Has OEM MPE been factory upgraded to fix the cracking issue ?

LIMITLESS_M3 · 06-27-2015, 07:27 PM

I have been wanting to get a new OEM Performance Exhaust forever but held back because of the cracking issue reported by many. Has the manufacturer made a fix for it ? And if so, how can one tell if a new part has the fix or not ( Serial Number # , Manufacturing date) ?

I know it carries a 2 yr warranty but i don't want it to crack after 3 years.
Thanks guys

FogCityM3 · 06-28-2015, 04:10 PM

Supposedly yes...see post #79 as well as a couple above and below it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=897377&page=4

There is a reinforcement indentation in the middle of each can. I think luckily almost anyone who has bought the MPE new and had subsequent issues (mine had a very slight rattle not noticeable while driving) has gotten replaced no questions asked.

cenix · 06-28-2015, 05:49 PM

^ did you get the updated muffler cans with the stress holes/support?

FogCityM3 · 06-29-2015, 01:53 PM

Yes, to be clear, I did get the updated muffler cans.

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Originally Posted by cenix

^ did you get the updated muffler cans with the stress holes/support?

mermar · 06-30-2015, 06:13 AM

Just FYI - I have had mine for a year it is simply amazing. Truly a perfect match for the car (IMHO). Note that when first installed it is very quiet - it will get slightly louder over the first few 1000 miles. Cold start sounds incredible. Lower my windows every time I cold start the car.
You will be amazed at how nice rev matching downshifts sound.

No problems with mine so far. I have no other mods.

Gearhead999s · 06-30-2015, 03:37 PM

Just talked to the guy who bought my 2011 E92 ZCP that had the MPE changed about a year ago and the new one has cracked again and is being replaced by BMW.That would be #3 MPE on this car since new in 2011 & 77000 kms.

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FogCityM3 Colonel 499 Rep 2,400 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Supposedly yes...see post #79 as well as a couple above and below it. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=897377&page=4 There is a reinforcement indentation in the middle of each can. I think luckily almost anyone who has bought the MPE new and had subsequent issues (mine had a very slight rattle not noticeable while driving) has gotten replaced no questions asked.
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mermar Lieutenant 140 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2023 330e xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just FYI - I have had mine for a year it is simply amazing. Truly a perfect match for the car (IMHO). Note that when first installed it is very quiet - it will get slightly louder over the first few 1000 miles. Cold start sounds incredible. Lower my windows every time I cold start the car. You will be amazed at how nice rev matching downshifts sound. No problems with mine so far. I have no other mods.
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Gearhead999s Major General 817 Rep 7,887 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just talked to the guy who bought my 2011 E92 ZCP that had the MPE changed about a year ago and the new one has cracked again and is being replaced by BMW.That would be #3 MPE on this car since new in 2011 & 77000 kms.
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cenix Captain 379 Rep 875 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	^ did you get the updated muffler cans with the stress holes/support?
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