Weird Side Effect of a Car with Active Exhausts
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:13 am
So I was sitting in traffic behind a BMW X1. I was really surprised at the state of the exhaust pipes. The one one the left was very dark, which seems normal. The one on the right looked like it was a fake exhaust as it was completely shiny inside!
As this was a long commute, I stared at this for several minutes wondering what the heck could be going on. Surely they wouldn't install a fake pipe for looks?
It bugged me so much that I did some research and learned that the X1 has an active exhaust. The right side opens up only when increased flow is needed. From the looks of the car I was behind, it looks like it is NEVER needed. What a weird feature.
As this was a long commute, I stared at this for several minutes wondering what the heck could be going on. Surely they wouldn't install a fake pipe for looks?
It bugged me so much that I did some research and learned that the X1 has an active exhaust. The right side opens up only when increased flow is needed. From the looks of the car I was behind, it looks like it is NEVER needed. What a weird feature.