[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by iPay2Play

Does anyone know if AWE has an intake coming out?

We're cookin' up something nice

[iPay2Play]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

We're cookin' up something nice

Awesome! By buddy has your intake on his Supra and loves it.

[SexyRoger]

Originally Posted by Sara/AWE

Welcome to the party in the back. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the BMW G8X M3 & M4.

Overview:

• 50-state emissions-complaint dual 3” exhaust configuration
• Available as valved SwitchPath™ or rowdy Track Edition
• AWE's first SwitchPath™ exhaust for BMW to incorporate drone-canceling 180 Technology®
• SwitchPath™ retains factory valve controls, no additional remote needed
• Fits stock and M-Performance valances
• Optional non-resonated performance mid-pipes available separately (for AWE Exhausts only)
• Track Edition (with mid-pipes) provides a 22 lb weight savings over the stock exhaust
• Bespoke X-pipe unlocks a smooth tone out of the S58
• Ball socket mounting points for easy installation
• Max gains of 3 hp and 5 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
• Quad 4.5” double-walled, slash-cut tips available in chrome silver and diamond black
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Manufactured in-house at AWE
• AWE No CEL Guarantee
• AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
• AWE Lifetime Warranty

IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTES THAT YOU SHOULD READ:

• Mid Pipes: AWE’s Non-Resonated Performance Mid-Pipes are designed to be paired to AWE Exhausts only. Due to varying cut points, they’re not guaranteed to work with another manufacturer’s exhaust configuration.
• Exhausts: AWE Exhausts feature inlet adapters to mate to the factory mid-section. When pairing AWE Mid-Pipes to the SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhausts, the aforementioned adapters are not needed. Due to varying cut points, AWE Exhausts are not guaranteed to mate with another manufacturer’s mid pipes.
• Valances: AWE Exhausts are confirmed to fit stock and M-Performance valances.

The Options:

SwitchPath™:





Presenting the first AWE SwitchPath™ configuration for BMW to incorporate patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®.

No drone, minimal bends, maximum flow, and push-button attitude. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust is comprised of 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel, a precision x-pipe, and a valved SwitchPath™ muffler tuned specifically for the S58.



Beginning after factory mid pipe, the precision X-pipe immediately helps smooth the S58 of its rasp, deepening the tone before its refined further by the bespoke SwitchPath™ muffler in the rear.



The closed valve experience:

When the valves are closed, the SwitchPath™ Exhaust produces a refined, aggressive howl while remaining full-bodied and powerful – no congested, metallic sounds when on the throttle. At cruising speeds, interior acoustics are close to stock with no drone at cruising speeds. AWE SwitchPath™ tech also responds perfectly to the many transmission settings and shift points in automatic vehicles. Drop the hammer with the valves closed and SwitchPath™ sings a proper M anthem. If you were to leave the valves closed at all times after equipping SwitchPath™, we wouldn’t blame you — it’s that good… all of the time.



The opened valve experience:

Open the valves and the S58’s roar is uncorked. Sport and Sport+ modes achieve the ultimate contrast in behavior when compared to comfort driving modes (valves closed). In Sport mode, the exhaust note is powerful, clean, and aggressive. In Sport+ mode, the same aggression applies… but with grin-provoking burbles. Thanks to the precision X-pipe, the rasp is still kept in check while allowing the exhaust note to reach full aggression.

If you’re looking for the best of both worlds (i.e. drone-free, clean aggression), and want to retain your factory valve behavior all while gaining peace of mind (i.e. emissions compliance), look no further than SwitchPath™.



The Track Edition:





AWE’s Track Edition takes all of the precision engineering and performance of its SwitchPath™ counterpart, minus the valved muffler in the rear. The result is a constant “valve open” mode, at an affordable price. If you’re craving rich and rowdy tones at all times, and a hefty 22 lb weight savings, this is your dose of steel.

The Track Edition Exhaust, also 50 state legal like its SwitchPath™ sibling, comes complete with AWE valve simulators to accommodate your factory exhaust valve motors. Happy ECU, happy life.



Note: This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for many. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself (Sport+ mode can be pretty raucous)!

The Non-Resonated Performance Mid Pipes:





Ditch the factory mid section and replace it with two 3”, non-resonated mid-pipes designed to up the ante in the aggression department. Mate the mid-pipes to the SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhausts if you prefer the party to start right behind the factory secondary catalysts.





Tips:

When it comes to showing off the party out back, each exhaust comes complete with quad 4.5” double-walled, slash-cut tips available in chrome silver or diamond black.









Data:

Can you say I had beans for dinner. the pops just cheapen the car more.

[anakratis]

Kies just posted 3 hours ago. They have the full system (with res delete midpipes):

[///M ARMY]

Waiting for catless downpipe witch non res.. lol

[Medal]

@Sara/AWE

Do the exhaust valves open completely or so we need a 3rd party kit for that? I know with stock exhaust, even sport plus the valves don't open all the way.

Thanks!

[vetteflier]

Originally Posted by LukeM15

Yes, it’s finally released. I can now comment on it.
The black G80 you see above is mines

I had this switchpath since May, AWE use my vehicle as their development car YAY I have their first system. I separated from my G80 March 28 and picked back up from Awe on May 25th if you are counting this is 8 weeks long. Well worth it!!

A bit about the system, to me this how the G8X should sound from factory. AWE hit it out of the park with the design & craftsmanship. Everything fits as it should no rubbing, no tight fits just RIGHT.
The sound, zero drone or Rasp!!! This is the exhaust you want to have if you want that comfort when you just cruising but it can get loud when you want it also.
Overall, took long enough but the wait was worth it as this is one of the most well rounded exhaust available.

Later on I will be posting some videos on here as I had modified my sound a bit. I paired mines with MAD catless downpipes bc as we all know I just couldn’t hold my self lol. Even with the catless DP still no RASP!! This exhaust rocks!!

Feel free to ask any further questions.

I’m more active on Instagram in case I post there first here is my IG handle Jay9212.

Can this fit with the factory midpipes, or do you have to get AWE's?

[vetteflier]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

We're cookin' up something nice

Going direct: can the Track hook up to factory midpipes, or do you need to get yours? With no muffler or resonators, don't really need any more sound...Thanks!

[LifesAnesthesia]

Will a valve controller work with this exhaust?

[Froz3n_M]

Originally Posted by LifesAnesthesia

Will a valve controller work with this exhaust?

It uses the factory valve unit, I don't see how this would be an issue.

[bmw noob]

Originally Posted by Froz3n_M

Ordered through Mike, can't go wrong with Xtreme PH.

Cant wait to install and get the diaper off the car. I'll create an install and sound thread as well. Hoping it's here b4 C&C West palm on the 18th, would love to roll out there with it. Crossing fingers 😅.

Please let me know if you get this installed by then as I would drove up just to hear it in person!

I'm torn between just finding a shop to delete resonators, or doing awe plus their mids.

[Froz3n_M]

Originally Posted by bmw noob

Please let me know if you get this installed by then as I would drove up just to hear it in person!

I'm torn between just finding a shop to delete resonators, or doing awe plus their mids.

I got you brother, just hoping Mike can expedite the shipping 😅.

[bmw noob]

One of my best friends had your (AWE) exhausts on both an S4 and an s6. They both sounded fantastic, both in tone and volume.

Can you say which switchpath setup (with mid pipes or not) for the g8x would be closest to those setups in volume, assuming the exhaust was the only mod on the Audi's? If you need more info I can get the details from him on what he had.

[Sara/AWE]

Originally Posted by Medal

@Sara/AWE

Do the exhaust valves open completely or so we need a 3rd party kit for that? I know with stock exhaust, even sport plus the valves don't open all the way.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by LifesAnesthesia

Will a valve controller work with this exhaust?

Since we utilize the factory valve motors to control our the valves in the SwitchPath™ they will function the same as factory throughout all the settings.

[Sara/AWE]

Originally Posted by vetteflier

Going direct: can the Track hook up to factory midpipes, or do you need to get yours? With no muffler or resonators, don't really need any more sound...Thanks!

The Track Edition was designed to work with factory midpipes, you make the cut directly where the chassis brace sits.

We made it so you can run factory midpipes or add in the AWE midpipes later on as an upgrade.

[Sara/AWE]

Originally Posted by bmw noob

One of my best friends had your (AWE) exhausts on both an S4 and an s6. They both sounded fantastic, both in tone and volume.

Can you say which switchpath setup (with mid pipes or not) for the g8x would be closest to those setups in volume, assuming the exhaust was the only mod on the Audi's? If you need more info I can get the details from him on what he had.

Very hard to compare those platforms IMO, however I can say that my favorite (as well as the favorite over here at HQ) is the SwitchPath™ with midpipes.

The SwitchPath™ is tame by itself, which is perfect for those looking for that type of sound, but for those of us who want a little more I think adding the midpipes produces the perfect sound.

Good news is that we designed the system to be modular so you can go with the SwitchPath™ for now then always upgrade to the midpipes later on. You don't even need to uninstall the SwitchPath™ in order to install the mids which is a huge plus for me.

[vetteflier]

Originally Posted by Sara/AWE

The Track Edition was designed to work with factory midpipes, you make the cut directly where the chassis brace sits.

We made it so you can run factory midpipes or add in the AWE midpipes later on as an upgrade.

Thanks!

[kiw1]

Originally Posted by Sara/AWE

Very hard to compare those platforms IMO, however I can say that my favorite (as well as the favorite over here at HQ) is the SwitchPath™ with midpipes.

The SwitchPath™ is tame by itself, which is perfect for those looking for that type of sound, but for those of us who want a little more I think adding the midpipes produces the perfect sound.

Good news is that we designed the system to be modular so you can go with the SwitchPath™ for now then always upgrade to the midpipes later on. You don't even need to uninstall the SwitchPath™ in order to install the mids which is a huge plus for me.

SwitchPath + Mid Pipes is what Kies Motorsports installed I think? That setup sounded so good and I love how you can tame it with SwitchPath

[Froz3n_M]

Originally Posted by kiw1

SwitchPath + Mid Pipes is what Kies Motorsports installed I think? That setup sounded so good and I love how you can tame it with SwitchPath

His latest video is what sold me. Granted, I think he has the valve controller which could be a quick addition for anyone.

[kiw1]

Originally Posted by Froz3n_M

His latest video is what sold me. Granted, I think he has the valve controller which could be a quick addition for anyone.

Yep, and it's loud enough for me

[Sara/AWE]

Originally Posted by kiw1

SwitchPath + Mid Pipes is what Kies Motorsports installed I think? That setup sounded so good and I love how you can tame it with SwitchPath

Yep that is his setup, the best combo IMO.

We do have one step rowdier which would be the Track Edition with Performance Mid Pipes.

[kiw1]

Originally Posted by Sara/AWE

Yep that is his setup, the best combo IMO.

We do have one step rowdier which would be the Track Edition with Performance Mid Pipes.

When you have the car in Sport Plus with SwitchPath is it comparable to Track Edition?