[mitko007]

Today I bought my first BMW , f10 528i . I got it from the auction with a small rear damage. The bumper was off the car when I got it because they had to inspect the damage under the bumper. So I started reinstalling the rear bumper and came across this cable that I cant find where to plug it in. I know the other four plugs are for the rear sensor but cant find where this one plugs in . Can you guys help me out ?

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[ezaircon4jc]

Comfort access trunk sensor???

[mitko007]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Comfort access trunk sensor???

I dont think my car has that feature .

[jmmdm2]

Hopefully this uploads... the angle is all wrong because I've crammed myself between the garage door and the car. No light and it's impossible to hold the phone correctly. I have no idea what this is but it's located inside of the lower bumper cover. Might have something to do with the valve in the right exhaust outlet. I see a vac line so I'd guess there's a solenoid in the area to actuate the valve.

Just take a look behind the muffler on the side closest to the center of the car. The plug looks like yours. Maybe.

[lsturbointeg]

i know when I changed my rear bumper I had this module hanging down and I unplugged it. forgot to plug it back in and my TPMS indicator was on. that could be it? kinda looks like the picture posted above

[jmmdm2]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i know when I changed my rear bumper I had this module hanging down and I unplugged it. forgot to plug it back in and my TPMS indicator was on. that could be it? kinda looks like the picture posted above

Good point. I'm still thinking of that sensor being under the spare tire in the previous gen.

[NYC535iowner]

Originally Posted by 203banshee

Finally manned up and deleted the mufflers

BEFORE


AFTER

nice mod.. I will like to see a video of this mod so I can hear it.. This is something I am thinking of doing to my 535i but I am afraid that it will be too loud.

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by NYC535iowner

nice mod.. I will like to see a video of this mod so I can hear it.. This is something I am thinking of doing to my 535i but I am afraid that it will be too loud.

Here is a few videos I took after taking my muffler's off. I'd recommend it, I had M5 mufflers and it just wasn't loud enough for me. I'm really liking the muffler delete setup. The only times its too loud is at cold start but you get used to is really quick. And if you really don't like it, you just put the mufflers back in.

[jayster0966]

@Ickdeep

I am currently trying almost the same straight pipe setup as yours and the drone between 1200 - 1500 rpm is loud. Is yours the same? How did you deal with the drone and vibration in the low rpm range? High revs and burble sound amazing though.

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by jayster0966

@Ickdeep

I am currently trying almost the same straight pipe setup as yours and the drone between 1200 - 1500 rpm is loud. Is yours the same? How did you deal with the drone and vibration in the low rpm range? High revs and burble sound amazing though.

Well I still have the resonators in my car so its not a straight pipe setup. Its loud when the car is cold but when its warmed up (like a min of driving), its not loud. There is a little drone around 1,800 rpm but you get used to it pretty quick. I noticed it a lot when I first did it but after a week or so, I was used to it.

[jayster0966]

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Well I still have the resonators in my car so its not a straight pipe setup. Its loud when the car is cold but when its warmed up (like a min of driving), its not loud. There is a little drone around 1,800 rpm but you get used to it pretty quick. I noticed it a lot when I first did it but after a week or so, I was used to it.

I actually still have center resonator as well. I guess I'm getting old and my taste is changing as I am finding it too loud. The vibration is what really bugs me. Maybe should try OEM exhaust hanger at the rear as these aftermarket solid rubber ones might be my issue.

[asian]

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Here is a few videos I took after taking my muffler's off. I'd recommend it, I had M5 mufflers and it just wasn't loud enough for me. I'm really liking the muffler delete setup. The only times its too loud is at cold start but you get used to is really quick. And if you really don't like it, you just put the mufflers back in.

100% this.

Cold starts are a bit mental but sound tuff af.

Once warm its pretty quiet.

Can get a little droney sometimes but more so only in normal mode. Sports mode, the noises are different and gear changes are way better imo. Plus the down shifting and slowing down u get crackles and pops.. beasty!

Try it and if it's not for u, get some muffs back on! Easy

[reihensechser]

upgraded the ambient light a little bit.

[203banshee]

Originally Posted by reihensechser

upgraded the ambient light a little bit.

nice! how did you do it ?

[reihensechser]

Originally Posted by 203banshee

nice! how did you do it ?

with a led strip and a (i guess) 200 ohm resistance, power comes from the light of the center lock button.

[203banshee]

Originally Posted by NYC535iowner

nice mod.. I will like to see a video of this mod so I can hear it.. This is something I am thinking of doing to my 535i but I am afraid that it will be too loud.

Thank you

Cold starts are loud, but a great growling sound. Not very drone like.

My car drones a bit in comfort mode but only in low RPM when city driving. Highway cruising is no drone, a little humming is what I would call it. I have taken a few roadtrips with the muffler delete and it was really comfortable. With the radio even at a minimal volume, you hardly hear the exhaust.

In sport mode it has almost no drone and sounds great.

If you think its a little loud for you, just add a resonator and it has virtually no drone. Sounds really clean with a resonator.

Originally Posted by asian

100% this.

Cold starts are a bit mental but sound tuff af.

Once warm its pretty quiet.

Can get a little droney sometimes but more so only in normal mode. Sports mode, the noises are different and gear changes are way better imo. Plus the down shifting and slowing down u get crackles and pops.. beasty!

Try it and if it's not for u, get some muffs back on! Easy

I agree.

[203banshee]

Originally Posted by reihensechser

with a led strip and a (i guess) 200 ohm resistance, power comes from the light of the center lock button.

ahh, I see. How hard was it to mount it under there? nice and hidden?

[reihensechser]

Originally Posted by 203banshee

ahh, I see. How hard was it to mount it under there? nice and hidden?

Originally Posted by 203banshee

ahh, I see. How hard was it to mount it under there? nice and hidden?

it wasn't that hard. I removed the trim, mounted the led's, installed the wires and put some tape on it to reduce noise from vibrations.
The difference at night is just awesome.

[all_mota]

Scored a pair of M5 Competition Package Mufflers for $240 local and had my buddy, who owns a muffler shop, install those and do a resonator delete. Also got a chance to put on my BMS intake. Still debating whether or not to install the JB4 and Catless downpipe I bought from a fellow forum member.





Not really f10 related but just thought I'd share the e91.. because bimmer things

[BurrNinja]

Wrapped interior trim. Love the quality for 7$.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Marius16

Can't wait to install

Any update???

[4BMWGarage]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Any update???

No, not yet, you only get off the center caps when you remove the wheels.
Will mount them in spring when changing to the summer wheels