Magnaflow 14862 BMW 530i
04-21-2010, 07:25 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
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" I'm guessing they just cut close to where the OEM muffler ends and then weld on the new one "
That's correct, you just need the muffler that comes in the box
That's correct, you just need the muffler that comes in the box
04-21-2010, 07:34 AM
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I don't believe you were a member back then, but this is the very famous video that I got ripped on for many months to follow. When people refer to the "Loafers" thread, this would be it. Hahahahahahahaha!
This is that exhaust on my old 530.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/449..._fromsearch__1
This is that exhaust on my old 530.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/449..._fromsearch__1
04-22-2010, 03:08 PM
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Well, I just got my muffler and made an appointment at a local Midas to have it installed after work in Palatine off Dundee / Rte 12. Well, warning - DON'T GO THERE. Bunch of damn idiots. The guy put the Bimmer on the lift, took a look at the 3" pipe coming out of the car, took at look at the 2 1/2" pipe coming out of the MagnaFlow, and got all confused. He looked at me and said "Gee, this is going to take a long time to install. I'm not sure if I can do this." So I go to his manager and he says "I'm not very comfortable working on your car here." GODDAMMIT. YOU COULDN'T HAVE TOLD ME THAT AN HOUR AGO WHILE I SAT HERE WAITING FOR YOU TO JUST LIFT THE CAR AND LOOK?
So I leave, an hour later. Now its too late to get it installed someplace else by day's end.
I go to another indy shop. Now its around 5:30PM. All of these shops range from $85-$99 per hour in labor. The next shop says they can do it but no one, NO ONE can give me a quote of how much it will cost to install it.
Guys, I went to 4 different muffler shops and all of them scratched their heads. I f@#king give up. This state sucks d#%@. I'm just going to strap my goddam Magnaflow to my bumper and hope that as air passes through it at high speed it will make a farting sound.
So I leave, an hour later. Now its too late to get it installed someplace else by day's end.
I go to another indy shop. Now its around 5:30PM. All of these shops range from $85-$99 per hour in labor. The next shop says they can do it but no one, NO ONE can give me a quote of how much it will cost to install it.
Guys, I went to 4 different muffler shops and all of them scratched their heads. I f@#king give up. This state sucks d#%@. I'm just going to strap my goddam Magnaflow to my bumper and hope that as air passes through it at high speed it will make a farting sound.
04-22-2010, 03:26 PM
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dude i feel your pain
i got royally screwed recently in the same situation
Chicali muffler shop in ghetto ass part of noho did a swap for $150, then 3/4 way through it, says ohh its gonna be another 60 because i didnt see i needed to cut and repipe your resonator, totally ghetto ass joint man...i was soo pissed i just gave the money and left, looked around the lot, NO BIMMERS NO BENZ'S NO NOTHING, just a bunch of lowriders, i honestly dont even remember how i got there....
moral of the story, dont drive aimlessly looking for a muffler shop...find a reputable shop that knows what theyre doing, call beforehand and get it done right, or you WILL BE SORRY...
i got royally screwed recently in the same situation
Chicali muffler shop in ghetto ass part of noho did a swap for $150, then 3/4 way through it, says ohh its gonna be another 60 because i didnt see i needed to cut and repipe your resonator, totally ghetto ass joint man...i was soo pissed i just gave the money and left, looked around the lot, NO BIMMERS NO BENZ'S NO NOTHING, just a bunch of lowriders, i honestly dont even remember how i got there....
moral of the story, dont drive aimlessly looking for a muffler shop...find a reputable shop that knows what theyre doing, call beforehand and get it done right, or you WILL BE SORRY...
04-23-2010, 10:21 AM
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Well......quick update.
I got the exhaust installed for $170!!! RAPE. 2 hours labor basically at $85. I was so pissed off. Regardless, they did a great job on it and were nice enough to drive my car back to my work instead of having me come pick it up. I almost feel its not my damn fault they work slow and were meticulous with it. They quoted over the phone that "there was a lot of bend / weld work done and they wanted to make sure it was truly done to perfection." Well, whatever. I paid about $70 more than I should have.
I'll post pics and a video soon! =P
I got the exhaust installed for $170!!! RAPE. 2 hours labor basically at $85. I was so pissed off. Regardless, they did a great job on it and were nice enough to drive my car back to my work instead of having me come pick it up. I almost feel its not my damn fault they work slow and were meticulous with it. They quoted over the phone that "there was a lot of bend / weld work done and they wanted to make sure it was truly done to perfection." Well, whatever. I paid about $70 more than I should have.
I'll post pics and a video soon! =P
04-23-2010, 11:16 AM
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