[haitham786]

Originally Posted by Gio72

Haitham, listen to me: plan to replace your 339 with a 340 and you will be very happy! I'll try to make the same, maybe after summer...
I want the right sound!!!!

I will discuss this matter with our local dealer and figure out possible solutions for this issue. In the past few moths, I informed the parts manager about the heterogeneity between the US version #340 and the EU version #339. However, he claimed that middle east countries can only receive the EU version. Anyhow, I will visit the dealer this week hopefully and find out whether they can order for the US version or not at no any extra charge.

[haitham786]

This is how my exhaust system sounds:

https://soundcloud.com/haitham-al-lawati/exhaust

This is how the EU #339 sounds

Recorded with Tascam DR-100 Mark II using the built-in Microphone.


I would really appreciate if you provide feedback

[Gio72]

Haitham... You know my opinion... I understand perfectly your disappointment!

[haitham786]

Originally Posted by Gio72

Haitham... You know my opinion... I understand perfectly your disappointment!

I was very much convinced with your opinion from your very first post and immediately made a claim to the local dealer, and quoted to them your opinion. Frankly speaking, they were also convinced with your standpoint and promised to take the issue into consideration and file the case to BMW Middle East and also BMW Corporate in Germany.
In the recent posts, my concern was to learn more about the case through discussions with Bimmerpost members and provide space for the public to share their thoughts and opinions.

[haitham786]

Originally Posted by Gio72

Haitham... You know my opinion... I understand perfectly your disappointment!

The US version #340 is available with our local dealer by now!!

[NOBLE MOTORCARS]

sounds like all the non north america owners are having the problems lol

[DR_G]

Originally Posted by haitham786

I was very much convinced with your opinion from your very first post and immediately made a claim to the local dealer, and quoted to them your opinion. Frankly speaking, they were also convinced with your standpoint and promised to take the issue into consideration and file the case to BMW Middle East and also BMW Corporate in Germany.
In the recent posts, my concern was to learn more about the case through discussions with Bimmerpost members and provide space for the public to share their thoughts and opinions.

I'd be interested in knowing how you get on.

Had my 6 month 'follow up' call from my dealer the other day (voicemail), want to see how you other guys get on with your discussions on 339 vs 340 before I get in touch with them again.

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by haitham786

The US version #340 is available with our local dealer by now!!

Yes, they sent me a letter just a couple of days ago! They confirmed what I realized by myself watching at www.realoem.com!
Now we are in summer holidays, but on september I will check what to do to replace my exhaust with the "new" one!

[Krelle]

Why don't you guy's just have BMW modify the exhaust on their account?
They can't just show press video's off one xorst and sell another.

All of you who are to buy the MPE shoul order from a US dealer. Buy a bunch to limit the freight expenses.
/Krelle

[DR_G]

Originally Posted by Gio72

Yes, they sent me a letter just a couple of days ago! They confirmed what I realized by myself watching at www.realoem.com!
Now we are in summer holidays, but on september I will check what to do to replace my exhaust with the "new" one!

Did they say anything else?

I've seen enough new videos of the 340 version now to convince me (that plus I've now gotten to ~1500 miles on my 339 and compared again to stock #sadface).

Speaking with my dealer now to hopefully find a way forward.

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by DR_G

Did they say anything else?

I've seen enough new videos of the 340 version now to convince me (that plus I've now gotten to ~1500 miles on my 339 and compared again to stock #sadface).

Speaking with my dealer now to hopefully find a way forward.

No, they just told me to contact my dealer, but they're not going to replace my exhaust warranty...
I don't understand this behaviour: if BMW approved 340 version for Europe, they certainly realized that 339 version DOESN'T sound at all! 339 was cleary a mistake, a big mistake! Mah...

[Amati]

After having the MPPK installed and in search of the next mod I've read this entire thread and listened to all the sound files but 339 or 340 they all sound to me like a couple of soda cans with a case of delirium tremens.

You want a car that sounds like a real car then buy a V8 M3 E93 before they all disappear.

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by Amati

After having the MPPK installed and in search of the next mod I've read this entire thread and listened to all the sound files but 339 or 340 they all sound to me like a couple of soda cans with a case of delirium tremens.

You want a car that sounds like a real car then buy a V8 M3 E93 before they all disappear.

Sorry? If you think that 339 and 340 have the same sound, maybe you need an ear-doctor

[aacabriolet]

Ok so long story short, I have the 340 MPE now

Thank you guys. Especially @Gio72

http://clyp.it/s4dutbvp

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Ok so long story short, I have the 340 MPE now

Thank you guys. Especially @Gio72

http://clyp.it/s4dutbvp

I'm happy for you!
I hope I will get it soon too...

[haitham786]

Originally Posted by Krelle

Why don't you guy's just have BMW modify the exhaust on their account?
They can't just show press video's off one xorst and sell another.

All of you who are to buy the MPE shoul order from a US dealer. Buy a bunch to limit the freight expenses.
/Krelle

BMW has not recommended our local dealer to make any modification for the muffler. Therefore, the local dealer is not in the position to take any further step on their own risk.

[haitham786]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Ok so long story short, I have the 340 MPE now

Thank you guys. Especially @Gio72

http://clyp.it/s4dutbvp

I will be very grateful if you can record the acceleration and drive-by, because this my main concern.

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by haitham786

I will be very grateful if you can record the acceleration and drive-by, because this my main concern.

Ok. What concern do you have

[haitham786]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Ok. What concern do you have

When the car is stationary, the exhaust sounds good when I rev up to 3000 rpm, beyond this speed the sporty sound fades. In addition to this, when accelerating the car and taking it into motion there is almost no sporty impressive sound, baring in mind that the car in is in sport mode, not comfort. That's the main concern.

Check it out:
https://soundcloud.com/haitham-al-lawati/exhaust

[Gio72]

I heard so many 340 that I'm sure that the difference, even in acceleration, with the 339 is absolutely remarkable

[haitham786]

Regarding M Performance Exhaust System, is there any re-programing necessary to get the true effect of the exhaust silencer ?

[Gio72]

Originally Posted by haitham786

Regarding M Performance Exhaust System, is there any re-programing necessary to get the true effect of the exhaust silencer ?

Eh? Absolutely not! It's plug&play
You need only, like I need only, to replace your 339 with 340 versione