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      10-18-2019, 12:43 AM   #89
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there is a whole dummy plug/routing doc:

https://bmweba.com/eba-01-29-2-412-923/

As for cutting, who knows why they design it that way. Maybe for ease & speed of install at the port? Who knows.......
Hey, could you help me with this?
I can't find this doc anymore, what are you doing with the dummy?

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      10-19-2019, 11:46 PM   #90
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If anyone is looking for sound clips of the M Performance Exhaust, I just filmed and posted a video, check it out!

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Hey, could you help me with this?
I can't find this doc anymore, what are you doing with the dummy?

THX!
unfortunately after almost 2 years I have purged files and all the M4/M2 stuff is gone. Sorry
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Can someone tell me if the MPE does make more noise than the stock exhaust when the valves are closed? I like it when the car makes more sound for the funny racy moments, but i do'nt like that much sound when comming home or leaving home :-)
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Can someone tell me if the MPE does make more noise than the stock exhaust when the valves are closed? I like it when the car makes more sound for the funny racy moments, but i do'nt like that much sound when comming home or leaving home :-)
It is noticeably louder than OEM.
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      12-03-2019, 01:41 PM   #94
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Can someone tell me if the MPE does make more noise than the stock exhaust when the valves are closed?
The MPE is louder, and brighter. The stock exhaust is quieter, but also warmer. There are multiple videos online that show this, just do a YouTube search.

One of the things I hate about a lot of the M2 aftermarket exhaust options is how raspy, and bright they make the sound.
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Anyone have the instructions for wiring the new valve in? Can't seem to find them online or in this thread since the links are deleted.
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      12-11-2019, 06:59 PM   #96
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Anyone have the instructions for wiring the new valve in? Can't seem to find them online or in this thread since the links are deleted.
Found the instructions but have another question which may be stupid. Did you guys all remove this metal bracket holding the two pipes together? It seems like it could be a source of vibration, maybe those of you with vibration issues check it? The original DIY shows it as still on but the below DIY video shows it removed (got to 9:14-15). Wasn't sure if it was just a shipping bracket or something structural.




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Found the instructions ....
Care to share? Mine's due for delivery today.

Would also love a confirmation picture of this "Service" dimple.
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      04-23-2020, 06:50 PM   #98
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Care to share? Mine's due for delivery today.

Would also love a confirmation picture of this "Service" dimple.
Let me see if I can track them down.

Also, updating on the vibration issue, it's been 4-5 months and I have zero vibration.

You can't miss the dimple once you get under there. I had a very tough time getting the MPE to slip far enough over the old exhaust and thus things were very tight on the rear brackets. If I could do it again, I might cut 5-10mm more off forward from the dimple.
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Let me see if I can track them down.

Also, updating on the vibration issue, it's been 4-5 months and I have zero vibration.

You can't miss the dimple once you get under there. I had a very tough time getting the MPE to slip far enough over the old exhaust and thus things were very tight on the rear brackets. If I could do it again, I might cut 5-10mm more off forward from the dimple.
Having the rubber mounts compressed a little is sure to help dampen any excessive vibrations. Thinking I want to ensure this as well.

Dimple is on the underside correct? I've found the faintest of marks on the underside. Looks like someone tapped a center punch with a feather. Going to be doing some measuring to be sure.
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Having the rubber mounts compressed a little is sure to help dampen any excessive vibrations. Thinking I want to ensure this as well.

Dimple is on the underside correct? I've found the faintest of marks on the underside. Looks like someone tapped a center punch with a feather. Going to be doing some measuring to be sure.
Yep, that's the dimple. If you're using the pipe cutting tool, make sure its brand new and do the fullest partial arc you can with every cut. Mine cut through partially and it turned a 30 minute cut into a 1.5 hour cut.
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Yep, that's the dimple. If you're using the pipe cutting tool, make sure its brand new and do the fullest partial arc you can with every cut. Mine cut through partially and it turned a 30 minute cut into a 1.5 hour cut.
Installed over the weekend. My cut took ~1.5hrs as well. Was tag teaming the ratcheting with my nephew. Partial break through here too, but that's unavoidable. Left the pipe a few mm long to insure some compression and had no issues getting back on the mounts. Otherwise rest of install went very quick.
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      04-27-2020, 02:48 PM   #102
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From the original post, can someone identify for me what and where this structural piece is.
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      04-27-2020, 04:05 PM   #103
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From the original post, can someone identify for me what and where this structural piece is.
It's in front of the rear diff and behind the cut point.
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      09-27-2020, 09:45 PM   #104
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I got a question if anyone is kind enough to answer for me.

Installing an MPE soon on my OG M2, and the exhaust didn't come with a clamp so I decided to buy aftermarket. Anyone know the stock exhaust pipe to MPE sizes? I picked up a 3" clamp.
Also, I saw a Youtube video of someone installing the MPE on their M2 as well and they said they did no pipe cutting, how so?
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I got a question if anyone is kind enough to answer for me.

Installing an MPE soon on my OG M2, and the exhaust didn't come with a clamp so I decided to buy aftermarket. Anyone know the stock exhaust pipe to MPE sizes? I picked up a 3" clamp.
Also, I saw a Youtube video of someone installing the MPE on their M2 as well and they said they did no pipe cutting, how so?
3" clamp should be the best choice. As proven already:

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=59

No pipe cutting!? That's impossible IMO~
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Thanks for the detailed install guide!

I've just bought a used MPE, but im not 100% sure all the parts came with it.
It's an Euro spec, so with the stupid red button (which has already been bypassed )

Is this the correct clamp, and does the MPE slide onto the stock exhaust at the cutting point?




I think i'm missing this blue fuse holder block? (see 2nd pic, which is not mine) if so, does anyone have a part number or can i do something else to connect it?
The other red pin with the black wire is to connect on the earth post i assume?




Here's some more pics of what i've got atm.
I obviously have the remote controller and the exhaust





Can somebody help me out with this? i'm not much of an expert in electricity.
A friend of mine which is a car mechanic will install the exhaust and wiring, but is working at an indy, so i want to be sure i have all the correct parts
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Car has been gone for awhile but here goes....

#1 that is the correct clamp
#2 Yes they just yanked the wires out of the interface plugs instead of removing them. You need to get them or come up with a way to plug in the green & red wires
#3 That is the bluetooth module you ned to install so the remote works. You did get the remote correct? It is that M canister thing with the button in the middle that looks like a keychain fob

In the US we don't have to instal the red button thing. That is a euro specific deal
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Thanks for your quick answer!

2: okay, so i'll check it with my dealer and see if i can order those 2 interface plugs or i need to figure out how to connect them with a 3rd party plug



Do you still know if you had the red interface plug installed yet, or do i also need to get that one?

3: yep i got that

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Update:

For the people who also bought a used MPE with incomplete wiring:
You need part number 61139227697 for the interface plug (green wire)

I'm not sure yet if you need any of the ''Double leaf spring contact'' as per no.12 here:
http://a.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa...diagId=61_1280
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Update:

For the people who also bought a used MPE with incomplete wiring:
You need part number 61139227697 for the interface plug (green wire)

I'm not sure yet if you need any of the ''Double leaf spring contact'' as per no.12 here:
http://a.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa...diagId=61_1280
If you have a undamaged terminal tang on the red wire then you can just plug it into the correct spot... but most damage it taking it apart. Look it over good. So then you only need the green plug

In the past when most with new units had intermittent BT issues it was due to them not having the red wire all the way into the plug...just a FYI

I never had issue one....it worked perfect
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