Dual exhaust conversion complete - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ssc330d · 01-31-2013, 10:06 AM

Just got it back from the exhaust garage.

I know that plenty of people have very definite opinions about this sort of conversion.

There are haters and lovers. Most of the haters seem to be 335 owners who see it as in some way undermining the 335 status.

I also know that plenty of people are considering this mod, so I thought a few pics would be useful

I just want to make it clear that I am not a 335 wannabe

- I am leaving the 330D badges on - I just really prefer the look of the dual exhaust and I hope you agree that it just looks better.

Ste133 · 01-31-2013, 10:12 AM

I like it. It looks very smart.

The exhaust tips on my 335d poke out a little further than the ear bumper and it bugs me a little. I would much prefer them to be flush. I like how your exhaust tips are slightly recessed into the bumper..

richk84 · 01-31-2013, 10:22 AM

Looks like a good job! you must be happy with the results?

shortie · 01-31-2013, 10:23 AM

i like it

sheps · 01-31-2013, 10:25 AM

I think that looks great

BigNate · 01-31-2013, 10:34 AM

I think that it turned out great! who cares if you have a 335 or not, this for appearance and it it looks nice!

AWBimmer · 01-31-2013, 10:37 AM

Looks fantastic! I had that on me 320D e90 previously and always loved it! Those tips sit so nice and flush!! Any improvement on the sound at all ?

P 5UML · 01-31-2013, 10:40 AM

looks awesome mate! who did it for you and how much was the cost of it roughly?

ssc330d · 01-31-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by richk84

Looks like a good job! you must be happy with the results?

Cheers! Yes I am very happy with the results. I spoke to the mechanic at the garage last week. He was very helpful and we discussed how I wanted the job to look etc.
So next I had to get a 335 rear diffuser - really lucky, got 1 for £30 (used) off eBay over the weekend, so I got it booked in.

Quote:

Looks fantastic! I had that on me 320D e90 previously and always loved it! Those tips sit so nice and flush!! Any improvement on the sound at all ?

No improvement in the sound as far as I can tell - the original rear silencer has been replaced by 2 smaller silencers - 1 on each pipe.

Quote:

looks awesome mate! who did it for you and how much was the cost of it roughly?

It cost £350. I could have got it done cheaper, but I liked / trusted the guy who did it - he has done plenty of similar jobs. It is split from the rear axle. It's all stainless steel of course.

Thanks all for the positive comments everyone.

Cyprio · 01-31-2013, 10:52 AM

Ten-out-of-ten it looks great. I think most 335 owners will consider it a compliment.

av_guy · 01-31-2013, 10:55 AM

I like the flush fit and the fact that you have filled out the openings really well. I hope there is a DPF so as not to soot out the surroundings. What a change from the norm, as it looks like a good quality job. I like subtle mods that enhance the car.

It really does not matter what others think (they did not think of the idea, design, went along with it or even pay for it), so long as you are happy and enjoy the car.

Well done on a good outcome.

luke1987 · 01-31-2013, 11:00 AM

I'm planning on this mod on mine too mate, just need a 335 rear diffuser!!! Does anyone know if all the 335 diffusers fit the e91 touring?

Looks great by the way

ssc330d · 01-31-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av_guy

I like the flush fit and the fact that you have filled out the openings really well. I hope there is a DPF so as not to soot out the surroundings. What a change from the norm, as it looks like a good quality job. I like subtle mods that enhance the car.

It really does not matter what others think (they did not think of the idea, design, went along with it or even pay for it), so long as you are happy and enjoy the car.

Well done on a good outcome.

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Yes the car has DPF, so I should be able to keep the tips clean

AnthonyR · 01-31-2013, 11:27 AM

very nice, i like

john-vfr · 01-31-2013, 11:28 AM

Class...great look

mistryn · 01-31-2013, 12:33 PM

That really looks nice and flush

At end of your day its your car as long as your happy

PR3CI5N · 01-31-2013, 12:37 PM

Atleast you left your 330d badge. How's the sound?

dxb335d · 01-31-2013, 12:51 PM

Looks really nice!

Danny.B. · 01-31-2013, 12:58 PM

Lovely job! My diffuser turns up tommorrow hopeully, so ill be getting mine done very soon! Maybe even saturday if they can fit me in at such short notice!

Ill not be having any rear silencers though so hopefully it wont be too loud! cant imagine it will being a diesel.

Brian mc21 · 01-31-2013, 01:06 PM

I know yours is a 330 Danny but on the 320 you could run it without the silencer and it wouldn't be any different.

Danny.B. · 01-31-2013, 01:08 PM

Do you think it will be the same for the 330 then mate? I dont want noise to be fair, just the looks, as above per the the above pics!

Pave Dew · 01-31-2013, 01:08 PM

Op

From a 335i owner, I too like the dual pipes.

Tips flush or protruding, yours look pucker.

Tastefully done, enjoy!

01-31-2013, 10:06 AM	#1
ssc330d Private First Class Drives: Le Mans Blue 330d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Co. Durham. England. Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [5.00]	Dual exhaust conversion complete Just got it back from the exhaust garage. I know that plenty of people have very definite opinions about this sort of conversion. There are haters and lovers. Most of the haters seem to be 335 owners who see it as in some way undermining the 335 status. I also know that plenty of people are considering this mod, so I thought a few pics would be useful I just want to make it clear that I am not a 335 wannabe - I am leaving the 330D badges on - I just really prefer the look of the dual exhaust and I hope you agree that it just looks better. __________________
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01-31-2013, 10:23 AM	#4
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	i like it __________________

01-31-2013, 10:25 AM	#5
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	I think that looks great __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

01-31-2013, 10:34 AM	#6
BigNate Major Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,155 iTrader: (3)	I think that it turned out great! who cares if you have a 335 or not, this for appearance and it it looks nice! __________________ OEM Blacklines/Mtec V4/OEM Splitters/DCI/

01-31-2013, 10:37 AM	#7
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,710 iTrader: (3)	Looks fantastic! I had that on me 320D e90 previously and always loved it! Those tips sit so nice and flush!! Any improvement on the sound at all ? __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

01-31-2013, 10:12 AM	#2
Ste133 Lieutenant Drives: A diesel.. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW London Posts: 475 iTrader: (4)	I like it. It looks very smart. The exhaust tips on my 335d poke out a little further than the ear bumper and it bugs me a little. I would much prefer them to be flush. I like how your exhaust tips are slightly recessed into the bumper..

01-31-2013, 10:22 AM	#3
richk84 Private Drives: e92 320d Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a good job! you must be happy with the results?

01-31-2013, 10:40 AM	#8
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1)	looks awesome mate! who did it for you and how much was the cost of it roughly? __________________ E92 - 325D M Sport

01-31-2013, 10:52 AM	#10
Cyprio Captain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK Posts: 874 iTrader: (2)	Ten-out-of-ten it looks great. I think most 335 owners will consider it a compliment. __________________ Never was so much owed by so many to so few

01-31-2013, 10:55 AM	#11
av_guy Enlisted Member Drives: E90 LCI 335D MSport Space Grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	I like the flush fit and the fact that you have filled out the openings really well. I hope there is a DPF so as not to soot out the surroundings. What a change from the norm, as it looks like a good quality job. I like subtle mods that enhance the car. It really does not matter what others think (they did not think of the idea, design, went along with it or even pay for it), so long as you are happy and enjoy the car. Well done on a good outcome. __________________ E90 LCI 335D MSport\|Space Grey\|Sunroof\|Visibility\|F&R Sensors\|Leccy Fold Ext Dim Int & Ext Mirrors\|Media Pack Pro\|Voice & USB\|DAB & DVB\|HK L7\|Black Leather\|Leccy Seats\|Lumbar & Heat\|Type 313 19" Performance Pack Wheels\|Trackstar\|Protect & Care\|Service Inclusive

01-31-2013, 11:00 AM	#12
luke1987 New Member Drives: bmw e91 touring m sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: manchester Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	I'm planning on this mod on mine too mate, just need a 335 rear diffuser!!! Does anyone know if all the 335 diffusers fit the e91 touring? Looks great by the way

01-31-2013, 11:27 AM	#14
AnthonyR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 325 (3ltr) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	very nice, i like

01-31-2013, 11:28 AM	#15
john-vfr spender of the kids inheritance Drives: 2009 BMW 320d touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Class...great look

01-31-2013, 12:33 PM	#16
mistryn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids Posts: 1,610 iTrader: (7)	That really looks nice and flush At end of your day its your car as long as your happy

01-31-2013, 12:37 PM	#17
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 953 iTrader: (8)	Atleast you left your 330d badge. How's the sound? __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

01-31-2013, 12:51 PM	#18
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,961 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Looks really nice! __________________

01-31-2013, 12:58 PM	#19
Danny.B. Major Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire Posts: 1,185 iTrader: (1)	Lovely job! My diffuser turns up tommorrow hopeully, so ill be getting mine done very soon! Maybe even saturday if they can fit me in at such short notice! Ill not be having any rear silencers though so hopefully it wont be too loud! cant imagine it will being a diesel. __________________

01-31-2013, 01:06 PM	#20
Brian mc21 Captain Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. Posts: 640 iTrader: (3)	I know yours is a 330 Danny but on the 320 you could run it without the silencer and it wouldn't be any different. __________________ 07 320D M Sport Touring Garage List Mk2 Escort 4 Door NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400

01-31-2013, 01:08 PM	#21
Danny.B. Major Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire Posts: 1,185 iTrader: (1)	Do you think it will be the same for the 330 then mate? I dont want noise to be fair, just the looks, as above per the the above pics! __________________

01-31-2013, 01:08 PM	#22
Pave Dew Lieutenant Drives: E91 LCI 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London Posts: 400 iTrader: (1)	Op From a 335i owner, I too like the dual pipes. Tips flush or protruding, yours look pucker. Tastefully done, enjoy!

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