{"product_id":"awe-s55-exhaust","title":"AWE EVC Gen2 Exhaust Suite Catback System — F80 M3 \/ F82 M4 \/ F83 M4 S55 3.0T (2015–2020)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAWE EVC Gen2 Exhaust Suite Catback System\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBMW F80 M3 \/ F82 M4 \/ F83 M4 S55 3.0T (2015–2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eApex Verdict\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AWE EVC Gen2 Exhaust Suite Catback System is one of our Middle Tier catback selections for the S55 platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e If you know the F8X chassis, you know the stock exhaust leaves a lot on the table. This system transforms the car. It sharpens the tone, removes the thin factory note, and gives the S55 the deeper more aggressive character owners are actually looking for. Because this is an EVC system, you can toggle between different modes and control how loud the car is depending on the situation. Cold starts hit harder when you want them to, and with the valves adjusted the car can settle down for cruising when you need it to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy We Recommend It\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S55 can be tricky to get right. Cheap setups make it raspy and metallic fast. The AWE Gen2 system is engineered to deliver a premium aggressive sound while giving you flexibility. With the electronic valve control (EVC) you can switch between a more refined tone and a more aggressive open sound. Around town you can keep it composed. When you roll into boost or switch modes, it opens up and finally sounds like an M car should. For owners who daily their M3 or M4 but still want that proper aggressive tone on demand, this kind of control makes a big difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eTier Placement HIGH\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAxleback (Entry)→ \u003cstrong\u003eCatback (Mid) \u003c\/strong\u003e→ Valved EVC Systems (High)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits in our Mid Tier pillar because it is a complete exhaust suite built specifically around the S55 character, now with integrated valve control. This exhaust system gives you the ability to adjust the sound profile depending on how you are driving. If you are building a serious F8X and want the exhaust to match the rest of the car without being locked into one volume level, this is where things start to feel complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull catback exhaust suite for the F8X platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated electronic valve control EVC system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to toggle between quieter and more aggressive sound modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered sound profile to control S55 rasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium tip options that properly fill the rear diffuser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstallation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt on catback replacement with valve integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2 to 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Align tips carefully with the rear diffuser before final tightening. Confirm valve connections are secure and recheck hardware after initial heat cycles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cu\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eBMW F80 M3 Sedan (2015–2018)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eBMW F82 M4 Coupe (2015–2020)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eBMW F83 M4 Convertible (2015–2020)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0T (S55)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e RWD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sedan (F80), Coupe (F82), Convertible (F83)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eApex Insight\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F8X chassis is one of those cars where exhaust choice completely changes the personality. Having valve control means you are not stuck with one sound level all the time. You can cruise quietly when you need to and open it up when the road clears. That flexibility is what makes an EVC system like this feel right on a modern M car. It gives you aggression when you want it and control when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turn 14","offers":[{"title":"Polished Tips","offer_id":50790809927984,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Tips","offer_id":50790809960752,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1502\/6480\/files\/bmw_f8_f80_f82_exhaust.png?v=1772178462","url":"https:\/\/apexhausgarage.com\/products\/awe-s55-exhaust","provider":"Apex Haus (German Automotive Solutions)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}