Golf Tee Mod

Taymaishu · 11-18-2009, 06:41 PM

So last night went to the movies with a few mates (NO, NOT that bloody vampire shit!).

I decided it was time for the golf tee. Got into my golf bag, whipped out an orange tee, got a cable tie, and did the mod in about 30 secs max.

Fired the car up. The "Fwump" is a bit deeper on starting, and idle is just a small bit louder.

Where the Golf Tee mod REALLY shines is in gear around 1500-2500rpm. Such as 6th at about 65km/h. Lightly put the foot down and i can feel the sound reverberating in the driver's seat! It's a beautiful, deep, throaty sound.

I love it!!!! Be interesting to see how she sounds driving out of the car park at work this evening...

Hind · 11-18-2009, 07:05 PM

I have this on mine. I agree, just alittle more hum. Worth the 30 seconds to mod! AND FREE!!!

Taymaishu · 11-18-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hind

I have this on mine. I agree, just alittle more hum. Worth the 30 seconds to mod! AND FREE!!!

Agree - it's nothing substantially huge, but it is definitely noticeable. It's a more consistent 'hum' as you say, deeper as well

It'll sound lovely on the freeway!

This one cost me probably 20c for the golf tee, and about 5c for the cable tie.

25c and 30 seconds of work. You beauty!

delete-this-account · 11-18-2009, 07:17 PM

mm i'm not sure if i'm going to keep my golf tee in..
the thing i love about the bmw is that it's so refined and drives like a 120i until i put it in DS or manual mode and hammer it.. not sure i like the loud exhaust anymore
i think i'm getting old

qship · 11-18-2009, 07:18 PM

I went high tech and used a bulldog clip. The sffect must be more noticable outside the car as I do see a few heads turn at the exhaust noise.

As a piece of boring trivia, the exhaust sound is even throatier since I fitted the carbon rear diffuser, I put this down to the air vents in the panal letting more noise out.

cozza · 11-18-2009, 07:29 PM

First mod I made, and the cheapest! I'd forgotten I did this actually, it's been nearly 18 months!

bobbynoway · 11-18-2009, 07:49 PM

I used a ball bearing, squeezed it in the tube 1.5cm and then plug the tube back into the vavle. Same effect, just looks more stealthy and oem.

Taymaishu · 11-18-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbynoway

I used a ball bearing, squeezed it in the tube 1.5cm and then plug the tube back into the vavle. Same effect, just looks more stealthy and oem.

Aye - i think this is becoming the norm.

My car is in for service soon, so at least with the golf tee i'll just pull it out and reconnect everything up in 10 seconds.

I really do like the deeper noise in lower rev ranges.

Zuzu · 11-18-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Aye - i think this is becoming the norm.

My car is in for service soon, so at least with the golf tee i'll just pull it out and reconnect everything up in 10 seconds.

I really do like the deeper noise in lower rev ranges.

I took my car in for the oil service with the custom mid pipes installed.. ( No centre cats or resonator..)...

they wont even notice the golf tee mod...

Taymaishu · 11-18-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I took my car in for the oil service with the custom mid pipes installed.. ( No centre cats or resonator..)...

Where did you get your service done? They must be blind! I want in!

Zuzu · 11-18-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Where did you get your service done? They must be blind! I want in!

Sylvania BMW... They are not blind.. Just a good relationship I have built up with the dealer over the past 25 years.

I have even taken the Dealer Principle for a drive to demonstrate the JB3..

Taymaishu · 11-18-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Sylvania BMW... They are not blind.. Just a good relationship I have built up with the dealer over the past 25 years.

I have even taken the Dealer Principle for a drive to demonstrate the JB3..

Damn you. If I had 25 years of relationship building, i would have been buying beamers since before i was conceived.

Damn you old farts

Jeef Beef · 11-19-2009, 06:00 AM

Does this mod reduce the power for the 35i? I thought I read that somewhere in the DIY section.

Zuzu · 11-19-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Does this mod reduce the power for the 35i? I thought I read that somewhere in the DIY section.

How can it reduce power, when the performance exhaust eliminates the butterfly completely.

Jeef Beef · 11-19-2009, 06:11 AM

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Guys,

Just wondered if the exhaust valve is not just for noise emissions?

Quite commonly in the motorbike world they use a similar valve to improve back pressure in the lower-to-intermediate revs range and so improve low down torque. I wouldn't be surprised if you would loose a little of the torque way down low (say 1,300-2,500 rpm) by making this modification.

Just my 10$ worth.

Mad Chemist.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=golf+tee

I'm definitely considering this mod if it makes the car louder without doing anything else.

11-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Golf Tee Mod So last night went to the movies with a few mates (NO, NOT that bloody vampire shit!). I decided it was time for the golf tee. Got into my golf bag, whipped out an orange tee, got a cable tie, and did the mod in about 30 secs max. Fired the car up. The "Fwump" is a bit deeper on starting, and idle is just a small bit louder. Where the Golf Tee mod REALLY shines is in gear around 1500-2500rpm. Such as 6th at about 65km/h. Lightly put the foot down and i can feel the sound reverberating in the driver's seat! It's a beautiful, deep, throaty sound. I love it!!!! Be interesting to see how she sounds driving out of the car park at work this evening...
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Hind ///Mmmm 78 Rep 796 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i LCI [0.00]	I have this on mine. I agree, just alittle more hum. Worth the 30 seconds to mod! AND FREE!!! __________________ Current: E90 LCI 335i JetBlack - BMS OCC, JB4 w/ E85, ETS Charge Pipe, Vishnu Catted DP Retired:///E82 135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway PDC Flickr YouTube
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delete-this-account Private 7 Rep 98 Posts Drives: DD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DD iTrader: (0)	mm i'm not sure if i'm going to keep my golf tee in.. the thing i love about the bmw is that it's so refined and drives like a 120i until i put it in DS or manual mode and hammer it.. not sure i like the loud exhaust anymore i think i'm getting old
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	I went high tech and used a bulldog clip. The sffect must be more noticable outside the car as I do see a few heads turn at the exhaust noise. As a piece of boring trivia, the exhaust sound is even throatier since I fitted the carbon rear diffuser, I put this down to the air vents in the panal letting more noise out. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	First mod I made, and the cheapest! I'd forgotten I did this actually, it's been nearly 18 months! __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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bobbynoway Private First Class 5 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I used a ball bearing, squeezed it in the tube 1.5cm and then plug the tube back into the vavle. Same effect, just looks more stealthy and oem.
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11-19-2009, 06:00 AM	#13
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Does this mod reduce the power for the 35i? I thought I read that somewhere in the DIY section. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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