AWE SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M / F98 X4 M - 4.5" Diamond Black Tips
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AWE SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M / F98 X4 M - 4.5" Diamond Black Tips
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The ultimate blend of aggression and sophistication—without the drone.
The AWE SwitchPath™ Axleback brings patented drone-canceling 180 Technology® to the S58-powered BMW X3/X4 M, delivering a tone that’s clean, deep, and composed while cruising—but rowdy when you want it to be.
Crafted from 3-inch, U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel, the system features a valved SwitchPath™ muffler that seamlessly retains factory valve behavior—no harnesses or extensions needed. Minimal bends. Maximum flow. Push-button transformation.
The SwitchPath™ Axleback is engineered to begin at the factory cut point, making it compatible with the stock mid-section or any aftermarket mid-pipe that respects the OEM cut point.
If you’re chasing clean sound, drone-free cruising, and emissions compliance—this is it.
- Available as a valved Axleback; modular Performance Mid Pipes sold separately
- SwitchPath™ Axleback features drone-canceling 180 Technology®
- Retains full factory valve behavior using OEM valve motors—no extension harnesses needed
- Axleback is compatible with factory or aftermarket mid pipes that maintain the OEM break point
- Four 4.5-inch double-walled slash-cut Diamond Black tips
- 50-state emissions-compliant
- Clean, straight-through design for maximum performance
- Handcrafted in-house at AWE
- AWE No CEL Guarantee
- AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
- AWE Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- 180 Technology: Yes
- California Proposition 65: WARNING: AWE products in their physical form as sold do not present a chemical exposure hazard. However, operations including, but not limited to welding, brazing, or thermal cutting can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead which are known to the State Of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Likewise, operating, servicing, and maintaining an automobile can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust fumes, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area, and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
- Clamps Included: Yes
- Country of Origin: USA
- Edition: SwitchPath
- Fit Guarantee : Yes
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Material: T304L Stainless Steel
- Muffler Quantity: 1
- No CEL Guarantee : Yes
- System Type: Axleback
- Tip Diameter: 4.5
- Tip Finish: Diamond Black
- Tip Qty: 4
- Tip Shape: Round
- Title: AWE SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M / F98 X4 M - 4.5" Diamond Black Tips
- Tubing Diameter: 3
- Tune Required: No
- Valves: Yes
- Voluntary Label: 50 State Legal
- Warranty: Lifetime on exhaust, 1 year on tips
Vehicle applications
- Qty: 1; MfrLabel: AWE Valved SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M - Diamond Black Tips; PartType: Exhaust System Kit; Make: BMW; Model: X4; SubModel: M; YearFrom: 2020; YearTo: 2025; BodyType: Sport Utility; Drive: AWD; EngineBaseLiter: 3.0; TransmissionBaseControlType: Automatic; WheelBase: 112.8; ParentPartNumber: 3025-42301; ParentBrand: HHCZ
- Qty: 1; MfrLabel: AWE Valved SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M - Diamond Black Tips; PartType: Exhaust System Kit; Make: BMW; Model: X4; SubModel: M Competition; YearFrom: 2020; YearTo: 2025; BodyType: Sport Utility; Drive: AWD; EngineBaseLiter: 3.0; TransmissionBaseControlType: Automatic; WheelBase: 112.8; ParentPartNumber: 3025-42301; ParentBrand: HHCZ
- Qty: 1; MfrLabel: AWE Valved SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M - Diamond Black Tips; PartType: Exhaust System Kit; Make: BMW; Model: X3; SubModel: M; YearFrom: 2020; YearTo: 2024; BodyType: Sport Utility; Drive: AWD; EngineBaseLiter: 3.0; TransmissionBaseControlType: Automatic; WheelBase: 112.8; ParentPartNumber: 3025-42301; ParentBrand: HHCZ
- Qty: 1; MfrLabel: AWE Valved SwitchPath™ Axleback Exhaust for BMW F97 X3 M - Diamond Black Tips; PartType: Exhaust System Kit; Make: BMW; Model: X3; SubModel: M Competition; YearFrom: 2020; YearTo: 2024; BodyType: Sport Utility; Drive: AWD; EngineBaseLiter: 3.0; TransmissionBaseControlType: Automatic; WheelBase: 112.8; ParentPartNumber: 3025-42301; ParentBrand: HHCZ
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Manufacturer & part identification
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| Option | SKU / part reference |
|---|---|
| Standard | 3025-43301 |
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