From Porsche back to BMW, my M2CS

NYNick · 12-05-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL9M2

The BMW M Performance exhaust transforms the CS. It should have come with this exhaust from the factory. May be a good option for you.

"Transforms" how? Does it do anything for performance or just sound? Does BMW make any claims performance-wise?

medphysdave · 12-05-2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYNick

"Transforms" how? Does it do anything for performance or just sound? Does BMW make any claims performance-wise?

Sound can certainly transform an experience. I think there are no performance gains. The stock exhaust has been demonstrated to be good. Unless you go catless DP.

robopp · 12-05-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NYNick

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Originally Posted by ZL9M2

The BMW M Performance exhaust transforms the CS. It should have come with this exhaust from the factory. May be a good option for you.

"Transforms" how? Does it do anything for performance or just sound? Does BMW make any claims performance-wise?

The performance exhaust is titanium so it definitely saves weight and sounds amazing too!

ZL9M2 · 12-05-2021, 03:27 PM

It looks much better and sounds like a proper sports car.

Stig'sM3 · 12-05-2021, 09:50 PM

I went ahead and installed the link pipes and rear slip on. Overall improved the sound. I find the valve function to be incredibly erratic even in sports plus. I will probably install the akra sound module and see how the car behaves with valves fully open.

Seems the Cs behaves very differently from the Comp. How I wish they would give us a valve button option like porsche cars do.

I'm happy overall with the sound I think titanium is the way to go.

medphysdave · 12-06-2021, 12:52 PM

Looking forward to the sound clip

careagax5m · 12-06-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stig'sM3

I went ahead and installed the link pipes and rear slip on. Overall improved the sound. I find the valve function to be incredibly erratic even in sports plus. I will probably install the akra sound module and see how the car behaves with valves fully open.

Seems the Cs behaves very differently from the Comp. How I wish they would give us a valve button option like porsche cars do.

I'm happy overall with the sound I think titanium is the way to go.

Looks good brother man!!
It Ricardo by the way

Stig'sM3 · 12-06-2021, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by careagax5m

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Originally Posted by Stig'sM3

I went ahead and installed the link pipes and rear slip on. Overall improved the sound. I find the valve function to be incredibly erratic even in sports plus. I will probably install the akra sound module and see how the car behaves with valves fully open.

Seems the Cs behaves very differently from the Comp. How I wish they would give us a valve button option like porsche cars do.

I'm happy overall with the sound I think titanium is the way to go.

Looks good brother man!!
It Ricardo by the way

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Looks good brother man!!
It Ricardo by the way

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Hey homie 😎, you've got to check it out in person! Will have nothing on your M5 but has a nice little growl

Jimjamz · 12-07-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stig'sM3

I went ahead and installed the link pipes and rear slip on. Overall improved the sound. I find the valve function to be incredibly erratic even in sports plus. I will probably install the akra sound module and see how the car behaves with valves fully open.

Seems the Cs behaves very differently from the Comp. How I wish they would give us a valve button option like porsche cars do.

I'm happy overall with the sound I think titanium is the way to go.

I'm getting the sound kit installed in the next few months. Will share my experience. The base akra without link is spot on for me - a bit quiet I expect for some when you're not going hard but that's just what I wanted.

W/// · 12-10-2021, 08:50 AM

Great taste in cars, and very cool to see an M2CS in the mix. Just out of curiosity, you mentioned the GT4 is not your cup of tea. Any particular reasons?

Driver87 · 12-12-2021, 09:34 PM

Love the garage color scheme! What canned lights are you using?

Stig'sM3 · 12-18-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Great taste in cars, and very cool to see an M2CS in the mix. Just out of curiosity, you mentioned the GT4 is not your cup of tea. Any particular reasons?

Nothing against the GT3 4 but I have a GT3 therefore I feel a GT4 is a bit redundant. The M2CS offers a trunk, rear seats for the family and much more comfort in the city

Stig'sM3 · 12-18-2021, 02:50 PM

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Love the garage color scheme! What canned lights are you using?

Not too sure what light my electrician chose. They are soft white and dimmable 👍

Jimjamz · 12-19-2021, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stig'sM3

I think titanium is the way to go.

Fully agree. High rpm is a joy.

medphysdave · 12-22-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by medphysdave

Looking forward to the sound clip

Just realized a swipe text fail made it sound like I might be mocking this setup. It was an error. I'm looking forward to the sound clips. Not looking forward to so so sound clip. Oops.

inTgr8r · 12-22-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stig'sM3

I went ahead and installed the link pipes and rear slip on. Overall improved the sound. I find the valve function to be incredibly erratic even in sports plus. I will probably install the akra sound module and see how the car behaves with valves fully open.

Seems the Cs behaves very differently from the Comp. How I wish they would give us a valve button option like porsche cars do.

I'm happy overall with the sound I think titanium is the way to go.

Not OE but adds PnP valve control you're looking for.
They can be programmed into the homelink buttons on the mirror, if you have a couple that you aren't currently using.

https://www.cgprecision.com/#!/VSC-2...egory=34601196

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