Was removing cold start worth it?

Nicname · 10-04-2012, 01:37 PM

Just placed an order for a hfc x pipe and was wondering if I should include in my tune the option to remove cold start. I heard that when I get my car serviced, the people will know I tuned my car due to this. Is that true?
How bad is the cold start with a somewhat loud exhaust and x pipe?
Does the cold start affect the HFC?

any input would help! thanks

kchu221 · 10-04-2012, 01:40 PM

honestly i think removing the cold start is all personal preference... for me, after i add my race x pipe, i will not be removing the cold start since i love the huge roar when i start my car! i mean its loud, so i may wake some neighbors up, but when i leave for work, thats when people should be waking up anyways!

BMW Fanatic · 10-04-2012, 01:41 PM

Why anyone would remove cold start?!

1MOREMOD · 10-04-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

honestly i think removing the cold start is all personal preference... for me, after i add my race x pipe, i will not be removing the cold start since i love the huge roar when i start my car! i mean its loud, so i may wake some neighbors up, but when i leave for work, thats when people should be waking up anyways!

what he said. i left it in place because i like the sound on start up. makes the car sound extra mean. no real purpose other than that though to have it.

Wolfinwolfsclothing · 10-04-2012, 03:21 PM

I dont think it would be worth removing. Car sounds WAY too good upon that first fire up. More so when you have a full exhaust. Sounds like a boat! Its great.

youngvedder · 10-04-2012, 03:35 PM

i did mine...neighbors were close to keying my ride!

edwinm3 · 10-04-2012, 03:43 PM

I had to remove it, too many complaints at the office from neighbors

Denk · 10-04-2012, 07:05 PM

I look forward to cold starts. It's a great way to start out a drive.

MStar · 10-04-2012, 07:53 PM

I love the cold start roar..i wish it wouldnt go away

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

I had to remove it, too many complaints at the office from neighbors

Complaints at the "office" from neighbors? How does a business district field noise complaints? Unless you work in a residential area..

GOLFFRR · 10-04-2012, 07:54 PM

removed mine out of respect for my neighborhood

I hated to see it go though it was awesome!

MMME30W · 10-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Ok ok. Fill me in, cold start?

My E92 is like a bucking bronco pulling out of the condo.

Are you saying this is some feature that can be removed?

Thanks...sorry if noobish question...

edwinm3 · 10-04-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Yolkster

I love the cold start roar..i wish it wouldnt go away

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinm3

I had to remove it, too many complaints at the office from neighbors

Complaints at the "office" from neighbors? How does a business district field noise complaints? Unless you work in a residential area..

Sorry I wasn't clear, I meant to say at the leasing office where I live. Lots of complaints from neighbors

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 10-04-2012, 09:51 PM

90% of our customers request this option. So yes if you live in a quiet area it is definitely worth it.

1MOREMOD · 10-04-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

90% of our customers request this option. So yes if you live in a quiet area it is definitely worth it.

does this make 90% of M3poster weiners? i though the number would be lower.

tightie · 10-04-2012, 10:42 PM

I removed mine also.

slicer · 10-04-2012, 10:44 PM

I removed it and have no regrets. I loved it with OEM exhaust but when I switched to Akra Evo the cold start was obnoxious. It had a low resonance that was not pleasing. Some other exhaust systems may have different results.

mhabs · 10-04-2012, 10:47 PM

Much quieter for neighbors/my own family when I leave early. Smoother at start up, but definitely more smell at start up. If it weren't for neighbor courtesy, would keep cold start enabled.

Krozi · 10-04-2012, 11:04 PM

I don't know why everyone removes the cold start...lol its badass! hahaha

Tell the neighbors to get a job.

Lagunae92 · 10-04-2012, 11:21 PM

Funny thing, I removed mine, and two days later I received an anonymous letter from a neighbor about my "noisy blue car." Ironic that it was the most quiet my car has been on start-up. ever.

Mike Benvo · 10-04-2012, 11:46 PM

Absolutely worth it. Many clients opt for it.

jordanE92 · 10-05-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

does this make 90% of M3poster weiners? i though the number would be lower.

I removed mine because I have one of the loudest m3 exhausts on the market without resonators or cats. I don't think I'm a weiner, my neighbors probably agree (in this context)

surlynkid · 10-05-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Absolutely worth it. Many clients opt for it.

absolutley worth it why? i live in a large lot community where everyone is on at least 1 acre. mine is 1.1 acres. the car parks in the bay at the red x. just how far is the noise going to travel that it is an issue? i understand condos, apartments, zero lot line homes and everyone that lives on top of each other where houses are all shoehorned onto little lots, but we are spread out, and my garages all surround a small courtyard. the sound in the video above sounds badass. bmw installed cold start for a reason. if you are not going to bother your neighbors, why is it "absolutely worth it"?

10-04-2012, 01:37 PM	#1
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10-04-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,273 iTrader: (5)	honestly i think removing the cold start is all personal preference... for me, after i add my race x pipe, i will not be removing the cold start since i love the huge roar when i start my car! i mean its loud, so i may wake some neighbors up, but when i leave for work, thats when people should be waking up anyways! __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

10-04-2012, 01:41 PM	#3
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10-04-2012, 03:35 PM	#6
youngvedder Private First Class Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 126 iTrader: (1)	i did mine...neighbors were close to keying my ride! __________________ '08 e93 / H&R Springs/MS spacers rear 15/AFE intake/RPI Scoops/AKRA Evo/Rouge Pulleys/Apex Arc-8 265/285/Evolve-R (240e)

10-04-2012, 03:43 PM	#7
edwinm3 Captain Drives: 2008 JEREZ BLACK M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Doral Posts: 762 iTrader: (2)	I had to remove it, too many complaints at the office from neighbors __________________ AA Exhaust, AA X Pipe, AA SSK, AA Geen Air filter, AA Pulley, AA Tune

10-04-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
Wolfinwolfsclothing Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 ///M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: B-roads Posts: 205 iTrader: (0)	I dont think it would be worth removing. Car sounds WAY too good upon that first fire up. More so when you have a full exhaust. Sounds like a boat! Its great.

10-04-2012, 07:05 PM	#8
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,094 iTrader: (0)	I look forward to cold starts. It's a great way to start out a drive.

10-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#10
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,970 iTrader: (4)	removed mine out of respect for my neighborhood I hated to see it go though it was awesome! __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

10-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#11
MMME30W Riff Raff Refugee Drives: Civic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600 iTrader: (1)	Ok ok. Fill me in, cold start? My E92 is like a bucking bronco pulling out of the condo. Are you saying this is some feature that can be removed? Thanks...sorry if noobish question... __________________ Character does count. For too long we have gotten by in a society that says the only thing right is to get by and the only thing wrong is to get caught. Character is doing what's right when nobody is looking... " --J. C. Watts

10-04-2012, 09:51 PM	#13
Andrew@ActiveAutowerke BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i N55 Fbo Meth + E85 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 2,334 iTrader: (3)	90% of our customers request this option. So yes if you live in a quiet area it is definitely worth it. __________________

10-04-2012, 10:42 PM	#15
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,832 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	I removed mine also. __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

10-04-2012, 10:44 PM	#16
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,609 iTrader: (3)	I removed it and have no regrets. I loved it with OEM exhaust but when I switched to Akra Evo the cold start was obnoxious. It had a low resonance that was not pleasing. Some other exhaust systems may have different results. __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles, BMW Edition Grills/Gills

10-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#17
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 447 iTrader: (0)	Much quieter for neighbors/my own family when I leave early. Smoother at start up, but definitely more smell at start up. If it weren't for neighbor courtesy, would keep cold start enabled.

10-04-2012, 11:04 PM	#18
Krozi Deutsche Jung aus Kölle Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs Posts: 2,699 iTrader: (20)	I don't know why everyone removes the cold start...lol its badass! hahaha Tell the neighbors to get a job. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!

10-04-2012, 11:21 PM	#19
Lagunae92 Captain Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 662 iTrader: (0)	Funny thing, I removed mine, and two days later I received an anonymous letter from a neighbor about my "noisy blue car." Ironic that it was the most quiet my car has been on start-up. ever. __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|

10-04-2012, 11:46 PM	#20
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,210 iTrader: (6)	Absolutely worth it. Many clients opt for it. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

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