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      03-01-2013, 03:49 AM   #4
Dirk Van Driver
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Originally Posted by 4thM3 View Post
They are actually a friction fit and will slide right off if tapped carefully on a block of wood. Unfortunately haven't found a successful replacement. Would love to find something with a slightly larger diameter without the curved edge of the original. If anyone has found a source please let us know. Stock tips look a little cheap IMO.

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I agree, the stock tips look cheap and nasty. The poor quality plating only adds to that impression.

Are you sure they're friction fit ? I took a quick look and thought they were welded on ? They're definitely not riveted on like the M3 items.

I'm looking into alternatives using thick wall (1.5/2.0 mm) stainless tube like that used on the E46 M3. I plan to reduce the amount they stick out, slash cut the tips at 10/15 degrees and stagger them in line with the diffuser. Ideally I'd like them black or ceramic coated.
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