Exhaust pipe tip burn hazard
07-12-2006, 04:01 PM
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I have an 04 530. As I reached into the trunk I managed to touch the side of my bare calf against the tip of the exhaust pipe. 
Mega pain and an immediate third-degree burn!!!!!!!!!
Has anybody else had this experience?
I can't believe that the car was designed with the tip of the exhaust pipe extending beyond the vertical plane of the bumper in such a way that you could touch the tip of the hot exhaust pipe with the side of your leg.
It appears that my car's exhaust pipe needs to be circumcised so as to remove this hazard. Anybody have any ideas as to how to circumcise an exhaust pipe on a German car?
I burned my leg more than 10 days ago and in all probability I will have the exact arc of the top of the exhaust pipe tip permanently displayed on the side of my calf for the rest of my life
Please give me your feedback on this issue as I really need to know whether anybody else has had this experience and whether anything has been done by BMW to remedy this dangerous situation.
Mega pain and an immediate third-degree burn!!!!!!!!!Has anybody else had this experience?
I can't believe that the car was designed with the tip of the exhaust pipe extending beyond the vertical plane of the bumper in such a way that you could touch the tip of the hot exhaust pipe with the side of your leg.
It appears that my car's exhaust pipe needs to be circumcised so as to remove this hazard. Anybody have any ideas as to how to circumcise an exhaust pipe on a German car?
I burned my leg more than 10 days ago and in all probability I will have the exact arc of the top of the exhaust pipe tip permanently displayed on the side of my calf for the rest of my life
Please give me your feedback on this issue as I really need to know whether anybody else has had this experience and whether anything has been done by BMW to remedy this dangerous situation.
07-12-2006, 04:18 PM
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OMG. Does your wife let you use the stove? Those get hot too, maybe GE will do something to remedy the problem.
Also, the exhaust is slighty inward of the bumper. Maybe next time wear a nomex suit when you need to get items from your trunk.
Also, the exhaust is slighty inward of the bumper. Maybe next time wear a nomex suit when you need to get items from your trunk.
07-12-2006, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bruceholmes' post='310002' date='Jul 12 2006, 05:01 PM
I have an 04 530. As I reached into the trunk I managed to touch the side of my bare calf against the tip of the exhaust pipe. Mega pain and an immediate third-degree burn!!!!!!!!!
Has anybody else had this experience?
I can't believe that the car was designed with the tip of the exhaust pipe extending beyond the vertical plane of the bumper in such a way that you could touch the tip of the hot exhaust pipe with the side of your leg.
It appears that my car's exhaust pipe needs to be circumcised so as to remove this hazard. Anybody have any ideas as to how to circumcise an exhaust pipe on a German car?
I burned my leg more than 10 days ago and in all probability I will have the exact arc of the top of the exhaust pipe tip permanently displayed on the side of my calf for the rest of my life
Please give me your feedback on this issue as I really need to know whether anybody else has had this experience and whether anything has been done by BMW to remedy this dangerous situation.
Mega pain and an immediate third-degree burn!!!!!!!!!Has anybody else had this experience?
I can't believe that the car was designed with the tip of the exhaust pipe extending beyond the vertical plane of the bumper in such a way that you could touch the tip of the hot exhaust pipe with the side of your leg.
It appears that my car's exhaust pipe needs to be circumcised so as to remove this hazard. Anybody have any ideas as to how to circumcise an exhaust pipe on a German car?
I burned my leg more than 10 days ago and in all probability I will have the exact arc of the top of the exhaust pipe tip permanently displayed on the side of my calf for the rest of my life
Please give me your feedback on this issue as I really need to know whether anybody else has had this experience and whether anything has been done by BMW to remedy this dangerous situation.
07-12-2006, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Hood Rich' post='310013' date='Jul 12 2006, 08:18 PM
OMG. Does your wife let you use the stove? Those get hot too, maybe GE will do something to remedy the problem.
Also, the exhaust is slighty inward of the bumper. Maybe next time wear a nomex suit when you need to get items from your trunk.
Also, the exhaust is slighty inward of the bumper. Maybe next time wear a nomex suit when you need to get items from your trunk.
07-12-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='310051' date='Jul 12 2006, 09:35 PM
Don't forget the fireproof Nomex underwear and socks!
07-12-2006, 05:51 PM
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you guys are too much..
you guys are too much..
07-12-2006, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Hatchman50' post='310048' date='Jul 12 2006, 06:25 PM
You have got to be kidding.... 
Be careful with the car key...you could lose an eye. 
Be careful with the car key...you could lose an eye. 
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Last week I thought I saw a scratch on my rear bumper. I rubbed some dust off and hit my finger on the tips. I learned my lesson
Last week I thought I saw a scratch on my rear bumper. I rubbed some dust off and hit my finger on the tips. I learned my lesson