Video added - Turner Test Pipes plus BPMsport Stage II

JD3 · 02-13-2013, 09:24 PM

Well, I took the plunge this week and got both of these installed. Pipes installed Monday and uploaded the tune tonight (Weds). I did a couple highway runs, nothing crazy, just doing some rolling starts and 55-75 pulls tonight, so there's more to learn/experience, but here's what I think.
I won't go on and on and on about this, but it really is amazing what Mike's tune did in conjunction with the pipes. Before the tune you could tell the pipes were doing something, but not a lot. After the tune it's honestly a completely different feeling vehicle...and it's NOT placebo effect. Anyone who says that is not talking from experience.
The best way to describe it is like you're down a gear. At 50 mph, 4th now pulls like you were in 3rd, 5th gear at 60 now feels like 4th at 60. If you want to get out of the slow lane and around someone, you don't have to downshift to blow by them, just drop the hammer. If you downshift and hammer it you may evaporate or enter a time warp.
Long story short, I was expecting a lot from this set up, but I'm seriously blown away. These two mods turn the M3 into something you can now scare your friends with, haha. On the track of course. I never felt much need to get 295 series tires, but now I'm on Tirerack to find grip.
If anyone wants to talk about this, feel free to post on here or PM me.

Here's the clip. Sorry it's so short but you get the point! This is revved to about 4000-4500 rpm, nothing too crazy. I think the sound is pretty true. Enjoy, and I apologize if this just cost you $1500 and a fight with your girl

mazda3ndp · 02-13-2013, 10:58 PM

I have this setup and it is friggin sweet! enjoy

BLACK OPS · 02-14-2013, 05:36 AM

I forget what differentiates each stage in tune, but is this with stock exhaust?

manari06 · 02-14-2013, 06:17 AM

Nice! Can't wait to install my ACM and ESS Tune!!!

RingMeister01 · 02-14-2013, 07:19 AM

Video please.

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK OPS

I forget what differentiates each stage in tune, but is this with stock exhaust?

I believe Stage I is for stock exhaust or at least stock cats. Stage II is what I have since I have Turner Test Pipes. The only part of my exhaust that is stock is the X pipe.
I can't speak to the Stage I tune, but I can't imagine it gives you the same kick in the pants that the TTP's/Stage II does.

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manari06

Nice! Can't wait to install my ACM and ESS Tune!!!

I'd be curious to hear/feel the difference between the two setups. Probably very similar. You'll enjoy it....trust me.

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 09:52 AM

I've tried uploading a video but my phone records it in an MP4 which isn't an acceptable format. Anyone got a suggestion? I'll try a converter but if there's an easier way please let me know, thanks!

THE TECH · 02-14-2013, 10:00 AM

Glad you're happy with the tune!!

ChrisDUS · 02-14-2013, 10:39 AM

Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then?

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In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDUS

Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then?

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In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

Are you referring to a modified x pipe or axle back mufflers?

STi_traitor · 02-14-2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDUS

Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then?

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In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

I will be doing the exhaust mod with test pipes soon. Just waiting for the weather to lighten here.

ChrisDUS · 02-14-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD3

Are you referring to a modified x pipe or axle back mufflers?

Modded axle back.

I don't see the benefit of different xpipes

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDUS

Modded axle back.

I don't see the benefit of different xpipes

I see, yeah I'm not familiar with the OEM mod but I can tell you that the Agency Power was quite a bit louder than stock but not obnoxious. I just like the look of aftermarket axle backs better than OEM and the AP/Megan is pretty cheap but seems to be well made. The sound is a bonus but with the TTPs it's a whole new ballgame.

j2m · 02-14-2013, 01:07 PM

That sounds REALLY GOOD!

I had my volume cranked up so kinda scared the shit out of me but like the tone

JD3 · 02-14-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j2m

That sounds REALLY GOOD!

I had my volume cranked up so kinda scared the shit out of me but like the tone

That's a compliment right there, haha. Thanks!

rjd598 · 02-15-2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDUS

Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then?

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In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

gatorfast · 02-15-2013, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDUS

Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then?

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In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

If you are already close to a noise violation then dont do it. I have oem mod with secondary cats removed and its a decent amount louder than just the oem mod. I would imagine removing the primary cats would increase volume even more.

ChrisDUS · 02-15-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

If you are already close to a noise violation then dont do it. I have oem mod with secondary cats removed and its a decent amount louder than just the oem mod. I would imagine removing the primary cats would increase volume even more.

I think the noise level itself while driving carefully is not the problem. The problem is that your right foot can be a bit heavy sometimes and just accelerating up to 4500 rpm with full throttle is quite noisy.

And the police notice ....

Nati Beastcat · 02-18-2013, 10:42 AM

What exhaust are you running?

JD3 · 02-18-2013, 12:31 PM

Agency Power, good inexpensive axle back system in my opinion.

Nati Beastcat · 02-18-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD3

Agency Power, good inexpensive axle back system in my opinion.

Sounds Beefy!! Guy from the bmw store stopped by my office today with a delivery. Drove over an E92 DCT with the M performance exhaust. Sounded better than I thought it would but the price is crazy......

I'm getting the test pipes and tune from BPM. Hope the eisenmann race and test pipe isn't too loud???

02-13-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
JD3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Sold. 09 M3 dct Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 350 iTrader: (1)	Video added - Turner Test Pipes plus BPMsport Stage II Well, I took the plunge this week and got both of these installed. Pipes installed Monday and uploaded the tune tonight (Weds). I did a couple highway runs, nothing crazy, just doing some rolling starts and 55-75 pulls tonight, so there's more to learn/experience, but here's what I think. I won't go on and on and on about this, but it really is amazing what Mike's tune did in conjunction with the pipes. Before the tune you could tell the pipes were doing something, but not a lot. After the tune it's honestly a completely different feeling vehicle...and it's NOT placebo effect. Anyone who says that is not talking from experience. The best way to describe it is like you're down a gear. At 50 mph, 4th now pulls like you were in 3rd, 5th gear at 60 now feels like 4th at 60. If you want to get out of the slow lane and around someone, you don't have to downshift to blow by them, just drop the hammer. If you downshift and hammer it you may evaporate or enter a time warp. Long story short, I was expecting a lot from this set up, but I'm seriously blown away. These two mods turn the M3 into something you can now scare your friends with, haha. On the track of course. I never felt much need to get 295 series tires, but now I'm on Tirerack to find grip. If anyone wants to talk about this, feel free to post on here or PM me. Here's the clip. Sorry it's so short but you get the point! This is revved to about 4000-4500 rpm, nothing too crazy. I think the sound is pretty true. Enjoy, and I apologize if this just cost you $1500 and a fight with your girl Last edited by JD3; 02-14-2013 at 11:22 AM. Reason: added video
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02-14-2013, 05:36 AM	#3
BLACK OPS Captain Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	I forget what differentiates each stage in tune, but is this with stock exhaust? __________________ 2011.75 Jet Black e92 ///M3: ZCP\|6MT\|BB interior\|Turner Motorsport black pedals\|IND Edition Cosmetic Package \|LUX 5K\|35% tint\|clear-bra\|Vorsteiner GTS-V diffuser

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manari06 Captain Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illesheim, Germany Posts: 859 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 E92 [4.75] 2007 335I Coupe [5.00]	Nice! Can't wait to install my ACM and ESS Tune!!! __________________ I Am The Strength Behind The Fight!

02-14-2013, 07:19 AM	#5
RingMeister01 Danger, Play & Profession Drives: '13 Frozen Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,022 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Video please. __________________ Wait and see..

02-14-2013, 10:00 AM	#9
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Glad you're happy with the tune!! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-13-2013, 10:58 PM	#2
mazda3ndp Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bergen NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: (8)	I have this setup and it is friggin sweet! enjoy

02-14-2013, 09:52 AM	#8
JD3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Sold. 09 M3 dct Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 350 iTrader: (1)	I've tried uploading a video but my phone records it in an MP4 which isn't an acceptable format. Anyone got a suggestion? I'll try a converter but if there's an easier way please let me know, thanks!

02-14-2013, 10:39 AM	#10
ChrisDUS Private Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have the OEM exhaust mod and test pipes? I wonder if it would be too loud then? . In Germany the noise modified OEM exhaust makes with stock cats etc. is already borderline.

02-14-2013, 01:07 PM	#15
j2m Colonel Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 2,394 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	That sounds REALLY GOOD! I had my volume cranked up so kinda scared the shit out of me but like the tone __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here

02-18-2013, 10:42 AM	#20
Nati Beastcat Alright Alright Alright Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 855 iTrader: (3)	What exhaust are you running? __________________ Eisenmann race \| Vorsteiner \| Black lines \| AA filter \| IND cosmetics \| KW Sleeve over \| BC Forged HB29's \| Macht Schnell Tow Strap \| Euro modded front bumper \| Revinora lip \| Revinora mirror caps \| BMW spoiler \| BMW Steering wheel \| Test Pipes \| BPM Stage 2 \| You bet Jerez its black and i'll never go back! Instagram @NATIBEASTCAT

02-18-2013, 12:31 PM	#21
JD3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Sold. 09 M3 dct Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 350 iTrader: (1)	Agency Power, good inexpensive axle back system in my opinion.

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