[learntocode]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

I share my garage with someone living in the building, it's small and barely any light in there, plus I've got no tools like a jack & jack stand otherwise it is a simple DIY.

check out this tutorial, someone installed their MPE at empty parking lot, rented the exhaust pipe cutter and worked out pretty good. Only thing maybe you need is ramps and common/basic tools.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

It is getting shipped to me today, will probably get it installed next week, will post pictures but I don't think it will look any different, I'll try to use my black OEM tips On a side note are you learning to code as in for development or just the BMW coding for options? Just curious, I'm a software engineer

I share my garage with someone living in the building, it's small and barely any light in there, plus I've got no tools like a jack & jack stand otherwise it is a simple DIY.

They like to have it all, overcharge you for parts and then charge you extra time for labor also. They first quoted me $750 for MPPK install, the SA ordered it for me when I was just asking about it and never told him to order it for me, I told him I will not be installing it for now as it's winter and now I'm thinking if 35hp is worth $1800($1400 + $400), leaning towards not getting it.

Link please? There are so many sellers and options, we never know which one is selling the good stuff. Got a bad fitting CF mirror cap replacement last time, was able to send it back and get a full refund.

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

It is getting shipped to me today, will probably get it installed next week, will post pictures but I don't think it will look any different, I'll try to use my black OEM tips On a side note are you learning to code as in for development or just the BMW coding for options? Just curious, I'm a software engineer

I share my garage with someone living in the building, it's small and barely any light in there, plus I've got no tools like a jack & jack stand otherwise it is a simple DIY.

They like to have it all, overcharge you for parts and then charge you extra time for labor also. They first quoted me $750 for MPPK install, the SA ordered it for me when I was just asking about it and never told him to order it for me, I told him I will not be installing it for now as it's winter and now I'm thinking if 35hp is worth $1800($1400 + $400), leaning towards not getting it.

Link please? There are so many sellers and options, we never know which one is selling the good stuff. Got a bad fitting CF mirror cap replacement last time, was able to send it back and get a full refund.

Don't buy the MPPK tune! That's highway robbery compared to other options that you have. I have it because it came with my used car. You can get more performance from a quick plug-in Burger JB+ for $200! If you want more tune and features then consider BootMod3- and you'll still pay less than half of what you would have.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by learntocode

check out this tutorial, someone installed their MPE at empty parking lot, rented the exhaust pipe cutter and worked out pretty good. Only thing maybe you need is ramps and common/basic tools.

Thanks man, I have checked out the videos and it seems simple but my local indy shop is going to do it for me and charge me for an hour of labor, $75

I did a bunch of coding on my old 328ix, I only got the eSys cable for $15 from amazon. It was pretty useful, I coded it for sport transmission, rolling windows up with keyfob, got rid of startup warning, changed the chime sound, got rid of warnings on swapping DRLs and low beam bulbs with LEDs, haven't done anything on my 435ix yet.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by johnung

Don't buy the MPPK tune! That's highway robbery compared to other options that you have. I have it because it came with my used car. You can get more performance from a quick plug-in Burger JB+ for $200! If you want more tune and features then consider BootMod3- and you'll still pay less than half of what you would have.

Yeah I am leaning towards not getting it, but it does come with about $300 air box and the tune also makes the exhaust louder with more burbles and backfires but still $1800 doesn't feel right for it. I can spend that on a nice set of wheels or get Dinan springs installed

[zinner]

this thread is entertaining. The MPE is a joke to install so the dealership refusing to install it stupid, but I guess we live in a world of zero tolerance. At the same time the MPE is a joke to install just install it yourself. BMW even makes swapping the exhaust hangers, something that is usually a pain in the butt, into an easy task as they can be unbolted from the chassis.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by zinner

this thread is entertaining. The MPE is a joke to install so the dealership refusing to install it stupid, but I guess we live in a world of zero tolerance. At the same time the MPE is a joke to install just install it yourself. BMW even makes swapping the exhaust hangers, something that is usually a pain in the butt, into an easy task as they can be unbolted from the chassis.

It being a simple DIY is not the point, they shouldn't have a problem with me supplying my own OEM part purchased from an authorized BMW dealer for much lesser than what they are selling it for. I got it $400 cheaper than what they were asking for it, tomorrow it can be a different part with a bigger margin, something that is not a simple DIY.

[sspade]

FWIW...

My dealer has no problem installing OEM parts that I supply.

[mlev]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Yeah I am leaning towards not getting it, but it does come with about $300 air box and the tune also makes the exhaust louder with more burbles and backfires but still $1800 doesn't feel right for it. I can spend that on a nice set of wheels or get Dinan springs installed

Want slightly increased volume and more pops and burbles? Get a resonator delete or midpipe. Pairs great with the MPE.
A lot of people end up wanting "more" at some point with it comes to the MPE.
It sounds nicer than stock, but still leaves something to be desired. Held me over for about 8 months until I needed some more volume.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by mlev

Want slightly increased volume and more pops and burbles? Get a resonator delete or midpipe. Pairs great with the MPE.
A lot of people end up wanting "more" at some point with it comes to the MPE.
It sounds nicer than stock, but still leaves something to be desired. Held me over for about 8 months until I needed some more volume.

Any CELs or car warranty issues with that?

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by sspade

FWIW...

My dealer has no problem installing OEM parts that I supply.

I think my SA is pissed because I didn't install the MPPK that he ordered for me when I never asked him to do so, I was only asking for the price associated with it and if they will price match

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Yeah I am leaning towards not getting it, but it does come with about $300 air box and the tune also makes the exhaust louder with more burbles and backfires but still $1800 doesn't feel right for it. I can spend that on a nice set of wheels or get Dinan springs installed

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Yeah I am leaning towards not getting it, but it does come with about $300 air box and the tune also makes the exhaust louder with more burbles and backfires but still $1800 doesn't feel right for it. I can spend that on a nice set of wheels or get Dinan springs installed

I've got that air box as part of my MPPK. I just posted about it the other day. It just changes out the bottom of your stock air box for a new one that has a big hole in the side for added airflow. There are instructions on how to cut the holes yourself for free or you can by the OEM part for $181 and install it yourself in about 15 minutes by just undoing about 4 clips. Look up my post. It has the part numbers and instructions. Toss the air filter for an aFe Pro Dry filter for about $80. (Never an oiled filter, that will gunk your expensive air sensors) The aFe is lifetime reusable too.

I have the BMW M Performance exhaust because it came with my used car but if I was buying one now I'd look at AWE. I've seen and heard them at BMW car events and they stood out to me over other exhausts including my own. Hope this helps!

[BigJack75]

While $850 for the part off of ebay is much better than the other places I still can't believe a muffler costs that much!!!

[michaeljr1186]

Originally Posted by jack10525

While $850 for the part off of ebay is much better than the other places I still can't believe a muffler costs that much!!!

yea ikr......luxury cars costing so much weird

porsche muffler is so much cheaper lol oh wait.

[amw896]

I would never go back to a douchy dealer like this one!

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by johnung

I've got that air box as part of my MPPK. I just posted about it the other day. It just changes out the bottom of your stock air box for a new one that has a big hole in the side for added airflow. There are instructions on how to cut the holes yourself for free or you can by the OEM part for $181 and install it yourself in about 15 minutes by just undoing about 4 clips. Look up my post. It has the part numbers and instructions. Toss the air filter for an aFe Pro Dry filter for about $80. (Never an oiled filter, that will gunk your expensive air sensors) The aFe is lifetime reusable too.

I have the BMW M Performance exhaust because it came with my used car but if I was buying one now I'd look at AWE. I've seen and heard them at BMW car events and they stood out to me over other exhausts including my own. Hope this helps!

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by johnung

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.

I saw your post, so the second picture is what comes as stock or does it have only one hole between those three line separated sections? Or does it have two holes already and you are suggesting to combine them?
For the MPPK intake do I just need the part # 11122334344 which is $181 or do I need the entire assembly part# 13-71-8-616-013 for $298? Also does the lifetime aFe Pro Dry filter need regular cleaning?

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

I saw your post, so the second picture is what comes as stock or does it have only one hole between those three line separated sections? Or does it have two holes already and you are suggesting to combine them?
For the MPPK intake do I just need the part # 11122334344 which is $181 or do I need the entire assembly part# 13-71-8-616-013 for $298? Also does the lifetime aFe Pro Dry filter need regular cleaning?

I will try to clarify what the photos show in my previous post. I believe that they are in the PDF attachment:

Photo1) This is the lower part of the intake box that comes with the M Performance Intake option. It has a hole in the side and I assume that the red piece of plastic is installed by the factory to add strength around the edges of the opening.

Photo2) The stock air box bottom does NOT have a hole in it at this location (the location that was outlined in red in photo1) This photo2 shows the stock lower part of air box AFTER the first guy who posted about this DIY upgrade drilled holes in his own stock air box bottom.

Photo3) Shows my suggestion which is instead of drilling round holes, cut rectangular shaped holes (indicated by the yellow) in the stock air box bottom between the ridge lines. Not cutting through those ridge lines helps to maintain the structural integrity of the plastic. Make sure that overall, your cuts are within the red area indicated in Photo1.
To make the cuts, I would draw the rectangles with a Sharpie. Then drill small holes in each corner. Finally I'd cut out the edges of the full rectangle with either a utility knife with a new sharp blade- first scoring the plastic and then repeating over and over on the line until it cuts completely through. Or use a small Dremel tool with a small cutting wheel.

My car came with all the components in the $298 package already installed so I've never seen the stock parts myself. But going by the guy who made this original DYI post, to get the added airflow the only thing needed is to either buy and install the MP bottom to the air box or cut the holes in your stock air box.

I plan to clean the aFe Pro Dry air filter once a year in the summer when I usually change my cabin filter. I'll just see what their website suggests for the cleaning method. I checked my aFe filter after the first six months and it still looked new.

Hope this helps!

[johnung]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Thanks a lot man, I'll check out your post/instructions. Did you get the MPPK with the car when you bought it or did you get it installed later?

I bought the car used as a dealer CPO car. The original owner had the MPPK tune, MP Intake, MP Exhaust and blacked out kidney grille installed. It was unclear from the paperwork whether these happened at the port or at the dealer. I know the car itself was special ordered by the buyer. Right away I swapped out the stock air filter for an aFe Pro Dry stock-sized filter and definitely felt a difference when I touched the gas pedal, like the engine was breathing freer. Like it runs on a cool day versus a hot day.