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      06-08-2016, 06:55 PM   #1
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To MPE or not to MPE

That is the question.

My M2 will be build soon (at the end of July - 30/07/2016) and I'm still wondering if I should order the MPE at $3,500 (CDN) or stay with the stock exhaust.

My M2 will be my daily driver 8 or 9 months a year so I don't want it to be too loud into the cabin.

I've watch lots of videos on Youtube recently featuring the stock exhaust and the MPE and so far I've found that the stock exhaust sound very nice but not loud enough. On the other hand, the MPE sound great in track mode (but too loud for a DD) but not in sport mode just like if the flaps were staying closed.

What a tough decision to take !
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      06-08-2016, 07:00 PM   #2
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I plan to just throw a VRSF downpipe on. I've heard clips where this is plenty..for me at least. That's until we start seeing some aftermarket exhaust.
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      06-08-2016, 07:15 PM   #3
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I plan to just throw a VRSF downpipe on. I've heard clips where this is plenty..for me at least. That's until we start seeing some aftermarket exhaust.
Yes I've seen it on youtube and it really improves the exhaust sound, but I guess that running catless will void the car's warranty and light up the "check engine" light.

I hope that aftermarket exhausts will be cheaper than the MPE and will sound great. The is an Akrapovic one but it seems to be even more expensive than the MPE...
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      06-08-2016, 08:56 PM   #4
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The stock exhaust sound pretty much exactly like my F30 335 sounded with Akrapovic. So it sounds just fine to be honest.
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      06-09-2016, 04:56 AM   #5
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I agree with metrickid. If you run on sport mode in the city you get more than enough pops and bangs on the over-run and people will turn and look. Bear in mind this is not high revs either, its just cruising along at 50kph/30MPH and releasing throttle for a square turn. The other night after work I was driving home uphill in sport mode at 50kph and a traffic policeman in a marked car turns on and tails me. I started getting self conscious and dialed the mode back to comfort to avoid undue attention. Haha. If I could avoid a CEL I might consider a catless DP at some stage (not illegal here) but not tempted by a full aftermarket or MP system at the mo
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      06-09-2016, 06:02 AM   #6
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I ordered an MPE and then cancelled it after watching more vids and realising it wasn't going to add much to the car. Stock Exhaust is loud and has character, if I need more down the line then I'd rather get a downpipe and a tune to add some power.
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      06-09-2016, 06:34 AM   #7
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I ordered an MPE and then cancelled it after watching more vids and realising it wasn't going to add much to the car. Stock Exhaust is loud and has character, if I need more down the line then I'd rather get a downpipe and a tune to add some power.
whaaaaat?

you can`t tell from videos.
it is an incredible difference, especially over 3000rpm.
Reving isn`t much louder. But who does this sh** anyway?
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haha sorry not having a dig at people with it

Im sure its great. Just for me id rather spend the cash on other parts and get a DP that frees up a bit of performance.
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      06-09-2016, 09:00 AM   #9
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The stock exhaust sound pretty much exactly like my F30 335 sounded with Akrapovic. So it sounds just fine to be honest.
As you are a M2 owner you know what you're talking about I guess. You are helping me in my decision. Thanks.
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      06-09-2016, 09:03 AM   #10
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I ordered an MPE and then cancelled it after watching more vids and realising it wasn't going to add much to the car. Stock Exhaust is loud and has character, if I need more down the line then I'd rather get a downpipe and a tune to add some power.
I guess I'll stay with the stock exhaust and save that money to buy a sport cat (100 or 200 cell) downpipe later, that should help in HP and improve the sound, and that will not light up the check engine light as a catless downpipe would. You are helping me too in my decision. Thanks.
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As you are a M2 owner you know what you're talking about I guess. You are helping me in my decision. Thanks.
Yeah, as M+M said above... In sport mode it is way louder than I expected (on the outside, doesn't intrude at all in the cabin) for a stock exhaust and burbles and pops A LOT, just like my Akrapovic did before. So the stock exhaust will be more than enough for most people. I will change it just because I like changing stuff and has a crush on Akrapovic, I don't need more sound.
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Yeah, as M+M said above... In sport mode it is way louder than I expected (on the outside, doesn't intrude at all in the cabin) for a stock exhaust and burbles and pops A LOT, just like my Akrapovic did before. So the stock exhaust will be more than enough for most people. I will change it just because I like changing stuff and has a crush on Akrapovic, I don't need more sound.
You have a very nice M2 with all these M Performance parts.
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Yeah, as M+M said above... In sport mode it is way louder than I expected (on the outside, doesn't intrude at all in the cabin) for a stock exhaust and burbles and pops A LOT, just like my Akrapovic did before. So the stock exhaust will be more than enough for most people. I will change it just because I like changing stuff and has a crush on Akrapovic, I don't need more sound.
BMW has a relationship w/Akrapovic.

Does anyone know if Akrapovic help develop both the stock and MPE for BMW?
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You have a very nice M2 with all these M Performance parts.
Thanks!
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BMW has a relationship w/Akrapovic.

Does anyone know if Akrapovic help develop both the stock and MPE for BMW?
Lol, don't start with this again...
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Has anyone installed/plan to install a DP with the MPE? I imagine this combo would be nuts
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      06-10-2016, 03:19 PM   #17
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To MPE or not to MPE. That is the question.
Here's my answer. But I'm biased, of course.
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