[ZeroFx]

Lol i think id rather have mine. $6,000 versus £690

[bimmer4life24]

Originally Posted by cntzl

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Originally Posted by ///Marcodf13

So I finally took delivery of my M2C! Some initial obligatory pics attached.

First off, visually the MPE looks better in person than it does in pictures. You have to be really low to the ground to the see it hanging (or standing pretty far back) and even when you do see it I think it looks way better than the original exhaust. It looks like it's meant to be there whereas the original exhaust looks out of place, maybe it's the shape and the 'ridges/indents' in the original which contribute to the 'udder' look. I'm keen to see how it looks after some time and when the titanium starts to get some colour.

Now on to the sound. Personally I'm really, really happy with the sound. It has a depth and bass to it that I love. Unfortunately it doesn't come through on videos but I have attached a short clip from inside the car (this was recorded in an underground parking). I'll try get some more recordings in the coming days. I'm also not revving it all the way since I'm still in the break-in period.

When driving at low speeds and letting off the throttle the exhaust has an amazing "rumble". I think that's the best way to describe it, it doesn't burble but rather it rumbles instead and it sounds glorious. You can also hear the exhaust from inside the car when the windows are up so that's great. As you climb up the rev range the 'metallic' S55 sound does come through (and it's starting to grow on me) and you get some awesome sounds on upshifts. I can't wait to hear it at 6-7k RPM and when the exhaust has run in a bit more.

I wish I could provide a comparative review, but unfortunately I haven't heard any other systems in-person. I hope this was helpful to some!

Does the MPE for the competition come with a bluetooth remote to control the valves opening? If not, any idea how to open the valves?

[///M_ZA]

Originally Posted by bimmer4life24

Does the MPE for the competition come with a bluetooth remote to control the valves opening? If not, any idea how to open the valves?

The valves are controlled via the efficient/sport/+ button so there's no external control. You can hear the difference between the modes in this clip:

I also have a short driving clip. At 16 seconds there is a recording from inside the car, and at 33 seconds a recording from outside.

[m7ammed]

Originally Posted by ///Marcodf13

So I finally took delivery of my M2C! Some initial obligatory pics attached.

First off, visually the MPE looks better in person than it does in pictures. You have to be really low to the ground to the see it hanging (or standing pretty far back) and even when you do see it I think it looks way better than the original exhaust. It looks like it's meant to be there whereas the original exhaust looks out of place, maybe it's the shape and the 'ridges/indents' in the original which contribute to the 'udder' look. I'm keen to see how it looks after some time and when the titanium starts to get some colour.

Now on to the sound. Personally I'm really, really happy with the sound. It has a depth and bass to it that I love. Unfortunately it doesn't come through on videos but I have attached a short clip from inside the car (this was recorded in an underground parking). I'll try get some more recordings in the coming days. I'm also not revving it all the way since I'm still in the break-in period.

When driving at low speeds and letting off the throttle the exhaust has an amazing "rumble". I think that's the best way to describe it, it doesn't burble but rather it rumbles instead and it sounds glorious. You can also hear the exhaust from inside the car when the windows are up so that's great. As you climb up the rev range the 'metallic' S55 sound does come through (and it's starting to grow on me) and you get some awesome sounds on upshifts. I can't wait to hear it at 6-7k RPM and when the exhaust has run in a bit more.

I wish I could provide a comparative review, but unfortunately I haven't heard any other systems in-person. I hope this was helpful to some!

Which lip spoiler is this ?

[tom @ eas]

Quick MPE video

[Big Fabri]

i still believe it is the best sounding one.

[M-Azing]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Quick MPE video

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Quick MPE video

Do you think this sounds as amazing as the N55 M2 with MPE? And do you think the M2CS with standard "dual branch" exhaust will sound similar to M2C MPE?

[btbossman]

Lol you can get an Akra rear box for the same cost. Idk why this is even an option at that price. The Akra sounds miles better

[Fenerbahce]

Originally Posted by btbossman

Lol you can get an Akra rear box for the same cost. Idk why this is even an option at that price. The Akra sounds miles better

This is titanium like the Akrapovic, and with a price not that different, it’s really personal preference. Maybe Akrapovic quality is better, but there is something to be said for sticking to BMW parts in terms of the car’s resale/warranty/etc.

Also, have you heard both in person to say this sounds miles better? If so, please elaborate on how they sound different as it’s difficult to tell from videos. There are a lot of comments about how one exhaust or another sounds the “best”, but it is all personal preference and most of these comments are made by folks who haven’t even heard the exhausts in person. If someone has heard multiple aftermarket exhausts in person, I would love to get their thought on the comparative volume, tone, fit/finish, droning, etc. Otherwise, stating one exhaust sounds better than another isn’t very useful to fellow enthusiasts - it just spreads misinformation.

[Big Fabri]

Originally Posted by btbossman

Lol you can get an Akra rear box for the same cost. Idk why this is even an option at that price. The Akra sounds miles better

i don't like akra..never liked it

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by Big Fabri

i don't like akra..never liked it

Have you heard it on M2c? Definitely sounds better then M 3/4 IMO

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by Fenerbahce

This is titanium like the Akrapovic, and with a price not that different, it’s really personal preference. Maybe Akrapovic quality is better, but there is something to be said for sticking to BMW parts in terms of the car’s resale/warranty/etc.

Also, have you heard both in person to say this sounds miles better? If so, please elaborate on how they sound different as it’s difficult to tell from videos. There are a lot of comments about how one exhaust or another sounds the “best”, but it is all personal preference and most of these comments are made by folks who haven’t even heard the exhausts in person. If someone has heard multiple aftermarket exhausts in person, I would love to get their thought on the comparative volume, tone, fit/finish, droning, etc. Otherwise, stating one exhaust sounds better than another isn’t very useful to fellow enthusiasts - it just spreads misinformation.

I have heard both. I have the full system on my car and it sounds muted under 4K and total lunatic over 4K. It’s much throatier and deep in that over 4K range, and also drones less in the 2k-3k range. I was definitely hesitant about the price, but the construction is great, and the weight is just ridiculous. The sound though... intoxicating. Videos truly don’t do it any justice. Really happy I ended up going for it!

[2020M2Competition]

Originally Posted by Fenerbahce

This is titanium like the Akrapovic, and with a price not that different, it’s really personal preference. Maybe Akrapovic quality is better, but there is something to be said for sticking to BMW parts in terms of the car’s resale/warranty/etc.

Like any comparision, there are pros and cons to both

Some things worth noting

My understanding is that M2C MPP exhaust only uses a titanium muffler (someone please correct me if I'm wrong)

The rest of the pipes are stainless steel

I think the MPP M3/M4 exhaust used a similar construction

Early versions of the M3/M4 MPP exhaust had problems with cracking around the areas where the pipes were welded to the mufflers, but supposedly the issue has been addressed with later versions

The Akrapovic uses titanium throughout (except for the carbon fiber tips)

Akrapovic also offers titanium link pipes that connect the rear section to the downpipes which removes the secondary cats to create a full system from downpipes back

[Got f1?]

Originally Posted by btbossman

I have heard both. I have the full system on my car and it sounds muted under 4K and total lunatic over 4K. It’s much throatier and deep in that over 4K range, and also drones less in the 2k-3k range. I was definitely hesitant about the price, but the construction is great, and the weight is just ridiculous. The sound though... intoxicating. Videos truly don’t do it any justice. Really happy I ended up going for it!

btbossman I take that to mean you have complete Akra set-up? (mid & slip-on rear) Does the Akra mid-pipe throw codes since secondary cats are gone?

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by Got f1?

btbossman I take that to mean you have complete Akra set-up? (mid & slip-on rear) Does the Akra mid-pipe throw codes since secondary cats are gone?

I’m in USA but no issues at all.

[Got f1?]

Originally Posted by btbossman

I’m in USA but no issues at all.

I'm USA also. Is your Akra full exhaust or did you use a different mid?

[btbossman]

Originally Posted by Got f1?

I'm USA also. Is your Akra full exhaust or did you use a different mid?

Yes it’s the full evolution system.

[kart driver]

Originally Posted by MR.

Bullshit, it is not "suited" for OPF cars. It works 100%! Germans won't get TÜV certification papers for it and therefore it is illegal, but anyone else in Europe or the rest of the world can buy one and install it on his car.

MR

Originally Posted by M-Pilot

BMW originally announced two versions of MPE, one for US spec cars and one for OPF equipped cars. However, shortly after that announcement (about couple months later), BMW made another announcement saying that there won't be any MPE for OPF equipped cars. From a technical point of view, you can fit US spec MPE to an OPF equipped M2C (as mentioned above) but it probably won't pass emissions in EU.

Does anybody know if fitting the MPE exhaust (designed for NO OPF cars) for the car with OPF (EU market) will result in CEL warning or not?

[MR.]

Originally Posted by kart driver

Does anybody know if fitting the MPE exhaust (designed for NO OPF cars) for the car with OPF (EU market) will result in CEL warning or not?

Nope it doesn't... Not that what I heard so far.

MR

[kart driver]

Originally Posted by MR.

Nope it doesn't... Not that what I heard so far.

MR

Which mean that the MPE can be installed on the M2C with OPF without any issue?

[Big Fabri]

Originally Posted by kart driver

Which mean that the MPE can be installed on the M2C with OPF without any issue?

yes. i did one but the customer didn't want me to register the video. no cell at all. not lack of power i dynoed the car before and after

[kart driver]

Originally Posted by Big Fabri

yes. i did one but the customer didn't want me to register the video. no cell at all. not lack of power i dynoed the car before and after

Wow! That is great news!

Did the exhaust sound improved with the MPE on compared to stock on the OPF car?