Finally got my F80 now it's time for the exhaust

andybui82 · 06-04-2020, 03:47 PM

Hello everyone! I just recently traded in my e92 for an f80 recently and I've started my modification process

I've finally narrowed down to the MPE and the AA rear section.

Down pipes will be installed soon.

Anyone have any experience with either of the two?

I hear there's a cracking issue with the MPE. is that true?

Thanks in advance!

hC1001 · 06-04-2020, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

I hear there's a cracking issue with the MPE. is that true?

Thanks in advance!

Cracking issue is with the first version. Dont need to worry about it if you are buying new. If buying used, look for V2, it has extra brace supports.

No experience with AA and MPE but it should sound sweet. I have the Dinan x pipe and exhaust. its a deeper and quieter exhaust tone. The MPE has a very raspy, throaty tone but paired with the AA midpipe, it should give it a little deeper tone.

///Mongo · 06-04-2020, 11:29 PM

I love my MPE. Cold start with the valves open is

andybui82 · 06-04-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mongo

I love my MPE. Cold start with the valves open is

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Originally Posted by ///Mongo

I love my MPE. Cold start with the valves open is

Do you have the v1 or v2?

///Mongo · 06-04-2020, 11:35 PM

Probably V1 since I have a 2016 and it came on the car, but I honestly have no idea. Haven't noticed any cracks yet, but I also haven't examined it closely (haven't had a need).

mike@x-ph.com · 06-08-2020, 11:03 AM

AA sounds better in my opinion

andybui82 · 06-08-2020, 11:04 AM

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AA sounds better in my opinion

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

AA sounds better in my opinion

I've been listening to aa midpipe and mpe. Sounds perfect

M3nmotion18 · 06-08-2020, 04:29 PM

Congrat!!!

Maitre_Absolut · 06-12-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

I've been listening to aa midpipe and mpe. Sounds perfect

Thats my setup, sounds great.

Don't ruin it with cheap downpipes.

mike@x-ph.com · 06-12-2020, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

I've been listening to aa midpipe and mpe. Sounds perfect

andybui82 · 06-12-2020, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

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Originally Posted by andybui82

I've been listening to aa midpipe and mpe. Sounds perfect

Thats my setup, sounds great.

Don't ruin it with cheap downpipes.

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Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

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Originally Posted by andybui82

I've been listening to aa midpipe and mpe. Sounds perfect

Thats my setup, sounds great.

Don't ruin it with cheap downpipes.

Will i need to alter the aa mp at all since i only have the muffler

ShoNufff · 06-12-2020, 10:32 AM

Should look into Remus exhaust if you're going with the AA midpipe, sounds way better than a lot of these other midpipe muffler combos.

Mintsopoulos · 06-12-2020, 10:47 AM

Might want to hold off as AA is releasing their EL MP very soon.

TheProjectM3 · 06-12-2020, 03:16 PM

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Might want to hold off as AA is releasing their EL MP very soon.

Have a link ?

Mintsopoulos · 06-12-2020, 03:39 PM

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Have a link ?

Most info out there is sounds clips which can be found on their insta.

Maitre_Absolut · 06-12-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

Will i need to alter the aa mp at all since i only have the muffler

multiple threads about this, MPE rears are useless without at least part of the MPE mid. Even custom is difficult because of Titanium MPE

M3nmotion18 · 06-12-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

Might want to hold off as AA is releasing their EL MP very soon.

+1,

mike@x-ph.com · 06-13-2020, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ShoNufff

Should look into Remus exhaust if you're going with the AA midpipe, sounds way better than a lot of these other midpipe muffler combos.

+1 thats the setup we are running on the shop's M4. Its the best sounding setup in my opinion

jimmydick · 06-19-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

Might want to hold off as AA is releasing their EL MP very soon.

TopJimmy · 06-19-2020, 08:29 PM

Only downside of the AA Rear Section (the 3-can) is that it's not valved. Many people pair the AA Single Mid with a Remus, Dinan or similar dual valved 1-can rear section so they have a "quiet mode" for morning/wife/mom.

I like the low loud sound so I picked a full AA Signature, which is single valve. I don't care that the exhaust exits one side or the other and not both... It's full 3.5in and has minimal restrictions. I use a resistor plug to keep from getting a fault code for the one missing flap connection.

As for the new AA Equal Length "Anaconda" (as I call it) mid pipes they keep the higher pitched sound that I didn't want. I hear they still remove rasp and drone for those that like the classic S55 tone.

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TopJimmy Major General 5460 Rep 5,153 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	Only downside of the AA Rear Section (the 3-can) is that it's not valved. Many people pair the AA Single Mid with a Remus, Dinan or similar dual valved 1-can rear section so they have a "quiet mode" for morning/wife/mom. I like the low loud sound so I picked a full AA Signature, which is single valve. I don't care that the exhaust exits one side or the other and not both... It's full 3.5in and has minimal restrictions. I use a resistor plug to keep from getting a fault code for the one missing flap connection. As for the new AA Equal Length "Anaconda" (as I call it) mid pipes they keep the higher pitched sound that I didn't want. I hear they still remove rasp and drone for those that like the classic S55 tone. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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