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07-07-2022, 08:17 PM | #23 | |
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Lol. The dream car I'm referring to is my new-to-me 2016 Alpina B6. It's been my dream car since seeing one years ago, sometime around 2014 or so. And I just removed the M performance mufflers this evening. There's a few other people potentially interested too, so I'll PM you as well as the others to see who all would be interested. I'd prefer not to ship as it would be an extra step and cost. Not trying to hijack the thread here. Beautiful car by the way OP! |
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Haha. Here's a link to the thread I stared about it. I'll be posting updated photos sometime soon hopefully. Still have to do a thorough detailing.
https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930317 And those mufflers are still for sale. Plan on posting them in the classifieds soon along with other parts as they come off the 535. |
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Catless downpipe will make your cold starts loud, but BM3 allows you to disable the startup roar if you don't like it or need it. Here's a video of an F30 335i which has the same engine as our cars and with a catless DP and stock muffler: It probably won't be a 1:1 replication for our specific cars but should give you a general idea. Remember videos don't do exhaust notes any justice. In person and on video are two entirely separate things. See if you can source M Performance mufflers, they'll give you that deep growl that you're after. |
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07-10-2022, 07:20 PM | #29 |
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Wow, thanks for sharing that video, I don't mind that sound. Yeah, stupid question intercooler obviously won't effect exhaust, I was more asking about the DP.
I think I'm going to do it, I put my MHD stage 1 tune on tomorrow, let that bake in for a week or so then Intercooler/high flow downpipe, stage 2 and I'm done. Hopefully. :-) |
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07-11-2022, 07:49 PM | #30 |
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Stage 1 complete, very smooth with MHD. A little nerve racking the first time, I didn't want to brick my car lol. No error messages did stage 1 and turned on cold start growl (it was too hot here to hear it) and burbles.
Definitely snappier. I feel like the burbles are lame, get lost in the stock catted DP and mufflers. Again, I don't want this thing obnoxious but wasn't feeling the sound yet. I'm going to go intercooler, high flow downpipe and Msport. Then I can easily do stage 2 and be done. |
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As for the sound, downpipe and muffler will make the biggest difference and I'm almost certain you'll be pleased with it. Just remember not to go overboard with the burbles if you plan on going with a high flow catted pipe. |
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07-21-2022, 06:24 AM | #33 | |
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For Intercooler go GPlus in Amazon. The VRSF is a knock off of the $990 Wagner but for $450-500 ish was it? The GPlus is also a knock off by for $250. All 3 are identical. No, the stock mufflers do a tremendous job at keeping things quiet. While I had my catless DP and stock exhaust the only time I could tell something was different was during cold start. 10-15 seconds later it was back to original silence. It DID roar during WOT.
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That's awesome, thanks for the find. Reading the reviews on the GPlus, seems like a tight fit but essentially the same. I have a good indy shop, sure they can squeeze it in there.
Yeah, I've come to the conclusion that the stock mufflers just keep things too quiet. I don't want it annoying, but I'm going to go with that intercooler/catless/Mperformance exhaust and hope I don't piss off my wife lol! Will let you know! |
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Ordered the Gplus Intercooler. Ordered Mperformance Exhaust in stock locally should have this week. Here's my question, with all the PM work I've done (aftermarket CP, Intercooler, Plugs/Coils/tranny/diff fluid change, valve gasket/water pump etc. etc.) Can I go stage 2 if I like the sound and not do the catless downpipe? I'm still worried the catless DP is going to be too loud. I'm MHD stage 1 now. Thanks all! |
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07-24-2022, 11:45 AM | #36 |
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I have an f10 535i M Sport tune with Bootmod3 on Stage 2+ running on a 30% mixture of ethanol with
Vrsf downpipe/charge pipe Vrsf racing intercooler Dorch stage 1 high pressure fuel pump MST air intake H&H springs With BM3 all you need is the upgrade intercooler and downpipe for stage 2 As far as the noise , it's not loud at all! I had tried a Remus exhaust and paid over $1000 but it was way too loud and replace it back with the stock M Sport muffler. |
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Hey guys,
Appreciate everyone's help on here it's been huge for me to have you guys help out. I have the intercooler in my garage, still need to buy the catless DP. I haven't messed with any other tunes yet until i get the IC in, really happy with the MHD man what a difference. Of course, now I want more. Do you guys know if i can go 93 octane on 92 gas? In my area, 93 octane is impossible to find, I always get 92 at Costco. Appreciate any advice you have. I'm going to put in the IC and DP soon, then I'm just on the hunt for exhaust. The MPerformance I thought I had ordered was cancelled by the dealership, I'm at a loss for exhaust i really want this thing with some grunt, but not annoying loud. HELP! Thanks, |
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As for the exhaust, the M-Performance one has been on backorder for a while now. I had to wait around four months for mine and that was two years ago. I've no experience with others so unfortunately can't be of any help. |
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Hey guys,
Looks like my VRSF catless DP is finally coming next week. I am also having my shop put in the aftermarket intercooler. So I've done all the gasket/oil pan leaks, new coil pack and plugs, tranny fluid change, charge pipe (aftermarket). Once I get the IC and DP installed next week I'm going MHD Stage 2. Understanding any time you add a tune there's risk, any feedback on the amount of risk I'm assuming lol. It won't be tracked or dogged hard, just want to have a little more power over stage 1, but also don't want to blow my tranny or anything. 75k miles, I've been on stage 1 for a month at least, zero issues. Had the car for a year and it's been bullet proof. Any additional thoughts/opinions/guidance is appreciated! |
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Well, I did it. Intercooler and VRSF catless DP installed today. Immediately flashed to stage 2+ MHD, took 40 seconds.
All I can say is WOW!!!! The sound of the turbos is legit, and my burbles/exhaust on stock exhaust are good enough for now. This thing scoots, no issues or warning lights. With that, the GPlus intercooler is definitely a TIGHT FIT. Took them a long time to install, look at the difference between the stock.... |
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I did notice that in the videos the burble "snap" is way louder then it really sounds. I looked at my home security videos when I pulled in the driveway and hit the gas in park it sounded all raspy, but honestly in real life it's not that bad. Let me do some vids and I'll also include some commentary on how I feel like it sounds. Again, I'm very sensitive to not letting this car sound like a boy racer. |
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End of the day, I paid $23.9k for this car last year with 67k miles. Add in 5k warranty, taxes fees etc, all of the preventative maintenance I did plus the fun stuff the last few months I'm all in about $35k on this car and should be fun/bullet proof for a solid 2 years. My plan is to sell it around 95k miles and find a M5. I used to be a hardcore M3 owner/fan but when you go 5 series its hard to go back, even the G80 which is ugly but bad ass, it's too small. Love the combination of luxury/sport with the 5. |
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