Do Not Buy My Exhaust Setup For Your G80 M3 or G82 M4

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Finding the right exhaust for my G80 M3 was an interesting one. I had the opportunity to hear many different setups and be able to test a few products early before the general market did. What I can honestly say, do not buy my exhaust setup if you are not willing to deal with some interesting challenges. I explain fully in this video.
My current exhaust setup :
Active Autowerke High Flow Gesi Catted Downpipes
Active Auto Equal Length Midpipe
AWE Switchpath Exhaust
The reason why I made this video, is that I get questions about my exhaust setup and I want people to know that it won't be a direct fit. You will need to get it modified / custom fitted that some people may not want to spend the money one. I honestly think this is one of the best sounding exhaust setups out there. It has a deep low end tone and a smoother S58 high end tone.
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[@TheDailyDriven]

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[@m_autoguy_cali8116]

Thanks for this video. Best one I’ve seen for comparing the sound.

[@ryanmattson1735]

Downpipe, midpipe, and OEM axle back is money

[@TheDailyDriven]

I always suggest to start off with a mid-pipe, and see how that sounds. Although the rear axle back is big and bulky it doesn't sound too bad when you get rid of the resonators and a high flowed catted downpipe

[@kamslm1155]

I paired up the AA equal length mid with the stock axle back as you had done previously. It works and I like it adding a modest aggressive tone, highlights the OEM burbles and still doesn't blow out the neighbors. It is clear you are not driving a stock 3 series for sure. Will likely add a compatible axle-back to the AA mid, but still shopping for a sound I like. Thanks for sharing your experience and can't wait to see the exhaust comparison video you mentioned.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Thank you Kirk for chiming in! Appreciate you checking out the videos. The active equal length midpipe with the stock axle-back does sound pretty good. You are definitely doing it right instead of jumping right into an axle-back with that combination. Take your time. And hopefully the next video with exhaust content helps out.

[@silverguns9799]

Great video Bro! Yea, all i have on my g80 is the dahler valve controller and a Dinan mid pipe. It sounds great but it does need to be a tiny bit louder 😂.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Appreciate it! 🤘🏻. I need to get that valve controller as the next addition.

[@js002003]

killer sound! what wheels are you running???

[@wolfpack9695]

Hey man, HUGE fan of your car and content. I have the same exhaust and DPs but would love the EL midpipe. Do you know if AA accepts custom orders? Definitely want to avoid welding. Would love that additional pipe!

[@HotRodM4]

I paired the Gen2 Switchpath + AA EL non res mid pipes. Largely influenced by you. A shop had spare exhaust pipes laying around they were able to bend and expand the ends to fit. Their welder said he couldn’t weld the two materials together, so we used exhaust clamps. (Clamps causing an exhaust leak right now, but I’m gonna use high temp sealant on it) I love the sound of AWE + EL mid pipes. Looking back, I probably wouldn’t go through the trouble and money to buy two systems and Frankenstein them together. I’d try a valvetronic equal length system or the full titanium equal length system from Cen-Cal Motorsports

[@TheDailyDriven]

The F8x platform, does sound good with this combination. I know with the Gen 2 switchpath, it became a little bit more difficult like this to be paired up. The AWE + EL midpipes definitely make this a very unique sound along with the F8x platform. Just like my previous F8x exhaust videos, it's there to help and inform the BMW Community and I hope this video helps people looking for an exhaust for the G8x. I've been asked many times on my current setup so I hope this makes it clear for the ones who have asked and to see if it's worth it. I appreciate your insight and that's for checking out the video.

[@mega_0319]

Long time lurker on ur chan love the content =] Looking for some mods on a new g80 I picked up about 2 months ago and I'm confused about which exhaust setup to go with lol but I know for sure I want these wheels - what wheels are u rocking in this video?

[@jwardTLS]

I'm finally taking delivery of my G80 this week and have a Valvetronic equal length catback in the garage. I'm planning to keep my stock DPs but I will say your setup sounds probably as good as I can imagine with any sort of aftermarket DP. The 400 cell cats are definitely helping to reduce your rasp and generally helps preserve a consistent tone. This sounds pretty good to me, and I swear every exhaust video I see of the S58 just reminds me how much better it sounds compared to the previous S55.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Congrats on finally taking delivery of your g80! I know it's been a long journey. I definitely love my setup. It is very unique and difficult to do without the customization. The S58 overall does sound so much better than the S55.

[@AudiRS5B9]

Valveshit :)) made in china u just bought a chinese rebadged product. Next time do some research and buy directly from the chinese factory

[@promounts1]

Thanks so mucj for your great videos. I hava a 2024 M4 manul in Canada. Between Dinan and AWE which one do you recommend as I don't want those to effect my factory warrenty . Thanks in adavnce .

[@calimade8136]

I have the Dinan x pipe paired with a vsc-2 controller and I'm completely happy. No rasp no drone and has an oem+ deeper tone and deeper burbles.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Hopefully I run into somebody with that setup, you're about the second person that has mentioned that

[@calimade8136]

@The Daily Driven sounds a lot better in person than the Dinan KZbin clip of the x pipe. I live in CA and wanted to stay legal and didn't feel the need to change the exhaust out, only the mid-pipe, but retain the secondary cats.

[@F80Ho]

Sounds incredible bro! Makes your setup even more unique 🔥

[@TheDailyDriven]

It might get better this summer 🤙🏻

[@tenebb]

does active autoworks midpipe fits the AWE catback exhaust? look forward for your answer, thanks!

[@CarsWithKeav]

Straight pipe it!. LOL Great video as always.

[@TheDailyDriven]

I'm sure my neighbors would love that 😂

[@undy]

Man, I like your videos. Nicely edited, really good altering shots. Nice journey on your cars etc. Hope your channel grows. But if I could give you some feedback: that thumbnail man 😂. I can only imagine the awkward posing involved. Keep it real, that’s good enough.👍🏻

[@TheDailyDriven]

Thank you and I'm always open to hear the feedback. Yeah that thumbnail 😂. Had my wife take the pictures too 😂😅. Appreciate you checking out the video

[@undy]

@@TheDailyDriven appreciate you answering man and I’ll be watching anyway 😄Keep on growing, you have the skills and deliver. That’s going to work for you.💪🏻

[@Top_g80comp]

That initial take off sound and idle is by far the nicest sound I’ve heard from s58 …..wow 🤘💯❤️

[@TheDailyDriven]

Totally agree 👍🏻 💯💯💯. Thanks for checking out the video

[@Top_g80comp]

@@TheDailyDriven how’s the drone ? Iam in between Dinan , Remus and possibly AWE

[@TheDailyDriven]

@Topg80comp the setup don't have much Drone but then again I do have a manual. My rpms are generally higher when highway cruising as compared to the 8speed zf auto which will make the rpms lower. Also this exhaust setup is great but key note, it won't pair up without some custom fabrication.

[@Top_g80comp]

@@TheDailyDriven great thank you sir 👍

[@FIVECENTFISH]

sounds good brother

[@TheDailyDriven]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🤙🏻

[@rayyaanrehman4883]

Gesi Catted downpipe dont give you warranty issues?

[@adcampo7601]

Hey. I've been enjoying your G80 videos. I just ordered my 2024 manual. Debating on a mid pipe. Leaning toward AA or MAD single mid pipe just to improve sound and burbles. I have no intention of getting rid of primary cats or changing the back box. What's your opinion?

[@TheDailyDriven]

Thank you for checking out the video! One of the best combinations that I like is the active Autowerke equal length midpipe. That does a lot of Justice on making the tone a lot smoother. One way you can make that better is using a Valve controller from Dahler Here's the valve controller kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5qXZYKFfdGAr6csi=Z2GBxKbFIUNJOPXm

[@reginald8703]

I live in SoCal. I'm looking for a full system catback and I'm trying to decide between dinan's full system or the awe switchpath. I need something epa compliant especially since I live in SoCal.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Here's a video of the AWE Switchpath I have. I had my stock downpipes and stock midpipe. It was louder but it's wasn't loud enough since the stock midpipes have two resonators. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5iXdpR9lJyqqpY Not sure if you guys are allowed to add a midpipe but awe does have their midpipe that I added and it definitely made a big difference. Here's that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJO1lX-cmM54Z80

[@keiginebautista4027]

Hey Ken. How about AWE Switchpath with AWE non-resonated midpipe and Active Autowerke Catted DP? Will that set up require a lot of modifications too to fit ? Thanks

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yes that will work no problem, because the awe non resonated midpipe bolts up directly to a stock downpipe. Therefore it will work with Active's high flow catted downpipes. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ShrugMedia]

Best sounding G80 in my opinion. Very unique exhaust set up and you can hear why 😉

[@TheDailyDriven]

Totally agree!

[@Nate10547]

What part is not an exact fit ? I plan on ordering AA equal length Midpipe with the AA axle back exhaust, this Fitment wouldn’t need any adjustments…right ?

[@TheDailyDriven]

What doesn't fit is the awe to active. Any active products will work with each other. You have nothing to worry about that.

[@coolmoe3289]

I'm A Sound Person Just Like You.. 😂So I Kept My 2011 M3 E93 an Just Added The 2020 X3M.. The Twin Turbos will Never Give You the V8 Rumble.. I Accept it an Won't even Bother wit the Exhaust on the X3M

[@NikeTreADz]

Hey Ken can you add the link, I might get some sunglasses and if I do I want you to get the credit ;)

[@TheDailyDriven]

No problem Bryce 👍🏻 I got you and I appreciate it. www.SimplyCarbonFiber.com/TDD

[@blairdee787]

Very beautiful car my favorite car waite to get one

[@TheDailyDriven]

Thank you 🤘🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jasonchen3084]

I thought you automatically void warranty if you change the DPs?

[@TheDailyDriven]

They can pretty much void your warranty for that for sure. For a high flow catted downpipe you don't need a tune. For a catless you do. Having a tune and showing up to the dealership will bring up red flags.

[@hellrazor797]

​@@TheDailyDrivendefoulers will cancel the cel for catless, been doing it for years. Big daddys is the go to

[@sdshah1000]

Valvetronic >>>>

[@TheDailyDriven]

That's another option for the G8x Community.

[@DreDay2000]

But this exhaust?

[@TheDailyDriven]

I honestly think my current setup is a great option but they are too many moving Parts on making these two platforms fit. I mentioned the video you need a custom install from the mid pipe to rear box. Awe makes their exhaust where you need to use your full exhaust. It's hard to pair up other midpipes with their system

[@philipm.4040]

Contradictory…

[@TheDailyDriven]

Towards the end you'll see why it's not recommended. There's a lot of Custom Fabrication/ the headaches that might be involved. I've had many people hit me up about my current exhaust setup. And I just want people to know that the setup sounds amazing obviously, but there is some leg work that needs to be done

[@philipm.4040]

@@TheDailyDriven sorry… the video just doesn’t make sense… I believe the concept you had in your mind just isn’t portrayed in the video…

[@gregwho]

Click bait.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Did you even see the explanation on you shouldn't buy it ?

[@nsbancroft]

@gregwho isn’t wrong. Your video title is total clickbait. I get it. You are a content creator. You either own that some video titles are clickbait or you craft different titles. Instead of titling the video “Don’t Buy My Exhaust Setup” (which is very clickbaity and also just a bad title) you could have instead titled the video “My Perfect Exhaust Setup: Things You Should Know” or “Finally Got My Exhaust Dialed: What I Learned In The Process” or “Things To Consider On the Quest For An Epic Exhaust Note” Not at all trying to Troll. I enjoy your channel and have for a while but we can all grow and improve. Keep it up!

[@TheDailyDriven]

I respect that but not for nothing : KZbin is a very unique platform and no matter how informative or entertaining the conent is, people will choose to pass it over if there isn't a title or thumbnail that would want the viewer to see. -Quoted “The video title and thumbnail image are critical factors to the success of your KZbin video" I do appreciate the support. KZbin is something I do out of passion during my spare time.

[@CUTS67]

Doesnt AA have an axle back to go with midpipe or full exhaust??

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yes they do here's a full video about it here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYaVgX2umd58i6s