RPi 545i Exhaust installations posted
04-03-2009 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='835216' date='Apr 3 2009, 09:06 AM
E, That looks to be a 550...Does that mean we have a 550 prototype? Did you just step up the pipe on the 545 exhaust to match the 550?
04-03-2009 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by joe@raceprecision' post='835265' date='Apr 3 2009, 11:55 AM
It's a 545i. The second owner that bought the car never got around to removing the 550i badge that the original owner put on. We went ahead and removed it for him.
04-03-2009 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='835257' date='Apr 3 2009, 09:47 AM
Any advantages/disadvantages between welding or using the clamp?
They both can be done well or done poorly.
If you go to a shop with a skilled welder with good equipment, he'll be able to put a good clean weld on there. A good welder should be able to do it so that none of the metal drips down into the piping, obstructing some of the flow, though this does happen if the pipes aren't meeting exactly flush. It should last the life of the exhaust (or car), with no leaks.
With a clamp, the nice thing is you can adjust the fitment. If the tips aren't exactly like you want them, you have a little bit of leeway to work with. Also, it takes less time and money to install. There's never any obstruction in the pipe. You do need to use a good quality clamp, and after installing it, you need to turn the car on and check to make sure there aren't any leaks. It also should last the life of the exhaust if you use a good clamp.
They're both choices for this application. I do personally like clamps here though, to fine tune the tip placement.
04-03-2009 | 02:43 PM
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*Caution. Poor sound quality. This video doesn't due justice for the amazing sound this exhaust produces*
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/mad...=Picture623.flv
04-03-2009 | 03:01 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i — Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium |
Wheels & Suspension — DCR Nurburgring Satin Finish with Chrome Lip 20x9 front 20x10.5 rear | Toyo Tires 245/30/20 front 285/25/20 rear
Performance — In the Works: RPI Exhaust | RPi Ram Air Induction
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='835547' date='Apr 3 2009, 02:02 PM
Foiled.
04-03-2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviator' post='835644' date='Apr 3 2009, 05:43 PM
*Caution. Poor sound quality. This video doesn't due justice for the amazing sound this exhaust produces*
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/mad...=Picture623.flv
04-05-2009 | 10:43 AM
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by Aviator' post='835644' date='Apr 3 2009, 06:43 PM
*Caution. Poor sound quality. This video doesn't due justice for the amazing sound this exhaust produces*
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/mad...=Picture623.flv
So does the RPI also have the vacuum thingy? I don't think I saw it in the video.