M Performance Exhaust compared to Stock Exhaust

calbears · 02-18-2022, 08:20 PM

Here's a comparison of the MPE to the stock exhaust on the M4 Competition xDrive Convertible. Both were set to sport plus on the engine. If you were expecting it to sound like the F8x MPE, you're going to be disappointed and underwhelmed

chicagofan00 · 02-18-2022, 09:20 PM

Not much difference at all. I was really leaning towards doing the MPE just to stay with OEM but I just couldn't pull the trigger at the $8k+ for parts/labor from the local dealership.

Ended up ordering the Remus cat-back exhaust and (im)patiently waiting for it to arrive.

jmg · 02-18-2022, 11:30 PM

That's kind of disappointing given the price premium. Is it still full titanium? The aesthetics and the weight savings would be the only real upside for this exhaust. Otherwise you can get a midpipe, but then you lose the advantage of weight cutting unless you get another titanium midpipe. Or you can find someone who welds titanium and cut the resonators and secondary cats out.

I'm guessing European sound regulations neutered this exhaust. How are the supercars adapting? There is no way something like a a Lambo is going to be neutered like this.

Nkr15 · 02-19-2022, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Not much difference at all. I was really leaning towards doing the MPE just to stay with OEM but I just couldn't pull the trigger at the $8k+ for parts/labor from the local dealership.

Ended up ordering the Remus cat-back exhaust and (im)patiently waiting for it to arrive.

I was about to order Remus too but I dont like the cutting, might go with R44 its titanium and half the price of MPE and 10 bolts instead of cutting. Such a shame I was about to get this MPE exhaust oh well I'm not rich enough to throw $8k at something that makes no difference in sound..

Topcarbon · 02-19-2022, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Not much difference at all. I was really leaning towards doing the MPE just to stay with OEM but I just couldn't pull the trigger at the $8k+ for parts/labor from the local dealership.

Ended up ordering the Remus cat-back exhaust and (im)patiently waiting for it to arrive.

Better sound at 1/3 the price
Sounds like a great deal to me

FISH22 · 02-19-2022, 09:36 AM

Thanks for sharing! Nice to see more material on this setup hitting the web.

I've had my MPE for a few weeks now, and while there is a marginal sound difference (the extremely hollow titanium adds a unique sound), I spent the money solely for the rear end transformation. I honestly can't get enough of it. Not that the normal setup looks bad, but the MPE design really ties things together with the rest of the car, especially the front end.

If you want crazy loud sound and ridiculous burbles, this isn't the exhaust for you. But if you want a more unique and sophisticated setup, this is it.

calbears · 02-19-2022, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

Thanks for sharing! Nice to see more material on this setup hitting the web.

I've had my MPE for a few weeks now, and while there is a marginal sound difference (the extremely hollow titanium adds a unique sound), I spent the money solely for the rear end transformation. I honestly can't get enough of it. Not that the normal setup looks bad, but the MPE design really ties things together with the rest of the car, especially the front end.

If you want crazy loud sound and ridiculous burbles, this isn't the exhaust for you. But if you want a more unique and sophisticated setup, this is it.

Agree with you. The MPE is more for looks and there is a different sound, it's just not like the MPE of yore

FISH22 · 02-19-2022, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by calbears

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Originally Posted by FISH22

Thanks for sharing! Nice to see more material on this setup hitting the web.

I've had my MPE for a few weeks now, and while there is a marginal sound difference (the extremely hollow titanium adds a unique sound), I spent the money solely for the rear end transformation. I honestly can't get enough of it. Not that the normal setup looks bad, but the MPE design really ties things together with the rest of the car, especially the front end.

If you want crazy loud sound and ridiculous burbles, this isn't the exhaust for you. But if you want a more unique and sophisticated setup, this is it.

Agree with you. The MPE is more for looks and there is a different sound, it's just not like the MPE of yore

Most definitely. I recall the F8x MPE being quite a departure from OEM sound. Modern sound regulations likely?

raywai2 · 02-19-2022, 02:29 PM

Saw the MPE in person at the Chicago Auto Show. Much like the front end, pictures and videos really don’t do the aesthetics justice. It looks much better in person. It ties with the bulges and flared fenders really nicely.

FISH22 · 02-19-2022, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by raywai2

Saw the MPE in person at the Chicago Auto Show. Much like the front end, pictures and videos really don’t do the aesthetics justice. It looks much better in person. It ties with the bulges and flared fenders really nicely.

Great picture. I've heard video of this car before, and it seems louder than mine - not midpipe loud, but likely has many break-in miles on the MPE. Just a thought. I'll be paying attention to mine over the next 1k miles to see if sound changes.

And IMO, the MPE really needs to be paired up with the side blades like pictured. Really finishes the look.

calbears · 02-19-2022, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

Most definitely. I recall the F8x MPE being quite a departure from OEM sound. Modern sound regulations likely?

Most likely. The other MPEs have also been neutered, but louder than this one still.

jmg · 02-19-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

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Originally Posted by raywai2

Saw the MPE in person at the Chicago Auto Show. Much like the front end, pictures and videos really don’t do the aesthetics justice. It looks much better in person. It ties with the bulges and flared fenders really nicely.

Great picture. I've heard video of this car before, and it seems louder than mine - not midpipe loud, but likely has many break-in miles on the MPE. Just a thought. I'll be paying attention to mine over the next 1k miles to see if sound changes.

And IMO, the MPE really needs to be paired up with the side blades like pictured. Really finishes the look.

My MPE on the F80 sounded better with time, I'm sure this one will too! Congrats on yours!

FISH22 · 02-19-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

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Originally Posted by FISH22

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Originally Posted by raywai2

Saw the MPE in person at the Chicago Auto Show. Much like the front end, pictures and videos really don't do the aesthetics justice. It looks much better in person. It ties with the bulges and flared fenders really nicely.

Great picture. I've heard video of this car before, and it seems louder than mine - not midpipe loud, but likely has many break-in miles on the MPE. Just a thought. I'll be paying attention to mine over the next 1k miles to see if sound changes.

And IMO, the MPE really needs to be paired up with the side blades like pictured. Really finishes the look.

My MPE on the F80 sounded better with time, I'm sure this one will too! Congrats on yours!

Good to know, and thanks!

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 02-20-2022, 12:59 AM

@calbears Is that you MIKE at BMW of Mountain View... ?

_E90S65_ · 02-20-2022, 09:49 AM

Meh.

calbears · 02-20-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

@calbears Is that you MIKE at BMW of Mountain View... ?

It is

Limegrntaln · 02-21-2022, 12:54 AM

I don't think anyone is going to get the real understanding of what it sounds like, until the exhaust is broken in.

And I also don't think we can really tell much of a difference without the cars under an actual load. Im still interested in the exhaust, more for esthetic reasons, because I'm just kind of tired of the 2x2 side by side tips.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 02-21-2022, 03:24 AM

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It is

I thought that was you Mike. My good friend Shabir works there now too. One of these days I'll have to stop by & say a quick hello to you fellas. I was the guy checking out a gray X3 MC with the Shakir interior back when you had your very first IOM G80 M3 on the upper floor before that original embargo was lifted... !

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