Quad exhaust question
#1
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Watchung, NJ
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Previous BMW's owned:
2012 X3
2011 335 cic
2010 535 Touring
2009 335 cic
2008 535 Touring
2007 535 Touring
2006 330cic
2005 330cic
2004 545i
2003 745i
2001 740i
1999 540i
1997 540i
1995 540i
1988 635i
1987 635i
1984 633i
1983 528e
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am considering installation of a quad system but hope that guys who have done so can answer the following:
1. When cutting the lower right rear apron to match the existing left side, can they add the turned-in lip to the apron so that both sides are alike?
2. Can anyone recommend a shop in New Jersey that has expertise at this?
3. I want a low pitched rumbling sound; am not anxious to be heard a mile away. What?s good?
4. And lastly: My dealer says that even though I will have put additional cost in the car via an exhaust mod, the ultimate resale value will be decreased because used car buyers associate the mod with brutal driving habits. He says the same thing about aftermarket wheels. Any opinions?
Many thanks,
Art
1. When cutting the lower right rear apron to match the existing left side, can they add the turned-in lip to the apron so that both sides are alike?
2. Can anyone recommend a shop in New Jersey that has expertise at this?
3. I want a low pitched rumbling sound; am not anxious to be heard a mile away. What?s good?
4. And lastly: My dealer says that even though I will have put additional cost in the car via an exhaust mod, the ultimate resale value will be decreased because used car buyers associate the mod with brutal driving habits. He says the same thing about aftermarket wheels. Any opinions?
Many thanks,
Art
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by BigartK' date='Mar 13 2005, 07:16 AM
I am considering installation of a quad system but hope that guys who have done so can answer the following:
1.? When cutting the lower right rear apron to match the existing left side, can they add the turned-in lip to the apron so that both sides are alike?
2.? Can anyone recommend a shop in New Jersey that has expertise at this?
3.? I want a low pitched rumbling sound; am not anxious to be heard a mile away.? What?s good?
4.? And lastly:? My dealer says that even though I will have put additional cost in the car via an exhaust mod, the ultimate resale value will be decreased because used car buyers associate the mod with brutal driving habits.? He says the same thing about aftermarket wheels.? Any opinions?
Many thanks,
Art
1.? When cutting the lower right rear apron to match the existing left side, can they add the turned-in lip to the apron so that both sides are alike?
2.? Can anyone recommend a shop in New Jersey that has expertise at this?
3.? I want a low pitched rumbling sound; am not anxious to be heard a mile away.? What?s good?
4.? And lastly:? My dealer says that even though I will have put additional cost in the car via an exhaust mod, the ultimate resale value will be decreased because used car buyers associate the mod with brutal driving habits.? He says the same thing about aftermarket wheels.? Any opinions?
Many thanks,
Art
[snapback]100856[/snapback]
Question 2: I'm not sure
Question 3: The only available Quad exhaust for E60 are Eisenmann and Hamann.
Question 4: Definitely, it will not decrease the resale value for your car. I have a friend that mods his M3 pretty much and sold 62k for it, used for only 4000 miles. Just make sure you sell it private and not to the dealer.
I hope all these help your doubts..
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
#3
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Watchung, NJ
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Previous BMW's owned:
2012 X3
2011 335 cic
2010 535 Touring
2009 335 cic
2008 535 Touring
2007 535 Touring
2006 330cic
2005 330cic
2004 545i
2003 745i
2001 740i
1999 540i
1997 540i
1995 540i
1988 635i
1987 635i
1984 633i
1983 528e
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for the response.
When cutting the right side lower apron to accomodate the added exhaust pipes, the edges of the cut portion are just that: edges about one eighth of an inch thick.
The left side, where the stock pipes fit, does not have the sharp edge of the lower apron exposed around the pipes. It has a surface at 90 degrees to where the edge would be. It's about 2 inches long and goes toward the front of the car. That's the "turned-in lip" that I am referring to.
When cutting the right side lower apron to accomodate the added exhaust pipes, the edges of the cut portion are just that: edges about one eighth of an inch thick.
The left side, where the stock pipes fit, does not have the sharp edge of the lower apron exposed around the pipes. It has a surface at 90 degrees to where the edge would be. It's about 2 inches long and goes toward the front of the car. That's the "turned-in lip" that I am referring to.
#4
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I still don't get it .. i'm sorry
Maybe a picture may help but the other time when i cut the right side of the apron the bodyshop did a pretty gd job for me.
Maybe Choi001 (I can't really rem his username but he has the quad exhaust on his car too) is able to help you.. Good luck
![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
Maybe a picture may help but the other time when i cut the right side of the apron the bodyshop did a pretty gd job for me.
Maybe Choi001 (I can't really rem his username but he has the quad exhaust on his car too) is able to help you.. Good luck
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
#6
Contributors
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Soc_fans,
Here is a picture of what Bigartk is triing to explain.
![Quad exhaust question-ex_turnin.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/5685d1482363202t-quad-exhaust-question-ex_turnin.jpg)
You can see that the bumper turns in back up towards the front of the car, and would want this on the other side as well if he were to put in a quad exhaust. Not just have the cut ends showing.
I think that the only way to get this for the quad side, is to have someone add these on after and then smooth them out, or have a new lower bumper section.
Here is a picture of what Bigartk is triing to explain.
![Quad exhaust question-ex_turnin.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/5685d1482363202t-quad-exhaust-question-ex_turnin.jpg)
You can see that the bumper turns in back up towards the front of the car, and would want this on the other side as well if he were to put in a quad exhaust. Not just have the cut ends showing.
I think that the only way to get this for the quad side, is to have someone add these on after and then smooth them out, or have a new lower bumper section.
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Oh.. Haha earlier i was guessing that it was that part too because that was my dilemma as well when i was thinking to get the quad.
Well, yeah i agree if the hole is there, it looks pretty ugly. That is one of the reason why i bought the hamann rear lip and diffuser.. i will post it up the pics soon..
Well, yeah i agree if the hole is there, it looks pretty ugly. That is one of the reason why i bought the hamann rear lip and diffuser.. i will post it up the pics soon..
#9
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Watchung, NJ
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Previous BMW's owned:
2012 X3
2011 335 cic
2010 535 Touring
2009 335 cic
2008 535 Touring
2007 535 Touring
2006 330cic
2005 330cic
2004 545i
2003 745i
2001 740i
1999 540i
1997 540i
1995 540i
1988 635i
1987 635i
1984 633i
1983 528e
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='Mar 13 2005, 10:58 AM
Soc_fans,
Here is a picture of what Bigartk is triing to explain.
Attachment 5685
You can see that the bumper turns in back up towards the front of the car, and would want this on the other side as well if he were to put in a quad exhaust. Not just have the cut ends showing.
I think that the only way to get this for the quad side, is to have someone add these on after and then smooth them out, or have a new lower bumper section.
Here is a picture of what Bigartk is triing to explain.
Attachment 5685
You can see that the bumper turns in back up towards the front of the car, and would want this on the other side as well if he were to put in a quad exhaust. Not just have the cut ends showing.
I think that the only way to get this for the quad side, is to have someone add these on after and then smooth them out, or have a new lower bumper section.
[snapback]100897[/snapback]
Right!! The picture is exactly what I am referring to. Anyone know of the lower apron for an M5 can be purchased yet? Gimme a best guess as to cost?
Thanks,
Art
#10
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SG Valley, CA
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011 550 AW
2005 530AW GONE
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I would post something...there are some of us that just want the front bumper and not the rear for the M5. If you just want the rear, I'm sure someone will work something out by splitting the M5 aero package.