Impressed by the engine sound of our new X5

BimmerF32_430i · 11-03-2015, 05:17 PM

So my parents went out and bought a new 2016 M sport X5 35i and have to say I am very impressed by this! It's our first BMW suv and it is just amazing so far. Coming from a sportline f30 335i, the M sport steering wheel feels and looks great! One thing that I did notice however is how great the engine sounds even though it's the same N55 (right?). Idk if the X5 has ASD but it sounds way better than my '12 335i!! Is it just because this is a brand new car or what?

X54TH · 11-03-2015, 05:22 PM

I know exactly where you are coming from. It's the cold start sound that I love. The problem is that sound dissipates after a minute. So I am looking at the MPPK and if necessary put on the MPE to keep that sound consistent.

BimmerF32_430i · 11-03-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

I know exactly where you are coming from. It's the cold start sound that I love. The problem is that sound dissipates after a minute. So I am looking at the MPPK and if necessary put on the MPE to keep that sound consistent.

Well it's not really the exhaust although that sounds much better than the stock 335i exhaust. I feel like I can hear the engine much more crisper than that of my car. I've only gone up to 3.5K rpm so far and after driving my car there is a huge difference in the engine sound. I do have a meisterschaft exhaust on my 335i so maybe that's drowning out the engine sound.

X54TH · 11-03-2015, 05:47 PM

LOL, OK, I guess I wasn't thinking about that. For me it's that exhaust sound when the flap is open I guess. Oh well, enjoy it.

BimmerF32_430i · 11-03-2015, 05:49 PM

I haven't gone wot yet so I haven't been able to hear it with the flap open. I can't wait

Alan l. · 11-03-2015, 08:25 PM

I agree that the N55 in the X5 sounds a lot better than my 535 which had the same engine. For some reason it's just more audible in this SUV.

Alan

pdawg · 11-03-2015, 11:28 PM

Best sounding 6 banger I've ever heard 😈

r33_RGSport · 11-04-2015, 03:04 AM

That is because the F15/F16 X5/X6 midpipe doesn't have any resonator or secondary muffler.
If you under the car, you can see that it is straight pipe from the downpipe to the muffler.

Kzang · 11-04-2015, 05:27 AM

Engine sound or exhaust sound? OP seems to like the engine sound..

to me I can't tell the difference. Exhaust sound.. hands down it is the best

Alan l. · 11-04-2015, 07:30 AM

I hear a lot more engine sound from this N55 than my old 535xi with the same engine. I thought it was due to the MPPK which could actually increase the sounds some but seems like standard X5 35is have this awesome engine noise too.

stewy604 · 11-04-2015, 11:40 AM

Is the 'golf tee' mod possible on the F15 35i to keep both pipes open all the time? First thing I did on my gf's E82 135i.

BimmerF32_430i · 11-04-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I hear a lot more engine sound from this N55 than my old 535xi with the same engine. I thought it was due to the MPPK which could actually increase the sounds some but seems like standard X5 35is have this awesome engine noise too.

most definitely! really enjoying it thus far.

engine and stock exhaust definitely do sound better than other N55's

X54TH · 11-04-2015, 06:22 PM

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Is the 'golf tee' mod possible on the F15 35i to keep both pipes open all the time? First thing I did on my gf's E82 135i.

What's the Golf Tee mode?

Kzang · 11-04-2015, 07:40 PM

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What's the Golf Tee mode?

X54TH · 11-04-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

LOL, is doable on the X5?

Kzang · 11-04-2015, 08:29 PM

That I can't confirm...

X54TH · 11-04-2015, 08:37 PM

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That I can't confirm...

Googled it and started reading but didn't read it through. I think in 2011 they changed something and doesn't give the same effect. Ah, I'm just going to do the MPPK and see where we go from there.

twelve535i · 11-04-2015, 09:16 PM

If you guys are really interested, find the ols thread. Someone figured out how to do it by replicating the M3 method.
I believe you drive in sport mode for 15 mins then check tailpipe to make sure flap is open, then unplug flap controller.

MikeDiamond · 11-05-2015, 12:26 AM

I stand on the front step and listen to the exhaust when my wife leaves... at least three times now. Such a beautiful sound!

pdawg · 11-05-2015, 01:13 AM

I thought you just had to unplug the flap sensor at the rear of the exhaust?

BimmerF32_430i · 11-05-2015, 01:18 AM

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I thought you just had to unplug the flap sensor at the rear of the exhaust?

thats what i did with the stock f30 exhaust. ill check tomorrow morning but I'm sure this should be the same way.

stewy604 · 11-05-2015, 09:34 AM

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I thought you just had to unplug the flap sensor at the rear of the exhaust?

With the new design, you have to open the flap first...then un-plug the connector. That's what I had to do on my buddy's new M4. Start engine, put in Sport mode, un-plug connector, turn off engine...done...flap remains open 24/7.

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BimmerF32_430i Major 303 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	So my parents went out and bought a new 2016 M sport X5 35i and have to say I am very impressed by this! It's our first BMW suv and it is just amazing so far. Coming from a sportline f30 335i, the M sport steering wheel feels and looks great! One thing that I did notice however is how great the engine sounds even though it's the same N55 (right?). Idk if the X5 has ASD but it sounds way better than my '12 335i!! Is it just because this is a brand new car or what?
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BimmerF32_430i Major 303 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	I haven't gone wot yet so I haven't been able to hear it with the flap open. I can't wait
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Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I agree that the N55 in the X5 sounds a lot better than my 535 which had the same engine. For some reason it's just more audible in this SUV. Alan
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Engine sound or exhaust sound? OP seems to like the engine sound.. to me I can't tell the difference. Exhaust sound.. hands down it is the best __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I hear a lot more engine sound from this N55 than my old 535xi with the same engine. I thought it was due to the MPPK which could actually increase the sounds some but seems like standard X5 35is have this awesome engine noise too. __________________
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Is the 'golf tee' mod possible on the F15 35i to keep both pipes open all the time? First thing I did on my gf's E82 135i. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	That I can't confirm... __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	If you guys are really interested, find the ols thread. Someone figured out how to do it by replicating the M3 method. I believe you drive in sport mode for 15 mins then check tailpipe to make sure flap is open, then unplug flap controller.
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MikeDiamond New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35i M sport Space Gray Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	I stand on the front step and listen to the exhaust when my wife leaves... at least three times now. Such a beautiful sound!
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pdawg Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 XDrive 35i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I thought you just had to unplug the flap sensor at the rear of the exhaust?
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