Best exhaust mod!! E-Cutouts

MMM PWR · 08-21-2013, 04:36 PM

As background, I'm a guy that has had virtually every brand and stage of exhaust on his M3. Meister gets tiring after a while while stock does not quite do it.

I was at an exotic meet this summer and a guy had cutouts on his 430 Ferrari then I searched M3Post and found threads like this:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...xhaust+cutouts

Figured what the heck and bought a kit from Jegs...bought this setup x2:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...30752/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...30832/10002/-1

Install cost me $100 then the best part is I installed the stealth control switch myself to open and close by the handbrake. Fitment is perfect and ..even a precut plastic section under handbrake leather cover.

I can't tell you how amazing this setup is. Fully closed it is deeper than stock but I can still use factory bluetooth. 1/4 Open garners some attention with no drone. Fully open and H**Y S**T - you would swear you were at a Megadeath concert. Best of both worlds. For anyone considering the OEM exhaust mod, try this..almost the same cost, cool factor x100 and way too much fun!

HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE:

OPEN

CLOSE

nullrouted · 08-21-2013, 04:43 PM

Got a video? I'd like to hear it in action.

MMM PWR · 08-21-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nullrouted

Got a video? I'd like to hear it in action.

Sounds like this... My M3 now sounds better than my Ferrari w its Tubi. No Sheeeet.

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...outs&oq=&gs_l=

STi_traitor · 08-21-2013, 05:09 PM

So your axel back is untouched minus the cutouts? I ask because you metioned that fully closed it's deeper than stock. This looks like a great idea! I am curious what this would be like on full catless or with the 400 cells removed. Thanks for the share.

jml · 08-21-2013, 05:16 PM

Your only problem is going to be the durability of the cut outs. I eventually moved away from cut outs after 4 years (I was one of the very first back in 2008) for two reasons. 1) every year I was either submitting for warranty or buying new units.

2) The dealer denied warranty and diagnostics for an "increased emissions" warning (that turned out to be a faulty fuel pressure probe), and refused to do a state inspection. I understand that hey are idiots, but at some point I just get tired of getting a lawyer involved to get warranty service.

I agree, the end result is pretty killer. You get a dial that goes to 11.

byoung8 · 08-21-2013, 05:29 PM

I like the hidden button. I've yet to put my switch somewhere neat.

MMM PWR · 08-21-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by byoung8

I like the hidden button. I've yet to put my switch somewhere neat.

Simple to move yours there... 2 bolts by under the shifter to loosen the center console.

AlpineE92M3 · 08-21-2013, 09:40 PM

Nice setup! I have been thinking about doing this for a while. I might pull the trigger soon and do it up.

drchuck72 · 08-22-2013, 07:13 AM

He's driving a 2008 so at least warranty concerns are not an issue.

STi_traitor · 08-23-2013, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMM PWR

Simple to move yours there... 2 bolts by under the shifter to loosen the center console.

Is your OEM exhaust untouched, just the cutouts?

FVM3 · 08-23-2013, 08:51 AM

sounds deeper then stock when fully closed?

mdosu · 08-23-2013, 09:30 AM

O.M.G.
An actual JEG's part on an M3? I didn't think I would live to see this day. NatiBeastCat must be estatic!

Nati Beastcat · 08-23-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

O.M.G.
An actual JEG's part on an M3? I didn't think I would live to see this day. NatiBeastCat must be estatic!

JEGS!!

MMM PWR · 08-23-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_traitor

Is your OEM exhaust untouched, just the cutouts?

Untouched. My cutouts sit right before the exhaust box so when I switch to full open I am essentially running full cats with straight pipes. Surprizing the straight pipe position drones very little ... just loud as f&ck. hehe

mdosu · 08-23-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

JEGS!!

To be serious, this is a pretty interesting mod for someone who needs this feature. The assembly is seemless too. So just to summerize:
1. you still need to do a custom exhaust cutout pipe and attach the pipe to the exhaust with the JEGS piece in that custom pipe - post cat
2. you simply need to toggle the switch which has 2 open features. (btw, where did you wire it?)
3. do you have video clips of each feature?

I'll just leave this here as both Nati and I are major stockholders of JEGS.

1MOREMOD · 08-23-2013, 09:48 AM

i had some summit parts on my e90 to put together my brake ducting kit.

Nati Beastcat · 08-23-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

To be serious, this is a pretty interesting mod for someone who needs this feature. The assembly is seemless too. So just to summerize:
1. you still need to do a custom exhaust cutout pipe and attach the pipe to the exhaust with the JEGS piece in that custom pipe - post cat
2. you simply need to toggle the switch which has 2 open features. (btw, where did you wire it?)
3. do you have video clips of each feature?

I'll just leave this here as both Nati and I are major stockholders of JEGS.

1MOREMOD · 08-23-2013, 09:54 AM

he said adjustable stick.

STi_traitor · 08-23-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMM PWR

Untouched. My cutouts sit right before the exhaust box so when I switch to full open I am essentially running full cats with straight pipes. Surprizing the straight pipe position drones very little ... just loud as f&ck. hehe

Thanks!

STi_traitor · 08-23-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

To be serious, this is a pretty interesting mod for someone who needs this feature. The assembly is seemless too. So just to summerize:
1. you still need to do a custom exhaust cutout pipe and attach the pipe to the exhaust with the JEGS piece in that custom pipe - post cat
2. you simply need to toggle the switch which has 2 open features. (btw, where did you wire it?)
3. do you have video clips of each feature?

I'll just leave this here as both Nati and I are major stockholders of JEGS.

Wow, I felt like this comercial was made when dial up was the hottest thing since sliced bread! For some reason though I am wanting a K&N Air filter now.....more power is good!

Subw00er · 08-25-2013, 10:15 AM

looking good!!

FWIW, my Jegs are still working. A couple years ago I returned them for not sealing properly, and they were dinging to beat of the exhaust as a result. Jegs replaced them no questions. After a year my second set is doing the same... The upside is that they are still opening and closing perfectly(no binding/corrosion etc).

Has anyone had good long term success with other cutouts, qtp etc?

08-21-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
MMM PWR Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 1M and E46 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Best exhaust mod!! E-Cutouts As background, I'm a guy that has had virtually every brand and stage of exhaust on his M3. Meister gets tiring after a while while stock does not quite do it. I was at an exotic meet this summer and a guy had cutouts on his 430 Ferrari then I searched M3Post and found threads like this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...xhaust+cutouts Figured what the heck and bought a kit from Jegs...bought this setup x2: http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...30752/10002/-1 http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...30832/10002/-1 Install cost me $100 then the best part is I installed the stealth control switch myself to open and close by the handbrake. Fitment is perfect and ..even a precut plastic section under handbrake leather cover. I can't tell you how amazing this setup is. Fully closed it is deeper than stock but I can still use factory bluetooth. 1/4 Open garners some attention with no drone. Fully open and HY ST - you would swear you were at a Megadeath concert. Best of both worlds. For anyone considering the OEM exhaust mod, try this..almost the same cost, cool factor x100 and way too much fun! HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE: OPEN CLOSE
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STi_traitor Banned 106 Rep 996 Posts Drives: BTG 2014 - 3 Laps Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0)	So your axel back is untouched minus the cutouts? I ask because you metioned that fully closed it's deeper than stock. This looks like a great idea! I am curious what this would be like on full catless or with the 400 cells removed. Thanks for the share.
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jml Major 128 Rep 1,144 Posts Drives: X5M, GT3RS, GT4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	Your only problem is going to be the durability of the cut outs. I eventually moved away from cut outs after 4 years (I was one of the very first back in 2008) for two reasons. 1) every year I was either submitting for warranty or buying new units. 2) The dealer denied warranty and diagnostics for an "increased emissions" warning (that turned out to be a faulty fuel pressure probe), and refused to do a state inspection. I understand that hey are idiots, but at some point I just get tired of getting a lawyer involved to get warranty service. I agree, the end result is pretty killer. You get a dial that goes to 11.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	O.M.G. An actual JEG's part on an M3? I didn't think I would live to see this day. NatiBeastCat must be estatic!
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Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	looking good!! FWIW, my Jegs are still working. A couple years ago I returned them for not sealing properly, and they were dinging to beat of the exhaust as a result. Jegs replaced them no questions. After a year my second set is doing the same... The upside is that they are still opening and closing perfectly(no binding/corrosion etc). Has anyone had good long term success with other cutouts, qtp etc? __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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