splitter, cf mirrors, and cf spoiler all installed at port.
They'll probably start working on the car on Monday if the car arrives on Sunday.

Cool! Thanks for the info. I'm having mppsk, stainless steel pedals, black kidney grills, and rear spoiler installed. I'm out of town next weekend so hopefully it'll be ready when I get back early the following week. My dealer is only 20 or so miles from the port so maybe that'll help too.

Beek · 10-13-2016, 03:02 PM

Well this suck's, just got off the phone with Dealer who just confirmed with BMW NA, M Performance LSD will NOT work on xDrive 340's due to different axles being used than on RWD. They have the car all disassembled and it will not fit, period, no options. I'm still getting the MPPSK but no MPLSD.

Araemo · 10-13-2016, 05:24 PM

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Well this suck's, just got off the phone with Dealer who just confirmed with BMW NA, M Performance LSD will NOT work on xDrive 340's due to different axles being used than on RWD. They have the car all disassembled and it will not fit, period, no options. I'm still getting the MPPSK but no MPLSD.

You made me go look on getbmwparts.... and they don't even list the part # for the stock rear diff on an xdrive?!?

Beek · 10-13-2016, 05:26 PM

I was just checking too and found different part numbers for RWD vs AWD for the axles.

Big Nodge · 10-13-2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beek

Well this suck's, just got off the phone with Dealer who just confirmed with BMW NA, M Performance LSD will NOT work on xDrive 340's due to different axles being used than on RWD. They have the car all disassembled and it will not fit, period, no options. I'm still getting the MPPSK but no MPLSD.

Noooooo that's horrible news

Beek · 10-13-2016, 07:52 PM

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Noooooo that's horrible news

Yeah I'm not too happy, stuff got taken apart for no reason. I just hope they had a Master Tech doing the work, accessories are usually installed by junior techs but I have to think this job would have been considered "gravy" work with big book time but little actual time spent on the car so it might have gone to someone more senior, hope so anyway.

edit: Oh yeah, and the worst part is no LSD.

Big Nodge · 10-13-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beek

Yeah I'm not too happy, stuff got taken apart for no reason. I just hope they had a Master Tech doing the work, accessories are usually installed by junior techs but I have to think this job would have been considered "gravy" work with big book time but little actual time spent on the car so it might have gone to someone more senior, hope so anyway.

edit: Oh yeah, and the worst part is no LSD.

Yeah man, I'd be pretty steamed. Guess they have an LSD sitting around that they might sell cheap! BMW NA told me pretty clearly that it would indeed fit our cars, that's a disappointing goof.

By the way, even though this didn't work out it was a pretty baller move going MPPSK + MPLSD all at once. I respect that.

Big Nodge · 10-13-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Congrats!

My car arrived at port on 10/3 and was sent out to dealer on 10/6 and arrived at dealer on 10/10. I had mppsk, kidney grills, front splitter, cf mirrors, and cf spoiler all installed at port.
They'll probably start working on the car on Monday if the car arrives on Sunday.

Dude have you posted a pic of your car, sounds sick!

Beek · 10-13-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Yeah man, I'd be pretty steamed. Guess they have an LSD sitting around that they might sell cheap! BMW NA told me pretty clearly that it would indeed fit our cars, that's a disappointing goof.

By the way, even though this didn't work out it was a pretty baller move going MPPSK + MPLSD all at once. I respect that.

Thanks. My Father always said if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

Araemo · 10-13-2016, 09:27 PM

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Thanks. My Father always said if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

Yeah... I did some searching, I only found one claim of an F30 335 xDrive w/ LSD, and that was 'my friend has it, and loves it.'

RealOEM does list different P/Ns for the diffs themselves too. Lots of aftermarket options though, similar price range... some noticeably cheaper, but not many.

Beek · 10-13-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Araemo

Yeah... I did some searching, I only found one claim of an F30 335 xDrive w/ LSD, and that was 'my friend has it, and loves it.'

RealOEM does list different P/Ns for the diffs themselves too. Lots of aftermarket options though, similar price range... some noticeably cheaper, but not many.

True but I own mine so plenty of time for that after my warranty is up ... or I say screw it, whichever comes first.

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Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's needed, it was just a red envelope with the code on a piece of paper inside. I have not noticed any difference between sport and sport+. But the exhaust does make different sounds based on liftoff under different combinations of throttle, gear, and RPM. And probably temp of the engine and exhaust. I find that running it up to 4 or 5k RPMs at WOT and then lifting off in 2nd or 3rd gets the loud crackly backfires, but not always. Sometimes I feel like I'm a conductor in a bad ass mechanical orchestra calling up different sounds. I also agree that it feels like a challenge to produce the crackles, which is fun. I was just thinking this morning, the MPPSK really has changed how I drive! I am much more likely to have the sunroof or windows cracked, to hear those glorious noises, and throttle lift/engine overrun is now a regular part of my shifting habits, where I used to clutch in on throttle lift.
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Beek Major 707 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: Most folks crazy. Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	Well this suck's, just got off the phone with Dealer who just confirmed with BMW NA, M Performance LSD will NOT work on xDrive 340's due to different axles being used than on RWD. They have the car all disassembled and it will not fit, period, no options. I'm still getting the MPPSK but no MPLSD. __________________ '16 340xi Mineral Grey/Black Leather, MPSS on 18" 398 Orbit Grey wheels, ZF 8HP50, MPPSK+CF Tips, ZTR, ZMP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, Black Kidney Grilles. '09 Outback for a beater and grocery getter.
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Beek Major 707 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: Most folks crazy. Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	I was just checking too and found different part numbers for RWD vs AWD for the axles. __________________ '16 340xi Mineral Grey/Black Leather, MPSS on 18" 398 Orbit Grey wheels, ZF 8HP50, MPPSK+CF Tips, ZTR, ZMP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, Black Kidney Grilles. '09 Outback for a beater and grocery getter.
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