AC Schnitzer Exhaust
10-08-2004, 06:50 PM
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Does anyone have it installed? Please provide some pictures if it is possible. How hard is it to DIY?
Don't feel like wasting money on labor if it is a simple clamp and go install!
Don't feel like wasting money on labor if it is a simple clamp and go install!
10-08-2004, 08:17 PM
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Hey Stormace,
You've spent a few bucks on your ride. Take it to a reputable shop in the area. What's another couple of hundred bucks at this point?
They will need to "CUT" off the existing exhaust as it is essentially one piece.
The B&B that I got was made specifically for the E60 and the shop that I brought it to STILL needed to fabricate a custom bracket to get it to fit correctly. Not to mention they needed to adjust it a bit to get the tips straight (kinda like a girls with uneven nipples - still looks good but somethin' just 'aint quite right
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Even with a 3 hour install with crazy Massachusetts prices, it was only $175.
Don't cheap out! You will regret it. YMMV.
You've spent a few bucks on your ride. Take it to a reputable shop in the area. What's another couple of hundred bucks at this point?
They will need to "CUT" off the existing exhaust as it is essentially one piece.
The B&B that I got was made specifically for the E60 and the shop that I brought it to STILL needed to fabricate a custom bracket to get it to fit correctly. Not to mention they needed to adjust it a bit to get the tips straight (kinda like a girls with uneven nipples - still looks good but somethin' just 'aint quite right
)Even with a 3 hour install with crazy Massachusetts prices, it was only $175.
Don't cheap out! You will regret it. YMMV.
10-08-2004, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 8 2004, 06:17 PM
(kinda like a girls with uneven nipples - still looks good but somethin' just 'aint quite right? )
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10-08-2004, 08:47 PM
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I'm a little tired of all the pictures of the 5. What I'd like to HEAR is clips of exhaust mods and have them collected in a gallery of some kind. A number of forum members have moded their exhaust and a great many of us want to know how they sound.
I have been waiting to hear some exhaust notes on a 5, and heard plenty of the M5, but no samples of the many other exhaust options even factory sounds as a baseline.
I have been waiting to hear some exhaust notes on a 5, and heard plenty of the M5, but no samples of the many other exhaust options even factory sounds as a baseline.
10-09-2004, 02:51 PM
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Wow 3 hours on labor is ONLY $175. My bodyshop charges $95/hour.
Anyway, i'll look into it further on the ACS. Will switching out the exhaust void the warranty at all?
Anyway, i'll look into it further on the ACS. Will switching out the exhaust void the warranty at all?
10-09-2004, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sg530' date='Oct 9 2004, 12:47 AM
I'm a little tired of all the pictures of the 5. What I'd like to HEAR is clips of exhaust mods and have them collected in a gallery of some kind. A number of forum members have moded their exhaust and a great many of us want to know how they sound.?
I have been waiting to hear some exhaust notes on a 5, and heard plenty of the M5, but no samples of the many other exhaust options even factory sounds as a baseline.
I have been waiting to hear some exhaust notes on a 5, and heard plenty of the M5, but no samples of the many other exhaust options even factory sounds as a baseline.
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sound is available by clicking the link (vroooooom) in my sig.I haven't heard any other sound clips of an e60 exhaust except for the 530 on B&B's site.
Stormace, the install was nicely done and I was pleased with the price. I was expecting $300-$325 given the extra work/time.
10-09-2004, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by stormace' date='Oct 9 2004, 03:51 PM
Will switching out the exhaust void the warranty at all?
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Here's a link to my post of the actual Federal Warranty law. It should tell you what you need to know.
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