AWE Tuning: BMW F30 340i Exhaust Suite

sandwi54 · 09-14-2016, 01:22 PM

Does this exhaust retain the electronic valve? If not, what do we do with the valve connector?

Josh/AWE · 09-14-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sandwi54

Does this exhaust retain the electronic valve? If not, what do we do with the valve connector?

Negative.

The valve motor remains relative to its factory location via the bracket seen on the driver's side tip outlet below:

sandwi54 · 09-14-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

Negative.

The valve motor remains relative to its factory location via the bracket seen on the driver's side tip outlet below:

Thanks. So basically I just leave the valve connector zip-tied somewhere and not use it right?

Josh/AWE · 09-15-2016, 12:56 PM

The valve motor can remain plugged in... the valve motor just won't be connected to a valve.

Josh/AWE · 09-27-2016, 02:37 PM

The AWE Tuning 340i Non-Resonated Performance Mid Pipe and Touring Edition Exhaust featuring 180 Technology® in action.

Josh/AWE · 10-07-2016, 01:57 PM

Josh/AWE · 10-10-2016, 04:12 PM

AWE Tuning 340i Non-Resonated Performance Mid Pipe and Touring Edition Exhaust + catless downpipe, featuring Grandma Jean.

Josh/AWE · 10-17-2016, 02:02 PM

Views of the AWE Tuning 340i Non-Resonated Performance Mid Pipe and Touring Edition Exhaust featuring 180 Technology®.

Bee Pee · 10-17-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

AWE Tuning 340i Non-Resonated Performance Mid Pipe and Touring Edition Exhaust + catless downpipe, featuring Grandma Jean.

Compared to the black car this sounds raspy and way too ricey. Sorry.

Josh/AWE · 10-17-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Compared to the black car this sounds raspy and way too Ricky. Sorry.

As I mentioned in the initial post... it has a catless downpipe equipped. I share videos of all configurations so those considering such configurations can have an idea beforehand

Bee Pee · 10-18-2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

As I mentioned in the initial post... it has a catless downpipe equipped. I share videos of all configurations so those considering such configurations can have an idea beforehand

Josh - I realise why you post assorted configurations and applaud AWE for doing so, keep it up. I'm just giving you feedback that's all.

This sounds the business, AWE exhaust sounds much better IMHO with oem DP or sport cat DP.

BP

Josh/AWE · 10-18-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Josh - I realise why you post assorted configurations and applaud AWE for doing so, keep it up. I'm just giving you feedback that's all.

This sounds the business, AWE exhaust sounds much better IMHO with oem DP or sport cat DP.

BP

Of course, my friend! The feedback is appreciated.

I completely agree with you on the DP. If an aftermarket DP comes into play, I lean towards catted 99.9% of the time.

Here's another clip with the stock DP:

Lionel_24k · 10-27-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Compared to the black car this sounds raspy and way too ricey. Sorry.

Agreed, too raspy for my liking . Guess ill stick with my stock DP

Josh/AWE · 10-31-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionel_24k

Agreed, too raspy for my liking . Guess ill stick with my stock DP

Totally your call

carguy19 · 10-31-2016, 04:29 PM

I think if you do the catless DP, if you leave the midpipe stock it will take away that rasp.

Josh/AWE · 11-01-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy19

I think if you do the catless DP, if you leave the midpipe stock it will take away that rasp.

A plausible tactic!

BASELINE · 11-02-2016, 10:52 AM

Nice job guys!! System sounds great regardless of Cats or not. I actually think the decatted car sounded sexy as hell. My only apprehension is i wish it retained the stock valving. Having owned a few valved systems in previous cars, I love the dual personality of a valved system. And on these cars it's built in and Oem integrated, not sure why one would want to delete that function.

Any plans of offering a valved unit!?

E90ROXS · 11-02-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BASELINE

Nice job guys!! System sounds great regardless of Cats or not. I actually think the decatted car sounded sexy as hell. My only apprehension is i wish it retained the stock valving. Having owned a few valved systems in previous cars, I love the dual personality of a valved system. And on these cars it's built in and Oem integrated, not sure why one would want to delete that function.

Any plans of offering a valved unit!?

May that option is too advanced for them to make.

Josh/AWE · 11-03-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BASELINE

Nice job guys!! System sounds great regardless of Cats or not. I actually think the decatted car sounded sexy as hell. My only apprehension is i wish it retained the stock valving. Having owned a few valved systems in previous cars, I love the dual personality of a valved system. And on these cars it's built in and Oem integrated, not sure why one would want to delete that function.

Any plans of offering a valved unit!?

Thanks for the kind words! We found it didn't need valves regarding tone and in-cabin acoustics thanks to our 180 Technology®. I do understand the love for the dual personality (e.g. our F8X SwitchPath™ Exhaust). Maybe we'll revisit it in the future

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Originally Posted by E90ROXS

May that option is too advanced for them to make.

Certainly not the case. We have multiple SwitchPath™ Exhausts in our catalog across all of the makes/platforms we manufacture for -- some of which utilize factory valving and other implement valves on otherwise valveless platforms where they're controlled by either a remote or button from within the cabin.

jpsimon · 11-03-2016, 09:24 AM

Do you have any pics of 90mm black + dual-walled?

Josh/AWE · 11-03-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Do you have any pics of 90mm black + dual-walled?

Like this?

jpsimon · 11-03-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

Like this?

Whoops, right on page 1 eh? Missed it

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