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      12-03-2017, 07:32 AM   #1
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M Performance Exhaust for the 530i?

I was wondering if its worth it, considering it's just 4 cylinders anyway. Found one clip so far:



Anyone has in installed on a 530i? Opinions? Sound clips? Would love to hear what you think.
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      12-04-2017, 08:25 AM   #2
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Unfortunately, there is no official MPE for 530i.

I wouldn't expect the MPE from 540i to sound as expected on 530i.
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      12-04-2017, 10:23 AM   #3
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Unfortunately, there is no official MPE for 530i.

I wouldn't expect the MPE from 540i to sound as expected on 530i.
There actually is MPE for 530i, it has been available for a few weeks.

While waiting for my winter wheels set being put on, i was chatting to my SA and he said they are selling MPE also for 530i now
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      12-04-2017, 10:30 AM   #4
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Unfortunately, there is no official MPE for 530i.

I wouldn't expect the MPE from 540i to sound as expected on 530i.
There is one for the 530i, you probably confused it with the MPPSK which is unique to the 540i.
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      12-05-2017, 06:28 AM   #5
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it is for 540i, simple pipe modification makes it fit for 530i
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although pipe diameters are different, as you said a custom pipe was used to connect the two and welded together. I forgot what the diameters are, but they are not that different. It is a very simple job for welding specialists.

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I'm curious for 530i MPE as well.

Didn't know official one existed for 530i? 4cyl would sound like crap anyways, but I would like to give it a try. Hopefully it sounds better than stock, it sounds like a nicely modified camry right now at startup.
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I have MPE on my 328i and it sounds just fine. Far from I6, of course - but better than stock.
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      12-18-2017, 01:46 AM   #8
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I have MPE on my 328i and it sounds just fine. Far from I6, of course - but better than stock.
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Thanks!

So, part number is 18 30 2 444 544. Should be available from 11/2017.
https://www.parts.bmwgroup.com/infod..._076_09_16.pdf
https://www.bmw.de/dam/brandBM/marke...0590038214.pdf
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wow good finding guys. I wonder what the OEM performance exhaust sounds like for 530i..
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      12-23-2017, 02:57 AM   #11
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Ordered mine, it will be instlalled in Janury - will post a video.
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Ordered mine, it will be instlalled in Janury - will post a video.
Can't wait. You own a G30 530i, right?

May I ask how much you had to pay for yours?
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Ordered mine, it will be instlalled in Janury - will post a video.
any update on this buddy? im so anxious!
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Getting it installed on Wednesday!
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Getting it installed on Wednesday!




Your video will bring smiles to thousands..
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I don't see review...
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This is another film recently made by the guy from the polish G30 forum:



Personally, I'm also considering replacing the stock exhaust with the M-performance version but haven't decided yet. Still not sure how loud it is over 150-160 km/h.
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There is certainly some slight drone, but as long as you don't go crazy with RPMs it's very bearable. I tend to go above our highway speed limits (200ish) and the sound doesn't bother me on long distance trips at all. Passengers aren't complaining either.

Apart from the high speed drone issue, the purchase is well worth it and makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive. The sound really provokes you to floor it, to get those sweet sounding downshifts, and at times that really makes you forget that you have a 2 liter engine under the bonnet.
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There is certainly some slight drone, but as long as you don't go crazy with RPMs it's very bearable. I tend to go above our highway speed limits (200ish) and the sound doesn't bother me on long distance trips at all. Passengers aren't complaining either.

Apart from the high speed drone issue, the purchase is well worth it and makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive. The sound really provokes you to floor it, to get those sweet sounding downshifts, and at times that really makes you forget that you have a 2 liter engine under the bonnet.
I recently got this done as well, and I agree 100%. There definitely is some drone sound now, which is nothing compared to other exhausts I had, so I'm cool with it. It is VERY loud @ cold start, so watch out for this everyone.
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What was the cost for the mpe?
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Around 1800€ in my case, including installation.
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I recently got this done as well, and I agree 100%. There definitely is some drone sound now, which is nothing compared to other exhausts I had, so I'm cool with it. It is VERY loud @ cold start, so watch out for this everyone.
I'm glad I found this thread, you guys just saved me a lot of money. Recently did a muffler delete on a 530e, and cold start is basically WW2. I was starting to look into modifying a MPE, as there is no official MPE for the hybrid model. I also get some slight drone, mostly on lower gears and high RPMs. No drone during highway cruising though. I guess I'll just stick with my current setup, as I do enjoy the sound during idle and revs.
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