DIY - Exhaust flap mod (Golf Tee) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ric124 · 01-09-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

so unplugging shows a code at service, but doesn't show anything on the dash? Anyway to clear the code before service? also you can take a look at my post above. Thanks.

Also when the car is parked and turn off is it open or close?

I am not sure if there is a way to clear it but you can always plug it in before you go to the dealer and the tech will prob think it was a fluke.

I didn't try putting it back on so I have no clue of how difficult it will be. One day I might try doing that and try the unplug method.

1.fresh.f30.335 · 01-09-2013, 02:06 PM

[quote=ric124]

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Originally Posted by ocso1606

This looks like alot of work!!! I'm just gonna spend the money on an exhaust system....

I didnt even jack the car up its pretty easy and can be done in under 10mins.

Well thanks for the shout out haha! thanks for write up as well, I never have time with my new job... I have a downpipe, springs, and wheels in the garage with the car and haven't touched them!

mikew2069 · 02-21-2013, 12:05 PM

So now that I installed the DP, at cold start, the idle is harsh. I'm thinking that if the other side was open, it would smooth it out a bit. What is this 'plug' you guys are talking about? I'd rather do that than do the wire gig.

mikew2069 · 02-22-2013, 02:38 PM

Bump on my 'plug' question... im surprised more people haven't done this mod

mikew2069 · 02-23-2013, 10:56 AM

I took a look and the plug is obvious

Now my question is, once you unplug it, do you need to do something w/ the male and female connectors so crap doesn't get in them? I'm not even sure I like it more yet. I'll drive around for a couple days and I might plug it back in. Pics of the plug below...

IMG_9997 by mikew2069, on Flickr

IMG_9995 by mikew2069, on Flickr

techwhiz · 02-27-2013, 02:14 PM

Unplugging, if like the e90 will throw codes.
Use a surgical clamp on the rubber hose from the solenoid.
Fast and easily reversible.

AntBabeee · 03-01-2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

Unplugging, if like the e90 will throw codes.
Use a surgical clamp on the rubber hose from the solenoid.
Fast and easily reversible.

No vacuum line on f30. Either unplug or remove spring clip and wire tie it.

frashed · 03-12-2013, 03:45 AM

I've unplugged it twice, but have always plugged it back in before servicing... Dealer hasn't said anything.

rustyminded · 03-25-2013, 04:52 PM

hey guys I just did mine on 28i, I have bms stage 1, afe scoop & filter so I noticed something about N20 engine there is barely any sound all I hear before golf tee mod flow from exhaust no growl or engine noise just flow covering everything then I did golf tee mod holy shit !! 10x flow idk if that common for N20 but my car now doesn't have any sound just flow from exhaust covering engine and exhaust sound weird.. anyway I tried to unplug only but the car behavior was awful maybe because of the tune ?

ATLiebl · 04-09-2013, 10:54 AM

So has anyone had a problem with plugging the wire back in when going in for service?

02-21-2013, 12:05 PM	#25
mikew2069 Captain Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 688 iTrader: (1)	So now that I installed the DP, at cold start, the idle is harsh. I'm thinking that if the other side was open, it would smooth it out a bit. What is this 'plug' you guys are talking about? I'd rather do that than do the wire gig. __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4*

02-22-2013, 02:38 PM	#26
mikew2069 Captain Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 688 iTrader: (1)	Bump on my 'plug' question... im surprised more people haven't done this mod __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4*

02-23-2013, 10:56 AM	#27
mikew2069 Captain Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 688 iTrader: (1)	I took a look and the plug is obvious Now my question is, once you unplug it, do you need to do something w/ the male and female connectors so crap doesn't get in them? I'm not even sure I like it more yet. I'll drive around for a couple days and I might plug it back in. Pics of the plug below... IMG_9997 by mikew2069, on Flickr IMG_9995 by mikew2069, on Flickr __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4*

03-12-2013, 03:45 AM	#30
frashed Private Drives: F20 125i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	I've unplugged it twice, but have always plugged it back in before servicing... Dealer hasn't said anything. __________________ Alpine White 125i M Sport

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02-27-2013, 02:14 PM	#28
techwhiz Captain Drives: e90 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 864 iTrader: (1)	Unplugging, if like the e90 will throw codes. Use a surgical clamp on the rubber hose from the solenoid. Fast and easily reversible.

03-25-2013, 04:52 PM	#31
rustyminded Private Drives: bmw 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cairo Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	hey guys I just did mine on 28i, I have bms stage 1, afe scoop & filter so I noticed something about N20 engine there is barely any sound all I hear before golf tee mod flow from exhaust no growl or engine noise just flow covering everything then I did golf tee mod holy shit !! 10x flow idk if that common for N20 but my car now doesn't have any sound just flow from exhaust covering engine and exhaust sound weird.. anyway I tried to unplug only but the car behavior was awful maybe because of the tune ?

04-09-2013, 10:54 AM	#32
ATLiebl New Member Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Luxury Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elkhart Lake, WI - United States Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	So has anyone had a problem with plugging the wire back in when going in for service?