[moff]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Illegal mate, they are required by Law.If not we would all be doing it.

They're not a requirement for the MOT currently, it's only a legal requirement for diesel vehicles fitted with a DPF. That might change, but as it stands today, you can do what you want with an OPF.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by moff

They're not a requirement for the MOT currently, it's only a legal requirement for diesel vehicles fitted with a DPF. That might change, but as it stands today, you can do what you want with an OPF.

ANY CAR Fitted with them is required to keep them full stop. IF my F90 M5CP could have them deleted I would have have done it by now.

[M5 TT]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

ANY CAR Fitted with them is required to keep them full stop. IF my F90 M5CP could have them deleted I would have have done it by now.

Seems like they are not a legal or legislative requirement. The requirement is to pass EURO 6, however manufacturers see fit.

I suppose you could rip it off and see if it passes

Mine will be coming off regardless

CATS and DPF’s are a requirement whether the car can pass an MOT or not. I guess the OPF will follow suit soon enough?


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[Richierich32]

Originally Posted by moff

BMW FS don't tend to go that far unless it's a dramatic change eg hybrid turbos. They just don't want anything that will damage the car.

ECU change with no power upgrade and returned to stock at the end of term etc is normally ok.

Plus they need to find out. Doing mods and making a YouTube channel about a financed car is just retarded

You know what would make the situation better....make a few more videos bitching about it

[x3mcomp]

Originally Posted by dunny247

OPF delete and remap. AMS automotive in Worcester. Done loads of work on both my f80 m3s. Highly recommend them.

Any update on this?

[Turner_X3M]

Usually I'm just nosing in to see what's what But been away for a few weeks and keen to see if there's any news, updates with the exhaust options, anything in the pipeline, excuse the pun.... seen loads of promising tunes but no actual evidence. Either way loving the performance just need some growl!!

[dunny247]

No update sorry ... im hesitant to go 1st lol

[M5 TT]

I work away. Once home next week I will see if I can get mine booked in to remove the OPF and report back

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by moff

I'm hoping for a solution where I retain the OPF, no ECU remapping, and no crazy cost i.e. Akrapovic exhaust.

I'm keen on the PCW exhaust place too, but yet to see an X3M go through there yet?

Need more noise, in Sport+, no burbling, no cracking, nothing

PCW did a few X3/X4M's literally days after I was there on 21/12

[Craig 1527]

I had the PCW mod on my M3C but don't think he travels now which is a shame but still considering it

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by Craig 1527

I had the PCW mod on my M3C but don't think he travels now which is a shame but still considering it

Nope, he doesn't travel anymore, but a good excuse for a road trip 👍

[Wills2]

Nothing there to make me risk or void the warranty, doesn't sound any better to me watching those videos, plus in a fat SUV with acoustic glass you'll hear nothing much anyway.

I loved the sound my e92 M3 made when I had my Tubi style exhaust on it as it was mental and the Miltek was good as well, but for me with these turbo engines you're chasing a noise that just isn't going to come.

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Nothing there to make me risk or void the warranty, doesn't sound any better to me watching those videos, plus in a fat SUV with acoustic glass you'll hear nothing much anyway.

I loved the sound my e92 M3 made when I had my Tubi style exhaust on it as it was mental and the Miltek was good as well, but for me with these turbo engines you're chasing a noise that just isn't going to come.

Fair enough. He does offer a few options for noise/sound, but louder will = drone. My M40i is not vastly louder but probably about 15-20% and a much deeper sound. Basically sounds how it should have. All his punters with RS's, M's, AMG's seem suitably impressed.

As far as warranty, worst case on the exhaust, but then I would probably put in a whole system anyway.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

Fair enough. He does offer a few options for noise/sound, but louder will = drone. My M40i is not vastly louder but probably about 15-20% and a much deeper sound. Basically sounds how it should have. All his punters with RS's, M's, AMG's seem suitably impressed.

As far as warranty, worst case on the exhaust, but then I would probably put in a whole system anyway.

Just my opinion and is pointed to the M versions on the video not 40i, I've had loads of M cars and had loads of different exhausts on N/A and turbo versions, for me though on the turbo cars you can make them louder but it's just more noise not a lovely sound that you get.

Real engine sound comes from induction not some hack of the exhaust baffles and some contrived pops...but ETTO.

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Just my opinion and is pointed to the M versions on the video not 40i, I've had loads of M cars and had loads of different exhausts on N/A and turbo versions, for me though on the turbo cars you can make them louder but it's just more noise not a lovely sound that you get.

Real engine sound comes from induction not some hack of the exhaust baffles and some contrived pops...but ETTO.

I did say fair enough. Of course it is your opinion. It does depend what turbo cars you are talking about. 2.0 yes, sounds crap with or without exhaust changes and is then just noise, but a 3.0 straight six. RS3 sound crap? The latest OPF cars are quiet, that is why PCW and others are so busy. Anyway, ETTO as you say

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

I did say fair enough. Of course it is your opinion. It does depend what turbo cars you are talking about. 2.0 yes, sounds crap with or without exhaust changes and is then just noise, but a 3.0 straight six. RS3 sound crap? The latest OPF cars are quiet, that is why PCW and others are so busy. Anyway, ETTO as you say

My opinion is based upon my old 4.4V8 TT M5 and F80 M3 not 2.0 four pots I didn't say they sounded crap but it's not a great sound muffled by the turbos, they just can't deliver what I'd call a great sound as there is no induction noise you can make the exhaust louder (which these solutions do with additional pops and bangs but to me that isn't a great sound just embarrassing if I'm honest)

My N/A 911 and V8 M3s did benefit from exhausts but there were high revving great sounding naturally aspirated engines, a totally different thing.

My X3MC will be staying stock as for me it can't be made to sound better just louder.

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by Wills2

My opinion is based upon my old 4.4V8 TT M5 and F80 M3, they just can't deliver what I'd call a great sound as there is no induction you can make the exhaust louder (which these solutions do with additional pops and bangs but to me that isn't a great sound just embarrassing if I'm honest)

My N/A 911 and V8 M3s did benefit from exhausts but there were high revving great sounding naturally aspirated engines, a totally different thing.

My X3MC will be staying stock as for me it can't be made to sound better just louder.

Again, fair comment, you have had many more nicer cars than me, I have had too many 2.0 turbos...boring. Mine does not pop and bang and ASD is now off, but I much prefer the deeper exhaust sound (no pops and bangs).

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by kurai

BM3 Beta map: exhaust is completely stock still with OPFs! Thoughts?

Wow, sounds really odd, too high pitched I think

[m140ian]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

PCW did a few X3/X4M's literally days after I was there on 21/12

Is this a full opf delete? Does it not need a tune to prevent going in to limp mode? Sorry if I have missed this somewhere on the thread, im just desparate to get a bit more noise out of mine.

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by m140ian

Is this a full opf delete? Does it not need a tune to prevent going in to limp mode? Sorry if I have missed this somewhere on the thread, im just desparate to get a bit more noise out of mine.

No mate, not OPF delete, just a backbox mod, and possibly resonator delete by PCWMods. You need to contact Paul if UK based

[munchy106]

How much was it to have done👍

[x3mcomp]

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