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      01-27-2021, 04:21 PM   #243
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11 pages on sound! Wow! That must make my '20 worth about $2K more than a '21 on resale a couple of years from now.
Maybe only in the bimmerpost classifieds lol.... it is most likely bmw made this change because the 2020 pops and burbles are over the top and were getting negative feedback in the general market.
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      01-28-2021, 06:34 PM   #244
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It being slower makes that a push.
Nobody has confirmed that a 2020 is slower (not even BMW's posted numbers). The exhaust at least is objectively nicer sounding (or more aggressive sounding) on the 2020, subjectively speaking of course.
11 more hp. Definitely faster.
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      01-28-2021, 07:03 PM   #245
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11 more hp. Definitely faster.
It's boosts of 11hp not an 11hp increase. Tell me why the 0 to 60 times are the same?
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      01-28-2021, 07:30 PM   #246
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11 more hp. Definitely faster.
It's boosts of 11hp not an 11hp increase. Tell me why the 0 to 60 times are the same?
Haha. I'm just trolling
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Yea, I did the same, added the MPE a week after I put my order in.

btw, based on your handle, I assume you’re in NY (I’m in NJ) Do you know your production date? Our cars could quite possibly end up on the same ship.
Hey just curious did your tracking update with the vin and status change to “production begins”?
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Yea, I did the same, added the MPE a week after I put my order in.

btw, based on your handle, I assume you’re in NY (I’m in NJ) Do you know your production date? Our cars could quite possibly end up on the same ship.
Hey just curious did your tracking update with the vin and status change to “production begins”?
Ordered my m340 Tuesday. Same day it said scheduled for production (no VIN). Yesterday is assigned a VIN and changed to Production Begins. I reached out to BMW Genius to see if they had an estimated completion date which they did. Surprisingly they said 2/12! Thought it would take longer.
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Ordered my m340 Tuesday. Same day it said scheduled for production (no VIN). Yesterday is assigned a VIN and changed to Production Begins. I reached out to BMW Genius to see if they had an estimated completion date which they did. Surprisingly they said 2/12! Thought it would take longer.
Where do you see this information? What website and what information do I need to provide?
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Ordered my m340 Tuesday. Same day it said scheduled for production (no VIN). Yesterday is assigned a VIN and changed to Production Begins. I reached out to BMW Genius to see if they had an estimated completion date which they did. Surprisingly they said 2/12! Thought it would take longer.
Where do you see this information? What website and what information do I need to provide?
https://securelogin.bmwusa.com/

If you don't already have an account I think you'll need to make one. You go to My Garage and add the car using your production number from your order sheet. Your SA should be able to provide it if you don't have it.
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https://securelogin.bmwusa.com/

If you don't already have an account I think you'll need to make one. You go to My Garage and add the car using your production number from your order sheet. Your SA should be able to provide it if you don't have it.
Thank you! I have no information other than what the SA gave me (delivery March). I will get more info as you suggest.
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Right now we have a 2021 M340 loaner. The exhaust is definitely lower toned and I don't hear any burble. I tried it on S+ too. The gearing feels different as well. Not hating on the 21' but it def didn't feel the same as our 20'
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This thread feels like it's full of a bunch of teenage boys.

The car drives beautifully. Enjoy it.

If you want a loud car, tune the BMW or buy an american 'sports' car with loud exhaust and absolutely zero refinement.
You should take it easy on folks. I personally enjoy the pops and burbles. Even if they are manufactured by software is enhances the driving experience, which is part of the enjoyment. I would be disappointed if I drove a 20' and ordered a 21' and the experience wasn't the same. To each their own right?
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Hey just curious did your tracking update with the vin and status change to “production begins”?
Yea, my car has been in that status for about 2weeks; I don’t think the BMW tracking system is accurate. I also called the BMW 1-800 number to inquire on my build and I received the automated message that completion is scheduled for February 3rd. So based on that date and what I’ve read on these forums, I’ll be taking delivery late Feb, early March.

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Yea, my car has been in that status for about 2weeks; I don’t think the BMW tracking system is accurate. I also called the BMW 1-800 number to inquire on my build and I received the automated message that completion is scheduled for February 3rd. So based on that date and what I’ve read on these forums, I’ll be taking delivery late Feb, early March.
From personal experience, the online tracking can be up to 3 days slower than actual (when the sales rep checks it). At least mine was.
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here's a really quick POV video I took on my phone, and some revs at a local self service car wash ( there's an overhang/roof at the car wash so there's a bit of an echo). I know the quality is pretty bad but hopefully this is a bit useful for anyone thinking about getting the MPE for their MY2021, highly recommend it.

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If you’re the kind of guy that likes heavy lift offs to create pops and bangs to make people notice the exhaust, or like the novelty of crackles and pops that are over the top to the point of sounding fake the ‘20 suits you better. I have driven both, I have a ‘21, it’s plenty loud and the burbles still draw attention from passengers. My mother in law hates it so I’m happy with it I guess.

I guess I felt the ‘20 was fairly obnoxious in that I dont need pops and crackles when I’m going 20mph in my parking garage.

30 year old boomer here.
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If you’re the kind of guy that likes heavy lift offs to create pops and bangs to make people notice the exhaust, or like the novelty of crackles and pops that are over the top to the point of sounding fake the ‘20 suits you better. I have driven both, I have a ‘21, it’s plenty loud and the burbles still draw attention from passengers. My mother in law hates it so I’m happy with it I guess.

I guess I felt the ‘20 was fairly obnoxious in that I dont need pops and crackles when I’m going 20mph in my parking garage.

30 year old boomer here.
Besides the pops and bangs, does the 21 have that low growl type of sound?
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Right now we have a 2021 M340 loaner. The exhaust is definitely lower toned and I don't hear any burble. I tried it on S+ too. The gearing feels different as well. Not hating on the 21' but it def didn't feel the same as our 20'
Agreed, the gearing is definitely different in sport plus. The mid range rpm's tend to hang quite a bit more than they used to on sport plus.
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Right now we have a 2021 M340 loaner. The exhaust is definitely lower toned and I don't hear any burble. I tried it on S+ too. The gearing feels different as well. Not hating on the 21' but it def didn't feel the same as our 20'
Agreed, the gearing is definitely different in sport plus. The mid range rpm's tend to hang quite a bit more than they used to on sport plus.
It's because the 21 is faster, and has rev matching.
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here's a really quick POV video I took on my phone, and some revs at a local self service car wash ( there's an overhang/roof at the car wash so there's a bit of an echo). I know the quality is pretty bad but hopefully this is a bit useful for anyone thinking about getting the MPE for their MY2021, highly recommend it.

I need to hear the MPE in person because on video it sounds like the OEM exhaust
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I need to hear the MPE in person because on video it sounds like the OEM exhaust
Yea you really need to hear it in person to see whether or not you like the difference in sound, the MPE pretty much just makes the already stock sound maybe 25% louder, if you're comparing the stock sound from a parked/revving position. The biggest difference is when you're actually driving, you get a 20-30% sound increase and probably three times as much pops and bangs when comparing it to stock. From a POPS and BANGS standpoint I really don't see myself wanting anymore, has more than enough to where it doesn't actually drown out what the actual sound/tone of the straight 6 sounds like. From a VOLUME standpoint.......... it can always be louder, tone could be deeper, but once I get an aftermarket downpipe I feel like I'll hit a sweetspot. If you dont go for the MPE go for something that has a valve setup for your exhaust, it will save you from some minor drone during highway driving.
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It's because the 21 is faster, and has rev matching.
Out of curiosity, how much faster 0-60 is it? They both have 382 HP and I don't see any differences in 0-60 on their website. I also dont remember reading anywhere about it being faster, only the start/stop being smoother and less noticeable.

We actually have videos to compare of 20 vs 21 for the exhaust and its a noticeable difference.

I have yet to see any 20 vs 21 drag race to confirm any difference in speed.
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here's a really quick POV video I took on my phone, and some revs at a local self service car wash ( there's an overhang/roof at the car wash so there's a bit of an echo). I know the quality is pretty bad but hopefully this is a bit useful for anyone thinking about getting the MPE for their MY2021, highly recommend it.

Your car is an european car, isn't it ?

How did you get a MPE?
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