[M2joey]

Originally Posted by Franzino

For me personally; I think a MPE is not even worth the extra money on a M2. For that amount of money it does noting about the performance or the handling of the car. It only makes an already good sounding car louder (read; more show off). IMO; the standard exhaust already sounds great in sport and sport + and is more then loud enough. I see zero reason why I would want this exhaust any louder on the street? It's a BMW M that is designed for daily usage and the occasional trackday. It's not a limited edition trackday special were a louder exhaust could maybe be an extra value...if it delivered something more then only more sound (for example an increase in hp). Sorry; in my opinion the MPE exhaust is a waist of money on the M2 and I would invest in something that actually upgrades the car in the way it drives or better performance...

I agree, to a certain point, it is a lot for no performance gain. It is a rare case that I opt to spend on "bling" vs performance. In the case of the MPE it was finish and quality, sound, warranty and resale value. Resale is not a concern for me. The fact that the MPE is a BMW part will help resale value, much more so than pretty much any other exhaust.

IMO - The best performance gain, without exception, is going to the track and learning.

[ryem3]

Originally Posted by BM Creeper

Was at my dealer last Friday for ordering a few extras for my car which is arriving this Wednesday
Asking for the MPE they said it would be available on the 3rd or 4th of April.
200 of the 400 built were already taken by people siting on the waiting list since it was discontinued.

Interesting.

[GrayMoose]

Any news of when the new updated MPE will be released?

[heart_doctor]

Originally Posted by GrayMoose

Any news of when the new updated MPE will be released?

I just took delivery of my m2 is Saturday with m performance exhaust and I'm pretty sure it still has the vibration problem on startup. Doesn't really bother me. Love the exhaust!

[eau_rouge]

Originally Posted by GrayMoose

Any news of when the new updated MPE will be released?

Within the next two weeks afaik.

[M2wolf]

Originally Posted by eau_rouge

Within the next two weeks afaik.

Been informed the new part number is 18302454297

[AGM2]

Originally Posted by M2wolf

Been informed the new part number is 18302454297

https://www.baum-bmwshop24.de/bmw-m-...7-18302412432/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* The exhaust system is currently being reworked by BMW, the reason being vibrations on the tailpipes. The revised version is expected to be available again in March! *

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[M2wolf]

Originally Posted by AG135i

https://www.baum-bmwshop24.de/bmw-m-...7-18302412432/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* The exhaust system is currently being reworked by BMW, the reason being vibrations on the tailpipes. The revised version is expected to be available again in March! *

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That's the old part number. Look up the new one.

[eau_rouge]

Originally Posted by M2wolf

That's the old part number. Look up the new one.

They already use this number when you click on his link and search for the part no.

Maybe they have already updated the system but the exhaust is not yet available.

[AGM2]

[kiysersosae]

OK, I spoke to bmw and the only reason it was delayed is because it sold out due to overwhelming demand. The company that makes it (small uk company) do not have the capability to produce mass production so, had to put a hold on numbers to get batches prepared.

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

OK, I spoke to bmw and the only reason it was delayed is because it sold out due to overwhelming demand. The company that makes it (small uk company) do not have the capability to produce mass production so, had to put a hold on numbers to get batches prepared.

Maybe you should talk to someone that knows what they talk about...

[MR.]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

OK, I spoke to bmw and the only reason it was delayed is because it sold out due to overwhelming demand. The company that makes it (small uk company) do not have the capability to produce mass production so, had to put a hold on numbers to get batches prepared.

Lovely way to get you of their back... #stealers

MR

[Enriquezar1]

I had my MPE installed 2 months ago. I do not get any vibrations during a cold start. Maybe someone can set up a poll on MPE vibration issues. Indicate wether it was dealer or port installed. I have no issues with my dealer installed MPE.

[GrayMoose]

Any word on the revised MPE? Been itching to pull the trigger. My dealer has no clue about this new revised MPE

[kiysersosae]

Is everyone aware that the vibration only happens when cold starting and for about 5-10 sec. Just go and get the MPE that's available. There will be no power improvement with the new one either,the bmw engineer made it clear that the with the MPE exhaust the car will make little to no power improvement.

[M2wolf]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

Is everyone aware that the vibration only happens when cold starting and for about 5-10 sec. Just go and get the MPE that's available. There will be no power improvement with the new one either,the bmw engineer made it clear that the with the MPE exhaust the car will make little to no power improvement.

The older mpe can no longer be ordered. Unless some dealers might have some stock.

I've placed the order for a mpe back in Dec '16. Been told last week that the replacement can now be ordered. Suppose to arrive soon...

[Pyrat 2]

Same part number?

[M2wolf]

Originally Posted by Pyrat 2

Same part number?

No there's a new part number 18302454297

[Top pup]

Originally Posted by kiysersosae

OK, I spoke to bmw and the only reason it was delayed is because it sold out due to overwhelming demand. The company that makes it (small uk company) do not have the capability to produce mass production so, had to put a hold on numbers to get batches prepared.

Strangely enough i recently found out the factory where these are made is a couple of hundred yards away from where i work, it certainly doesn't look like somewhere with much production capacity and they also make a similar bluetooth switched exhaust for the mini coopers at the same place.

[Pyrat 2]

Originally Posted by M2wolf

No there's a new part number 18302454297

Not on realoem.com so must have released in the last month or so since realoem currently has a 2/17 catalog update.

[njw]

Interesting tidbit for all those with MPE. After 4000+ miles, I was having really bad drone issues at freeway cruising speeds (75mph @ 3K rpm). Almost headache inducing. Bad enough that I was staying in 5th gear on the freeway, because it was quieter.

After reading this thread, hearing that others were not experiencing the same, I decided to take it in. Coincidentally, the BMW rep was in town, so he and the service mgr took a ride with me. I got a call the next day that they were going to warranty it.

Although not the new model number, the new one has far less drone and I am really pleased BMW had my back and replaced it. For what it is worth, vibration at cold start has never been an issue since it only lasts 3-5 seconds at most.

Short acceleration clip from last weekend on Hwy 74 in SoCal.
https://youtu.be/csUga5yeE0Y