08-08-2012, 11:04 PM | #23 |
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redline360.com - I Googled "Megan Racing X5M" and it came up third from the top. $338 for stainless tips, $374 if you want the blue tips (not exactly my style). All three models appear to be in stock. Mine shipped today and looks like it should arrive before the weekend.
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08-09-2012, 07:06 AM | #25 |
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Let us know how difficult the install is. I've always dealt with "bolt on" exhaust systems, never saw one that needed to be cut and welded. I agree, 5k is ridiculous. I have a B&B on my M3, and new its only 1300.
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Sorry to sound like such a newb just want to figure everything out about these things. |
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08-17-2012, 03:09 PM | #32 | |
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08-17-2012, 03:30 PM | #33 | |
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Some aftermarkets use an electronic set of valves or, like the Akrapovic, utilize the OEM vacuum-activated valve system to get the same effect - quieter cruising when closed, louder when open. I want that slightly deeper sound and burble all the time. And, I want my tips to discolor/dirty at the same rate. The stock outer tips get much blacker than the inner tips and it looks like something is wrong. Again, personal preference, not performance-oriented. |
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Btw: the valves in the stock open under two conditions; 1) M mode, 2) when you move the tranny lever to the left d/s mode and shift gears the car goes into Manual mode and the exhaust valves stay open. The latter happens when the car is moving or stopped, so long as the lever is on d/s - the car need not be in M mode. I have been doing this all week as I too am looking to increase sound without breaking the bank cruising in M mode to open the valves. I recommend anyone try this. |
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08-18-2012, 10:48 PM | #37 |
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It is very easy to do with some safety wire, but it still leaves you with tiny exhaust tips and the huge OE muffler visible under the rear skirt.
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08-19-2012, 07:59 AM | #38 |
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Exactly... was talking to a local shop and they were trying to convince me to just cut off the exhaust and straight pipe it.
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08-23-2012, 08:58 PM | #40 |
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Got the exhaust installed. Opened a new thread:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735534 |
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