MPE vs Dinan vs AWE query

madpistol · 08-13-2022, 02:49 PM

It would also appear that AWE voids your warranty, so that's out for now.

TupperBMW · 08-14-2022, 10:37 AM

^ Sigh……no it doesn’t

Datemike · 08-14-2022, 03:12 PM

Like others have said cabin is definitely louder, especially at 2kish rpm. On long road trips I modulate the gas sometimes to move above or below 2k rpm. That being said, I would buy the awe ten times over. Hands down the best upgrade I've made.

MotorenWerkeN52 · 08-21-2022, 08:57 AM

Personally the fact that AWE deletes the value is a deal breaker for me. I have heard the AWE in person, it has a good tone but too loud for my liking. Tips look great though.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-21-2022, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorenWerkeN52

Personally the fact that AWE deletes the value is a deal breaker for me. I have heard the AWE in person, it has a good tone but too loud for my liking. Tips look great though.

AWE sounds excellent, but it might be too aggressive for some customers looking to use valves to tone it down.

If that's a concern, I recommend the active autowerke exhaust, which retains the stock valve controller allowing the customer to manage the sound level.

koopa · 08-21-2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

AWE sounds excellent, but it might be too aggressive for some customers looking to use valves to tone it down.

If that's a concern, I recommend the active autowerke exhaust, which retains the stock valve controller allowing the customer to manage the sound level.

I wish there were more sound clips of this exhaust, not a ton out there.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-21-2022, 11:36 AM

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I wish there were more sound clips of this exhaust, not a ton out there.

you are correct, I'll talk to active regarding an additional discount for customers willing to share sound clips and their honest feedback

brianeck · 09-15-2022, 09:55 PM

I don't understand why anyone likes a loud cold start with any exhaust. We've all decided not to drive yellow corvettes for our own respective reasons and we have a certain unspoken code to uphold

TupperBMW · 09-17-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

I don't understand why anyone likes a loud cold start with any exhaust. We've all decided not to drive yellow corvettes for our own respective reasons and we have a certain unspoken code to uphold

To hell with codes.

I want a loud cold start, and I want the back of my car to face your house when I do it. You should hear the cold start on my Audi R8 with its new valveless, titanium exhaust. Especially at 3 am

BMW DIY Guy · 09-23-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by koopa

I wish there were more sound clips of this exhaust, not a ton out there.

So the video has the entire installation DIY as well, but I do have before and after sound clips too.

Keep in mind that video of exhaust is HIGHLY subjective to put it mildly, and will be limited by conditions, camera, mic quality, background noise and more.

So.. the sound clips I do have here are good, but even as I listen to them myself, they dont fully represent the complete sound due to the mic itself. I will say while I ran the before and after, everyone else in the shop stopped and listened, and was VERY impressed by the after. It make a massive difference.

koopa · 09-23-2022, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Keep in mind that video of exhaust is HIGHLY subjective to put it mildly, and will be limited by conditions, camera, mic quality, background noise and more.

Something is definitely better than nothing. From what I can hear it sounds pretty good, thanks for sharing!

BMW DIY Guy · 09-23-2022, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by koopa

Something is definitely better than nothing. From what I can hear it sounds pretty good, thanks for sharing!

Happy to help and it did sound VERY good.

brianeck · 09-28-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TupperBMW

To hell with codes.

I want a loud cold start, and I want the back of my car to face your house when I do it. You should hear the cold start on my Audi R8 with its new valveless, titanium exhaust. Especially at 3 am

Hahaha pointing your rear in my direction during the wee hours of the morning is akin to a declaration of war!

areeb · 09-28-2022, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TupperBMW

Sorry for the delayed response.

I don’t have any videos to post. AWE and other have already posted them online. Mine would be similar.

As with other aftermarket exhausts, they just do NOT do any justice to the sound in real life. If you’re ever in the Chicago area I can show you in person

TupperBMW, I'm in the Chicago area and thinking about getting the AWE. Could I come hear yours in person?

TupperBMW · 10-04-2022, 04:24 PM

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TupperBMW, I'm in the Chicago area and thinking about getting the AWE. Could I come hear yours in person?

Sure, send me a PM

areeb · 10-05-2022, 11:38 AM

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Sure, send me a PM

I'm a new account, I don't think I can send PMs yet. Would you be able to PM me?

TupperBMW · 10-08-2022, 09:34 AM

^ I just posted a visitor message to you

areeb · 10-08-2022, 11:29 PM

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^ I just posted a visitor message to you

I see it; trying to figure out how to respond to it. Probably missing something obvious but I don't see any kind of reply option.

rolbmw · 10-09-2022, 02:35 AM

Mpe is the best

TupperBMW · 10-09-2022, 09:00 AM

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I see it; trying to figure out how to respond to it. Probably missing something obvious but I don't see any kind of reply option.

I sent you another one providing my email address.

I will delete that message in a few days, but feel free to email me

areeb · 10-09-2022, 05:58 PM

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I sent you another one providing my email address.

I will delete that message in a few days, but feel free to email me

Thanks, got it and sent an email. Appreciate it!

welikefujika · 10-13-2022, 08:46 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking to get AWE installed but what did you guys do with the OEM exhaust just in case I want to return it back to OEM and sell the car?
Since it looks like it's welded do I ask the shop to cut it up for me?

I live in a condo so storage is an issue for me, maybe dinan is the way to go since it's an axel-back??
Suggestions would be appreciated.

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welikefujika New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I'm looking to get AWE installed but what did you guys do with the OEM exhaust just in case I want to return it back to OEM and sell the car? Since it looks like it's welded do I ask the shop to cut it up for me? I live in a condo so storage is an issue for me, maybe dinan is the way to go since it's an axel-back?? Suggestions would be appreciated.
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