AWESOME little mod :) (Valve control)

NorCal f80 · 01-20-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Yesterday I decided to open the valves and start the car in cold start with valves open and HOLY HELL. I do not recommend that, its sUPER SUPER LOUD lol. So that shows me the cold start process must open the valves at some point, but I can't 100% say thats what going on bc I am not a expert in that field.

I was looking to have cold start gone for this reason, so I could eventually get a loud exhaust and it starts not so loud. Looks like that theory is gone.

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 0-100 real quick

I was looking to have cold start gone for this reason, so I could eventually get a loud exhaust and it starts not so loud. Looks like that theory is gone.

cold start with valves open and catless DPs is pretty crazy. Sounds amazing don't get me wrong but makes you kind of feel a little embarrassed to tell you the truth. Ill stick with my routine with valves closed and driving right away, super silent

brianeck · 01-20-2015, 10:52 AM

So do you lose the option to scroll through the displayed functions of the onboard computer by doing this? I'm thinking that the control takes over the usage of that particular button. To change the viewed settings you'd have to remove the unit?

tom @ eas · 01-20-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

So do you lose the option to scroll through the displayed functions of the onboard computer by doing this? I'm thinking that the control takes over the usage of that particular button. To change the viewed settings you'd have to remove the unit?

No, the module features take a 2 second press to activate the feature, the original features of the BC stalk are an instantaneous press of the button.

Nothing is lost in features.

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 11:12 AM

Button is not impacted, just have to hold it a touch longer and that activates the action

You don't lose any OeM functions

brianeck · 01-20-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

No, the module features take a 2 second press to activate the feature, the original features of the BC stalk are an instantaneous press of the button.

Nothing is lost in features.

Well that's amazing. I'd do it for stock cold start elimination alone lol it bothers me that much.

tom @ eas · 01-20-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

Well that's amazing. I'd do it for stock cold start elimination alone lol it bothers me that much.

This does not eliminate cold start, but users (such as GOLFFRR) have reported quieter startups on cold mornings.

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

This does not eliminate cold start, but users (such as GOLFFRR) have reported quieter startups on cold mornings.

correct, you can see in my video I posted in first post.

brianeck · 01-20-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

This does not eliminate cold start, but users (such as GOLFFRR) have reported quieter startups on cold mornings.

I gotcha. It's not eliminated totally as in the revs are still high, but the actual over the top loudness seems to be significantly reduced with the closing of the valves. That is enough for me!

Steveo · 01-20-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzuka

Hi Tom

What's the deal on this really high postage to the UK....?

Trying to order this box of tricks and the postage is over 100US....

I was expecting 25US - Surely that cant be right?!

+1 ridiculous

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

I gotcha. It's not eliminated totally as in the revs are still high, but the actual over the top loudness seems to be significantly reduced with the closing of the valves. That is enough for me!

significantly for me. You can open and close the valves and start the car and immediately put it into D and drive off and there will be no cold start from my personal experience. Give that a try and you will be good to go

but if you close the valves and let the car idle at cold start (which is not recommended by BMW) then your car will still have the cold start but it will be a lot quieter then if you just let the process happen. ill try to video it somehow this weekend to show OEM cold start vs valve closed cold start

meauxdogs · 01-20-2015, 01:20 PM

I ordered this device from EAS last night. I have stock exhaust (for now), but with the valves permanently open. I really like the sound at all RPMs once the car warms up...so much better than the stock "auto" mode. But I cringe when I start the car at home in the morning--and especially in the parking garage at my office. I was just about to reconnect the valve controls before this little gizmo was announced. Can't wait for it to show up in the mail!

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by meauxdogs

I ordered this device from EAS last night. I have stock exhaust (for now), but with the valves permanently open. I really like the sound at all RPMs once the car warms up...so much better than the stock "auto" mode. But I cringe when I start the car at home in the morning--and especially in the parking garage at my office. I was just about to reconnect the valve controls before this little gizmo was announced. Can't wait for it to show up in the mail!

James_m4 · 01-20-2015, 01:38 PM

Just ordered mine from across the pond!

GOLFFRR · 01-20-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzuka

Just ordered mine from across the pond!

Nice I'm excited to hear everyones reviews and experiences with various exhausts and driving situations

Powerbeast · 01-21-2015, 12:08 AM

What an awesome mod!

CSanto · 01-21-2015, 09:06 AM

Does anyone know how I'd pass NYS Inspection with Catless DPs?

Would I have to swap for the stock DPs every year?

dmk08 · 01-21-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

Does anyone know how I'd pass NYS Inspection with Catless DPs?

Would I have to swap for the stock DPs every year?

Probably not if it requires readiness.

Nice thing in GA is you don't need emissions for 3yr on new vehicles.

CSanto · 01-21-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Probably not if it requires readiness.

Nice thing in GA is you don't need emissions for 3yr on new vehicles.

Yeah thats really nice. Every year here in NY.

When I had test pipes on my E92 I had a tune to delete the CEL, but it wouldnt ready the inspection computer without switching to the stock cats.

GOLFFRR · 01-21-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

Yeah thats really nice. Every year here in NY.

When I had test pipes on my E92 I had a tune to delete the CEL, but it wouldnt ready the inspection computer without switching to the stock cats.

every year

thats a bummer. Must be a hassle for heavy modded peeps.

CSanto · 01-21-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

every year

thats a bummer. Must be a hassle for heavy modded peeps.

Yeah it sucks. Then people say "go to so and so, he'll pass anything" and I'm like ok...this seems sketchy.

GOLFFRR · 01-21-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

Yeah it sucks. Then people say "go to so and so, he'll pass anything" and I'm like ok...this seems sketchy.

def, never a fan of the "go see so and so" approach. Never ends well. what a bummer.

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meauxdogs Private 15 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2018 M550 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, GA iTrader: (1)	I ordered this device from EAS last night. I have stock exhaust (for now), but with the valves permanently open. I really like the sound at all RPMs once the car warms up...so much better than the stock "auto" mode. But I cringe when I start the car at home in the morning--and especially in the parking garage at my office. I was just about to reconnect the valve controls before this little gizmo was announced. Can't wait for it to show up in the mail!
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01-21-2015, 09:06 AM	#105
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