Performance exhaust fitted... But :(

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 07:33 AM

Hi all,

Got the performance exhaust fitted on my e92 (325i). But the exhaust tips stick too far out. It looks weird. I am not giving it back to the guys that fitted it as I don't trust them to make changes as they thought this was how it should look.

It's about 1/1.5 inches further out than stock. I looked under and they've fitted it correctly with the clamp (not welded). Can this be fixed?

UltimateDream · 06-11-2016, 08:17 AM

Hey!

You don't hang about do you? If you would like, I can check it for you and amend it if necessary.

You know my number!

Kind regards,
Marshall.

Ao1 · 06-11-2016, 08:27 AM

Don't know if this will help, but this is the PE fitted on my old car.

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ao1

Don't know if this will help, but this is the PE fitted on my old car.

Here it is on mine....

E90ALLMANUAL · 06-11-2016, 08:51 AM

It takes some time to get it right. I like mine flush with the bumper. There is room for adjustment with the clamps. If you need to cut more, cut the section with the secondary cats.

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 10:57 AM

Here's some pics of what was done. No idea why there's paste used which is annoying but nothing else seems foo*ked. Unless I'm not seeing something?

david in germany · 06-11-2016, 12:09 PM

When done properly there was no need for the nasty paste stuff they used. The Oem clamp will seal it up perfect every time.

Thermobaric · 06-11-2016, 12:47 PM

Am I missing something but surely the amount it sticks out is set by the hanger positions? Or is there adjustment in those?

acerboo · 06-11-2016, 04:06 PM

theres a small dimple on the original pipe where it has to be cut to fit the pe one in the correct position

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

theres a small dimple on the original pipe where it has to be cut to fit the pe one in the correct position

As it sticks out as opposed to being to deep in I'm guessing they cut too little as opposed to too much which is a positive.

They've managed to fix it to the two hangers correctly and the clamp is positioned correctly, they've even put the "acoustic distributor" on so those are the good points. Only issue is the sticking out.

Thanks to mrmlee I'm going to get it redone by a technician who knows what he is doing with these.

edowen · 06-11-2016, 04:48 PM

that looks stupid. Def not right.

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by edowen

that looks stupid. Def not right.

I agree. Won't be driving it until the day it's off to a trusted technician to put right and I'll upload pics (hopefully).

Thermobaric · 06-11-2016, 05:23 PM

Post a pic of the old exhaust so we can see where they made the cut.

WonderBang · 06-11-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thermobaric

Post a pic of the old exhaust so we can see where they made the cut.

Will post one in the morning.

Phil325i · 06-12-2016, 02:39 AM

OP this might be of help (particularly pages 4 and 6):

BMW E9x Performance Muffler Install Instructions Compressed.pdf

Corradokid · 06-12-2016, 04:13 AM

To me it just looks like the pipe hasn't been cut back far enough, I'd expect the exhaust rubber mountings to hang inline rather than in the picture where they look to be about an inch or so back. Unless they have just not pushed the two pipes together enough when doing up the clamps

WonderBang · 06-12-2016, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Corradokid

To me it just looks like the pipe hasn't been cut back far enough, I'd expect the exhaust rubber mountings to hang inline rather than in the picture where they look to be about an inch or so back. Unless they have just not pushed the two pipes together enough when doing up the clamps

This is what I was thinking. I do hope it is the case. If they had cut too far it would have been a whole different kettle of fish!

RajB · 06-12-2016, 05:57 AM

They need to just adjust it as they haven't either cut it at the correct point or they've left too large a gap between the pipes inside the clamp. Certainly isn't correct with the hanger being as it is.

But agree that's way too much paste they've used.

WonderBang · 06-12-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RajB

They need to just adjust it as they haven't either cut it at the correct point or they've left too large a gap between the pipes inside the clamp. Certainly isn't correct with the hanger being as it is.

But agree that's way too much paste they've used.

I'm guessing there's nothing irreversible or serious so not too worried as I won't use the car until re-fit day.

I just want it to be done properly ffs

E90325iM-SPORT · 06-12-2016, 08:12 AM

Buy genuine clamp and do it properly .

WonderBang · 06-12-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90325iM-SPORT

Buy genuine clamp and do it properly .

The clamp is original it was supplied with the exhaust. I'm sure this clap can simply be unbolted and re-used?

AndyT330i · 06-12-2016, 10:56 AM

Been considering getting a PE for my 330i, other than the fitting issues you're having do you think they're worth the cash?

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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Performance exhaust fitted... But :( Hi all, Got the performance exhaust fitted on my e92 (325i). But the exhaust tips stick too far out. It looks weird. I am not giving it back to the guys that fitted it as I don't trust them to make changes as they thought this was how it should look. It's about 1/1.5 inches further out than stock. I looked under and they've fitted it correctly with the clamp (not welded). Can this be fixed?
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Ao1 Captain 123 Rep 604 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: England iTrader: (3)	Don't know if this will help, but this is the PE fitted on my old car. Attached Images
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E90ALLMANUAL Private 23 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E90/328i/no sunroof Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	It takes some time to get it right. I like mine flush with the bumper. There is room for adjustment with the clamps. If you need to cut more, cut the section with the secondary cats.
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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Here's some pics of what was done. No idea why there's paste used which is annoying but nothing else seems foo*ked. Unless I'm not seeing something?
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david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 730 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	When done properly there was no need for the nasty paste stuff they used. The Oem clamp will seal it up perfect every time. __________________ 2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion" 2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car
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Thermobaric Captain 65 Rep 670 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Am I missing something but surely the amount it sticks out is set by the hanger positions? Or is there adjustment in those?
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	theres a small dimple on the original pipe where it has to be cut to fit the pe one in the correct position
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	that looks stupid. Def not right.
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Thermobaric Captain 65 Rep 670 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Post a pic of the old exhaust so we can see where they made the cut.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	OP this might be of help (particularly pages 4 and 6): BMW E9x Performance Muffler Install Instructions Compressed.pdf __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Corradokid Private First Class 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	To me it just looks like the pipe hasn't been cut back far enough, I'd expect the exhaust rubber mountings to hang inline rather than in the picture where they look to be about an inch or so back. Unless they have just not pushed the two pipes together enough when doing up the clamps
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	They need to just adjust it as they haven't either cut it at the correct point or they've left too large a gap between the pipes inside the clamp. Certainly isn't correct with the hanger being as it is. But agree that's way too much paste they've used. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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E90325iM-SPORT Captain 20 Rep 784 Posts Drives: E90 325i m-sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: EAST MIDLANDS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i M-SPORT [6.66]	Buy genuine clamp and do it properly .
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AndyT330i Private First Class 10 Rep 113 Posts Drives: E92 330i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Durham UK iTrader: (0)	Been considering getting a PE for my 330i, other than the fitting issues you're having do you think they're worth the cash?
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