Competition package... exhaust still needed??

Padfan9 · 12-20-2018, 06:36 PM

Just found my 2018 M3, it has the comp package which I believe doesn't change the sound much correct? I had an M4 until 2016 and hated the stock exhaust sound until I got my AWE. Is it worth changing the exhaust from the comp package?

Brasko · 12-20-2018, 08:18 PM

Simple answer......YES!

dpgfunk · 12-20-2018, 08:26 PM

yes

EricSMG · 12-20-2018, 10:38 PM

Absolutely not. Total waste of money. The stock CP exhaust sounds killer in sport plus.

RazorM4 · 12-21-2018, 02:11 AM

Yes, change it. My AWE is much louder and makes me smile every time I start it up.

dsmclark · 12-21-2018, 04:53 AM

I found it sounded great stock low down but lacked up top! so I deleted secondary cats and the centre resonator and sounds perfect in my opinion! deleted cold start too (as thats crazy even stock) and now its no long raspy when cold

LOW4LYF · 12-21-2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dsmclark

I found it sounded great stock low down but lacked up top! so I deleted secondary cats and the centre resonator and sounds perfect in my opinion! deleted cold start too (as thats crazy even stock) and now its no long raspy when cold

How did you deleted the cold start?

I have the same setup as you...

dsmclark · 12-21-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

How did you deleted the cold start?

I have the same setup as you...

Got a bm3 licence second hand for cheap. Currently running the CS stage 0 map with a bit more, ok a lot more, burble and cold start off

GOLFFRR · 12-21-2018, 07:35 AM

different strokes for different folks. When you get the car drive it, if you dont like the exhaust switch it up. Seems pretty easy to me

TommyLights · 12-21-2018, 09:47 AM

You can always get a BM3 license and add burbles. It might change your mind.

Padfan9 · 12-21-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy_M4

You can always get a BM3 license and add burbles. It might change your mind.

What exactly is it? I know Bm3 tunes but what does the "license" do? Just allows you to plug in your laptop and program the exhaust ?

jninja · 12-21-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dsmclark

I found it sounded great stock low down but lacked up top! so I deleted secondary cats and the centre resonator and sounds perfect in my opinion! deleted cold start too (as thats crazy even stock) and now its no long raspy when cold

How did you perform your deletes? Costly?

TommyLights · 12-21-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

What exactly is it? I know Bm3 tunes but what does the "license" do? Just allows you to plug in your laptop and program the exhaust ?

It allows for horsepower upgrades, but also has a "burble" feature that makes the exhaust sound more aggressive.

ICantDrive4Sht · 12-21-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

What exactly is it? I know Bm3 tunes but what does the "license" do? Just allows you to plug in your laptop and program the exhaust ?

You need the licence to have all the fun. Can`t tune your car without it.

Padfan9 · 12-21-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ICantDrive4Sht

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padfan9

What exactly is it? I know Bm3 tunes but what does the "license" do? Just allows you to plug in your laptop and program the exhaust ?

You need the licence to have all the fun. Can`t tune your car without it.

Oh got it, the license for the tune yes.. I didn't know they had a feature like that for the exhaust.

six-n-twins53 · 12-21-2018, 05:58 PM

Yes

Zero_Cool · 12-24-2018, 12:13 PM

I was hellbent on upgrading my exhaust, however after cooling my jets I decided on an AA midpipe (comp pack stock DPs and mufflers). I think it makes the stock setup sound just right.

dsmclark · 12-26-2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jninja

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmclark

I found it sounded great stock low down but lacked up top! so I deleted secondary cats and the centre resonator and sounds perfect in my opinion! deleted cold start too (as thats crazy even stock) and now its no long raspy when cold

How did you perform your deletes? Costly?

I bought the x pipe off ebay then took it to a local shop. Cost me about £600 in parts and labour

FriedPiston · 12-26-2018, 02:32 PM

Is an exhaust upgrade needed for a bone stock CP car? Absolutely not!

But if you're looking for more sound, then an aftermarket midpipe (Borla or AA) will do. If you're looking for a power adder to go with a Stage II tune, then go with aftermarket downpipes (VRSF) + midpipes (Borla or AA) along with the stock rear section, and maybe with aftermarket exhaust tips (BMS, Cyba or eBay).

There's no need to spend a fortune on an exhaust unless you're simply looking to do it for the bling and bragging rights. I personally went with a fully kittyless setup for racing purposes: optimal exhaust flow and weight reduction.

edwinm3 · 12-26-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

different strokes for different folks. When you get the car drive it, if you dont like the exhaust switch it up. Seems pretty easy to me

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robocop-m3 · 12-26-2018, 10:24 PM

I am really exited about the MPE and will hopefully do not regret the switch from CP to MPE. On the other side the CP exhaust is a standard exhaust from BMW and only the software was adjusted to get out more pop and bangs.

Alan l. · 12-28-2018, 09:37 AM

If you love the inherit civic exhaust note of the M3/4 but you want it even louder and more obnoxious then get an exhaust.

If you don't then DO NOT change the exhaust besides adding a midpipe or what I did by removing the secondary cats which will make the stock CP exhaust just a tad louder but deeper at the same time. I love my car but the biggest shortcoming is the way it sounds. Loud rattly pops and bangs isn't my thing but most here seems to dig it.

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EricSMG Captain 576 Rep 829 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Absolutely not. Total waste of money. The stock CP exhaust sounds killer in sport plus.
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RazorM4 New Member 11 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 18 F82 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0) Garage List 18 M4 ZCP [0.00]	Yes, change it. My AWE is much louder and makes me smile every time I start it up.
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dsmclark Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 224 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4 Clubsport Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I found it sounded great stock low down but lacked up top! so I deleted secondary cats and the centre resonator and sounds perfect in my opinion! deleted cold start too (as thats crazy even stock) and now its no long raspy when cold
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Zero_Cool Lieutenant 191 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 18 M3 Imola 6spd Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nashvegas iTrader: (1)	I was hellbent on upgrading my exhaust, however after cooling my jets I decided on an AA midpipe (comp pack stock DPs and mufflers). I think it makes the stock setup sound just right.
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FriedPiston Colonel 1973 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	Is an exhaust upgrade needed for a bone stock CP car? Absolutely not! But if you're looking for more sound, then an aftermarket midpipe (Borla or AA) will do. If you're looking for a power adder to go with a Stage II tune, then go with aftermarket downpipes (VRSF) + midpipes (Borla or AA) along with the stock rear section, and maybe with aftermarket exhaust tips (BMS, Cyba or eBay). There's no need to spend a fortune on an exhaust unless you're simply looking to do it for the bling and bragging rights. I personally went with a fully kittyless setup for racing purposes: optimal exhaust flow and weight reduction.
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robocop-m3 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Beteigeuze iTrader: (0)	I am really exited about the MPE and will hopefully do not regret the switch from CP to MPE. On the other side the CP exhaust is a standard exhaust from BMW and only the software was adjusted to get out more pop and bangs.
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12-28-2018, 09:37 AM	#22
Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	If you love the inherit civic exhaust note of the M3/4 but you want it even louder and more obnoxious then get an exhaust. If you don't then DO NOT change the exhaust besides adding a midpipe or what I did by removing the secondary cats which will make the stock CP exhaust just a tad louder but deeper at the same time. I love my car but the biggest shortcoming is the way it sounds. Loud rattly pops and bangs isn't my thing but most here seems to dig it. __________________
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