AWE Tuning F8X M3/M4 Exhaust Suite: SwitchPath™ & new Track Edition

[Josh/AWE]

Something new is coming! Keep your eyes peeled

[hdubf80]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

Something new is coming! Keep your eyes peeled

Can the f8x guys get a hint?

[Josh/AWE]

Presenting the AWE Tuning F8X M3/M4 Track Edition Exhaust:

• Ramp up the volume, with a new, lower price point.
• Clean, non-raspy S55 tone
• Precision-engineered integrated X-pipe
• Full dual 3” CNC mandrel-bent configuration
• 29lb weight saving over stock
• Available as Resonated and Non-Resonated
• Max gains of 20 hp and 31ft-lbs of torque at the crank (SwitchPath™ valves open)
• 90mm or 102mm double-walled adjustable tips available in chrome silver and diamond black
• Less is more: clean, non-baffled, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Handcrafted from U.S.-sourced CNC mandrel-bent .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE Tuning
• Direct bolt-on system for factory-like simplicity
• No Check Engine Light - Guaranteed
• Perfect Fitment - Guaranteed
• Featuring the AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

The Track Edition is for those who like it loud and rowdy. All of the time.

The AWE Track Edition Exhaust for the F8X M3/M4 utilizes all of the precision engineering found within the popular SwitchPath™ Exhaust, minus the valves and rear muffler. What’s left? Straight-through, uninterrupted flow and tone.

Thanks to the precision-engineered integrated X-pipe up front, unwanted rasp typically found in other aftermarket F8X exhausts is subdued, leaving what would be classified as the “valve open” soundtrack from the SwitchPath™™™ Exhaust to sing loud and clear… just 100% of the time.

The Track Edition Exhaust retains the option of coming complete with either Resonated or Non-Resonated mid pipes, enabling a bit of fine tuning to desired tastes.

Tip Options:

All tip options include the AWE logo and double walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. All tips are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste.

• 102mm slash-cut diamond black tips
• 102mm slash-cut chrome silver tips

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The AWE BMW F8X M3/M4 Track Edition Exhaust is for racing use only.
The Track Edition is a loud system, and cannot be returned for sound preference under the 30 day satisfaction guarantee!

Question? Hit me here or direct via email.

[Vectors2final]

That's surprisingly not raspy... Does that car have stock downpipes?

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by Vectors2final

That's surprisingly not raspy... Does that car have stock downpipes?

It's the result of a specifically tailored x-pipe.

Vehicle in the video does have stock DPs

[supremepower]

Looks good cant wait to start putting these on and hearing them roar!!!

[frcefed579]

Any chance of getting just the chassis brace?

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by frcefed579

Any chance of getting just the chassis brace?

Negative (sorry!).

[frcefed579]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

Negative (sorry!).

Didn't think so lol..

Thx anyways.

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by frcefed579

Didn't think so lol..

Thx anyways.

Had to ask. I get it.

No worries!

[AW BMW]

So this track exhaust should sound the same as the switch path exhaust with the valves open full time? Or would it still be slightly louder than the muffler counterpart with valves open?

[Justin.AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by AW BMW

So this track exhaust should sound the same as the switch path exhaust with the valves open full time? Or would it still be slightly louder than the muffler counterpart with valves open?

Considerably louder with no muffler or valves

[Gabe@TAG]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

It's the result of a specifically tailored x-pipe.

Vehicle in the video does have stock DPs

Specifically tailored x-pipe...

Sounds exotic. I’m in.

Can’t wait till mine arrives and we start making some music.

We’ll post as many exhaust videos as possible!

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

Specifically tailored x-pipe...

Sounds exotic. I’m in.

Can’t wait till mine arrives and we start making some music.

We’ll post as many exhaust videos as possible!

[Josh/AWE]

Non-Resonated SwitchPath™ + catless DPs + burble =

[Carlos@TAG]

Originally Posted by Josh/AWE

Non-Resonated SwitchPath™ + catless DPs + burble =

THAT IS INSANE!

[G1n Mast3r]

hey Josh/AWE what is the sound difference between the track pack and the switchpath non-res? I'm also curious to know the systems performs for daily use(not that I care since I have valves open all the time ) just curious as to the drone really.

And what is the difference in systems between the non-res and track pack? Is it essentially just no rear muffler section? Same 3 inch mid and xpipe that comes with the switchpath systems? And if one wanted to is it possible to just buy the track pack rear section to swap out with my current system or would I need to get a whole new system?

[kerkiraios00]

Price for the switch path 11365?

[Mr. Hankey]

Hey all - questions for those that have heard the AWEs in person or daily drive them - have listened to all videos I can and still need input -

1. Switchpath - is the tone deeper, about same, or higher pitched than stock (non ZCP)? Rasp is obviously much less than stock (+1)

2. Switchpath Volume - I drive stock valves open pretty much all the time except when exiting my neighborhood early in the morning. Have a valve controller to do that. If stock with valves open is 1/10 volume then how do the switch path resonated vs non-resonated land on the 1-10 scale with valves open in terms of volume?

3. I assume under light throttle and valves closed these are both about as loud as stock? or still noticably louder?

4. Drone - Stock sucks with the drone using open valves in 3rd (6MT) specifically - can anyone comment on drone resonated vs non compared to stock?

Thanks a ton, and great thread - thanks to everyone for all the videos. I'm considering the Remus vs AWE vs just throwing a mid pipe on my otherwise stock setup.

[Carlos@TAG]

Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Price for the switch path 11365?

PM Incoming!

[Josh/AWE]

Originally Posted by G1n Mast3r

hey Josh/AWE what is the sound difference between the track pack and the switchpath non-res? I'm also curious to know the systems performs for daily use(not that I care since I have valves open all the time ) just curious as to the drone really.

And what is the difference in systems between the non-res and track pack? Is it essentially just no rear muffler section? Same 3 inch mid and xpipe that comes with the switchpath systems? And if one wanted to is it possible to just buy the track pack rear section to swap out with my current system or would I need to get a whole new system?

Hey, Steve.

You are correct -- everything carries over from the SwitchPath™ counterpart (x-pipe, full 3", res/non-res mid sections) except the tailored muffler. You can easily convert existing SwitchPath™ systems via our conversion kit, which is listed here on the SwitchPath™ product page.

[scott13]

Originally Posted by rhk118

Hey all - questions for those that have heard the AWEs in person or daily drive them - have listened to all videos I can and still need input -

1. Switchpath - is the tone deeper, about same, or higher pitched than stock (non ZCP)? Rasp is obviously much less than stock (+1)

2. Switchpath Volume - I drive stock valves open pretty much all the time except when exiting my neighborhood early in the morning. Have a valve controller to do that. If stock with valves open is 1/10 volume then how do the switch path resonated vs non-resonated land on the 1-10 scale with valves open in terms of volume?

3. I assume under light throttle and valves closed these are both about as loud as stock? or still noticably louder?

4. Drone - Stock sucks with the drone using open valves in 3rd (6MT) specifically - can anyone comment on drone resonated vs non compared to stock?

Thanks a ton, and great thread - thanks to everyone for all the videos. I'm considering the Remus vs AWE vs just throwing a mid pipe on my otherwise stock setup.

Tough to give "scores" for some of those questions, but...in my opinion, with ~2 years of experience with the AWE NR:

1) The AWE NR has a much deeper tone than stock non-ZCP, plus a whole lot of deep, gurgle/burble.

2 and 3) I think that the loudness of the AWE NR is condition dependent. For example, cold start with valves open is MUCH louder on the AWE NR than stock. Cold start with valves closed is a bit louder with AWE, but not a night and day difference (as it is with valves open). In terms of "normal" driving, I think the difference in loudness between stock and AWE NR is really dependent on how much you're on the throttle. Maybe I'm delusional, but I think that if you're gentle on the throttle, AWE NR is louder but not HUGELY louder. If you mash the throttle (i.e., "give it the beans"), AWE NR is MUCH louder than stock. Maybe that sounds stupid or doesn't make sense, but to my ear, that's what I'm hearing.

4) Not much drone at all (if any), also on 6MT.

I also was torn between Remus and AWE NR. I went AWE and have never regretted it. That's not in any way saying Remus is a bad/worse option, it's just different exhausts for different folks.

Looks like you're in the New England area. Shoot me a PM if you happen to be in the greater Boston area or are willing to make a drive up that way and want to hear the AWE NR in person. I'm happy to meet up at a cars and coffee or something like that.