Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
09-21-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1012993' date='Sep 21 2009, 09:33 PM
Yeah, true.
I could have done that last week - didn't even think of it.
You mentioned some Hartge exhaust tips when we were in M?nchen. Any news about those?
BTW, while I was getting my new wheel, I had my active carbon cabin air filters changed (5900km past the service time), and I asked my buddy (service dept. manager) if I could make an appointment for an oil change. He said, "No, you don't drive enough. I will call you in May 2010 and tell you when you have a time with us."
I could have done that last week - didn't even think of it.
You mentioned some Hartge exhaust tips when we were in M?nchen. Any news about those?
BTW, while I was getting my new wheel, I had my active carbon cabin air filters changed (5900km past the service time), and I asked my buddy (service dept. manager) if I could make an appointment for an oil change. He said, "No, you don't drive enough. I will call you in May 2010 and tell you when you have a time with us."
wow, wasn't expecting to read that. nice service dept. mgr
BMW in Copenhagen would have simply quoted me 10000DKK (1300EUR), like they do for everything I ask them to give me a quote for
09-21-2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1013002' date='Sep 21 2009, 10:43 PM
wow, wasn't expecting to read that. nice service dept. mgr
BMW in Copenhagen would have simply quoted me 10000DKK (1300EUR), like they do for everything I ask them to give me a quote for
I had better deliver soon, since he arranged a 15% discount on the 166M wheel!!
09-22-2009, 03:08 AM
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I received confirmation from BMW Parts this morning that the 535d/550i tips will not fit on the 530d exhaust 
He did however say I could spend 1200Eur on an Eisenmann exhaust system -- thanks buddy, I already get enough of those kind of money burning suggestions in the forum
Maybe cutting the tail pipes off to the muffler and welding on new ones is the only answer?
Would that impact the performance of the exhaust?
He did however say I could spend 1200Eur on an Eisenmann exhaust system -- thanks buddy, I already get enough of those kind of money burning suggestions in the forum
Maybe cutting the tail pipes off to the muffler and welding on new ones is the only answer?
Would that impact the performance of the exhaust?
09-23-2009, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1012687' date='Sep 21 2009, 01:50 PM
What can we do in the way of enhancements to our 530d exhaust tail-pipe tips? I just want some tips that fill out the gap in the diffuser a little better.
Anyone know of some nicer / larger tips that we can slide straight on to the OEM pipes?
Or will I need to get the existing tail-pipe cut off at the muffler and then have some new ones welded on?
Any ideas?
Anyone know of some nicer / larger tips that we can slide straight on to the OEM pipes?
Or will I need to get the existing tail-pipe cut off at the muffler and then have some new ones welded on?
Any ideas?
I?ve been thinking the same. Don?t want to change the OEM muffler. Brabus209wamg has nice looking 1 inlet 2 outlet exhaust tips and here are the similar looking ones.
Those would look really good, but I think 3,5" wont fit to OEM muffler and M-bumper since the original tips are 2"
Haven?t found out any solution yet...
09-24-2009, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1013667' date='Sep 22 2009, 02:08 PM
I received confirmation from BMW Parts this morning that the 535d/550i tips will not fit on the 530d exhaust
I could buy an ACS single tip for 375 Euros (good grief), or the entire 530d, ACS muffler that matches my ACS Diesel Power Upgrade, for a paltry 1300 Euros + installation.
This will have to wait until next spring I am afraid. Just like everything else! Hell, I haven't even bought the LCI E61 tail lights yet. Bruce's v6 cables are just sitting on my office desk.
09-24-2009, 08:24 AM
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Right on xBMWx
I?ve been thinking the same. Don?t want to change the OEM muffler. Brabus209wamg has nice looking 1 inlet 2 outlet exhaust tips and here are the similar looking ones.
Those would look really good, but I think 3,5" wont fit to OEM muffler and M-bumper since the original tips are 2" Haven?t found out any solution yet...
Attachment 90774
I?ve been thinking the same. Don?t want to change the OEM muffler. Brabus209wamg has nice looking 1 inlet 2 outlet exhaust tips and here are the similar looking ones.
Those would look really good, but I think 3,5" wont fit to OEM muffler and M-bumper since the original tips are 2"
Haven?t found out any solution yet...Attachment 90774
I PMed john (brabus209wamg) and he has a 545i, so his exhaust is a different size anyway... and he's going to upgrade to quads shortly!
09-24-2009, 08:26 AM
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1015711' date='Sep 24 2009, 04:04 PM
Well, that solves that issue... Bummer.
I could buy an ACS single tip for 375 Euros (good grief), or the entire 530d, ACS muffler that matches my ACS Diesel Power Upgrade, for a paltry 1300 Euros + installation.
This will have to wait until next spring I am afraid. Just like everything else! Hell, I haven't even bought the LCI E61 tail lights yet. Bruce's v6 cables are just sitting on my office desk.
I could buy an ACS single tip for 375 Euros (good grief), or the entire 530d, ACS muffler that matches my ACS Diesel Power Upgrade, for a paltry 1300 Euros + installation.
This will have to wait until next spring I am afraid. Just like everything else! Hell, I haven't even bought the LCI E61 tail lights yet. Bruce's v6 cables are just sitting on my office desk.
That said, I was seriously considering trading mine in for a 545i E60
If it wasn't such a hassle importing the damn thing I'd go for it.
09-24-2009, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1015866' date='Sep 24 2009, 07:26 PM
I like the idea of the LCI lights, but its quite an expensive mod IMHO. Seeing as I just bought new M5 mirrors, my next mod needs to be a bit cheaper
I may have to drive to northern Norway to have ArneR do the install!
09-24-2009, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1015892' date='Sep 24 2009, 06:52 PM
The LCI lights are excellent. But you are correct about the cost: the lights are 650? + 275? for Bruce's v6 cables. That is actually Ok, but then comes the 8 hours of pain doing the install...
I may have to drive to northern Norway to have ArneR do the install!
I may have to drive to northern Norway to have ArneR do the install!
Have him fit some quads and a BBK whilst he's at it