X5M exhaust tips size

Doctor///M · 11-19-2018, 03:09 PM

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I doubt there's any differences in the diffuser. Mine was done by a local custom exhaust shop like 9vapors so my whole setup is custom. There is enough room in your diffuser but your tips probably won't fit on the stock muffler due to spacing. I'm just assuming you want new tips on stock muffler...if you are going custom and they are telling you your tips won't fit, find another shop...

I'll take some pics today and update this post.

sorry thats what i meant...i wanted to cut off the stock tips and put on 4" tips and they said it wont fit in the opening.

I'm running 4" tips with stock spacing and they just barely touch each other. My aftermarket diffuser also fills up the outer edge completely.

do_0b · 11-19-2018, 03:11 PM

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I'm running 4" tips with stock spacing and they just barely touch each other. My aftermarket diffuser also fills up the outer edge completely.

yeah my tips are similar design like yours, it has an outer carbon shell
but the shop is telling me its too big and it will hit the top of the diffuser

Doctor///M · 11-19-2018, 03:13 PM

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I'm running 4" tips with stock spacing and they just barely touch each other. My aftermarket diffuser also fills up the outer edge completely.

yeah my tips are similar design like yours, it has an outer carbon shell
but the shop is telling me its too big and it will hit the top of the diffuser

I'll get you a pic - it is very close to, but doesn't touch the diffuser at the top of the tips.

do_0b · 11-19-2018, 03:19 PM

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I'll get you a pic - it is very close to, but doesn't touch the diffuser at the top of the tips.

do you remember how they cut the tips off?
the shop is also saying that the tips will touch side by side because theyre so wide as well

Doctor///M · 11-19-2018, 03:32 PM

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I'll get you a pic - it is very close to, but doesn't touch the diffuser at the top of the tips.

do you remember how they cut the tips off?
the shop is also saying that the tips will touch side by side because theyre so wide as well

They cut it just after the vacuum line (I wanted to retain them). They installed/welded a smaller diameter coupling to extend the length so that I could bolt the tips on to my preferred length instead of having them welded. Because they're bolted I can adjust them to any desirable configuration.

do_0b · 11-19-2018, 03:33 PM

maybe i should go to another shop lol

mirob · 11-19-2018, 03:35 PM

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maybe i should go to another shop lol

Just measured my tips, totally 4"...no idea where I got the 4.5"...my bad...

9vapors · 11-19-2018, 05:35 PM

Probably doesn't help much, but as I back out you can see how much room mine take up at the Y...

mhkm · 11-29-2018, 11:23 AM

Akrapovic tips

do_0b · 11-29-2018, 11:38 AM

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Akrapovic tips

are those welded on to the stock muffler? if so, what size is your tips?

mhkm · 11-29-2018, 11:40 AM

Yes, I Had them installed by a professional shop. Honestly I don't know the size, I never got around to measuring 😅

do_0b · 11-29-2018, 02:28 PM

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Yes, I Had them installed by a professional shop. Honestly I don't know the size, I never got around to measuring ��

im asking because the shop i went to told me my 4"tips are too big. but i think its because they were gonna copy the same placement as the stock tips which is tucked inside of the diffuser.
I think welding a coupler to extend the length of the exhaust it will bring the tips out and it will clear....gonna go back and talk to the shop

Y13LD · 05-16-2019, 12:38 AM

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Yes, I Had them installed by a professional shop. Honestly I don't know the size, I never got around to measuring 😅

Are these from ebay? I googled Akra tips for this size and couldn't find anything except tips on ebay for $40-50 each, all from China.

The only thing on Akrapovic's website was these tips:https://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/pro...=67&yearId=246

But for $1,500 for just tips, im out https://www.vividracing.com/akrapovi...150938446.html

rodo · 04-27-2021, 10:13 AM

hi everyone, first post here!

Just got a 2013 X5M and looking to do a muffler delete. Any suggestions on where to get tips? Looking for anything between 3.5" and 4".

The ones posted in this thread look incredible!

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9vapors Major 650 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: CB X5M Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Des Moines iTrader: (0)	Probably doesn't help much, but as I back out you can see how much room mine take up at the Y...
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mhkm The Doctor 14 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2013 E70 X5M Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Side iTrader: (0)	I have these Akrapovic tips Attached Images __________________ 2007 335i: Evolve tune, AR Catless DP, VK FMIC, Vorsteiner lip, VRS CSI bootlid, Lux V3, RD strut bar, P3 Boost guage, PSW, BMW Performance Power Kit, Injen intake - TOTALLED by son 2013 X5M: VRS lip, Velos Tune, Catless DP, Dome hood, electric trailer hitch, performance alcantera SW.
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mhkm The Doctor 14 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2013 E70 X5M Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Side iTrader: (0)	Yes, I Had them installed by a professional shop. Honestly I don't know the size, I never got around to measuring 😅 __________________ 2007 335i: Evolve tune, AR Catless DP, VK FMIC, Vorsteiner lip, VRS CSI bootlid, Lux V3, RD strut bar, P3 Boost guage, PSW, BMW Performance Power Kit, Injen intake - TOTALLED by son 2013 X5M: VRS lip, Velos Tune, Catless DP, Dome hood, electric trailer hitch, performance alcantera SW.
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rodo Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	hi everyone, first post here! Just got a 2013 X5M and looking to do a muffler delete. Any suggestions on where to get tips? Looking for anything between 3.5" and 4". The ones posted in this thread look incredible! __________________ 2010 328i on the way gone: 2004 325i, 2006 325i, 2009 328i
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