RPI axle back exhaust install on 2008 550i sport
10-12-2009, 05:09 PM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Originally Posted by NYC530XI' post='1030901' date='Oct 12 2009, 09:06 PM
Awesome DIY!
Just wondering, did anything have to be welded? Your DYI seems to point to no, just want to clarify.
Just wondering, did anything have to be welded? Your DYI seems to point to no, just want to clarify.
Nope, no welds. Simply line it up, mark your cut, cut OEM pipe with sawsall, move rear hanger, mount RPI, bolt on with band which is provided.
10-12-2009, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='1029279' date='Oct 10 2009, 01:23 PM
Here goes. My son and my step dad are in the pic's, I was taking them. The only hard part, if you can call it that, was moving the rear hanger from the right to the left as you can see in the one picture below. It simply unscrewed from the one bolt and remounted onto the other.
10-13-2009, 07:31 AM
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You're right, start up rumble sounds GREAT. I really like to drive in DS and hear the rumble every time my AT downshifts. I'm VERY happy with my exhaust and I often see people walking by and checking it out. Also, had brake fluid change yesterday at the Stealership - OUCH!!! Even the adviser loves it and the sound.
10-13-2009, 08:03 AM
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Wow... surprised at how easy that was. Any way you could post a short video or sound clip of the rumble? Been heavily considering an exhaust upgrade since I got my car!
10-13-2009, 08:39 AM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Originally Posted by acorradi87' post='1031335' date='Oct 13 2009, 12:03 PM
Wow... surprised at how easy that was. Any way you could post a short video or sound clip of the rumble? Been heavily considering an exhaust upgrade since I got my car!
10-13-2009, 12:56 PM
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Congrats on your new RPi exhaust hope you enjoy it!
Do you have the scoops and drop in filter yet? If not be sure
to Pm nerweezy for the best pricing.
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Do you have the scoops and drop in filter yet? If not be sure
to Pm nerweezy for the best pricing.
:thubmsup:
10-13-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by leventor' post='1030589' date='Oct 12 2009, 01:02 PM
... Some even said it sounded better than M5... 
On a more serious note (no pun intended), where's the sound clip? Would be nice to hear what it sounds like. And how many ducats did that set you back?