Golf tee mod worth it?

soowooE92 · 08-20-2010, 10:49 AM

LOOKING TO DO THE GOLF TEE MOD TO MY E92...WORTH IT?

fdriller9 · 08-20-2010, 10:50 AM

It takes 2 minutes to do and 1 minute to reverse....

soowooE92 · 08-20-2010, 10:51 AM

Is It Worth It? Does It Really Make A Difference?

faded67 · 08-20-2010, 11:39 AM

Not really in my experience.

RoundelM3 · 08-20-2010, 11:47 AM

Makes mine sound a lot better...but then I've heard '07 E92s are a little louder than the later models to begin with. Certainly worth the 2 minutes it takes to do it.

ren · 08-20-2010, 11:55 AM

it does make a big difference in my opinion, try it

forza1976 · 08-20-2010, 11:58 AM

yeah, why not... doesn't cost anything and the low rpm tone is pretty nice.

onebadmofo · 08-20-2010, 12:00 PM

It does get loud, especially when you cruise on highway. I usually plug mine back in before long trip as it gets pretty annoying.

bkrM3 · 08-20-2010, 12:25 PM

I did the pinch clamp version. Arguably even easier (if that's possible) than unplugging the cord (shadow codes! run away!!!) and certainly easier (not to mention 3000x less ghetto) than stuffing a golf tee or ball bearing into the hose.

Clamp for loud; unclamp for quiet. Couldn't be easier.

Btw I like the flap open - I have a 6MT and I get a lot more of that snort/gurgle/rumble that you get when you let off the gas that way.

PS this isnt really a "OMG DO I OR DON'T I" question. It's not even really a mod. Just sack up and try it.

belal242 · 08-20-2010, 12:47 PM

Its well worth it and i dont even think dealers give a hoot if you do

AlpineG05 · 08-20-2010, 12:52 PM

Unplug that cable behind the driver side tail light takes less than a minute to do.

EastCoast335i · 08-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soowooE92

LOOKING TO DO THE GOLF TEE MOD TO MY E92...WORTH IT?

Try it out, if you dont like it, just plug the connector back in... The only thing it does is make your car louder during start up...
After the car is warmed up it makes no difference in sound since the flap opens anyways.
It will not make one bit of difference as far as performance is concerned.

Kroy · 08-20-2010, 01:52 PM

i hear it makes more a difference on e92 than e90, so i'd try it.

WilliamE92 · 08-20-2010, 01:54 PM

Makes your car sound awesome on cold starts

other than that it doesnt really make a difference IMO

howiedds · 08-20-2010, 02:12 PM

it does make a diff. when you cruise @ lower rpms the flap closes..so it is a bit louder, but not that much. But thats not me saying it, my wifey noticed it when i had to plug it back in for dealer visits.

JayKay335i · 08-20-2010, 02:36 PM

No. Costs wayyyy to much money.

FrankiE90 · 08-20-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soowooE92

LOOKING TO DO THE GOLF TEE MOD TO MY E92...WORTH IT?

Forcefed3 · 08-20-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soowooE92

LOOKING TO DO THE GOLF TEE MOD TO MY E92...WORTH IT?

IT DOESN'T DO ANYTHING BAD TO YOUR CAR SO YOU DECIDE.

tmaung · 08-20-2010, 04:08 PM

I put a ball bearing in the tube. Takes 2 mins to put in and 1 minute to push out. I have an 07 e92 and it made it pretty loud during startup and seems a little louder while driving as well (maybe I am hearing things). But when my software got updated recently to 2.38 and now it seems too loud for some reason so I took out the ball bearing. But it is quick to put on and take off so worth it to try. These are personal opinions so you might like the sound more than I do.

yabcoder · 08-20-2010, 04:50 PM

ummmm

the car shouldve never had this flap put on the exhaust in the first place. unplug the tube from the muffler plug the hose with something and stick it up behind something. I even leave this mode on when getting work done at the dealer.

unless you are a grampa you should do it so your e9x sounds the way it should

cstavaru · 08-21-2010, 03:21 AM

It changes the exhaust sound, that's for sure. But it causes some droning effect which will make you undo it after a few days.

By the way, do it this way, it's much simpler:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80661

Drakos · 08-21-2010, 03:36 AM

AR Catless DP's + Golf Tee Mod FTW!!

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onebadmofo Colonel 364 Rep 2,394 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	It does get loud, especially when you cruise on highway. I usually plug mine back in before long trip as it gets pretty annoying.
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bkrM3 Major 73 Rep 1,388 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Main Line iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [9.50]	I did the pinch clamp version. Arguably even easier (if that's possible) than unplugging the cord (shadow codes! run away!!!) and certainly easier (not to mention 3000x less ghetto) than stuffing a golf tee or ball bearing into the hose. Clamp for loud; unclamp for quiet. Couldn't be easier. Btw I like the flap open - I have a 6MT and I get a lot more of that snort/gurgle/rumble that you get when you let off the gas that way. PS this isnt really a "OMG DO I OR DON'T I" question. It's not even really a mod. Just sack up and try it. __________________ E90 M3 Space/Fox/6MT E92 335i BSM/Saddle/6MT - Sold
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Kroy Brigadier General 177 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	i hear it makes more a difference on e92 than e90, so i'd try it.
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WilliamE92 First Lieutenant 23 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2013 EB F30 335 MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Makes your car sound awesome on cold starts other than that it doesnt really make a difference IMO
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howiedds D.D.S. 32 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	it does make a diff. when you cruise @ lower rpms the flap closes..so it is a bit louder, but not that much. But thats not me saying it, my wifey noticed it when i had to plug it back in for dealer visits.
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tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 58 Rep 519 Posts Drives: E36 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (8)	I put a ball bearing in the tube. Takes 2 mins to put in and 1 minute to push out. I have an 07 e92 and it made it pretty loud during startup and seems a little louder while driving as well (maybe I am hearing things). But when my software got updated recently to 2.38 and now it seems too loud for some reason so I took out the ball bearing. But it is quick to put on and take off so worth it to try. These are personal opinions so you might like the sound more than I do. __________________ Current: 2023 X5 M50i, 2018 F80 CS, 2013 E92M
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yabcoder Private 5 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	ummmm the car shouldve never had this flap put on the exhaust in the first place. unplug the tube from the muffler plug the hose with something and stick it up behind something. I even leave this mode on when getting work done at the dealer. unless you are a grampa you should do it so your e9x sounds the way it should __________________ 2007 CPO 335i Sedan / Arctic Metallic / Black Dakota Leather / Aluminum Trim / 6MT / Navigation / Sport / Premium / iPod Link pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415615
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cstavaru Brigadier General 330 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	It changes the exhaust sound, that's for sure. But it causes some droning effect which will make you undo it after a few days. By the way, do it this way, it's much simpler: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80661 __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \|
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Drakos Lieutenant 70 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	AR Catless DP's + Golf Tee Mod FTW!!
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