BMW performance Power kit review, let's go!

POINTMAN · 03-09-2012, 07:40 AM

I had the PPK version 1 installed on my car about 2 weeks ago for $599 plus tax. I immediately felt the change as I pulled out of the dealer lot. I feel as if this is the way the car was suppose to feel before the hpfp issue and change. For my daily driving style this upgrade is sufficient for me as I don't track my car but I do love an a spirited drive from time to time. If I wanted a faster car for 10 grand more I'd buy a CPO M3.

juice13 · 09-21-2012, 11:43 AM

BMW verbiage states a change to the exhaust note.

Noticeable?

"The Power Kit also adds a very sporty exhaust burbling noise during engine overrun conditions."

rondocap · 09-21-2012, 01:49 PM

I have a 2008 N54, so I did not notice the burble - I think that's on N55 cars.

Maineiac · 09-23-2012, 07:20 AM

I also have an 08 N54 and I get burbling like champagne has bubbles. PPK, BMW Performance Exhaust, and the BMW short shift kit installed and this is one fantastic car.

I think the PPK and the PE were meant to be together! Burbling when I get off the gas and when I'm downshifting and coming to a stop light is very noticeable. I personally love the sound. I get lots of looks and lots of compliments.

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POINTMAN Private 2 Rep 61 Posts Drives: F80 M3 2016 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC/ Miami iTrader: (0)	I had the PPK version 1 installed on my car about 2 weeks ago for $599 plus tax. I immediately felt the change as I pulled out of the dealer lot. I feel as if this is the way the car was suppose to feel before the hpfp issue and change. For my daily driving style this upgrade is sufficient for me as I don't track my car but I do love an a spirited drive from time to time. If I wanted a faster car for 10 grand more I'd buy a CPO M3.
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09-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#24
juice13 Private 2 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '07 335 E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	exhaust note? BMW verbiage states a change to the exhaust note. Noticeable? "The Power Kit also adds a very sporty exhaust burbling noise during engine overrun conditions." __________________ -Jonathan '07 335i E90 blue/brown/stock/stick/sport/stuff
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09-21-2012, 01:49 PM	#25
rondocap Captain 154 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	I have a 2008 N54, so I did not notice the burble - I think that's on N55 cars.
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09-23-2012, 07:20 AM	#26
Maineiac Private 19 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine iTrader: (1)	I also have an 08 N54 and I get burbling like champagne has bubbles. PPK, BMW Performance Exhaust, and the BMW short shift kit installed and this is one fantastic car. I think the PPK and the PE were meant to be together! Burbling when I get off the gas and when I'm downshifting and coming to a stop light is very noticeable. I personally love the sound. I get lots of looks and lots of compliments.
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