How to get quad exhaust on 550i?
06-02-2007, 11:51 AM
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I have a 2006 550i and I want to get an M5 look from the rear. I want to either have the existing bumper modified or buy an M5 bumper and put either real working exhaust on right side of rear or dummy exhaust tips. I need suggestions on how I might accomplish this...the car already is terribly fast, I just like the look of exhaust on both sides...so either way would work with me.
06-02-2007, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
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Depends what you're willing to pay. The least expensive method would be to do a custom quad exhaust. Companies offering aftermarket quads include Hamann, Eisenmann, and RDSport.
06-02-2007, 12:27 PM
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I am planning on the RDsport quads for mine. They are much cheaper than the Hamann version and the Eisenmann has a false right side. I would also go with the rear M bumper available on this forum. It looks much nicer, comes to you already painted and don't forget the M5 trunk finisher piece as well.
06-02-2007, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
BIG DISCLAIMER: RDSport quad exhaust for 545/550 doesn't fit perfectly with M5 rear bumper. I'm having fitment issues. Remuse spent some coin to get the right fitment. The RDSport quad exhaust is meant to fit with the M-Tech rear diffuser.
06-02-2007, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='431178' date='Jun 2 2007, 04:34 PM
BIG DISCLAIMER: RDSport quad exhaust for 545/550 doesn't fit perfectly with M5 rear bumper. I'm having fitment issues. Remuse spent some coin to get the right fitment. The RDSport quad exhaust is meant to fit with the M-Tech rear diffuser.
I have a 2008 550i with sport package coming in July and now I am confused about which way I should go.
06-03-2007, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jcflys' post='431291' date='Jun 2 2007, 11:20 PM
Thanks. In all my research I have not come across that information. What kind of major work are we talking about? I would like to get the RDsport quads and really wanted to get the M5 rear, but I don't know that I want to mess with major customization to get it to fit.
I have a 2008 550i with sport package coming in July and now I am confused about which way I should go.
I have a 2008 550i with sport package coming in July and now I am confused about which way I should go.
06-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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That is what I was thinking last night. We need a sticky that just deals with quad exhaust conversions and what people have done to get everything looking good. Pictures, prices and links for each product would be great. I am still bummed that the RDsport doesn't fit easily with the M5 rear.
06-03-2007, 09:53 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Here is a side-by-side comparison between a 545/550 RDSport quad exhaust and M5 RDSport quad exhaust. Note how the tips on the 545i has to move about one inch to the left and right. The main problem is moving the right-sided tips over. The left isn't too much of a problem. Yes, the tips on the 545i is larger than the M5 tips. I believe they're 90mm.
06-05-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jcflys' post='431291' date='Jun 2 2007, 09:20 PM
Thanks. In all my research I have not come across that information. What kind of major work are we talking about? I would like to get the RDsport quads and really wanted to get the M5 rear, but I don't know that I want to mess with major customization to get it to fit.
I have a 2008 550i with sport package coming in July and now I am confused about which way I should go.
I have a 2008 550i with sport package coming in July and now I am confused about which way I should go.
So what is the verdict? Where can we find out about this potential conversion for the 08 550i on the net?
Thanks. Google turning up emtpy.
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