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Just ordered track exhaust with black tips and non res mid pipe from Mike, super excited hope to hear it soon !
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Hey guys, I gotta be honest here. I just got the AWE SwitchPath exhaust system installed and I'm totally regretting it. Now, I'm not saying anything about the performance of the exhaust, but from a sound perspective, it's just terrible. I feel bad for those that ordered this exhaust like I did.
Before getting the AWE exhaust, I had my stock exhaust modified with both resonators deleted and the sound was amazing with burbles and everything. But I wanted even more noise, so I decided to spend a whopping $2,735.41 USD on the AWE SwitchPath. Well, let me tell you, the sound inside the car is actually lower than the modified stock ones. And to make things worse, there's no burble whatsoever. I hit the M2 button, which is supposed to be the most noise version, and almost nothing happens. I checked the valves in the back and they barely open. Sure, someone might say that I could get some valve controller to get the valves fully opened, but seriously, what's the point of spending 3k on an exhaust that sounds worse than the stock one? I'm just not happy with my purchase and I wanted to let others know before they make the same mistake I did. |
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Wow just installed the awe non res midpipes and track exhaust. This thing is INSANELY loud and the burbles are crazy
It does drone on the highway from 100-130 km/h but once you're past 130 it's good
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To begin, the SwitchPath™ sounds fantastic with the valves closed, and even more menacing with 'em open. When you checked the valves in the back and saw they were not fully open, that is due to the valve system being dynamic, and it opens further when actually under throttle. Also, burbles are a result of the car's software, not the exhaust. I would ensure your installation is correct as something sounds off. You wouldn't go from being burbly to no purples from swapping your pipes. We made sure to cover the installation in painful detail to make sure you're covered. It can be watched here. |
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Fresh installation of the SwitchPath™ by GSS Boston.
For more info check it out right this way! pic for upload |
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The Track edition is excellent. I went from wired open flaps--BIG improvement over stock where they virtually never open more than 25%, to the Track and the cold start almost sounds like my C7 with NPP, or C6s with Bullets. Lots of burbles, and a deep, aggressive tone in Sport + where I keep the car. The midpipe is stock, so saved a few bucks, and not needed, imo. SwitchPath from what I've read, if you want some more sound and nice frequencies, great. But the Track is the only one that interested me. Like the Bullets on my Vetts, single resonator is all there is from cats to exhaust tips. I wanted as loud as possible, and I got it. Poster should consider the conversion kit to Track as a good option.
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Finally looking at pulling the trigger on the Switchpath system and mid pipe here soon. Now it’s finding a reliable shop to install. Does anyone know of a good installer in DFW, Texas? And does this play well with a Dahler valve controller? If not, what valve controller?
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AWE SwitchPath with Non-resonated Midpipe Review:
Just doing a review on what I think about this exhaust. I went with AWE because I have their exhaust on a few of my other cars and they all sound really good in my opinion. - Sounds great with the AWE Non-resonated Midpipe and ASD off via Bimmercode. - No drone, this was my main concern. - Exhaust tip looks great in diamond black and it goes well with Portimao Blue. - Fitment is on point, make sure adjustments are done correctly so the center brace doesn’t hit up against the exhaust. - The loudness is enough if you don’t want it waking up your neighbors with the exhaust closed or open. - I might have to go with an exhaust valve controller to have it open 100% because I think it might be a little too quiet for my tasting with the OEM downpipe. The one thing that sucks about this car is the exhaust valve not opening 100% when you have it on open. It only opens 70% of the way on full throttle, not AWE fault more so of the BMW design. - If you’re running an aftermarket downpipe, I think this setup would be perfect. Remember sound is subjective so this is just based on my preference. - Customer service is great, my harness tore apart, and it was replaced in a week. - Highly recommend this exhaust because it sounds great if you’re looking for something more tamed without breaking the bank because that BMW tax be hitting hard. Images: Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Pic 7 Clips: Exhaust Close - Indoor Exhaust Open - Indoor Exhaust Close - Outdoor Exhaust Open - Outdoor
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Anyone have experience with adding the SwitchPath to an Active Autowerke Equal Length midpipe? It’s my understanding they do not match up perfectly and there needs to be some custom fitting. Just trying to see what that might look like before pulling the trigger. Thanks!
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https://store.activeautowerke.com/pr...40697261981807 If you contact them before you buy, you may be able to get those swapped in at once to not have to pay extra, letting them know you have an AWE exhaust. |
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Sara/AWE Do you sell a version of the track exhaust that leaves both stock resonators in place and connects to the factory mid pipe points at the second dimple? I’d like the weight savings of removing the factory muffler but want to keep the mid pipe stock.
Thanks! Chris
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