[BrockDM]

Originally Posted by ElCid08

Thanks for the reply Brock. Your X3M sounds fantastic.

Thanks! I highly recommend the exhaust controller add on. It really changed the sound profile throughout all the gears and RPM range. I was amazed just how much the factory valve control changes the sound profile and volume.

[NoTanks52]

Originally Posted by BrockDM

Thanks! I highly recommend the exhaust controller add on. It really changed the sound profile throughout all the gears and RPM range. I was amazed just how much the factory valve control changes the sound profile and volume.

Does bimmerlink emulate valve controller, or which one is most recommended?

[BrockDM]

Originally Posted by NoTanks52

Does bimmerlink emulate valve controller, or which one is most recommended?

No, the only way to actually open the valves 100% all the time is with an physical valve controller. Even with a tune through BM3 I tested it and their settings don't force them open.

Here are a few:

https://irlllc.com/products/irl-valve-controller (What I use)

https://www.daehler-tuning.com/produ...mpetition-f97/

https://europeanautosource.com/produ...er-bmw-f97-x3m

[Boycer11]

Originally Posted by bslea

Sorry for the delay. My buddy wasn’t able to stay long so I was only able to get a cold start with a couple revs. I wish I could have got a rolling shot as that would really highlight the exhaust combo but this should help give others an idea.

Akrapovic Axleback
AA NR Midpipe
Valves Open (fuse pulled)

Filmed on a GoPro HERO11 Black (sound accuracy is almost dead on)

https://youtu.be/MrQdd8gA0-Y

I might be able to get some rolling shots next week if he has time.

That sounds amazing. What fuse did you pull? Where did you buy it from?

[cutnsew]

Originally Posted by BrockDM

No, the only way to actually open the valves 100% all the time is with a physical valve controller. Even with a tune through BM3 I tested it and their settings don't force them open.

I’m assuming the same can be said for BimmerLink? I haven’t tried the BM3 one yet bc I need my car to be quiet in the AM leaving the neighborhood. With BimmerLink I notice a HUGE difference on the highway when doing OEM vs Open. You’re telling me I can get even more loudness with a valve controller?

[BrockDM]

Originally Posted by cutnsew

I’m assuming the same can be said for BimmerLink? I haven’t tried the BM3 one yet bc I need my car to be quiet in the AM leaving the neighborhood. With BimmerLink I notice a HUGE difference on the highway when doing OEM vs Open. You’re telling me I can get even more loudness with a valve controller?

I've never used BimmerLink so I'm not 100% sure. If I had to guess it would be similar functionality to the BM3 settings though. I can't imagine BL figured out something that a full ECU flash wouldn't but I could be wrong

[limitless]

Originally Posted by kidxin

Anyone here with an exhaust setup on a non comp

Running res delete with akra rn

Pretty deep sound no rasp

[21WhiteX3MC]

Anyone running a mid pipe and muffler delete? Any clips and how’s the sound?

[f32zhp]

Originally Posted by NoTanks52

That’s amazing, can’t wait to hear it. Are you running stock downpipes?

I am running Catless Downpipes.

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by 21WhiteX3MC

Anyone running a mid pipe and muffler delete? Any clips and how’s the sound?

Heard one. Sounded like azz to me. The S58 is an amazing engine but tends to sound buzzy and raspy straight-piped. Certainly not the sound of a performance vehicle IMO. You need some kind of muffler with a res-mid delete pipe. I have the ER with the Dinan and has a much deeper tone at all speeds. I wanted the Akra but simply could not afford it.

[BrockDM]

Bump - Let's here more exhaust setups!

[hybridel]

I'll be launching an exhaust company in the coming weeks.

I'll have the following products available.

Catback valved exhaust
Equal length midpipe with/without resonator
Single midpipe with/without resonator

Pricing will be very competitive, I'll have pics and soundclips of what's available posted once I get around to installing them

[reedcour]

Originally Posted by hybridel

I'll be launching an exhaust company in the coming weeks.

I'll have the following products available.

Catback valved exhaust
Equal length midpipe with/without resonator
Single midpipe with/without resonator

Pricing will be very competitive, I'll have pics and soundclips of what's available posted once I get around to installing them

Whats the price of equal length midpipe any pix?

[hybridel]

currently in production, I'll have pics once it's complete

The catback exhaust is sitting in my garage, waiting for the Single midpipe to show up, then I will install and get some sound clips.

[paxton306]

Following

[SM2]

What I’m thinking.

Axle back:
- Remus Sport/Race
- AA
- Dinan

Midpipe:
- AA equal length Downpipe /non-resonated (coming soon!)

Downpipes:
- Sportcats

[BeaminF97]

Originally Posted by BrockDM

I'm loving my GT Haus cat back. It provides a nice deep grunt with no drone or rasp. I believe they sell just the axle back too if that's what you are looking for but don't quote me.

With stock downpipes:
https://youtube.com/shorts/yeeGbYWnwFs?feature=share

https://youtu.be/D_aTN7UR6MM

Sounds great this prolly going be where my money goes 🤘🏼

[BeaminF97]

Originally Posted by f32zhp

I am running Catless Downpipes.

Do you have any sound clips i was thinking about just running catless dp if it sounded good enough.

[TacosRule!]

I started developing a small but not insignificant leak in the muffler. Dealer denied warranty because of course they did. I'm planning on buying this one

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806079704054.html

Click on the video.

[Thtshowiroll47]

Originally Posted by TacosRule!

I started developing a small but not insignificant leak in the muffler. Dealer denied warranty because of course they did. I'm planning on buying this one

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806079704054.html

Click on the video.

Did you purchase it?

[jettf97]

thinking about getting a AA mid pipe non resonated looking to get some feedback from other people that have gotten it

[ThirstyX3M]

Originally Posted by jettf97

thinking about getting a AA mid pipe non resonated looking to get some feedback from other people that have gotten it

Love mine paired with valve controller! I have non res AA