Aus real BMW Performance Exhaust approx. A$1200

bfi2906 · 08-31-2009, 01:59 AM

oldman, Can you confirm whether what you bought is just the rear silencer, or does it include "piping" as well.

If it includes "piping", what get's added / deleted when compared to the standart setup?

Finally, what do you think it weighs? Hopefully your shipping documents show this.

Cheers.

oldman · 08-31-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bfi2906

oldman, Can you confirm whether what you bought is just the rear silencer, or does it include "piping" as well.

If it includes "piping", what get's added / deleted when compared to the standart setup?

Finally, what do you think it weighs? Hopefully your shipping documents show this.

Cheers.

It's in two pieces (see photos). Old exhaust gets cut off just after the cats. I also got one of these exhaust cutters to make it easier. Yes, it was $120, but I figured if I'm doing it myself, I can afford to put the saving towards the cutter. It only needs 2.5cm of space around the pipe to cut in just over 6mm movement and will do just over 3" pipe. It does it the same as a plumbers pipe cutter (really smooth edge).

BTW total weight shipped including the box was 40.0 lbs/18.1 kg.

BMW86 · 08-31-2009, 04:40 PM

hey oldman how did you manage to pick it up for au$1250 delivered... did you still buy 4 x performance exhausts?

Brissie · 08-31-2009, 07:31 PM

"hey oldman how did you manage to pick it up for au$1250 delivered... did you still buy 4 x performance exhausts?"

So how does the exhaust sound? Any noticable gain in power?
Was that delivered to your door, and any other fees that you had to pay?

Email for Dan?

thanks

bfi2906 · 08-31-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

It's in two pieces (see photos). Old exhaust gets cut off just after the cats. I also got one of these exhaust cutters to make it easier. Yes, it was $120, but I figured if I'm doing it myself, I can afford to put the saving towards the cutter. It only needs 2.5cm of space around the pipe to cut in just over 6mm movement and will do just over 3" pipe. It does it the same as a plumbers pipe cutter (really smooth edge).

BTW total weight shipped including the box was 40.0 lbs/18.1 kg.

Thanks for the info, oldman - can't wait to hear what you think of it. Feel of car, sound, performance, etc...

Brissie · 08-31-2009, 07:34 PM

One more question. To refit the OEM exhaust, do you weld it back? Or do you need more clamps as the clamps that come with the performance exhaust you would leave them with the performance exhaust?

oldman · 09-01-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

hey oldman how did you manage to pick it up for au$1250 delivered... did you still buy 4 x performance exhausts?

Just got one. Dan@United will sell to Aussies @ US$800 being his current special price minus US$80 to allow for the free shipping he does locally.

US$800 with current exchange rate is still under the value allowed for the goods of A$1000, so no duty etc to pay.

Fedex economy to Australia was US$275 giving a total price of US$1075. With the current exchange rate, that gets you the exhaust for under A$1300 (Total cost delivered, no extra charges involved). Fedex economy was great. Shipped on a Tuesday (my time) delivered following Monday.

Be aware though, that this is Dan's special on PE's so dont know how long he going to be selling them at US$800.

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

One more question. To refit the OEM exhaust, do you weld it back? Or do you need more clamps as the clamps that come with the performance exhaust you would leave them with the performance exhaust?

At the moment, I've only fitted the axelback part to see what it would be like to have the resonator still there. Another forum member did this and he was happy with the result. Probably will play with the mid pipes this weekend. It's an easy fit providing you have the facilities to get under the car to work. I have a set of long ramps that give me a milk crate and a half height under the car which makes it real easy.

The most difficult job is removing the hanger points. I used some silicon spay which help slide them off.

You would need additional clamps to be able to put the original exhaust back on the car and retain the PE clamps or you could weld it, but clamps are readilly available locally from people like...

http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/in...4b5ddf95daeceb

Been for a drive and the tone is beautiful even without the mid pipe. It's not loud at all and probably should have been the way the car was shipped. I've heard they get a bit louder after they carbon up a bit. Not interested in any HP gains if any as I got the exhault for sound value only.

One surpising thing was the issue discussed many times on this site in regard to the tips sticking out too far. Well, I can tell you, they are exactly the same. The distance between the flange point and the end of the longest tip is identical on both exhausts (1250mm). It is therefore an optical illusion that they stick out further because the PE tips are not cut at an angle.

I measured the distance between the standard exhaust tip end and the diffuser and the PE as well, and it's the same. Have tried to illustrate this in these photos.

BMW86 · 09-01-2009, 03:16 PM

Wow that's a great deal I didnt' see that coming. Gah if there were no issues warranty it would be very close to the top of my list. How does it sound? Is it very intrusive?

oldman · 09-01-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Wow that's a great deal I didnt' see that coming. Gah if there were no issues warranty it would be very close to the top of my list. How does it sound? Is it very intrusive?

It was late in the day when I got it on, so I really have not had a chance to go for a decent drive yet. Did keep both windows down though and could definitely hear it when you put the boot in, but only had a couple of chances to do that.

Will give a better response on everything after next weekend.

aus135i · 09-01-2009, 08:15 PM

wow nice looking pipes Oldman, cant wait for the next drive day... i want to hear the PE too... but one thing i have noticed the Cp-e pipes are loud!

oldman · 09-01-2009, 08:36 PM

Can't wait either. Hopefully we can do a bit of exhaust comparisons between those that have changed from stock.

Who else apart from you, me zuzu and I think 2bob have a different exhausts?

Brissie · 09-01-2009, 08:51 PM

Thanx oldman.

What's Dan's email and website?

oldman · 09-01-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

Thanx oldman.

What's Dan's email and website?

I did it through here. His 1Addicts id is Dan@UnitedBMW

You can do it also to DMiles@penskeautomotive.com

If you go ahead, Ask Dan about the Customs Invoice details.

Brissie · 09-01-2009, 09:17 PM

thanx. I'm very tempted to get the exhaust!

RadiuM · 09-01-2009, 11:34 PM

hmmm so tempted also.

I wish the tips were black like the originals. I'm a chrome hater!

oldman · 09-02-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

hmmm so tempted also.

I wish the tips were black like the originals. I'm a chrome hater!

You can do this if you really want to. There is a DIY on how to put the original black tips onto the BMW PE at...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222939

aus135i · 09-02-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Who else apart from you, me zuzu and I think 2bob have a different exhausts?

hmm a few more i think... but not sure if they will go to the drive day

2bob · 09-02-2009, 03:24 AM

[quote=RadiuM;5797906]hmmm so tempted also.

I wish the tips were black like the originals. I'm a chrome hater![/quote

Do what zuzu and i did --get midpipes from Hi Tech--great sound and you get to keep your tips ---looks stock but sounds great

Brissie · 09-02-2009, 06:57 AM

Is it just me or the PE looks almost identical to the stock one in the photos?

oldman · 09-02-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

Is it just me or the PE looks almost identical to the stock one in the photos?

Yes it does look the same except for...

1) It's got a spot welded plate on it denoting it's a PE.
2) There is no flap in the exhaust, so the Golf Tee mod is required.
3) Using it on the standard mid's gives a totally different sound to standard exhaust.

Brissie · 09-03-2009, 01:49 AM

cool.
Not sure if I will get it as I am planning to install a loud sound system, so most of the time probably won't hear the PE anyway. Decision, decision!

Zuzu · 09-03-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

cool.
Not sure if I will get it as I am planning to install a loud sound system, so most of the time probably won't hear the PE anyway. Decision, decision!

Really... I am the opposite.. Went for a custom made exhaust and now I dont use the sound system..

08-31-2009, 01:59 AM	#23
bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	oldman, Can you confirm whether what you bought is just the rear silencer, or does it include "piping" as well. If it includes "piping", what get's added / deleted when compared to the standart setup? Finally, what do you think it weighs? Hopefully your shipping documents show this. Cheers.
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08-31-2009, 04:40 PM	#25
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	hey oldman how did you manage to pick it up for au$1250 delivered... did you still buy 4 x performance exhausts?
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08-31-2009, 07:31 PM	#26
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	"hey oldman how did you manage to pick it up for au$1250 delivered... did you still buy 4 x performance exhausts?" So how does the exhaust sound? Any noticable gain in power? Was that delivered to your door, and any other fees that you had to pay? Email for Dan? thanks
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08-31-2009, 07:34 PM	#28
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	One more question. To refit the OEM exhaust, do you weld it back? Or do you need more clamps as the clamps that come with the performance exhaust you would leave them with the performance exhaust?
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09-01-2009, 03:16 PM	#30
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Wow that's a great deal I didnt' see that coming. Gah if there were no issues warranty it would be very close to the top of my list. How does it sound? Is it very intrusive?
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09-01-2009, 08:15 PM	#32
aus135i Captain 27 Rep 828 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SYD iTrader: (0)	wow nice looking pipes Oldman, cant wait for the next drive day... i want to hear the PE too... but one thing i have noticed the Cp-e pipes are loud! __________________ GONE: E82,E83,K46,1199s,RS250,F20,F25,F82,Cayenne,G83 NOW: G07, G20, K66
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09-01-2009, 08:36 PM	#33
oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	Can't wait either. Hopefully we can do a bit of exhaust comparisons between those that have changed from stock. Who else apart from you, me zuzu and I think 2bob have a different exhausts?
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09-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#34
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	Thanx oldman. What's Dan's email and website?
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09-01-2009, 09:17 PM	#36
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	thanx. I'm very tempted to get the exhaust!
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09-01-2009, 11:34 PM	#37
RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	hmmm so tempted also. I wish the tips were black like the originals. I'm a chrome hater! __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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09-02-2009, 03:24 AM	#40
2bob Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 264 Posts Drives: AW white135 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bilgola plateau NSW australia iTrader: (0)	[quote=RadiuM;5797906]hmmm so tempted also. I wish the tips were black like the originals. I'm a chrome hater![/quote Do what zuzu and i did --get midpipes from Hi Tech--great sound and you get to keep your tips ---looks stock but sounds great
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09-02-2009, 06:57 AM	#41
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	Is it just me or the PE looks almost identical to the stock one in the photos?
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09-03-2009, 01:49 AM	#43
Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	cool. Not sure if I will get it as I am planning to install a loud sound system, so most of the time probably won't hear the PE anyway. Decision, decision!
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