SPELAB Vacuum Exhaust Cutouts

bimmerbater · 01-01-2024, 07:35 PM

I just recently installed the SPELAB 2.5 inch Remote Dual Electric Vacuum Valve Electric Exhaust Cutout Kit on my 2013 535i xdrive and I love it! I have attached pictures of my setup in this post. First of all, SPELAB's customer service was great; they are fast to respond and will ensure everything is correct with your order. One of the cutout valves would not open all the way and SPELAB sent an entirely new set of cutouts, no questions asked. They did not even require me to send back the old cutouts. As far as the product, it is high quality and works as intended. I had my local exhaust shop weld them in right before my mufflers. The wiring was easy and I was able to snake the vacuum lines through a little grommet that leads to the trunk. From there, I zip-tied the vacuum box to the frame of the car next to the fuse box. You can use the cigarette lighter plug that it comes with, or you can cut it off and put it directly to a switch in the fuse box like I did. I even paired the remote for the valves to the garage door opener on my rearview mirror for easy use. When opened, the car is much louder. When closed, the car sounds completely stock. I will use these on every car I own from now on.

Here is a link to buy if interested:
https://www.spelabautoparts.com/coll...ust-cutout-kit

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poverty.f10 · 01-16-2024, 07:30 PM

Nice man! You did exactly what I want to do! I currently have a catless downpipe and resonator delete on mine. Sounds great but I want this exact kit for my car. I wanna feel like a teenager again. lol.

DementedF10 · 01-17-2024, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by poverty.f10

Nice man! You did exactly what I want to do! I currently have a catless downpipe and resonator delete on mine. Sounds great but I want this exact kit for my car. I wanna feel like a teenager again. lol.

How is the drone?

poverty.f10 · 01-17-2024, 09:56 AM

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How is the drone?

No drone at all. I made an Imgur account to try to upload a video so let me try again.

poverty.f10 · 01-17-2024, 10:02 AM

Small clip showing exhaust sound plus burbles at the end.

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01-01-2024, 07:35 PM	#1
bimmerbater New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	SPELAB Vacuum Exhaust Cutouts I just recently installed the SPELAB 2.5 inch Remote Dual Electric Vacuum Valve Electric Exhaust Cutout Kit on my 2013 535i xdrive and I love it! I have attached pictures of my setup in this post. First of all, SPELAB's customer service was great; they are fast to respond and will ensure everything is correct with your order. One of the cutout valves would not open all the way and SPELAB sent an entirely new set of cutouts, no questions asked. They did not even require me to send back the old cutouts. As far as the product, it is high quality and works as intended. I had my local exhaust shop weld them in right before my mufflers. The wiring was easy and I was able to snake the vacuum lines through a little grommet that leads to the trunk. From there, I zip-tied the vacuum box to the frame of the car next to the fuse box. You can use the cigarette lighter plug that it comes with, or you can cut it off and put it directly to a switch in the fuse box like I did. I even paired the remote for the valves to the garage door opener on my rearview mirror for easy use. When opened, the car is much louder. When closed, the car sounds completely stock. I will use these on every car I own from now on. Here is a link to buy if interested: https://www.spelabautoparts.com/coll...ust-cutout-kit View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Last edited by bimmerbater; 01-02-2024 at 10:28 AM.. Reason: forgot link
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poverty.f10 DIY Mechanic 77 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i xDrive [8.67]	Nice man! You did exactly what I want to do! I currently have a catless downpipe and resonator delete on mine. Sounds great but I want this exact kit for my car. I wanna feel like a teenager again. lol. __________________ You can live in a car but you can’t race a house.
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poverty.f10 DIY Mechanic 77 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i xDrive [8.67]	Small clip showing exhaust sound plus burbles at the end. View post on imgur.com __________________ You can live in a car but you can’t race a house.
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