08-07-2018, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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M2 M Perf Exhaust vs M2C OEM Exhaust
I have MPE on my current M2 and after a number of autocrosses and track days, the exhaust has really opened up. It sounds just wonderful.
So I'm wondering if anyone has compared it to the OEM M2 Competition exhaust, or even the MPE that's supposed to be available for Canada/US market. |
08-07-2018, 02:06 PM | #2 |
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M2C exhaust is not as nice sounding as the stock M2 exhaust so you can probably extrapolate from there.
Nobody's heard the MPE for the M2 comp and it's kind of a mystery on how it's gonna work with the noise/valve laws in Europe now. Some insider was saying it might not be released until late this year/early 2019. |
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08-07-2018, 02:15 PM | #3 |
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Can anyone who had the MPE installed on their OG m2 at a BMW dealer either post the price here or PM me? I'm just curious what ballpark I'm looking at. I know the price will be different for the m2c but I'm just looking for a floor on price.
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You can expect the M2C to be more expensive than that based on the part prices that have been released. |
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08-07-2018, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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What's the point of the 6k MPE for the M2C? All that's going to do is amplify the stock "different" sounding exhaust..
Just as thousands of F80/82 owners have already done; just suck it up and accept it for what it already sounds like.. |
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08-07-2018, 03:03 PM | #7 |
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i’m curious to see what akropovic comes up with. Let me know if I’m wrong but if i recall it seemed to be one of the few that actually touted a performance gain with the previous M2...and it sounded awesome
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08-07-2018, 03:10 PM | #8 |
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It also gets rid of (or at least makes black) the eye sore that is that giant muffler. That along with the slight weight reduction, addition of the rear CF diffuser, and slightly better sound are all worth it for me. I actually don't mind the sound of the m2c US spec in sport+ (at least what i've heard in youtube vids) so this is more of an all around improvement than just me crying about the S55 exhaust note. I feel like this is a safer move than just painting the muffler black.
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And I think I read only the end piece are titanium i.e. weight reduction.. Look, I am not bashing the concept, if it helps, I'm all for it but so far I don't see much value vs the asking price.. I'll reserve judgement until someone does an amateur review.. They are asking $6k just for the exhaust only, the tips appear to be a separate part number.. Yikes.. |
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Again $4500 negotiated price (vs the $6K MSRP) is for M3/M4 MPE not M2. |
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08-07-2018, 06:30 PM | #14 |
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just fyi MPE was offered as a port installed option with OG M2. All-in, exhaust+carbon tips+install was $2,900 USD
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08-07-2018, 07:27 PM | #15 |
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Has anyone had any issues with port installation? I was a little nervous in even looking at the offerings (I realize MPE is not an option there yet). I was a little nervous re: damage.
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Port is probably one of the best places you can get it installed. Those guys have several years of experience and they have been installing these parts many times every single day. Dealer install is still a good option but I have seen couple of dealer installed MPEs that had misaligned tips, not perfectly tightened pipes to the hanger etc. If you can get a good discount, always choose port install. Not only you won't have to pay extra labor on top of your negotiated price but also port installed M performance parts come with 4-year warranty as opposed to the 2-year warranty of dealer installed parts.
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Imho, port install never makes sense. You don't get the stock parts and got can easily find m parts cheaper from dealers. I've never heard of a warranty claim on an exhaust, spoiler, or other cosmetic part.
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08-07-2018, 10:08 PM | #19 |
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Was an option on my LCI, port installed for CAD $3,500 ...so USD $2,700 sounds about bang on. Can't see why the S55 version would be double the price? Prob better to go aftermarket for that kind of money. Although I'm sure I heard somewhere that BMW was no longer going to sell the MPE for the S55 due to the cracking issues many owners were having. You can search in the F80/2 forum as it is a known issue. Maybe they have it corrected for the M2C.
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You are right about not being able to keep the stock parts tho. But again when you think about it, nobody would pay more than $200-$300 for a stock exhaust and you are making that money anyway by saving the labor cost in port install. Port install with invoice pricing on M performance parts (aka 20% off) is a pretty good deal IMO. |
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Makes s55 sound a lot better.
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08-08-2018, 11:49 AM | #22 |
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I had mine replaced under warranty due to bluetooth connection issues. It's a great feelign when the warranty is actually put into effect. Port install has got to be one of the best options.
I personally never liked the sound of the S55, MPE or not. All personal preference I suppose. |
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