04-30-2017, 01:44 PM | #1 |
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New MPE exhaust options
Hi guys just had fitted today the new revised MPE exhaust for my M2
The sound is insane and I am very happy The question I have is can you have the Bluetooth controller open and shut the valve without pushing the new red button located in the boot ? |
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Guys in german forum are bemoaning this also. |
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04-30-2017, 04:29 PM | #6 | |
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I don't understand the point of this... what advantage does this new setup have over the previous one? My car will have the MPE installed from port, I'm really annoyed by this... It makes no sense |
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04-30-2017, 08:35 PM | #7 | |
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If this is yet another stupid move by BMW, I am going to scream. First the car does not "memorize" which driving mode it is in, then the rev matching, which cannot be shut off, and now I may have to open the boot each time I get in to switch on the Bluetooth to have the exhaust open/close the valves? |
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05-01-2017, 03:37 AM | #8 |
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So here are the pictures of the red button taken from the 2er forum
One of the pictures is a guy suggesting extending/modifying the red button cable (second picture) Another suggestion is using the old MPE module but obviously you would need to find it If anyone knows what cable to buy to extend the button it would be greatly appreciated! Last edited by Dav3; 05-01-2017 at 03:54 PM.. |
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05-01-2017, 04:38 AM | #10 | |
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In your case, you could get the revised exhaust and keep the old module/electronics. |
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05-01-2017, 04:58 AM | #11 |
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And what does 'revised' mean. I have the old MPE, it's the best oem addon I think, but I don't want to press buttons/pull switches in the boot/trunk every time i drive my car,... I'm not Jim Lovell/ Jack Swigert, but if this is the case, Munich has a problem
My cold start vibration takes 10-15 seconds and it actually got worse(the noise, rattle). I will go to my dealer to have them take a look at it in a few weeks. Cheers Robin |
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05-01-2017, 11:36 AM | #12 |
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Sorry guys so yes i had the exhaust fitted and have this red button in the boot that i have to push once the engine has been started before the bluetooth controller will work .
I will try and get some pics up The other thing to note is that the exhaust still has a vibration on the tailpipe tips on cold start nothing too dramatic but for sure it is still there |
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05-01-2017, 11:41 AM | #13 |
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Wow! That's just insane. I am getting the old MPE before it goes out of stock.
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05-01-2017, 11:48 AM | #16 |
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Despite this red button and the vibration the exhaust sounds insane .
It is super loud on track mode and understand why BMW set up this process of going into the boot to activate Finally I am getting a drone at 3000rpm Running a fabspeed DP also |
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05-01-2017, 12:05 PM | #17 |
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How do you know it's sounds insane due to exhaust? Maybe it's the downpipe?
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05-01-2017, 12:28 PM | #18 |
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Wait a sec, so with the updated MPE version (2017), once you have started the engine you gotta get out of your car, open the boot, push the red button, close the boot, get back inside the car and then push the remote control to activate the 'track mode' ?
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05-01-2017, 12:53 PM | #21 |
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Had my 2017 MPE fitted also by BMW dealer a few days ago. I can't quite work out what's going on as you get BOTH sets of instructions in the Bluetooth Controller box - one showing red button, one showing without. The instructions show two different retrofit kit numbers and the official BMW instructions clearly show the retro kit no.18302454297 - to be red button installation only.
From this, I would assume you have the choice to either install with or without the red button. Although, I have been in contact with the OP and that install was done via independent / not BMW and independent was unable to get the module to respond without installation of the red button?? All very odd and yes, it's a right PITA. |
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