[81bear]

Originally Posted by harperium

Side question: where did you get those mud flaps?

Love the pics, thanks. Am 99% of the way there to adding the MPE onto my build before it goes into week 42 production... will add the other carbon bits as part of the mod process.

The flaps are Tommy L flaps. They are a great buy. Durable, effective and barely noticeable once installed. Highly recommend.

[81bear]

Originally Posted by mdr955

Your car was one that makes me think I should go for it. Curious what spoiler you have as that is the look I’m planning for.

For the DP do you get any codes or other issues or it’s plug and play?

Ty!

It’s the PSM high kick spoiler. Really suits the car and cheap, relatively speaking.

DP’s do throw a CEL. I have a Jb4 and used to clear regular but have since stopped. The CEL light doesn’t bother me much anymore and the only additional drawback, other than the light, is your remote start won’t work with the CEL on. I bought O2 spacers but don’t think I’ll bother putting them on.

[harperium]

added the M Perf exhaust (and also the M Perf HAS) to my order!

I understand the look is controversial, but I do like it, and it adds to the aggressive style... can't wait!

[81bear]

Originally Posted by harperium

added the M Perf exhaust (and also the M Perf HAS) to my order!

I understand the look is controversial, but I do like it, and it adds to the aggressive style... can't wait!

You’ll love it! Never feel like you have to justify your decisions to us fools. You do you.

[mdr955]

Originally Posted by 81bear

You’ll love it! Never feel like you have to justify your decisions to us fools. You do you.

Does your car also have the M performance side skirts and rear winglets? Or are those aftermarket?

[81bear]

Originally Posted by mdr955

Does your car also have the M performance side skirts and rear winglets? Or are those aftermarket?

Everything is m performance except the front lip. I originally had the m performance lip but cracked it within the year and opted for a cheaper alternative.

[mdr955]

Originally Posted by 81bear

Everything is m performance except the front lip. I originally had the m performance lip but cracked it within the year and opted for a cheaper alternative.

Thanks. I was originally going to skip the rear winglets but I feel like they really work with the rear diffuser for the MPE so I’m going to add them on. It’s getting up there $$ wise fast!

[81bear]

Originally Posted by mdr955

Thanks. I was originally going to skip the rear winglets but I feel like they really work with the rear diffuser for the MPE so I’m going to add them on. It’s getting up there $$ wise fast!

Highly recommend the Psm high kick spoiler. It really ties everything together. I have the dongsai version from china so it’s very cost effective.

[ayoruk87]

Has anyone found any aftermarket exhaust tips that fit the M Performance exhaust? My only complaint on mine has been how dull the tips are. Carbon fiber or gloss black would be nice! It doesn’t look like the standard OEM tips would fit these.

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by ayoruk87

Has anyone found any aftermarket exhaust tips that fit the M Performance exhaust? My only complaint on mine has been how dull the tips are. Carbon fiber or gloss black would be nice! It doesn’t look like the standard OEM tips would fit these.

AFAIK the tips are fixed and not removable. I searched, admittedly not too hard, and there are no CF options for this model. The M2 MPerf exhaust does have CF tips interestingly enough. Could be an option for them or pre-installed. Not sure.

[BzsBimmer]

Oh and PSA…
These m’fuggin tips are hot lol
I was wearing shorts and reached in my trunk and accidentally touched my leg to one of the tips. Smelled like Korean bbq lol

[81bear]

Originally Posted by ayoruk87

Has anyone found any aftermarket exhaust tips that fit the M Performance exhaust? My only complaint on mine has been how dull the tips are. Carbon fiber or gloss black would be nice! It doesn’t look like the standard OEM tips would fit these.

Can’t help with replacement tips for the MPE but I can help you visualize what they would look like in carbon fiber.

The pic is of a custom exhaust, not the MPE.

[harperium]

It's funny to me that so many people don't like the center layout M Perf exhaust. I think it looks awesome. Aggressive as well as elegant. In real life, it has a bigger presence than the standard two-on-each-side layout. Porsche, the Corvette, other sports cars have center exhausts. Now BMW does too.

I would assume that the G90 M5 and G92 M8 will get the center layout M Perf exhaust too. It's the new look and is here to stay...

All of those YouTube reviews panning the big grill of the G8x seem so dated now. Most seem to have come around to the new styling.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by harperium

It's funny to me that so many people don't like the center layout M Perf exhaust. I think it looks awesome. Aggressive as well as elegant. In real life, it has a bigger presence than the standard two-on-each-side layout. Porsche, the Corvette, other sports cars have center exhausts. Now BMW does too.

I would assume that the G90 M5 and G92 M8 will get the center layout M Perf exhaust too. It's the new look and is here to stay...

All of those YouTube reviews panning the big grill of the G8x seem so dated now. Most seem to have come around to the new styling.

It's the orientation. It narrows out the rear end and makes it look unstable.

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

It's the orientation. It narrows out the rear end and makes it look unstable.

Unstable. Just like me
Oh and PSA
Did I mention hot tips and burnt legs with shorts? You’d think I would learn my lesson after the first one. Nope!
My wife said I’m banned from going to Costco with this car lmao.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by harperium

It's funny to me that so many people don't like the center layout M Perf exhaust. I think it looks awesome. Aggressive as well as elegant. In real life, it has a bigger presence than the standard two-on-each-side layout. Porsche, the Corvette, other sports cars have center exhausts. Now BMW does too.

I thought it was going to be a big hit, but it rapidly declined. Even for me, i was excited about it, i feel its tacky now.

From what i have seen, enthusiasts mostly hate it, non-car guys like it. Im not sure why but that's it is for some reason

[Berzerker]

I think people are mostly put off by the strange layout and the fact that it's >$8000.

The MPPSK for the F30/F32 were amazing and <$4k installed.

[81bear]

I think the fact that the mpe, much like the front grills, aren’t very photogenic and at the steep selling price it’s made seeing one in the wild rare. Without being seen in person and getting used to the departure from the standard quad layout it is unlikely it will ever become a popular option. That being said, I love mine and now feel the standard quad layout looks boring. I didn’t feel that way when I first saw the pictures of the mpe…

[harperium]

An aggressive aspect of the M Perf exhaust is the protrusion of the exhaust tips from the diffuser. Makes the exhaust much more prominent.

The stock exhaust tips are flush with the diffuser.

[harperium]

Who's happy with the MPE? I am.

Looks great, sounds great.

It's hard to tell without a direct comparison, but the internal soundtrack seems different to me than stock. Possibly even louder than stock in Sport+? It's definitely louder in Sport+ than my X3M was.

[Skyscraper]

I'm happy with my decision to add it.

The main reasons I ordered the exhaust are the sound clips and the reduced weight behind the wheels.

It does add a unique look to the back of the car. Some hate it and that's fine. IMO It helps balance the back to the aggressive front.
The rear stock is a little dull. I also wish BMW would have made the trunk lip a little taller. It's too tiny.