TeeMod

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 12:47 PM

Any negative comments or problems with the Tee Mod installation?

TeinBMW · 07-24-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sochermit

Any negative comments or problems with the Tee Mod installation?

no other then exhaust is louder...drones on highways...kindof annoying...

other than that its an easy cheap reversible mod...give it a shot and see if you like it or not

MightyMouseTech · 07-24-2013, 01:45 PM

OK, I have searched and searched. Can not search words with only three letters, OR, I just suck at it.

This is simply unplug vacuum line from muffler and cram a golf tee in it?

Miko226 · 07-24-2013, 01:53 PM

I really doubt drone is an issue with the golftee mod.. i had my flap open for awhile before i got my muffler delete couldnt even tell other than not hearing it open and close anymore which is an annoying sound

ChrisCote · 07-24-2013, 01:53 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213042

Do some real searching.....

it was the first thread in the diy section

Kgolf31 · 07-24-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TeinBMW

no other then exhaust is louder...drones on highways...kindof annoying...

other than that its an easy cheap reversible mod...give it a shot and see if you like it or not

Drone?

It doesn't drone at all. Apparently you've never had an aftermarket exhaust to know what drone is.

Exhaust really is only loud on cold starts. I have a valve rattle now, but besides that it is perfectly fine.

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 02:07 PM

I know about the link but, I guess, it is just my anal mindset that tells me if BMW set it up, with the vacuum tube, that is the best way to run the car. So I wanted to ask, once again, if anyone has encountered anything negative with this mod.

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Originally Posted by ChrisCote

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213042

Do some real searching.....

it was the first thread in the diy section

135Pats · 07-24-2013, 02:11 PM

I would be…..shocked if any issues arose from this “mod”. All you’re doing is unplugging a vacuum actuator that allows the stock exhaust to be a bit louder- keep in mind the flap opens by design. So you’re not really altering anything, just changing it to “open” all the time. It’s a matter of preference, but really really really don’t worry about breaking anything OP. This is as simple as it gets. Plug it with a golf tee, tuck it behind the fire walling, done deal.

box_man · 07-24-2013, 02:19 PM

Drone haha, Its slightly louder with the valve open. The valve is supposed to open after 3,000 Rpms or higher anyway, so all you are doing is having the valve open at lower revs. Shouldn't cause any issues, you might start hearing the flap rattle though. Try it out and if you don't like it put it back.

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 02:37 PM

Just made the mod, with a tie, and will see how it works.

TeinBMW · 07-24-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by box_man

Drone haha, Its slightly louder with the valve open. The valve is supposed to open after 3,000 Rpms or higher anyway, so all you are doing is having the valve open at lower revs. Shouldn't cause any issues, you might start hearing the flap rattle though. Try it out and if you don't like it put it back.

sorry i guess i misused the word drone. I mean its definately noticeable on the highway. You can definately hear the exhaust when its open versus when its not. Ive switched back and forth a few times during dealer visits and its noticeable.

TeinBMW · 07-24-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sochermit

Just made the mod, with a tie, and will see how it works.

why dont you just unplug the vacumm line? isnt that alot easier??

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TeinBMW

why dont you just unplug the vacumm line? isnt that alot easier??

I have read several comments on going the unplug way. Some problems encountered were when you plugged the open tube with a Tee or something else. The tie closes it completely and is easily cut if I want to open the line.

revo 3vom · 07-24-2013, 05:28 PM

Just use zip tie. It's reversible if you decide you don't like it or want to trade it in and it does the same thing.

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by revo 3vom

Just use zip tie. It's reversible if you decide you don't like it or want to trade it in and it does the same thing.

This is what I did. Love the sound.

tuco44 · 07-24-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sochermit

This is what I did. Love the sound.

What I did as well, sound is slightly louder, but not a big deal, IMO. Easy to reverse if you don't like it. I notice no difference on the hiway.

sochermit · 07-24-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

What I did as well, sound is slightly louder, but not a big deal, IMO. Easy to reverse if you don't like it. I notice no difference on the hiway.

Yes it is slightly louder which is what I like. I do mostly highway driving but when I am in a neighborhood I like the variety of sounds it makes.

07-24-2013, 12:47 PM	#1
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	OK, I have searched and searched. Can not search words with only three letters, OR, I just suck at it. This is simply unplug vacuum line from muffler and cram a golf tee in it?
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Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I really doubt drone is an issue with the golftee mod.. i had my flap open for awhile before i got my muffler delete couldnt even tell other than not hearing it open and close anymore which is an annoying sound __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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ChrisCote Private First Class 3 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta/Tuscaloosa iTrader: (0)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213042 Do some real searching..... it was the first thread in the diy section
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	I would be…..shocked if any issues arose from this “mod”. All you’re doing is unplugging a vacuum actuator that allows the stock exhaust to be a bit louder- keep in mind the flap opens by design. So you’re not really altering anything, just changing it to “open” all the time. It’s a matter of preference, but really really really don’t worry about breaking anything OP. This is as simple as it gets. Plug it with a golf tee, tuck it behind the fire walling, done deal. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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box_man Hustler 21 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Drone haha, Its slightly louder with the valve open. The valve is supposed to open after 3,000 Rpms or higher anyway, so all you are doing is having the valve open at lower revs. Shouldn't cause any issues, you might start hearing the flap rattle though. Try it out and if you don't like it put it back.
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sochermit Lieutenant 61 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2003 325i, 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX iTrader: (0)	Just made the mod, with a tie, and will see how it works.
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revo 3vom It's move over 10 Rep 147 Posts Drives: Deep Green Metallic 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bartlett, ILL iTrader: (2)	No teemod!!! Just use zip tie. It's reversible if you decide you don't like it or want to trade it in and it does the same thing.
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