My review of M Performance Muffler ...

My review of M Performance Muffler (M Performance Exhaust)

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i am writing this because i can't seem to find any of these kinds of reviews. i like these kinds of reviews, so i would imagine at least one other person does as well.

for those that cant be bothered to read a little:
skip it. avoid it. save your money.

the preface: this review applies to *MY* m240xc (F22 B58). i usually drive in "ECO Pro" mode because im trying to consume less gas. i was interested in the MPE because i thought it would be fun, and carbon fiber, and logos, and superficial reasons.

as i mentioned in the quick review, had the following installed:
M Performance Muffler (18-30-2-424-608)
Carbon Tailpipe Finishers (18-30-2-355-889)

it may be a small thing, but the websites all say "M Performance Exhaust", but the receipt says "M Performance Muffler". it is not an exhaust system. its a muffler. no new pipes. it doesnt add any power. it doesnt increase performance. it modifies exhaust sound.

this review is based on about 200 miles of time spent with the muffler. i took a "spirited" road trip yesterday, which really motivated me to write this review.

there was a big chunk of the trip that was on the highway driving in ECO Pro mode, cruising in the 1,000 - 2,000 RPM zone. by the end of the trip i was actually ANGRY that i got the muffler. the drone is depressing.

years ago i read a review about Chris King hubs for bicycles. one reviewer complained about how much noise they made. a response suggested the noise should be incentive to actually pedal rather than coast.

i feel i can apply this same logic to the muffler. if i dont like the drone, i should change the drive mode to Sport, or use the gas pedal more. anything to get out of the 1,000 - 2,000 RPM band.

one of the valves is closed in ECO Pro, which traps the noise and vibrations within the muffler more, which gets trapped in the car more. opening the valve allows it to escape.

"but i really want to get those fun carbon-fiber tailpipes!":

then get some. get some of the ebay knock-off ones or the official ones. cut those little bars, buy those extra clamps, do whatever it takes to get them installed. yeah, they look cool.

"but i really want to lay on the ground and see the M Performance logo on the muffler!":

you know what would be more cool? taping a bunch of hundred-dollar bills along the length of the muffler instead. that would be awesome.

"but i want to hear the bap-bap-bap of the exhaust when i am driving or downshifting!":

in Sport mode you dont hear much of that with the windows up. if you turn off the stereo you can hear a little "puh-puh" from time to time. even putting down the back seats doesnt change the sound. i will say that if i really get on the gas i hear ONE loud pop when the car shifts. because its only one, it almost feels like its a bad pop compared to a fun pop.

"but i want to piss off my neighbors on cold-start!":

mission accomplished. you are officially annoying.

in summary: i spent $2,061.23 to get a new muffler installed and i am seriously contemplating spending $1,300 to put a stock muffler back on. i can even keep the carbon-fiber tips.

please, no comments / arguments like "why didnt you do it yourself and save the labor?". i had the dealership do it for all the reasons you have a dealership do anything.

this is a follow up to: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...3#post i am writing this because i can't seem to find any of these kinds of reviews. i like these kinds of reviews, so i would imagine at least one other person does as well.for those that cant be bothered to read a little:skip it. avoid it. save your money.the preface: this review applies to *MY* m240xc (F22 B58). i usually drive in "ECO Pro" mode because im trying to consume less gas. i was interested in the MPE because i thought it would be fun, and carbon fiber, and logos, and superficial reasons.as i mentioned in the quick review, had the following installed:M Performance Muffler (18-30-2-424-608)Carbon Tailpipe Finishers (18-30-2-355-889)it may be a small thing, but the websites all say "M Performance Exhaust", but the receipt says "M Performance Muffler". it is not an exhaust system. its a muffler. no new pipes. it doesnt add any power. it doesnt increase performance. it modifies exhaust sound.this review is based on about 200 miles of time spent with the muffler. i took a "spirited" road trip yesterday, which really motivated me to write this review.there was a big chunk of the trip that was on the highway driving in ECO Pro mode, cruising in the 1,000 - 2,000 RPM zone. by the end of the trip i was actually ANGRY that i got the muffler. the drone is depressing.years ago i read a review about Chris King hubs for bicycles. one reviewer complained about how much noise they made. a response suggested the noise should be incentive to actually pedal rather than coast.i feel i can apply this same logic to the muffler. if i dont like the drone, i should change the drive mode to Sport, or use the gas pedal more. anything to get out of the 1,000 - 2,000 RPM band.one of the valves is closed in ECO Pro, which traps the noise and vibrations within the muffler more, which gets trapped in the car more. opening the valve allows it to escape."but i really want to get those fun carbon-fiber tailpipes!":then get some. get some of the ebay knock-off ones or the official ones. cut those little bars, buy those extra clamps, do whatever it takes to get them installed. yeah, they look cool."but i really want to lay on the ground and see the M Performance logo on the muffler!":you know what would be more cool? taping a bunch of hundred-dollar bills along the length of the muffler instead. that would be awesome."but i want to hear the bap-bap-bap of the exhaust when i am driving or downshifting!":in Sport mode you dont hear much of that with the windows up. if you turn off the stereo you can hear a little "puh-puh" from time to time. even putting down the back seats doesnt change the sound. i will say that if i really get on the gas i hear ONE loud pop when the car shifts. because its only one, it almost feels like its a bad pop compared to a fun pop."but i want to piss off my neighbors on cold-start!":mission accomplished. you are officially annoying.in summary: i spent $2,061.23 to get a new muffler installed and i am seriously contemplating spending $1,300 to put a stock muffler back on. i can even keep the carbon-fiber tips.please, no comments / arguments like "why didnt you do it yourself and save the labor?". i had the dealership do it for all the reasons you have a dealership do anything.

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