[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Nikolov

I coded the ASD out on M5 and there was almost no exhaust noise in the cabin. The car actually sounded quite dull inside. I coded it back on

Same lol

[Nikolov]

The Akrapovic axle back fixed that, so I coded it out again

[A Need For Speed]

Originally Posted by Nikolov

I have ASD disabled and have an Akrapovic axle back. The exhaust tone noticeably changes when deactivating the exhaust button, as well when changing the engine mode to Sport Plus - not just the burbles/pops, the exhaust tone gets throatier in Sport Plus too.



I fixed that with the Akrapovic axle back, now it's perfect.

So much better than the stock competition exhaust?

Need video or sound file please.

[Mongo73]

Done and done, bless you sir !!

It's a 5 series BMW.
That it is quiet inside is what is generally known as a 'good' thing, in terms of luxury automobiles. It is simply a land borne missile as well.
.....which brings me to guidance.
Not sure why all the noise (pun intended) about not knowing what the car is doing without hearing fake engine sounds is about, but I do suggest those enslaved to such a concept invest in honing scans and fortifying far more relevant skills when it comes to the M5: you are gonna need 'em.

Exactly why there is more than one flavor of ice cream, I get it, but do not presume to legitimize what is simply little more than an attempt to undo that which BMW has already been done ........WELL......in designing a luxury sedan that is quiet inside.

[irablumberg]

This is very helpful. I suggest making it a sticky as us new owners would certainly be interested and I had no idea this thread was here until it popped up today.

[AHall]

Wow you guys must really be bothered by the simulated exhaust to take apart the interior and unplug connections. I do not even notice it.

[srttan]

Originally Posted by AHall

Wow you guys must really be bothered by the simulated exhaust to take apart the interior and unplug connections. I do not even notice it.

unplug it and you'll notice huge difference.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by srttan

unplug it and you'll notice huge difference.

Nah I'm good.

[Mongo73]

Originally Posted by AHall

Wow you guys must really be bothered by the simulated exhaust to take apart the interior and unplug connections. I do not even notice it.

Your lack of attention to detail is your business.
Just as long as you are enjoying yourself, more power to ya.
.....an audiogram may be in your future, however.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by Mongo73

Your lack of attention to detail is your business.
Just as long as you are enjoying yourself, more power to ya.
.....an audiogram may be in your future, however.

an audiogram
I love it. All in good fun bro. I pretty much have perfect hearing just recently tested as part of annual workplace safety program.

[FSHNGRY]

Couldn't we just code it out?

[pbonsalb]

Yes. I think the details are in a thread here.

[pbonsalb]

Just unplugged mine. I have insta-p but need to get a power supply for coding; that system is not as simple as Carly or Bimmercode.

[Dark-Knight]

such a large and complicated module for such a simple thing, easily cured if they made the exhaust louder for real, the advantage to unplugging this crap is reducing weight!

[5tony]

I saw somewhere that there is an adapter that needs to be plugged into the disconnected parts in the trunk. Does anyone know if this is really necessary? Can the fake sound be coded out easily on the LCI?

[SenorFunkyPants]

Originally Posted by 5tony

I saw somewhere that there is an adapter that needs to be plugged into the disconnected parts in the trunk. Does anyone know if this is really necessary?

I don't have one on mine.
IIRC however if its left unplugged when the car is in for service and an attempt is made to update the software then I believe the update will fail with an error (that may confuse the tech).
So I plug mine back in when a service is due just to be on the safe side.
Even this inconvenience doesn't stop me from unplugging it the moment I get home...I find the fake noise too annoying.

[MOHCTP]

Originally Posted by 5tony

I saw somewhere that there is an adapter that needs to be plugged into the disconnected parts in the trunk. Does anyone know if this is really necessary? Can the fake sound be coded out easily on the LCI?

Yes , can be coded out in couple minutes at home with bimmercode .