How long should it take to install a BMW Performance Exhaust?

[CMSS2000]

Originally Posted by oman135

so if i use the clamps there will be no need for cutting?

The BMW PE has a muffler. You can install it with no cutting.
If you want to install the optional Y pipe that comes with the BMW PE (to eliminate the resonator), you have to cut the exhaust.

[Xaeryan]

Originally Posted by oman135

so if i use the clamps there will be no need for welding

Fixed that for you, I think you were confusing posts. Now just add what CMSS2000 said above and you should be all straightened out.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by mke135i

How much cutting is needed? Are there clear instructions included, like where to cut, etc?

I don't think the PE kit comes with directions. I think your BMW has to look them up on their intra-net. Or... you can go to the BMWTIS website and sign up for a one day subscription.

Or... I think you could order the mid Y-pipes for a 135i N55, and use those. I have always wondered IF they would be just a straight bolt on. Last time I checked at my German dealer they were going for 400 euros. So... they aren't cheap. Btw the PE sells for 670 euros for just the part/kit. +110 euros for one hours labor fro teh install.

[oman135]

Thanks :d

[DriveHard]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

My German dealer quote me: 1 hour's labor at 110 euros. Have your dealer look up the labor in BMW's time tables. It says 1.1 Time Units.

Perfromance Exhaust part was 670 euros without the 19% sales tax.

That would be "warranty hours" BMW does not publish and or supply retail labor time guides. As a rule of thumb retail rate is usually about 1.5 times the warranty rate..

in this case if 1.1 was the warranty rate, then the retail rate would be 1.7 hours x shop labor rate..

1.5 to 1.7 or 1.8 would not be totally out of line for replacement of a rear silencer..