MPE vs. Remus?

34dean · 09-06-2018, 11:32 AM

So, I am considering both the MPE and Remus Catback exhaust for my 335i x-Drive M Sport. I am looking for a sporty sound but could care less about burbles, pops, gunshot sounds etc. Actually, I'd prefer not having much if any of those sounds... just a sporty sounding car.

Thoughts on these two options? Or, if you have another suggestion in the same price range, please let me know. I have a CPO for another 2 years so... would prefer not to void that either.

perryo91 · 09-06-2018, 11:55 AM

MPE 100%. Tone is better and it's valved.

Only downside is if you want to show off after turning it on you gotta wait for the valve to open to get nice revs

theEZV · 09-06-2018, 12:10 PM

MPE is barely any louder than stock. These are tons of videos on Youtube of 335i F30s with all sorts of exhaust setups. Go watch and see which one you prefer.

alohasurftoad · 09-06-2018, 12:12 PM

i vote REMUS

E90705 · 09-06-2018, 12:34 PM

I vote remus, biased because it whats on my car

perryo91 · 09-06-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by theEZV

MPE is barely any louder than stock. These are tons of videos on Youtube of 335i F30s with all sorts of exhaust setups. Go watch and see which one you prefer.

It's barely louder because the videos on youtube are revving when the valve isnt open. Trust me it's just as loud as Remus...

cfm56d7b · 09-06-2018, 01:05 PM

Did you watch Akrapovic exhaust videos? It might be what you are looking for.

34dean · 09-06-2018, 02:43 PM

Will any after market exhaust void my warranty though?

Zara · 09-06-2018, 03:40 PM

MPE + Downpipe = Amazing

Zentan · 09-06-2018, 04:04 PM

Borla.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 09-06-2018, 05:29 PM

MPE before my DP and BM3 were installed. Cold start and a few revs after valves open. It was super early and didn't want to wake the kiddos...

jh_f30 · 09-06-2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by perryo91

MPE 100%. Tone is better and it's valved.

Only downside is if you want to show off after turning it on you gotta wait for the valve to open to get nice revs

Remus is also valved and gets my biased vote too.

mlev · 09-09-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by perryo91

MPE 100%. Tone is better and it's valved.

Only downside is if you want to show off after turning it on you gotta wait for the valve to open to get nice revs

I've had my MPE valves unplugged to OPEN since the day I installed it...although I understand the concern for quiet neighborhoods and those aggressive cold startups

Just did res delete for my MPE this weekend and very happy with it...slight rasp on occasion but still sounds great, noticeably louder with no drone.

perryo91 · 09-10-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mlev

I've had my MPE valves unplugged to OPEN since the day I installed it...although I understand the concern for quiet neighborhoods and those aggressive cold startups

Just did res delete for my MPE this weekend and very happy with it...slight rasp on occasion but still sounds great, noticeably louder with no drone.

Oh man yeah, the res delete brings the MPE to where it should be in my opinion... I actually want a little more rasp so I'm gonna go catless later this year

34dean · 09-11-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mlev

I've had my MPE valves unplugged to OPEN since the day I installed it...although I understand the concern for quiet neighborhoods and those aggressive cold startups

Just did res delete for my MPE this weekend and very happy with it...slight rasp on occasion but still sounds great, noticeably louder with no drone.

THIS is what I want. Can you add a sound clip here for us to hear?

Munchi435i · 09-11-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mlev

I've had my MPE valves unplugged to OPEN since the day I installed it...although I understand the concern for quiet neighborhoods and those aggressive cold startups

Just did res delete for my MPE this weekend and very happy with it...slight rasp on occasion but still sounds great, noticeably louder with no drone.

Would like to hear a sound clip if you have a chance. I just installed the MPE exhaust with my ER Catless DP and it sounds AMAZING!!!!!

My only concern about deleting the Res would be the drone!!

mlev · 09-11-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 34dean

THIS is what I want. Can you add a sound clip here for us to hear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munchi435i

Would like to hear a sound clip if you have a chance. I just installed the MPE exhaust with my ER Catless DP and it sounds AMAZING!!!!!

My only concern about deleting the Res would be the drone!!

I will try to record tonight.

I would not recommend Catless DP + Res delete + MPE. People have reported that combination results in drone. MPE + OEM Resonator + Catless DP OR MPE + Res delete + Stock DP seems to be the way to go (unless you don't care about drone). I have Stock DP and do not plan on going Catless. However, I would consider unplugging your valve if you want as much sound as possible no matter what driving mode you're in.

TF3090 · 09-11-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchi435i

Would like to hear a sound clip if you have a chance. I just installed the MPE exhaust with my ER Catless DP and it sounds AMAZING!!!!!

My only concern about deleting the Res would be the drone!!

how much louder compared to catless DP + OEM exhaust?

badbread · 09-11-2018, 04:12 PM

Here's a video of my car with a CTS Turbo catless DP and MPE. Got lots of compliments at the event, lots of people wondering what my setup was. Most were shocked it was stock MPE with DP/delete.

The exhaust is mic'd here so it sounds a bit louder than it actually is:

E90705 · 09-11-2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by badbread

Here's a video of my car with a CTS Turbo catless DP and MPE. Got lots of compliments at the event, lots of people wondering what my setup was. Most were shocked it was stock MPE with DP/delete.

The exhaust is mic'd here so it sounds a bit louder than it actually is:

That's great video editing, your setup sounds perfect too

remrk · 09-12-2018, 11:36 AM

I have the Remus axleback on my car. Noticibly louder than stock especially when I get on it (though with the windows up it is only a tiny bit louder in the cabin). May do a resonator delete as I want it a little bit louder.

mlev · 09-12-2018, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34dean

THIS is what I want. Can you add a sound clip here for us to hear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munchi435i

Would like to hear a sound clip if you have a chance. I just installed the MPE exhaust with my ER Catless DP and it sounds AMAZING!!!!!

My only concern about deleting the Res would be the drone!!

Here's a clip from this morning's cold start up in my parking garage...for some reason the sound cut off when I picked up the phone. I will try to make a better one this weekend with revs and drive by

09-06-2018, 11:32 AM	#1
34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	MPE vs. Remus? So, I am considering both the MPE and Remus Catback exhaust for my 335i x-Drive M Sport. I am looking for a sporty sound but could care less about burbles, pops, gunshot sounds etc. Actually, I'd prefer not having much if any of those sounds... just a sporty sounding car. Thoughts on these two options? Or, if you have another suggestion in the same price range, please let me know. I have a CPO for another 2 years so... would prefer not to void that either. __________________ 2015 335i X-drive, Black Sapphire Metallic, M Sport package LOADED. MPE/VRSF Charge Pipe/BM3 Stage 1 93 Octane
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09-06-2018, 11:55 AM	#2
perryo91 Captain 373 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	MPE 100%. Tone is better and it's valved. Only downside is if you want to show off after turning it on you gotta wait for the valve to open to get nice revs __________________ Hi
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09-06-2018, 12:10 PM	#3
theEZV Lieutenant 178 Rep 463 Posts Drives: F30 335i; Looking for F80 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Clarksburg, MD iTrader: (0)	MPE is barely any louder than stock. These are tons of videos on Youtube of 335i F30s with all sorts of exhaust setups. Go watch and see which one you prefer.
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09-06-2018, 12:12 PM	#4
alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3072 Rep 4,315 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	i vote REMUS
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09-06-2018, 12:34 PM	#5
E90705 First Lieutenant 127 Rep 383 Posts Drives: E90/F25 M-sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central iTrader: (0)	I vote remus, biased because it whats on my car
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09-06-2018, 01:05 PM	#7
cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Did you watch Akrapovic exhaust videos? It might be what you are looking for.
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09-06-2018, 02:43 PM	#8
34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Will any after market exhaust void my warranty though? __________________ 2015 335i X-drive, Black Sapphire Metallic, M Sport package LOADED. MPE/VRSF Charge Pipe/BM3 Stage 1 93 Octane
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09-06-2018, 03:40 PM	#9
Zara Lieutenant 611 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	MPE + Downpipe = Amazing __________________ 2014 335i 6MT /// Mineral Gray - Red Coral \| M Perf Spoiler \| M Perf Lip & Diffuser \| M Perf Grilles \| M Perf Side Splitters \| M Perf CF & Alcantra Interior Trim \| \| Wagner Evo II FMIC \| VRSF DP \| AA CP \| CTS Turbo Intake \| MHD Stage 2 Tune \| H&R Sports \| Bilstein B8s \|
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Zentan First Lieutenant 132 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C / 6MT / SO Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Borla.
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09-06-2018, 05:29 PM	#11
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,653 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	MPE before my DP and BM3 were installed. Cold start and a few revs after valves open. It was super early and didn't want to wake the kiddos... __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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badbread not good, but bad 333 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	Here's a video of my car with a CTS Turbo catless DP and MPE. Got lots of compliments at the event, lots of people wondering what my setup was. Most were shocked it was stock MPE with DP/delete. The exhaust is mic'd here so it sounds a bit louder than it actually is: __________________ They are spelled BRAKES not breaks!!!! Oh FFS, not another spark plug thread! BreadsBMW on Youtube
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09-12-2018, 11:36 AM	#21
remrk Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 335xi MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have the Remus axleback on my car. Noticibly louder than stock especially when I get on it (though with the windows up it is only a tiny bit louder in the cabin). May do a resonator delete as I want it a little bit louder.
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