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Old 10-23-2005, 07:12 AM
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I want to modify the exhaust on my 550, but I am leasing, any sugestions? I am thinking I might buy it out, not sure yet.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 23 2005, 10:12 AM
I want to modify the exhaust on my 550, but I am leasing, any sugestions? I am thinking I might buy it out, not sure yet.
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You should have no problems because you are leasing. Just make sure you allow for the possibility of reinstalling the factory muffler unless you intend to buy your car. As far as I know, all after-market mufflers allow for easy reinstallation of the oiriginal--e.g., B&B.
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 23 2005, 11:33 AM
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 23 2005, 10:12 AM']I want to modify the exhaust on my 550, but I am leasing, any sugestions? I am thinking I might buy it out, not sure yet.
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You should have no problems because you are leasing. Just make sure you allow for the possibility of reinstalling the factory muffler unless you intend to buy your car. As far as I know, all after-market mufflers allow for easy reinstallation of the oiriginal--e.g., B&B.
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Thanks for the info, anyone know were I can get a B&B exhaust in the New Jersey are, website for B&B etc. Damn more money
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Old 10-23-2005, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 23 2005, 08:39 AM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 23 2005, 11:33 AM'][quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 23 2005, 10:12 AM']I want to modify the exhaust on my 550, but I am leasing, any sugestions? I am thinking I might buy it out, not sure yet.
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You should have no problems because you are leasing. Just make sure you allow for the possibility of reinstalling the factory muffler unless you intend to buy your car. As far as I know, all after-market mufflers allow for easy reinstallation of the oiriginal--e.g., B&B.
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Thanks for the info, anyone know were I can get a B&B exhaust in the New Jersey are, website for B&B etc. Damn more money
Thanks
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Since your car has a new engine, you're probably going to have to wait a while for the after market companies to develop and release exhausts for it. Here's the B&B site:
http://www.bbexhaust.com/
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Originally Posted by 545smg' date='Oct 22 2005, 12:59 PM
I am thinking about purchasing an exhaust for my 545 - Any advise would be helpful.

I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.

I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.


I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there.? I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.

Any thoughts?? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
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If you want something that sounds like a V8 but retains the sophistication of the car you have, I recommend the AC Schnitzer. I threw one on my leased 545 and am thoroughly pleased. I can attest to a significant weight reduction as well. The stock exhaust comes in two pieces and each are nearly as heavy as the single ACS piece. Pricey though - roughly $1600 for parts but nothing compared to what we paid for the cars.
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Originally Posted by KrisD' date='Oct 23 2005, 09:10 AM
[quote name='545smg' date='Oct 22 2005, 12:59 PM']I am thinking about purchasing an exhaust for my 545 - Any advise would be helpful.

I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.

I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.


I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there.? I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.

Any thoughts?? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
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If you want something that sounds like a V8 but retains the sophistication of the car you have, I recommend the AC Schnitzer. I threw one on my leased 545 and am thoroughly pleased. I can attest to a significant weight reduction as well. The stock exhaust comes in two pieces and each are nearly as heavy as the single ACS piece. Pricey though - roughly $1600 for parts but nothing compared to what we paid for the cars.
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Thanks - I will look into them.
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Old 10-23-2005, 10:23 AM
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The movie on the b&b website of the 530i. Do you guys think it's the old 231 hp engine or my with 258hp?
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 23 2005, 01:23 PM
The movie on the b&b website of the 530i. Do you guys think it's the old 231 hp engine or my with 258hp?
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No clue here. I think you can send B&B an email using an address that is on it's website.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 23 2005, 02:23 PM
The movie on the b&b website of the 530i. Do you guys think it's the old 231 hp engine or my with 258hp?
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it's been up there for a while. hard to tell w/out asking them. i'd give them a call directly. they have always been helpful to me.
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Originally Posted by KrisD' date='Oct 24 2005, 12:19 AM
[quote name='mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 23 2005, 02:23 PM']The movie on the b&b website of the 530i. Do you guys think it's the old 231 hp engine or my with 258hp?
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it's been up there for a while. hard to tell w/out asking them. i'd give them a call directly. they have always been helpful to me.
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[/quote]I agree. B&B is very helpful. Check B&B Excellent out. I had a great experience with B&B.
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