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ZCP M3 · 04-25-2012, 10:38 AM

In for GB

ozinaldo · 04-25-2012, 01:17 PM

Guys, according to what I just learned from Harold of HP Autowerks which actually confirms what was already told by Maddad earlier in this thread, there won't be a GB for the MD midpipes for us. Just wanted to share it.

LotusBoy · 04-28-2012, 02:55 AM

I swapped to N55 mid-pipe last week. Frankly, there is not much of a difference, but at least the drone is almost gone ...

Ian///M · 04-28-2012, 03:15 AM

My MadDad's seems to just get better

...now after 3,000km's

Sounds exotic under acceleration... was thinking of getting the Borla ATAK muffler, but actually it is perfect as is.

MrRoboto · 04-28-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

My MadDad's seems to just get better

...now after 3,000km's

Sounds exotic under acceleration... was thinking of getting the Borla ATAK muffler, but actually it is perfect as is.

How about performance now that it has had time to open up?

Ian///M · 04-28-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

How about performance now that it has had time to open up?

These 1M's definitely get better with more miles on them. Car has 3,500kms on her now and just seems to get stronger

I will dyno again in a few weeks. P3 gauge shows 4.5 second times.

Papethova · 04-28-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LotusBoy

I swapped to N55 mid-pipe last week. Frankly, there is not much of a difference

+1 I cant notice a difference really. Not in sound, not in performance, not in drone. Still way too quiet for me but my 135 had straight pipes with a Borla axleback.

LotusBoy · 04-28-2012, 11:27 AM

Well, IMO, the best exhaust "valve" is this one: opening the windows. Now that makes a huuuge difference. Plus it's free !!

Ian///M · 04-30-2012, 10:37 PM

Cold start

mikewills · 05-01-2012, 04:19 PM

Broke down and ordered a midpipe from Maddad. Took alot of begging to the wife, so I hope Rich can get this thing out soon.

MrRoboto · 05-01-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewills

Broke down and ordered a midpipe from Maddad. Took alot of begging to the wife, so I hope Rich can get this thing out soon.

Did you get an ETA?

mikewills · 05-01-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Did you get an ETA?

I ordered it last night, so nothing yet.

superchargedman · 05-01-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf

My MadDad's seems to just get better

...now after 3,000km's

Sounds exotic under acceleration... was thinking of getting the Borla ATAK muffler, but actually it is perfect as is.

I love my n55 and borla. Deeper, burbly, sharper throttle response, and very livable.

Ian///M · 05-01-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by superchargedman

I love my n55 and borla. Deeper, burbly, sharper throttle response, and very livable.

Think that Borla + MadDads may be too loud?

MN54 · 05-02-2012, 05:43 AM

already on order here for the madDad's

superchargedman · 05-02-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

Think that Borla + MadDads may be too loud?

I'm not sure. I haven't heard maddads in person, but I can't imagine there's a huge difference in loudness compared to the n55. I actually think I could tolerate a bit louder, but I'm very happy with the way this setup works. It's almost as quiet as it was at regular revs and cruising speeds, but it always has a more characteristic growl. Then, you open it up, and it reminds you what you have under the bonnet and below your butt.

superchargedman · 05-02-2012, 11:13 AM

I just couldn't justify almost a doubling of the price for the maddads. I got a good price on the n55s from getbmwparts, but unfortunately, these guys no longer even ship outside of the states.

Ian///M · 05-02-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by superchargedman

I'm not sure. I haven't heard maddads in person, but I can't imagine there's a huge difference in loudness compared to the n55. I actually think I could tolerate a bit louder, but I'm very happy with the way this setup works. It's almost as quiet as it was at regular revs and cruising speeds, but it always has a more characteristic growl. Then, you open it up, and it reminds you what you have under the bonnet and below your butt.

Thanks, think that I am happy for now, but Borla is on my wishlist.... could really piss my neighbors off though

I have heard a mate's 1M with N55 mids next to mine... MadDad's are significantly louder.

Blue55 · 05-02-2012, 04:44 PM

Anyone have the part number for the N55 midpipe?

kskpsu · 05-02-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue55

Anyone have the part number for the N55 midpipe?

Everywhere in this thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651547

HP Autowerks · 05-02-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf

Think that Borla + MadDads may be too loud?

It's just right for the 1M in my opinion.

Ian///M · 05-02-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

It's just right for the 1M in my opinion.

Harold, you aren't good for my bank account!

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mikewills Captain Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Newport News, VA. Posts: 769 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Duc 848 [0.00]	Broke down and ordered a midpipe from Maddad. Took alot of begging to the wife, so I hope Rich can get this thing out soon. __________________ BMWCCA #454364

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04-25-2012, 10:38 AM	#89
ZCP M3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 VO 1M Coupe #759 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 384 iTrader: (0)	In for GB

04-25-2012, 01:17 PM	#90
ozinaldo Colonel Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chile, Santiago Posts: 2,076 iTrader: (0)	Guys, according to what I just learned from Harold of HP Autowerks which actually confirms what was already told by Maddad earlier in this thread, there won't be a GB for the MD midpipes for us. Just wanted to share it.

04-28-2012, 02:55 AM	#91
LotusBoy Private First Class Drives: BSM 1M, N55, KW's DDC Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brussels Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	I swapped to N55 mid-pipe last week. Frankly, there is not much of a difference, but at least the drone is almost gone ...

04-28-2012, 03:15 AM	#92
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,524 iTrader: (0)	My MadDad's seems to just get better ...now after 3,000km's Sounds exotic under acceleration... was thinking of getting the Borla ATAK muffler, but actually it is perfect as is.

04-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#96
LotusBoy Private First Class Drives: BSM 1M, N55, KW's DDC Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brussels Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	Well, IMO, the best exhaust "valve" is this one: opening the windows. Now that makes a huuuge difference. Plus it's free !!

04-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#97
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,524 iTrader: (0)	Cold start

05-02-2012, 05:43 AM	#103
MN54 New Member Drives: M// Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	already on order here for the madDad's

05-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#105
superchargedman Captain Drives: The ///Mbulance: 1M AW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 871 iTrader: (1)	I just couldn't justify almost a doubling of the price for the maddads. I got a good price on the n55s from getbmwparts, but unfortunately, these guys no longer even ship outside of the states.

05-02-2012, 04:44 PM	#107
Blue55 First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	Anyone have the part number for the N55 midpipe?