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DIY: Chrome Tailpipe Installation
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09-27-2005, 12:15 PM | #45 | |
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09-30-2005, 12:38 AM | #48 |
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Installed mine today....5 minute job. Looks good!!! you just have to push it in good. Used a rubber mallet and use my old rubber sandals to protect the tips while I'm hammering it in.
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10-18-2005, 08:41 PM | #49 |
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anyone know the cheapest place to get these chrome tail pipe covers?
Also, i live in the northeast. Will the rock salt damage the chrome tailpipes at all? I have heard instances where chrome wheels would turn yellow due to the chemicals in the rock salt. Last edited by spitfire6000; 10-18-2005 at 08:57 PM.. |
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10-19-2005, 01:19 PM | #50 |
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Standard 325
I personally like the 325i tailpipes better than the 330 or any aftermarket fixes. The standard round steel ones look very sporty whereas the chrome versions all look cheap.
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10-25-2005, 01:27 PM | #52 | |
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10-25-2005, 01:34 PM | #53 | |
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10-26-2005, 07:03 PM | #55 |
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I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the 330 has different chrome tips than the ones I just purchased for my 325. The 330 tips are longer and do not appear to have the 4 slash cuts, but I could be wrong.
My question is, have others been able to purchase the 330 tips instead and for how much? I haven't seen a part number for them either. |
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10-26-2005, 08:15 PM | #56 | |
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10-27-2005, 02:46 PM | #57 |
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Yes, the part number is 18-30-7-549-558. They also list a "559" which is cut out for the exhaust flapper on the 330 (right side), not found on the 325. I just used 2 of the above part numbers. They worked fine, no screws needed as they fit on there pretty darn tight. They also run all the way to the muffler, so they look more "factory", since they are.
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11-02-2005, 03:45 AM | #59 | |
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11-02-2005, 11:33 AM | #60 |
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Sorry theres no real pics needed. I can't remember how much I paid, but they shouldn't be much more than the 325 accessory parts.
If you look at a stock 330, That's what they look like. The 330 has a vacum valve with a "flapper" in the right exhaust tip. There is none on the 325. Therfore you can use the part number for the left side on both tips. Just a little "cleaner" than the 325 tips, plus no screws needed. Just my opinion. |
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11-02-2005, 08:29 PM | #61 |
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Here's what I found out today. The 330 exhaust tips are $35.00 a piece with the BMW CCA 10% discount. The 325 accessory exhaust tips are $25.00 with the BMW CCA 10% discount. $10 more a piece...we'll see if they are worth it as I ordered a pair. My 0.02 from just looking at the 325 and 330 in the showroom...Nope, they are not.
FYI, update to come at the first of next week. |
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11-07-2005, 06:11 PM | #62 |
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I received the tips today. They are very similar to those that were available for the Z3 2.3/2.5. Instead of the screws to secure them, they have internal clips. It is a much cleaner look when they are installed.
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11-07-2005, 08:31 PM | #63 | |
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BTW, List is $38.50 each. I got them for $34.65 each |
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11-11-2005, 09:32 AM | #64 | |
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11-29-2005, 03:17 PM | #65 |
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Looks like my 330i exhaust, not bad for a 325i
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12-23-2005, 12:18 PM | #66 |
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Just installed the chrome exhaust tips. What a wonderful addition. Really makes a difference in "the look". Simple 3 minute install....
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