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Diesel Sound Tuning: Active Sound System by insidePerformance

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Diesel Sound Tuning: Active Sound System by insidePerformance

Isn't there a rich sound in diesel engines? There is! inside performance from Einhausen in southern Hesse is revolutionizing the exhaust sound of diesel engines - with a specially developed for BMW vehicles Active sound system.

Active sound system by insidePerformance

The tuner insidePerformance from South Hesse, which specializes in BMW vehicles, now offers one Sound optimization for diesel vehicles on, the so-called active sound system. The Active Sound Technology (AST) by insidePerformance can be retrofitted to almost any BMW model and is similar to systems that are standard in the Audi A6 and newer models. According to insidePerformance, great value was placed on convenient, simple and safe installation when developing the system - if you want, you can even install the system yourself and simulate the emission noise of a V6 or V8 engine within a very short time. The original exhaust system of the respective BMW vehicles remains just as untouched as the engine control unit and other drive components.

All information and products: BMW diesel sound with active sound

Easy installation in the interior

The active sound system from insidePerformance is delivered with so-called actuators (noise generators), control units as well as assembly and accessory material. The actuators - i.e. the actual diesel sound boosters or exhaust speakers - are installed in the interior of the vehicle in accordance with the recommended installation solution. The tuner makes use of the standard side compartments, spare wheel wells and trunk floors, depending on the vehicle, in which the comparatively small loudspeaker and electronic connection to the CAN bus system is housed. The sound is then directed to the outside through holes in the trunk floor using a sound pipe. This solution has decisive advantages over other systems: On the one hand, the system is not visible and, on the other hand, the standard exhaust system remains untouched - complex welding work and the installation of brackets below the vehicle are therefore not necessary. If you want, you can have the system installed by any car workshop.

Diesel Sound Tuning: Active Sound System by insidePerformance

Control using standard steering wheel buttons

The system is connected to the vehicle electronics using the control units and accessories supplied. The complete set includes all individual parts and components that are required for a functioning active sound system. In contrast to other solutions, the insidePerformance Diesel Sound Booster has to emphasize positively that it is not necessary to install an additional button or button to control the system. Depending on the BMW model, the system can be controlled very comfortably using the original steering wheel buttons or the steering column stalk. For configuration, not only activation and deactivation, but also settings regarding volume, stationary noise or idling speed, sound pattern and sound frequency as well as engine noise when starting the engine are available.

Alternative control via free smartphone app

In addition to control using standard steering wheel buttons or cruise control levers, the system can be controlled from insidePerformance ex works using a smartphone app. The Active Sound software, which is available free of charge in the Apple App Store, automatically connects to the Active Sound system in the vehicle via Bluetooth Lite. When it comes to coupling, the Hessian tuner once again demonstrates enormous skill in developing a comfortable and convenient system: thanks to Bluetooth Lite, the connection to the smartphone app is established automatically in a few seconds. Pairing via WiFi dial-up is not necessary.

Diesel Sound Tuning: Active Sound System by insidePerformanceNumerous functions and configuration options are available within the smartphone app - such as volume and sound image settings, frequency settings and sound settings for stationary noise. In addition, certain settings can be saved and saved in several profiles. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle model, the user can switch between the individual profiles within a few seconds using the app, the DCS button in the vehicle or the standard driving experience switch. On top offers a demo mode in the iOS app, with the help of which the system can be activated even without the engine running, the sound image tested and the active sound system demonstrated.

Diesel Sound Tuning: Active Sound System by insidePerformance

If you want to get an impression of the Active Sound System, you should take a closer look at some videos on the YouTube channel of the Hessian tuner (listen):

HERE go to Inside Performance Youtube Channel

Sound optimization in the diesel engine difficult to implement

The diesel engine - also known as the self-igniter - has several advantages and disadvantages compared to the gasoline engine. In newer diesel engines, high torques, lower fuel prices and lower fuel consumption are often cited features of German frequent drivers to equip one or the other car with a diesel engine instead of a petrol engine.

But what about the emotions - especially from an acoustic perspective? Here, the diesel engine is clearly at a disadvantage compared to the petrol engine due to its mechanical structure. The crackling typical of diesel engines and anything but a sporty exhaust sound, especially with turbodiesel engines, can only be compensated for with difficulty and optimized by conventional modifications. Replacing the soot particle filter (RPF / DPF) has numerous disadvantages and is associated with all kinds of problems. Poor exhaust gas values, a rear always dirty from the diesel soot and a bad-tempered TÜV inspector are just a few of the problems that can arise when removing the diesel particle filter - unless you are using modern technologies à la insidePerformance.

More information and operating and installation instructions are available on insideperformance.de

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6 comments

  1. karl heinz grape

    what can you do to improve the sound of a bmw x5 f15 bj. 05 2015 190kw

  2. Wolfgang Bachhuber

    want my Ford Ranger
    a sound improvement
    Is that possible

  3. Is the sound package also available for a Mercedes ML270 W164 Diesel?
    Greetings DodgeV8 ... ..

  4. We are pretty sure that the guys from Insideperformance tend to specialize in the BMW brand, but there can be no mistake about an inquiry and maybe you have something ready for another brand!

    Here are the contact details:

    inside performance
    Werner-von-Siemens Strasse 6
    64683 Einhausen

    E-Mail: info@insideperformance.de
    Tel. 06251 5826124
    Fax 06251 1752240

    VG Tom from tuningblog

  5. Hello
    Ho una BMW x6 3.0d f16
    Sono interest a l'istallazione del kit Active Sound
    Volevo chiedervi se used il kit con le istruzioni di montaggio
    Ho avete installatori in Italia
    In attesa di una vostra risposta porgo distinct saluti

    • Hi Claudia,

      tuningblog.eu è una rivista online. Segnaliamo i veicoli, testiamo i prodotti e offriamo marketing sul tema delle automobili per le aziende. Tuttavia, non vendiamo prodotti per l'auto o veicoli completi. Purtroppo non possiamo aiutare lì. Ma i principali motori di ricerca dovrebbero essere in grado di trovare il prodotto desiderato.

      Very successful!

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