parky1215 wroteOn past models, if you warmed the car up before driving spiritedly in sport/sport + mode the flap would stay open when stopped (long enough to be able to pull the fuse). Sounds like I'll have to wait and find out once the car is broken inI don't think you can have M60i exhaust flap fully open while the car is standstill.
BMW really did an excellent job making exhaust on this car as quiet as possible...
IL X5 M60i wroteYes, I did it previously on F80 M3. That does not work anymore with this car.On past models, if you warmed the car up before driving spiritedly in sport/sport + mode the flap would stay open when stopped (long enough to be able to pull the fuse). Sounds like I'll have to wait and find out once the car is broken in
IL X5 M60i wroteFrom what I can tell, exhaust valve does not open or maybe open very slightly when the car is stationary (eg. parked, stopped, or in neutral) no matter what drivetrain mode you are in.So when do they open? Not trying to be combative here I just haven't been able to find a definitive answer on the M60!
bimmer813 wroteNo reason the fuse pull wouldn't work. Hard part is confirming both flaps are open when you pull the fuse.Has anyone figured out how to unplug them at the fully opened position?
IL X5 M60i wroteCold start maybe if you are preparedNo reason the fuse pull wouldn't work. Hard part is confirming both flaps are open when you pull the fuse.
Natemare13 wroteSo sounds like an option is to open the flaps is with the OBD controller and pull the fuse.The answer you don’t want but are looking for is it opens only when driving, in sport mode and at a certain RPM ( I have heard people say 3,000rpm but I havnt confirmed).
Only way to open exhaust valve is to remove the motor controller on the valve, and manually open the valve then secure it so it doesn’t close.
When doing the same research and realized this was the answer, I gave up as the sound difference wasn’t worth the hack job.
IL X5 M60i wroteI recently connected Bimmerlink with OBD ENET cable to clear some codes. Unfortunately, Bimmerlink app does not give option to open exhaust valve via app on M60i models.So sounds like an option is to open the flaps is with the OBD controller and pull the fuse.
IL X5 M60i wroteUsed to be an option but on 2024 and newer models all coding is disabled and currently the typical coding solutions no longer work.So sounds like an option is to open the flaps is with the OBD controller and pull the fuse.
matowi wroteThe exhaust is completely different than the X5 M50i/pre-LCI. Limited aftermarket catback options currently, and frankly expensive. Other options would be a muffler delete or custom X pipe at a muffler shop. I don't want to go the downpipe route and deal with CEL issues.Had a chat with a friend yesterday. I pulled up in my M60i alongside his Audi SQ7. It was a horrible experience to suffer all the laughs I had to endure when I started up my engine and compared the notes with his… we are talking equivalent models here, right? It’s not like I was going against an RSQ7 which would be the Audi’s version of the proper X5M…
Audi sounds great. The AMG-light version of GLE (53) sounds great even with a six-banger. Hell, even a diesel X5 with its own version of “sports exhaust” sounds better than the M60i (which is a freaking awesome 4.4l V8)
Why?
IL X5 M60i wroteHow did you make out with this? Any confirmation if and when the flaps are fully open? I cannot continue driving my car like thisThe exhaust is completely different than the X5 M50i/pre-LCI. Limited aftermarket catback options currently, and frankly expensive. Other options would be a muffler delete or custom X pipe at a muffler shop. I don't want to go the downpipe route and deal with CEL issues.
From what I can find, no one knows for certain when the flaps ARE FULLY open. Once I'm past the engine break in period I'm going to use the endoscope camera I have and try to confirm when the flaps open.
FastCoffeeGuy wroteNope. Confirmed with endoscope if the car is stationary both flaps remain closed (regardless if warm/cold start/sport settings/etc). On the valvetronic list.How did you make out with this? Any confirmation if and when the flaps are fully open? I cannot continue driving my car like this
IL X5 M60i wroteTo see if they are open, you have to go under the car where the exhaust tips is located. Then, you will see the valve flap. There will be a sort of like a pin. If it is pointed to a certain side, that means the valve is closed. When the car is turned off, the valve will close so you can go under the car to check at which side the pin is on. Then, using bimmerlink, you can open the exhaust valve. If the valve pin changes sides, that means it’s opened. I did this on my 22 X5 M50i and it honestly made pretty much no difference expect small burbles in comfort mode. In sport it sounds the same.No reason the fuse pull wouldn't work. Hard part is confirming both flaps are open when you pull the fuse.
aussieintexas wroteI know this an older thread. What worked for you the controller>? If so which one and how much better is it then the horrible factory sound? I thought Ista can open them? Or can Bimmer link or Bimmer code work to open the valves where you can pull the fuse?That worked for me!
