Cannot find the Golf Tee Mod for 335i

GONFLYN · 08-12-2008, 12:36 PM

Just did the mod. Pulled the vacuum line from the left tailpipe, stuck the golf tee in it, taped it and tucked it up out of the way. Capped the connection on the tailpipe.

Definately notice an increase in sound while idling, hot or cold. Not huge, just a tasteful purr that it didnt have before.

Also hear a difference in the mid rpm range, during light acceleration and while cruising on the highway, seems to become more pronounced once you hit about 2000rpm. I would describe it as a subtle growl most of the time or occasionally, dare I day it, ahem, a drone.

Havent detected any difference in performance at all.

Anyway, to me, it sounds really nice, just right, not in-your-face rice burner coffee can but just enough rumble to remind me that there is one bitchin' lil motor under the hood of this car.

Scimitar335i · 08-12-2008, 01:20 PM

didnt longtran said that you would lose some HP? like 10 or so?

gimp2x · 08-12-2008, 01:46 PM

i didn't like this mod, the droning at low rpms is quite annoying, i think it's for the kids on the board who want to be noticed

it doesn't assist horsepower or performance at all

edit: I come from driving a Viper, so I'm pretty much sick of loud and obnoxious, it's harder to engineer a car that performs silently

sflgator · 08-12-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gimp2x

i didn't like this mod, the droning at low rpms is quite annoying, i think it's for the kids on the board who want to be noticed

it doesn't assist horsepower or performance at all

edit: I come from driving a Viper, so I'm pretty much sick of loud and obnoxious, it's harder to engineer a car that performs silently

Droning?

Wtf are you talking about?

There shouldn't be any droning with just this quick, easy mod, and it's really only noticeably louder upon a cold startup.

bimmerpath · 08-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Careful with this mod... What would seem to be a simple thing actually caused an issue for me. I didn't go the way of the golf tee or bb, you can disconnect the actuator in the trunk behind the driver's side tail light access panel, which is what I did. After about 10k miles I started to develop a pulsing in my throttle at constant speeds - after two trips to the dealer and discussions with BMW engineers, the found that the computer was making adjustments because the resonator valve was not closing and creating a mild back pressure issue.

FWIW the issue took forever to develop so if you really enjoy the sound and don't mind having your adaptations reset every so often - have at it.

sflgator · 08-12-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerpath

Careful with this mod... What would seem to be a simple thing actually caused an issue for me. I didn't go the way of the golf tee or bb, you can disconnect the actuator in the trunk behind the driver's side tail light access panel, which is what I did. After about 10k miles I started to develop a pulsing in my throttle at constant speeds - after two trips to the dealer and discussions with BMW engineers, the found that the computer was making adjustments because the resonator valve was not closing and creating a mild back pressure issue.

FWIW the issue took forever to develop so if you really enjoy the sound and don't mind having your adaptations reset every so often - have at it.

That was the problem...no need to do that. Just plug the tube with a tightly screwed-in screw and cap the nipple. That's it; no issues, just a deeper, slightly louder exhaust note with both flaps open.

**335i** · 04-14-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeeesteve

Okay, here you go:

this topic is old but good

i did like in a picture, started car yes it is louder, not tryed on a road yet, as i understand driving in highway it is also louder? And by the way what is 7/32 is the ball bearing? sorry for noob question

and as i understand ziping as in a picture wont harm anything? and does it takes more fuel with this mod?

thanks

PiperD · 04-20-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by **335i**

And by the way what is 7/32 is the ball bearing?

A ball bearing with a diameter of 7/32 of an inch.

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ziping as in a picture wont harm anything?

Nope.

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and does it takes more fuel with this mod?

Nope.

ianthegreat · 04-20-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sflgator

Droning?

Wtf are you talking about?

There shouldn't be any droning with just this quick, easy mod, and it's really only noticeably louder upon a cold startup.

There is droning.

I noticed it at highway speeds. It isn't bad and you really have to hit the exact perfect RPM, but it's there.

ianthegreat · 04-20-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerpath

Careful with this mod... What would seem to be a simple thing actually caused an issue for me. I didn't go the way of the golf tee or bb, you can disconnect the actuator in the trunk behind the driver's side tail light access panel, which is what I did. After about 10k miles I started to develop a pulsing in my throttle at constant speeds - after two trips to the dealer and discussions with BMW engineers, the found that the computer was making adjustments because the resonator valve was not closing and creating a mild back pressure issue.

FWIW the issue took forever to develop so if you really enjoy the sound and don't mind having your adaptations reset every so often - have at it.

Orly?

First I've heard of this.. I've had mine unplugged for about 15k of my 20k miles and do notice a pulsing at idle occassionally. I just attributed it to BMW's awesome fuel pumps. Anyone else have this pulsing at a constant speed?

RambleJ · 04-20-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Orly?

First I've heard of this.. I've had mine unplugged for about 15k of my 20k miles and do notice a pulsing at idle occassionally. I just attributed it to BMW's awesome fuel pumps. Anyone else have this pulsing at a constant speed?

No pulsing here, although my butt dyno told me there was some what of a power loss when I disconnected the plug (my car did not feel as responsive).. And yes the droning on the freeway was too annoying for me. I have since plugged it back in and have not had an itch to take it back off.

**335i** · 04-22-2009, 05:00 AM

tryed this mode for 1 day, yes its cool sound, but went back again....afraid of ruining my car.......better get an aftermarked exhaust

samwoo2go · 04-22-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by **335i**

tryed this mode for 1 day, yes its cool sound, but went back again....afraid of ruining my car.......better get an aftermarked exhaust

dude i really don't know what to say. the left one even had that close out feature was because it was too loud for "target market". so you don't want to "ruin" your car, so you rather switch 2 stock exhaust that guarantees warranty for 2 aftermarket exhaust that no1 knows what the long term effects will be (prob none) but still.

645Nm · 04-22-2009, 06:13 AM

An aftermarket cat-back exaust is a better option. There cannot be "droning" with this mod. The increase in sound compared to stock is...quite frankly...not worth it.

**335i** · 04-22-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

dude i really don't know what to say. the left one even had that close out feature was because it was too loud for "target market". so you don't want to "ruin" your car, so you rather switch 2 stock exhaust that guarantees warranty for 2 aftermarket exhaust that no1 knows what the long term effects will be (prob none) but still.

so its only made for not droning in low rpms (that valve), nothing related with engine? well i agree that those who can afford to buy this moment aftermarket exhaust maybe its good choice, just for sound, will ask my dealers what they think about it

e90David335i · 04-08-2010, 09:10 PM

My hose refuses to come off.
2008 335i sedan.
Any suggestions?
I don't want to break the hose?

samwoo2go · 04-08-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e90David335i

My hose refuses to come off.
2008 335i sedan.
Any suggestions?
I don't want to break the hose?

lube it and gently nudge and tug on it with a twist and rub motion until it releases.

e90David335i · 04-08-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

lube it and gently nudge and tug on it with a twist and rub motion until it releases.

WD-40???

Dan in PA · 04-09-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

lube it and gently nudge and tug on it with a twist and rub motion until it releases.

Now THAT was a sexual innuendo.

I'm having similar trouble with mine.

JayKay335i · 04-09-2010, 12:37 AM

A) Man up. Go to the gym, get some muscles.

B) Take a knife, cut a horizontal slit in the direction of the nipple and pop it right off then cut the hose with a scissor. It'll only be a quarter inch or so shorter.

samwoo2go · 04-09-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by e90David335i

WD-40???

I spit on mine

Dan in PA · 04-09-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

A) Man up. Go to the gym, get some muscles.

B) Take a knife, cut a horizontal slit in the direction of the nipple and pop it right off then cut the hose with a scissor. It'll only be a quarter inch or so shorter.

I do go to the gym lol...well sometimes...but my way of thinking is if I yank the shit out of it, it'll give and I'll smack my knuckles on the concrete garage floor...

...just like I yanked the shit out of my shifter knob and got a 6MT imprint in my head.

Edit: Followed Jay Kay's instructions and worked like a charm. Sounds great. More responsive and seems to shift a little smoother....gurgle on deceleration/shifting is more pronounced. Woohoo

08-12-2008, 12:36 PM	#353
GONFLYN New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Just did the mod. Pulled the vacuum line from the left tailpipe, stuck the golf tee in it, taped it and tucked it up out of the way. Capped the connection on the tailpipe. Definately notice an increase in sound while idling, hot or cold. Not huge, just a tasteful purr that it didnt have before. Also hear a difference in the mid rpm range, during light acceleration and while cruising on the highway, seems to become more pronounced once you hit about 2000rpm. I would describe it as a subtle growl most of the time or occasionally, dare I day it, ahem, a drone. Havent detected any difference in performance at all. Anyway, to me, it sounds really nice, just right, not in-your-face rice burner coffee can but just enough rumble to remind me that there is one bitchin' lil motor under the hood of this car.
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Scimitar335i Major 201 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	didnt longtran said that you would lose some HP? like 10 or so? __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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gimp2x v81 user 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	i didn't like this mod, the droning at low rpms is quite annoying, i think it's for the kids on the board who want to be noticed it doesn't assist horsepower or performance at all edit: I come from driving a Viper, so I'm pretty much sick of loud and obnoxious, it's harder to engineer a car that performs silently
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08-12-2008, 04:00 PM	#357
bimmerpath Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe ED p/u- 8-27-07 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elmhurst iTrader: (0)	Careful with this mod... What would seem to be a simple thing actually caused an issue for me. I didn't go the way of the golf tee or bb, you can disconnect the actuator in the trunk behind the driver's side tail light access panel, which is what I did. After about 10k miles I started to develop a pulsing in my throttle at constant speeds - after two trips to the dealer and discussions with BMW engineers, the found that the computer was making adjustments because the resonator valve was not closing and creating a mild back pressure issue. FWIW the issue took forever to develop so if you really enjoy the sound and don't mind having your adaptations reset every so often - have at it.
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645Nm only in it for the torque - awuleth'umshini wami 50 Rep 425 Posts Drives: sapphire black 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nomad iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i sedan [0.00] 2005 120D [0.00] 2007 335i sedan [0.00]	No gains An aftermarket cat-back exaust is a better option. There cannot be "droning" with this mod. The increase in sound compared to stock is...quite frankly...not worth it. __________________
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e90David335i First Lieutenant 26 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sport, 1990 325is Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV iTrader: (0)	My hose refuses to come off. 2008 335i sedan. Any suggestions? I don't want to break the hose? __________________
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	A) Man up. Go to the gym, get some muscles. B) Take a knife, cut a horizontal slit in the direction of the nipple and pop it right off then cut the hose with a scissor. It'll only be a quarter inch or so shorter.
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