01-03-2014, 09:43 PM | #1 |
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Megan Exhaust doesnt fit x50i
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I am new to the forum I just picked up a 2012 X5 50i M Sport, I have already installed the DINAN stage 2 flash and just recently ordered the Megan Racing exhaust. Unfortunately the Megan does not work/fit for the X5. The exhaust arrived and I went to my installer to have it put on, when we put the car on the lift we noticed that the vehicle has 2 pipes coming all the way back to the muffler for the exhaust, then we glance at the exhaust system and noticed that it is made for only single pipe like the 6 cylinder models. Needless to say my installer contacted Megan took pictures and addressed the issue, they then said that they dont have one that will fit the 50i. : thumbdown I will be dropping of the vehicle next Friday to get a custom mandrel bend exhaust, downpipe back. Should be done by Monday, I will post videos with the beast completed. Regards, Eddie |
01-04-2014, 12:40 PM | #2 |
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The Megan Racing exhaust was made for the X5M, it was never meant to fit a 50i
However someone on here did chop off the piping and made it fit his 50i, search around you'll find it. |
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01-04-2014, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Well sorry that the Megan didn't work out.
I could be interested in it if you can't just return it. Looking forward to the pics., try to get some while its still on the rack. |
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01-04-2014, 09:21 PM | #4 |
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I'm sure any reputable muffler shop could fabricate an adapter. I intend putting one of these on my X in future, and mines a diesel!
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01-05-2014, 04:12 AM | #6 |
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I have considered it alot, but I cannot seem to justify giving up a few thousand dollars for that thing. I put a full Termi System on my 2013 Ducati 1199 which was around $3000 which seemed appropriate because it is a superbike and a full system. Even my Cayenne Turbo exhaust cost me less, $2600 (Tubi Style Exhaust) and thats a really hyped up system. I just think it is WAY overpriced and I refuse to spend the money, lol.
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01-05-2014, 04:13 AM | #7 |
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Sorry, the shop ordered it and called me in to install. I got there lifted the car saw it was no going to work and just left, I'm sure they returned it.
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The intricacy is that the underside of the vehicle looks like this: I guess I could just order the X5M exhaust and the hack off the tips and relocate them. That sounds like a good idea. |
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01-06-2014, 09:47 PM | #12 |
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Did the exhaust and stage 3, or intercoolers and stage 4 make a noticeable improvement?
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Are you keeping your stock exhaust, or chopping it up?
I don't have experience with the Megan exhaust on the X5, but many of the reviews for the E92/E90 M3 said it was drone city...so it might be smart to keep your stock parts just in case you want to switch back.
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In that case I will keep the stock exhaust. I plan on doing a custom exhaust downpipe back along with a custom x-pipe, all mandrel bent. I haven't seen anyone yet with that setup, hopefully it will sound good. Inevitably a couple weeks after i finish that then i will get the active autowerks downpipes.
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I did a section 3 delete on my 50i. No mufflers, just pipe to single 3" black tips. It was a bit loud and had a bit of drone. Then I had my mechanic do a custom H just past the resonators. I am absolutely thrilled with the final result. To put it into perspective, I came out of an E60 M5 with an Eisenmann Race that was absolute heaven but a little loud and obnoxious at times. This setup is perfect, is very civil with a nice deep rumble at cruising speed and sounds awesome at WOT.
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Anyone know where I can find the post about the custom exhaust modification in order for it to fit the 50i? Thanks
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