BMW i8 Valved Sport Exhaust System
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BMW i8 Valved Exhaust System
Unlock the Hidden Sound Potential of the Hybrid Supercar
Overview
From the factory, the BMW i8 offers stunning looks and impressive performance—but its exhaust note leaves much to be desired. At Valvetronic Designs, we knew there was incredible sound potential hidden beneath the hybrid bodywork. Our full exhaust system transforms the i8’s character, letting the three-cylinder turbocharged engine breathe and deliver a unique tone—somewhere between a rally-bred triple and a Porsche flat-six—that turns heads everywhere you go.
Sound & Control
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Valves Open: Deep, aggressive tone with exciting shift pops and overrun crackles—bringing drama and emotion to every drive.
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Valves Closed: Quiet and refined, perfect for Eco mode and everyday commuting.
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Factory Valve Integration: Works seamlessly with the i8’s drive modes—Sport mode opens the valves, Eco mode keeps them closed.
Performance Engineering
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Free-Flow Design: A 3.0-inch mandrel-bent construction from front to tip minimizes restriction and maximizes sound quality.
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Weight Reduction & Flow Gains: Less restrictive than the factory setup for improved throttle response.
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Precision TIG Welding: Ensures exceptional durability and a flawless finish.
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100% Reversible: Easily return to stock configuration at any time.
Fitment
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2014 – 2020 BMW i8
Features
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Integrated valved cat-back system with free-flow front section
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Fully mandrel-bent 3.0-inch T304 stainless steel construction
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Works with factory exhaust valve controls and drive modes
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Deep, aggressive exhaust tone with unique triple-cylinder character
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Precision TIG welds for maximum strength
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100% reversible installation
- T304 stainless steel construction finished in anodized gold.
- Fully mandrel-bent 3.0-inch T304 stainless steel construction
- Works with factory exhaust valve controls and drive modes
- Weight Reduction & Flow Gains: Less restrictive than the factory setup for improved throttle response.
- Paired with Valvetronic Designs signature gold exhaust tips
Warranty Coverage
All products manufactured by Valvetronic Designs are guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship at the time of sale. A manufacturing defect is defined as any characteristic of the product that arises during the manufacturing process which impairs its usability for the purposes for which it was designed and manufactured.
Products are guaranteed to fit and function as designed on their intended vehicle application, provided the vehicle has not been modified or incurred structural damage. Sound or tone is not a warrantable or returnable issue, as exhaust sound is subjective and not considered a defect.
Warranty Periods
- 304 stainless steel and titanium exhaust tubes and welds carry a Lifetime of Ownership limited warranty against defects in workmanship or material, including penetrating rust.
- Mufflers and resonators carry a 3-year limited warranty against defects in workmanship or material, including penetrating rust.
- Catalysts are warranted to conform to EPA emission testing and OBDII compatibility criteria for 25,000 miles from the date of installation, whichever occurs first.
- Catalytic converter external shells, including end pipes, are warranted against corrosion and defective welding for 5 years or 50,000 miles from the date of installation, whichever occurs first.
- Vacuum pots, electronic remotes, and mechanical valves are covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
- Electronics, including 12V vacuum pumps, RF modules, and controllers, are covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
- Tip finish is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
Warranty Terms
- Warranty coverage begins on the purchase date and applies only to the original purchaser.
- This warranty is not transferable or assignable at any time.
- Discoloration caused by heat, salt, brine, or other road treatments is not covered.
- Tip finish discoloration or damage caused by heat, chemicals, lack of maintenance, road salt, brine, other road treatments, road debris, or misuse is not covered.
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