New M3 Owner

DBLANCO · 09-18-2018, 08:13 PM

Hi guys,

Just got a 2011 M3 Convertible last week and have been very excited with the vehicle. Been reading on the forum nonstop for many different things i had questions about and have learned a whole lot from many of you. So thanks to all!

Would love to hear your advice on the following...

Love the sound note of the M3 Exhaust Mod and would really love to do it even though there is no performance gain. But have also been contemplating on the BPM Sport Performance Engine Software Stage II Tune + AA Test Pipes (Package Deal).

Should I forget about the exhaust Mod and do the engine software + AA test pipes? Or would it be okay doing both and my exhaust note would not be too loud or too much? I'm also planning on getting the Macht Schennell M3 Stage 2 intake charge kit as well.

Thanks in advance.

Dany

///Mbitions · 09-18-2018, 09:12 PM

I have acm test pipes with acm mod, it is pretty loud at full throttle for sure but you can adjust the volume with your foot. It idles quiet, cruising at 80 sounds amazing imo. Then when you want to listen to it scream just push that foot down. There are a few videos of it floating around here on the forum.

shimmy23 · 09-18-2018, 11:18 PM

E93s look so good with zcps

TimberWolf_3063 · 09-22-2018, 01:47 PM

Test Pipes + Stage II (especially with DCT GTS) + OEM Mod = snaps, crackles and pops!

Seriously, fantastic combination - almost Italian about 3500 rpm! You will not regret!

Serious scream at high RPMs, but you can control the volume with the gas pedal - I can still roll through my neighbourhood late at night and not wake up the neighbours. Great combination!

DBLANCO · 09-22-2018, 02:11 PM

Thanks TimberWolf_3063, another question I had: would that combination pass emissions? No check engine?

Regards

M43S7RO · 09-22-2018, 03:43 PM

I would go test pipes and tune. This gives you power and sound. Emissions is going to be dependent on your state inspection requirements. Prob best to google 'passing emissions in X state without cats' to get info from other forums.

Catless is for off road use only of course.

TimberWolf_3063 · 09-23-2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by skorpiond

Thanks TimberWolf_3063, another question I had: would that combination pass emissions? No check engine?

Regards

BPM Stage II, which took care of the CEL - and we don't have emissions where I live. However, with test pipes/primaries gone, passing emissions is doubtful

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DBLANCO Private 45 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Georgia, ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	New M3 Owner - Looking for advice Hi guys, Just got a 2011 M3 Convertible last week and have been very excited with the vehicle. Been reading on the forum nonstop for many different things i had questions about and have learned a whole lot from many of you. So thanks to all! Would love to hear your advice on the following... Love the sound note of the M3 Exhaust Mod and would really love to do it even though there is no performance gain. But have also been contemplating on the BPM Sport Performance Engine Software Stage II Tune + AA Test Pipes (Package Deal). Should I forget about the exhaust Mod and do the engine software + AA test pipes? Or would it be okay doing both and my exhaust note would not be too loud or too much? I'm also planning on getting the Macht Schennell M3 Stage 2 intake charge kit as well. Thanks in advance. Dany Attached Images Last edited by DBLANCO; 09-18-2018 at 08:26 PM..
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///Mbitions First Lieutenant 136 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 11 e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I have acm test pipes with acm mod, it is pretty loud at full throttle for sure but you can adjust the volume with your foot. It idles quiet, cruising at 80 sounds amazing imo. Then when you want to listen to it scream just push that foot down. There are a few videos of it floating around here on the forum.
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2349 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	E93s look so good with zcps __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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TimberWolf_3063 Dem Ingenör ist nix zu schwör! 28 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 - DCT, EDC Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 (E92) [0.00]	Test Pipes + Stage II (especially with DCT GTS) + OEM Mod = snaps, crackles and pops! Seriously, fantastic combination - almost Italian about 3500 rpm! You will not regret! Serious scream at high RPMs, but you can control the volume with the gas pedal - I can still roll through my neighbourhood late at night and not wake up the neighbours. Great combination! __________________ "Ah, what music! They could never have imagined it, those pioneers that invented the automobile...that it would possess us like this, and our imaginations, and our dreams. You see, men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!" - Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh
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DBLANCO Private 45 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Georgia, ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks TimberWolf_3063, another question I had: would that combination pass emissions? No check engine? Regards
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M43S7RO Major 502 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Peoria, AZ iTrader: (13)	I would go test pipes and tune. This gives you power and sound. Emissions is going to be dependent on your state inspection requirements. Prob best to google 'passing emissions in X state without cats' to get info from other forums. Catless is for off road use only of course.
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