04-09-2016, 07:19 AM | #1 |
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Sorry to start a new thread for this, I asked in other threads without any luck. Does anyone know if the BT remote control is an optional accessory that can be purchased but not required to open/close the valves? I mean would it still open/close with the Sport/Sport plus settings and it's something extra to open the valves in non-sport mode? Or would you always need it to open and close the valves. I found mixed facts about this, it said "optional" in some threads and in others, people were complaining about if the remote was at home you would not enjoy the exhaust fully. Does anyone have more information about this?
I love both sounds, the OEM has a lot of rumble and the MPE magnifies the spool so beautifully. I am very interested in the MPE but if the remote has to be used every time you want to enjoy the full blast then it's a deal breaker for me. I love the built in option of operating the exhaust with the driving mode settings. Thanks in advance. Oh and here is my spec's sheet, is this the equivalent of "Exec" in the USA? In Kuwait you don't get to choose much, just the color, transmission and if you want a sunroof. I see most of the specs of the Exec minus the heated steering wheel which is not required here. Last edited by MYK; 04-09-2016 at 07:41 AM.. |
04-09-2016, 12:42 PM | #2 |
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The remote is mandatory to operate the valves.
Q: How do valves operate on the M Performance Exhaust? A: Valves are solely driver-controlled using an included bluetooth remote (see photo of exhaust remote from a MINI, which the M2 remote will resemble). The exhaust valves do not automatically open or close at a certain RPM. [From Jason: the remote may come in packaging which should fit in the cupholder to act conveniently as a remote holder] Sauce For more info: sticky, MP parts
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04-10-2016, 07:50 PM | #5 |
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Good question. I am too wondering, when equipped with the MPE, if there will be different sounds whether in Comfort, Sport or Sport+, or it will only have the Sport or Track buttons from the MPE...
From my understanding, the BT controls only the exhaust valve, which would disable the mode buttons valve. To sum up: - with MPE: valve closed in SPORT and valve open in TRACK - with OEM: valve closed in Comfort, valve open with rpm in Sport and Sport + Please correct if I am wrong!
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04-12-2016, 02:09 AM | #9 |
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I reviewed many MPE videos, and I really think it's not worth the current price...
It's not drastically louder compared to stock, and the difference is only noticeable at higher rpm. |
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08-17-2016, 12:04 AM | #11 |
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The BT controller will turn the MPE into Sport or Track mode. This is independent to the car being the the different driver experience modes ( Comfort, Sport and Sport+ ).
When you enable Track mode for the MPE, you can hear the exhaust open ( there is a click followed by a louder exhaust ). The valve is always open. Without the BT controller the MPE exhaust behaves like similar to the normal exhaust and you will lose the ability to switch it on or off. So to be clear: MPE in Sport mode and car in Comfort/Sport/Sport+ Sounds substantially different than MPE in Track mode and car in Comfort/Sport/Sport+ Therefore YES you need the BT controller if you want this control. However, I'm sure someone can rig up the system where the exhaust valve is always open... But by default the MPE is in Sport mode. BTW, I do have the MPE on my M2.
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I believe the mpe itself has 2 mode. Default is sport. When turn on by bt, it changes to track. This is independent of the driving mode (comfort, sport, sport +)
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08-19-2016, 08:47 PM | #13 |
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I have the exhaust. This is the simplest way to explain it. It works exactly like the stock one if you don't use the remote. Quiter in comfort, louder in sport/sport +. Track Mode opens the valves in the outside pipes which bypass the muffler making it louder but works in the same way.
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lol!
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It happened once as I remember. One of the reasons I put my MPE in track mode permanently by disconnecting module-to-battery wire.
BT signal is not reliable these days. I believe someone will work out some way making it follow stock valve behavior.
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I have over 10k km on the car. I think it has happened maybe 10 times in all that time. So that's to say that YES it has happened to me. I'll ask them on my next oil change later this summer.
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I had my MPE installed at the port and have driven approximately 600 miles to date. A few times a week I will put the MPE into track mode and luckily haven't experienced any issues with the valves closing on their own. My build date was in Dec/Jan so maybe it was an issue with earlier versions but can't confirm this to be the case.
Agree with others above, the sound is incredible and so far I have set off a neighbors Maserati alarm twice (inside a parking garage) and scared numerous people walking through the neighborhood with rev matched downshifts as I approach stop signs. Expensive but worth it in my opinion. |
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