MPE vs. Dinan vs. Corsa. Went MPE.

WWM3 · 04-30-2022, 10:17 PM

Totally disagree with the too domestic comments with regard to the Corsa. It's a very exotic sounding exhaust.

drwankel · 05-01-2022, 01:42 AM

To be fair, I'm running a corsa with test pipes now instead of the MPE.

I can see where the domestic comments come from. It has more of that traditional v8 sound off throttle compared to other setups, but this only really in the low rpms.

That being said- the total package is completely unique, and doesn't sound really like anything else. Exotic accurately describes the sound. I searched and searched before I went with the Corsa. It's the best sounding exhaust for the s65 to me. Beyond happy with it. Just wish it looked nicer.

Melbourn3 · 05-13-2022, 04:00 PM

I have a full dinan setup, MPE with any xpipe sounded a bit too raspy for me. Corsa sounded nice, but didn’t like the look very much. Dinan yes only uses 2 tips but it being black and single walled sold it. Now since I added the supercharger the exhaust got much louder and much nicer! I honestly couldn’t be happier with my choice.

Also I had my E90 Dinan Axle back ordered for I believe 4-5 months and I had no
Update whatsoever from them. Just kept pushing back the delivery date through Tischer. I ended up ordering a brand new MPE and traded it for the Dinan.

parkjake50 · 05-13-2022, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

I have a full dinan setup, MPE with any xpipe sounded a bit too raspy for me. Corsa sounded nice, but didn’t like the look very much. Dinan yes only uses 2 tips but it being black and single walled sold it. Now since I added the supercharger the exhaust got much louder and much nicer! I honestly couldn’t be happier with my choice.

Also I had my E90 Dinan Axle back ordered for I believe 4-5 months and I had no
Update whatsoever from them. Just kept pushing back the delivery date through Tischer. I ended up ordering a brand new MPE and traded it for the Dinan.

I cancelled my Dinan order as it kept being pushed back. I then went ahead and bought a nicely used one on this forum. I installed everything and paired it up with AA x pipe.
Sound is fantastic other than leaking where the x pipe and Dinan meets (need new clamps). Exactly what I had in my mind. Tamed when cruising and loud and throaty when given gas. I will post a clip soon..

Melbourn3 · 05-15-2022, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by parkjake50

I cancelled my Dinan order as it kept being pushed back. I then went ahead and bought a nicely used one on this forum. I installed everything and paired it up with AA x pipe.
Sound is fantastic other than leaking where the x pipe and Dinan meets (need new clamps). Exactly what I had in my mind. Tamed when cruising and loud and throaty when given gas. I will post a clip soon..

Yes exactly what I did!!

parkjake50 · 05-15-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

Yes exactly what I did!!

what do you think of the setup vs corsa?

Damage Inc · 05-15-2022, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

I have a full dinan setup, MPE with any xpipe sounded a bit too raspy for me. Corsa sounded nice, but didn’t like the look very much. Dinan yes only uses 2 tips but it being black and single walled sold it. Now since I added the supercharger the exhaust got much louder and much nicer! I honestly couldn’t be happier with my choice.

Also I had my E90 Dinan Axle back ordered for I believe 4-5 months and I had no
Update whatsoever from them. Just kept pushing back the delivery date through Tischer. I ended up ordering a brand new MPE and traded it for the Dinan.

I think that's what I'm doing. I have an MPE on now, about to place an order for a Dinan or wait for a used one to come up.

1. Which X Pipe did you go with?
2. Compare Dinan vs. MPE

Which do you like better and why?

I have the MPE on. It sounds very good but too quiet.

So either

1. Add x pipe to MPE
2. Sell MPE go Dinan rear with x pipe

I think I might like the low tone growl of the Dinan vs. the high end tones of the MPE.

Damage Inc · 05-15-2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by parkjake50

I cancelled my Dinan order as it kept being pushed back. I then went ahead and bought a nicely used one on this forum. I installed everything and paired it up with AA x pipe.
Sound is fantastic other than leaking where the x pipe and Dinan meets (need new clamps). Exactly what I had in my mind. Tamed when cruising and loud and throaty when given gas. I will post a clip soon..

Which x pipe? I get confused as there are SO many variations.

parkjake50 · 05-16-2022, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc

Which x pipe? I get confused as there are SO many variations.

I went with the catless X pipe from Active Autowerke. I drive around 2-3k miles a year / and the smell is not bad at all.
I believe AA x pipe is tame compared to some other x pipes. I’ve seen some x pipes introduce insane rasp even with Dinan
Cheers,

https://instagram.com/p/CdhbAq9sk6u/

Melbourn3 · 05-16-2022, 08:16 PM

I decided with Dinan Mufflers and the dinan xpipe as the MPE is just too raspy in my opinion. The dinan is a bit more bassy and not as high pitch as the MPE. I can record a video and post it. But I have a video with a YouTuber coming out next month and you can hear it much better with his equipment. In my opinion I think I have found the perfect sounding exhaust. But! My exhaust does sound much more different from when I didn’t have the supercharger installed.

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drwankel Major 1032 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP, 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	To be fair, I'm running a corsa with test pipes now instead of the MPE. I can see where the domestic comments come from. It has more of that traditional v8 sound off throttle compared to other setups, but this only really in the low rpms. That being said- the total package is completely unique, and doesn't sound really like anything else. Exotic accurately describes the sound. I searched and searched before I went with the Corsa. It's the best sounding exhaust for the s65 to me. Beyond happy with it. Just wish it looked nicer.
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Melbourn3 First Lieutenant 342 Rep 387 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP STRIPPER Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I have a full dinan setup, MPE with any xpipe sounded a bit too raspy for me. Corsa sounded nice, but didn’t like the look very much. Dinan yes only uses 2 tips but it being black and single walled sold it. Now since I added the supercharger the exhaust got much louder and much nicer! I honestly couldn’t be happier with my choice. Also I had my E90 Dinan Axle back ordered for I believe 4-5 months and I had no Update whatsoever from them. Just kept pushing back the delivery date through Tischer. I ended up ordering a brand new MPE and traded it for the Dinan.
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Melbourn3 First Lieutenant 342 Rep 387 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP STRIPPER Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I decided with Dinan Mufflers and the dinan xpipe as the MPE is just too raspy in my opinion. The dinan is a bit more bassy and not as high pitch as the MPE. I can record a video and post it. But I have a video with a YouTuber coming out next month and you can hear it much better with his equipment. In my opinion I think I have found the perfect sounding exhaust. But! My exhaust does sound much more different from when I didn’t have the supercharger installed.
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