Magnaflow muffler install pics start to finish
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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 530i, upgrades: Magnaflow exhaust, Mtec angel eyes and low beam head lights, Just purchased 172 style wheels, looking around for the best tires on Tire Rack now. R1 concepts rotors drilled/slotted. Saving for the M-style kit from Trinity Auto.
Love it, I got the same thing!
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Seeing how you have a 535, aren't you concerned those crush bends affect performance? Maybe it's the angle of the pic, but the first bend they made looks like the diameter is almost reduced by half.
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My Ride: 2008 535i Alpine White w/ Gray Interior; Premium, Sports, Cold Weather; Comfort Access, NAV, iPod Adapter, Sat Radio
Upgrades: ★ OEM 166 (245/35F : 275/30R) ★ Motorcepts HID AEs & Fogs ★ License Plate LEDs ★ 35% Tints ★
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The existing diameter is 3" and I think the new pipe is either 2.25" or 2.5". I drove about 100 miles this weekend and haven't noticed any decrease in performance. The increase in sound makes you 'feel' like your accelerating faster but I think it's pretty much the same.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 530i, upgrades: Magnaflow exhaust, Mtec angel eyes and low beam head lights, Just purchased 172 style wheels, looking around for the best tires on Tire Rack now. R1 concepts rotors drilled/slotted. Saving for the M-style kit from Trinity Auto.
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My Ride: 08 535i
I got mines installed yesterday. My local mechanic didn't have the equipment required to do the install so I took it to a muffler shop in the Bronx. They did a great job. They added a small section of curved pipe and enlarged one of the ends to match the diameter of the existing.
I like the deep tone sound of it. It mostly noticeable as you accelerate in the local streets. It was hard to hear the difference in the expressway due to wind and ambient noise; I'll have to group up with a 2nd car to see if can hear the sound better.
Please note that the muffler doesn't come with the support hangers, so those must be added and welded on.
Where did you order your muffler from? I see you have a 535i also
I like the deep tone sound of it. It mostly noticeable as you accelerate in the local streets. It was hard to hear the difference in the expressway due to wind and ambient noise; I'll have to group up with a 2nd car to see if can hear the sound better.
Please note that the muffler doesn't come with the support hangers, so those must be added and welded on.
Where did you order your muffler from? I see you have a 535i also
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My Ride: 2008 535i Alpine White w/ Gray Interior; Premium, Sports, Cold Weather; Comfort Access, NAV, iPod Adapter, Sat Radio
Upgrades: ★ OEM 166 (245/35F : 275/30R) ★ Motorcepts HID AEs & Fogs ★ License Plate LEDs ★ 35% Tints ★
Wish List: MTech Kit : Matte Black Kidney Grilles : R1 Concepts / Hawk Brake Kit : Blacked-out Orion Headlights
Frank, I ordered it from Amazon.
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My Ride: Silver 550i: Orion V2 - LCI Tail Lights - VRM 710 (Powder Coated Matt Black) - Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust - Painted Brake Calipers (Red) - Painted Rear MTEC Kit (Black) - Window Tint (Windshield 70% - All other Windows 55% - Smoked Side Markers
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I ordered the 16559 from www.jegs.com. I picked it up for $495 + $19 for shipping. This is a cat back exhaust system by Magnaflow. The first 700 miles is the break in period. It sounds perfect. I will make a you tube video and post it up for you guys.
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Wow that muffler looks really good! I will be upgrading mine soon too and have a white 535i. Can you take some pics of it now that your car is off the lift? It'll give me a good idea if that's the look I want. Thanks!!!
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