WTB: BMW Performance Exhaust for 325i (N53) UK

ChrisN53 · 09-24-2014, 02:50 PM

Mines a 2007 325i E92 with the N53 engine.

Appreciate this might be a slim chance, but worth a go.

Thanks.

ChrisN53 · 09-26-2014, 04:46 PM

Bump

The_Bear_Yid · 09-27-2014, 06:41 AM

Acerboo had one.

bungleaio · 09-27-2014, 10:33 AM

Hardest thing to buy when you're looking to get one and the hardest thing to sell when you want to get rid.

Good luck finding one mate, they make a great noise.

grimwood1992 · 09-27-2014, 10:50 AM

Been on the look out for one for the n46 engine for months. These just never seem to come up

The_Bear_Yid · 09-27-2014, 02:57 PM

I imagine a half decent custom exhaust place could replicate one or the sound at least. I could be way off but from the images, it looks like a pipe with a box around it. By that I mean no baffles afaik.

ChrisN53 · 09-27-2014, 03:10 PM

Acerboo sold his awhile ago.

I shall keep my eyes open for one, they seem rare.

lowkick · 09-27-2014, 04:54 PM

w-o-r-t-h e-v-e-r-y p-e-n-n-y. Never get bored of downshifting since I've put PE on. I've heard/seen many other exhausts on n52/n53 but nothing comes even close to PE.

ChrisN53 · 09-28-2014, 02:30 AM

Where did you acquire yours?

AlanYoro35i · 09-28-2014, 02:36 AM

Just buy one from the dealer forum who offer 15%? U will wait for ever for one!

lowkick · 09-28-2014, 03:03 AM

I bought mine from bungleaio, practically brand new. Forget trying at BMW or other places that source at BMW. I was told that I can place and order, full payment in but I will have to wait up to 6 months since the item isn't in stock anymore. Second hand is the only way. They do come up on here sometimes, worth the wait because what it does with your car is jaw dropping.

ChrisN53 · 09-28-2014, 03:25 AM

Th dealer in the US forum? I tried them, but they won't ship outside of the US.

makkan00 · 09-28-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisN53

Th dealer in the US forum? I tried them, but they won't ship outside of the US.

German ebay....

ChrisN53 · 09-28-2014, 04:50 AM

German eBay is a great shout! They have them and the price isn't too bad.

Am I right in thinking the BMW PE for the N53 325i is just a back box? No mid pipe? Thanks

Also, is it a direct replacement? No cutting required?.

ChrisN53 · 09-28-2014, 09:10 AM

Can anyone confirm the above?

lowkick · 09-28-2014, 11:03 AM

As for german ebay, before you place an order, send them a message and ask when are they going to post it. I did try to buy it on german ebay as well. They advertise the item as available, then after you place an order you will get a message about a long wait since they have to order it from bmw...

that's what happened to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisN53

German eBay is a great shout! They have them and the price isn't too bad.

Am I right in thinking the BMW PE for the N53 325i is just a back box? No mid pipe? Thanks

Also, is it a direct replacement? No cutting required?.

The_Bear_Yid · 09-28-2014, 11:10 AM

It's a cut and clamp job afaik. One of the reasons I didn't get round to it in the end and why I thought it'd be easier just to get a custom one.

acerboo · 09-28-2014, 01:45 PM

they are easy to fit there is a dimple in the original pipe where you have to cut, the new one then fits perfectly. the oem clamp is very expensive (£35) but you know there will be no problems with it.

ChrisN53 · 09-28-2014, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I have indeed bought one off German eBay. I checked with the seller, and it was in stock and ready to dispatch.

09-24-2014, 02:50 PM	#1
ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	WTB: BMW Performance Exhaust for 325i (N53) UK Mines a 2007 325i E92 with the N53 engine. Appreciate this might be a slim chance, but worth a go. Thanks.
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	Acerboo had one.
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bungleaio Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Pug 208 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Leicester UK iTrader: (0)	Hardest thing to buy when you're looking to get one and the hardest thing to sell when you want to get rid. Good luck finding one mate, they make a great noise.
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grimwood1992 Lieutenant 27 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: london iTrader: (0)	Been on the look out for one for the n46 engine for months. These just never seem to come up
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09-27-2014, 02:57 PM	#6
The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	I imagine a half decent custom exhaust place could replicate one or the sound at least. I could be way off but from the images, it looks like a pipe with a box around it. By that I mean no baffles afaik.
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09-27-2014, 03:10 PM	#7
ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Acerboo sold his awhile ago. I shall keep my eyes open for one, they seem rare.
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lowkick Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 249 Posts Drives: e91 325i M Sport, e31 850ci Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	w-o-r-t-h e-v-e-r-y p-e-n-n-y. Never get bored of downshifting since I've put PE on. I've heard/seen many other exhausts on n52/n53 but nothing comes even close to PE. __________________
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ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Where did you acquire yours?
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09-28-2014, 02:36 AM	#10
AlanYoro35i Senior Troll 224 Rep 3,378 Posts Drives: Coming soon-718 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	Just buy one from the dealer forum who offer 15%? U will wait for ever for one!
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lowkick Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 249 Posts Drives: e91 325i M Sport, e31 850ci Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I bought mine from bungleaio, practically brand new. Forget trying at BMW or other places that source at BMW. I was told that I can place and order, full payment in but I will have to wait up to 6 months since the item isn't in stock anymore. Second hand is the only way. They do come up on here sometimes, worth the wait because what it does with your car is jaw dropping. __________________
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09-28-2014, 03:25 AM	#12
ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Th dealer in the US forum? I tried them, but they won't ship outside of the US.
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09-28-2014, 04:50 AM	#14
ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	German eBay is a great shout! They have them and the price isn't too bad. Am I right in thinking the BMW PE for the N53 325i is just a back box? No mid pipe? Thanks Also, is it a direct replacement? No cutting required?.
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ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Can anyone confirm the above?
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09-28-2014, 11:10 AM	#17
The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	It's a cut and clamp job afaik. One of the reasons I didn't get round to it in the end and why I thought it'd be easier just to get a custom one.
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09-28-2014, 01:45 PM	#18
acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	they are easy to fit there is a dimple in the original pipe where you have to cut, the new one then fits perfectly. the oem clamp is very expensive (£35) but you know there will be no problems with it.
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09-28-2014, 02:14 PM	#19
ChrisN53 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2007 325i m Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys. I have indeed bought one off German eBay. I checked with the seller, and it was in stock and ready to dispatch. Last edited by ChrisN53; 04-24-2015 at 06:23 AM..
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