Convertible exhaust removal

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:06 AM

I'm trying to tackle all of these projects at once... What a mistake

Anyways, are their any secrets on getting the o.e catback off my convertible?

I removed the hangers and bolts but I can't seem to wiggle it off

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:08 AM

Do I need to remove the bracing?

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:08 AM

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tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:09 AM

Pics

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:10 AM

Sorry app won't upload pics

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:11 AM

Pics2

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 01:11 AM

Pics 3

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 12:18 PM

Help bump

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 12:28 PM

Do I need to remove this?

MuNkY6913 · 12-14-2014, 01:34 PM

Why did you take your diffuser off? I'm pretty sure there's quite a few diy's on this. Remove the vacuum tube from the exhaust side. Looks like the hangers are off so it should be falling out.

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 02:35 PM

It won't come off
Please note I am on Ramps
Not a lift
The convertible brace is in the way
Is their any other way to remove

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 06:53 PM

2 of the 3 bracing points had to be unbolted.
The one closest to the passenger door can be left alone!

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 06:54 PM

Pe vs oem

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 06:55 PM

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tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 06:56 PM

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tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 06:57 PM

.. Keep trying to upload pics

BMWX1-35i · 12-14-2014, 07:08 PM

I just installed a Berk cat back. I can tell you that removing the axle back should be a 15 min job. And yes, I have a 135 convertible.

Flot · 12-14-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 135droptop

I just installed a Berk cat back. I can tell you that removing the axle back should be a 15 min job. And yes, I have a 135 convertible.

Same, I did the BMW PE exhaust (without the Y pipe) and it took me about 30 mins laying in my back... 135i convertible. I don't even think I used ramps, I just parked sideways along the drainage "dip" in my driveway. I did have the twist and turn the assembly a bit to get it out, but I didn't remove anything under the car. Just unbolt, pry off the rubber hangers, and remove.

tremere613 · 12-14-2014, 10:34 PM

The front of my car was on ramps.. So I guess I was at a huge disadvantage..

Doing ssk, CDV and pe exhaust all at once.. My fault

12-14-2014, 01:06 AM	#1
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Convertible exhaust removal I'm trying to tackle all of these projects at once... What a mistake Anyways, are their any secrets on getting the o.e catback off my convertible? I removed the hangers and bolts but I can't seem to wiggle it off __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 01:08 AM	#2
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Do I need to remove the bracing? __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	.. __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Pics __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Sorry app won't upload pics __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Pics2 Attached Images __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Pics 3 Attached Images __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 12:18 PM	#8
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Help bump __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 12:28 PM	#9
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Do I need to remove this? Attached Images __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 01:34 PM	#10
MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	Why did you take your diffuser off? I'm pretty sure there's quite a few diy's on this. Remove the vacuum tube from the exhaust side. Looks like the hangers are off so it should be falling out. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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12-14-2014, 02:35 PM	#11
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	It won't come off Please note I am on Ramps Not a lift The convertible brace is in the way Is their any other way to remove __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 06:53 PM	#12
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	2 of the 3 bracing points had to be unbolted. The one closest to the passenger door can be left alone! __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 06:54 PM	#13
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Pe vs oem __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	.. __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	.. __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 06:57 PM	#16
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	.. Keep trying to upload pics Attached Images __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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12-14-2014, 07:08 PM	#17
BMWX1-35i 2015 X1 35i XDrive with NAV 76 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 35i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Coast iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 X1 35i Xdrive [8.00]	I just installed a Berk cat back. I can tell you that removing the axle back should be a 15 min job. And yes, I have a 135 convertible. __________________ 2015 X1 35i XDrive Ultimate, NAV & Cold Weather Package MHD, FTP Motorsports Charge Pipe, Drop in K&N
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12-14-2014, 10:34 PM	#19
tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	The front of my car was on ramps.. So I guess I was at a huge disadvantage.. Doing ssk, CDV and pe exhaust all at once.. My fault __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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