[wtb1313]

I plan to buy the Diann high flow x pipe /mid pipe which removes the resonators and replaces them with the x pipe in an attempt to even out the tone of the exhaust.

I also plan to add on the Dinan carbon intake and to complete the exhaust upgrade with the final piece being a valve controller. My hope is this should allow for a cleaner and adjustable tone up and down. Louder with the ability to lower.

I’d like to get suggestions on the best valve controller to go with and wanted some recommendations. I’ve seen SST, Dahler, Dinan and I’m sure other makers but what’s the pros and cons of each or experiences with any of these?

I’d love to hook it up to the garage door opener in the cabin or other existing cabin switch rather than a remote so any info on what’s best / experiences with that would be helpful. Thanks.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by wtb1313

I plan to buy the Diann high flow x pipe /mid pipe which removes the resonators and replaces them with the x pipe in an attempt to even out the tone of the exhaust.

I also plan to add on the Dinan carbon intake and to complete the exhaust upgrade with the final piece being a valve controller. My hope is this should allow for a cleaner and adjustable tone up and down. Louder with the ability to lower.

I’d like to get suggestions on the best valve controller to go with and wanted some recommendations. I’ve seen SST, Dahler, Dinan and I’m sure other makers but what’s the pros and cons of each or experiences with any of these?

I’d love to hook it up to the garage door opener in the cabin or other existing cabin switch rather than a remote so any info on what’s best / experiences with that would be helpful. Thanks.

https://mad-us.com/mad-bmw-supra-min...ve-controller/


Our valve controller offers a straightforward, plug-and-play setup that’s compatible with both single-valve and dual-valve vehicles. No need for power or ground wiring—it’s as simple as connecting directly. With an IP67 water-resistance rating, it’s safe for mounting inside or outside the vehicle.

The controller includes two high-quality remotes, but you can also use your vehicle's HomeLink for easy access. Control options include OEM Mode, 50% Mode, and 100% Mode, giving you flexible management of your vehicle's exhaust valves.

[mike@x-ph.com]

MAD, SST & Dahler are all reliable.

cant go wrong with either one

[Dave07997S]

They all do about the same.. I have the MAD controller works as advertised. Very easy to install.

[mks]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

They all do about the same.. I have the MAD controller works as advertised. Very easy to install.

Second this. Main module is mounted in the battery compartment; wires flow out of either side, down to the valve servos.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

They all do about the same.. I have the MAD controller works as advertised. Very easy to install.

+1

There are many different options, and they all get the job done. Get the one you like the most, and that fits your budget.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

They all do about the same.. I have the MAD controller works as advertised. Very easy to install.

Originally Posted by mks

Second this. Main module is mounted in the battery compartment; wires flow out of either side, down to the valve servos.

[AZG87]

Awron is an option too since it uses oem control and no fob / remote.

But the others mentioned above are far more common / popular on here for sure. Can't go wrong with any of them.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Awron is an option too since it uses oem control and no fob / remote.

But the others mentioned above are far more common / popular on here for sure. Can't go wrong with any of them.

Install and cost are way much different between these two. If you can use the awron's extra features though its a better all in one type of unit.

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Awron is an option too since it uses oem control and no fob / remote.

But the others mentioned above are far more common / popular on here for sure. Can't go wrong with any of them.

I was looking into the Awron option. Install was quite invasive...so I passed. The MAD controller literally took me 30 minutes. The Awron is definitely more OEM.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Awron is an option too since it uses oem control and no fob / remote.

But the others mentioned above are far more common / popular on here for sure. Can't go wrong with any of them.

im getting a lot of dm regarding this so i want to make sure we are all on the same page.

with regular controllers like SST/MAD/Dahler, you can set the mode to OEM, and you will be able to open and close the valves with the M1/M2 button.

When you do so, it's operating exactly like stock, so the valves are not fully open.

i know you understand the difference but it seems that some of the readers got confused. hopefully i helped clear it up and not made it more complicated

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I was looking into the Awron option. Install was quite invasive...so I passed. The MAD controller literally took me 30 minutes. The Awron is definitely more OEM.

Factory integration is where its at. We have an Awron Plug and Play option specifically for G8X M2/M3/M4, install is very simple.

Other kits are homebrew kits or relabeled product with no flash update capabilities. You can see comparisons in this thread to see what you're getting.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=179

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Factory integration is where its at. We have an Awron Plug and Play option specifically for G8X M2/M3/M4, install is very simple.

Other kits are homebrew kits or relabeled product with no flash update capabilities. You can see comparisons in this thread to see what you're getting.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=179

Tom,

I’m not trying to argue here, but the claim that it’s “just a rebrand” is simply not true.

To clarify, we tested many controllers on the market and chose RW because it was the best in terms of overall build quality and performance. We worked directly with their team of software engineers to add features and make changes to the software to function exactly how we wanted. We’ve also been collaborating with them to introduce even more features in the near future.

Did we create the product from scratch? Of course not I’m not an electrical engineer. But did we partner with a top-notch team of engineers to improve and refine it? Absolutely. We made the product even better than it originally was and brought it to the U.S market.

With that said, Awron makes excellent products. I’ve used and installed many of them in the past. If someone is looking for more than just a valve controller, the Awron is a fantastic option

[wtb1313]

Coming back to this thread and the conversation from both the vendors and forum users is top notch. Excellent example of getting good information into an informed ecosystem.

Just want to commend each of you for the productive and valuable inputs. Thank you.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by wtb1313

Coming back to this thread and the conversation from both the vendors and forum users is top notch. Excellent example of getting good information into an informed ecosystem.

Just want to commend each of you for the productive and valuable inputs. Thank you.

I’ll humbly accept all the glory for my tiny but crucial contribution to this conversation

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by wtb1313

Coming back to this thread and the conversation from both the vendors and forum users is top notch. Excellent example of getting good information into an informed ecosystem.

Just want to commend each of you for the productive and valuable inputs. Thank you.