[taylorpetie]

I’ve bought this over 2 months ago and will finally plan to install this weekend. My procrastination was primarily wanting to install the controller in the trunk battery compartment but reading how some users reporting that the 2024 models had a permanent grommet I held off. However, today I finally went to the trunk to take a look, I found that I had a plastic removable grommet in MY24 was so excited that while pushing at the plastic grommet, it fell into the “abyss” black box on the underside of the car. I thought about just leaving it in there and shouldn’t rattle too bad when driving, but my OCD will drive me crazy thinking about that plastic grommet in that abyss So wanted to ask if anyone has removed the black box but more specifically asking how many screws I will need to remove? Thanks.

[Sierra055]

I had a similar issue when installing mine. If you have really small hands (I do not) you may be able to just loosed a couple of the screws off and slip your hand in. Unfortunately, I had to remove about 4 screws if I recall. I had to loosen some of the heat shielding and pull it down to get enough clearance into the black box.
Bit of faffing about, but I'm a bit OCD too.

[cozye]

I did something similar while verifying my 2024, however it fell on the ground. I just reinserted it from the inside of the trunk backwards for now until I order the SST and have time to install.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by taylorpetie

I’ve bought this over 2 months ago and will finally plan to install this weekend. My procrastination was primarily wanting to install the controller in the trunk battery compartment but reading how some users reporting that the 2024 models had a permanent grommet I held off. However, today I finally went to the trunk to take a look, I found that I had a plastic removable grommet in MY24 was so excited that while pushing at the plastic grommet, it fell into the “abyss” black box on the underside of the car. I thought about just leaving it in there and shouldn’t rattle too bad when driving, but my OCD will drive me crazy thinking about that plastic grommet in that abyss So wanted to ask if anyone has removed the black box but more specifically asking how many screws I will need to remove? Thanks.

If you remove the back wheel and the wheel liner from the side you went through, it gives you much better access to that area. The liner is all one piece and just attaches with bolts to the frame.

[nardobenz]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Might be best to open a warranty claim with SST. Please feel free to contact them directly or email support@x-ph.com and we will create the warranty claim for you.

To minimize back-and-forth emails, please attach pictures and evidence supporting your claims, along with installation photos, in your initial email. This will ensure my team has all the necessary information to submit to SST for a fast resolution.

You think this is a defect if both of ours are acting the same way? I think it’s just a design flaw.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by nardobenz

You think this is a defect if both of ours are acting the same way? I think it’s just a design flaw.

you're probably right, but no harm in double checking i guess

[forcefed]

It seems that's just how they function for whatever reason. I have my memory function set to oem, when i left them open today and turned the car off and used remote start they stayed open, but as soon as i pressed the start button to drive they went back to oem. Must be the startup sequence that is screwing up the memory function, sst probably never thought of remote start changing something.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by forcefed

It seems that's just how they function for whatever reason. I have my memory function set to oem, when i left them open today and turned the car off and used remote start they stayed open, but as soon as i pressed the start button to drive they went back to oem. Must be the startup sequence that is screwing up the memory function, sst probably never thought of remote start changing something.

I'm just guessing the valve actuators don't get powered properly during a remote start, the actuators without a valve controller probably close on shutoff, whereas the SST or another valve controller can only do their memory function on startup since it requires the car to provide power.

Just a guess, not going to remove my controller to test it lol.

[cozye]

I’ve read somewhere that the OEM memory function does not work when using remote start. I thought it was an FAQ, manual, or something, but it’s out there. Sorry I don’t have a link.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by cozye

I’ve read somewhere that the OEM memory function does not work when using remote start. I thought it was an FAQ, manual, or something, but it’s out there. Sorry I don’t have a link.

if true, this explains it

[taylorpetie]

In the user guide, it states "D: Exhaust flaps can be opened individually to a half open position"

I'm curious... Are people only using D mode with 'efficient' car settings? If you're in M2 (or M1), I've read folks stating that by default, the exhaust flaps opens up to 60-80% based on throttle response. So, using D mode and being restricted to 50% open wouldn't make sense in M1/M2 mode I assume?

I've only programmed A and C to the Homelink buttons and works great.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by taylorpetie

In the user guide, it states "D: Exhaust flaps can be opened individually to a half open position"

I'm curious... Are people only using D mode with 'efficient' car settings? If you're in M2 (or M1), I've read folks stating that by default, the exhaust flaps opens up to 60-80% based on throttle response. So, using D mode and being restricted to 50% open wouldn't make sense in M1/M2 mode I assume?

I've only programmed A and C to the Homelink buttons and works great.

the 50% setting makes the most sense if you want to drive the car in comfort with a little more sound but not too much. so instead of having the valves fully closed, you use the 50%

if you want to open the valves, your best bet is to open them at 100% for maximum sound.

[sig_pk]

@Mike - can you please PM me pricing shipped to 30062? Looking to install once I finish break-in period soon!

Also, is this easy enough to install without putting on jacks or ramps?

[Jax327]

Originally Posted by sig_pk

@Mike - can you please PM me pricing shipped to 30062? Looking to install once I finish break-in period soon!

Also, is this easy enough to install without putting on jacks or ramps?

No jacks are needed. Though more room is always better.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by sig_pk

@Mike - can you please PM me pricing shipped to 30062? Looking to install once I finish break-in period soon!

Done

[GabesSlowM4]

Can't wait for mine to arrive! Planning to install MAD's single mid pipe and pair it with the SST valve controller this weekend but mine shipped from Germany! Hopefully it's here by friday! Otherwise, guess i'll have to be patient.

[kev7c7]

Hi Mike, could I also get pricing shipped to 94107? Thank you

[Jliaw]

Hey Mike!Can you pm pricing for thisshipped to 95035?

[Skyscraper]

Originally Posted by kev7c7

Hi Mike, could I also get pricing shipped to 94107? Thank you

Originally Posted by Jliaw

Hey Mike!Can you pm pricing for thisshipped to 95035?

His website is in his signature. https://x-ph.com/sst-exhaust-flap-co...yoc-from-2020/

[geko29]

Originally Posted by taylorpetie

If you're in M2 (or M1), I've read folks stating that by default, the exhaust flaps opens up to 60-80% based on throttle response.

A bit of clarification. By default, M1 and M2 do absolutely nothing to the exhaust valve operation. What impacts the valve opening is the Engine setting being in either Sport or Sport+. If you configure your M1 or M2 buttons to change the engine mode, then pushing them has an effect.

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by geko29

A bit of clarification. By default, M1 and M2 do absolutely nothing to the exhaust valve operation. What impacts the valve opening is the Engine setting being in either Sport or Sport+. If you configure your M1 or M2 buttons to change the engine mode, then pushing them has an effect.

Duh, Most people have M1 for Sport and M2 for Sport+ reason they are refering to them.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by kev7c7

Hi Mike, could I also get pricing shipped to 94107? Thank you

Originally Posted by Jliaw

Hey Mike!Can you pm pricing for thisshipped to 95035?

Done