Cheapest place to get a BMW performance exhaust for a 128i

adobeee · 10-04-2011, 03:49 PM

Hi All,

I was wondering where is the best place / online store to buy a BMW performance exhaust for a 2008 128i.

Thanks all!

///S55 · 10-04-2011, 03:58 PM

getbmwparts.com

adobeee · 10-04-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nolim1t

getbmwparts.com

Thanks! Do you know how long labor would take?

///S55 · 10-04-2011, 06:09 PM

I got a Berk exhaust and local shop I took 45 mins to do mine.
I am assuming its the same, I am sure you can DIY the install

I would think its going to be a 45min to 1hr job.
Of course the labour rates differ from place to place

adobeee · 10-04-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolim1t

I got a Berk exhaust and local shop I took 45 mins to do mine.
I am assuming its the same, I am sure you can DIY the install

I would think its going to be a 45min to 1hr job.
Of course the labour rates differ from place to place

I am getting a quote of 1.5 hour for a bmw pe exhaust installation. Thanks for your input.

I'm hoping others who have a PE installed may reply on this thread..

///S55 · 10-04-2011, 07:12 PM

It should be no different than installing other exahausts...
Go check other shops in your area

CentralPA E82 · 10-04-2011, 08:31 PM

With a lift it takes 20 minutes max. Check the DIY section, user MikeinAlexandria did the writeup. You cut the old exhaust off a few inches before the muffler and clamp the new one on.

adobeee · 10-04-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CentralPA E82

With a lift it takes 20 minutes max. Check the DIY section, user MikeinAlexandria did the writeup. You cut the old exhaust off a few inches before the muffler and clamp the new one on.

20 Minutes?! Wow I hope some shops weren't trying to toy around with me..

2010AW135i · 10-04-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

20 Minutes?! Wow I hope some shops weren't trying to toy around with me..

book time vs actual time

1speedbike · 10-04-2011, 09:43 PM

Doesn't the PE require cutting? That might factor in a little extra time. I know most axlebacks that just bolt on can be done in 20 minutes.. but if you need to cut out the resonator, then maybe a bit more.

The cheapest place, as has been said is either getbmwparts.com (Tischer BMW) or United BMW. You can ask either of them here on the forum too. I find that if you ask a vendor on here, they tend to offer nicer prices, or give free shipping, or other incentives over ordering straight from a website.

Satalite · 10-04-2011, 10:33 PM

http://www.bmwpartscenter.net/partlo...&siteid=215996

Have ordered a Performance E-Brake from these guys. Seems to be 5-10% under Tischer... Easy to work with.

adobeee · 10-05-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

http://www.bmwpartscenter.net/partlo...&siteid=215996

Have ordered a Performance E-Brake from these guys. Seems to be 5-10% under Tischer... Easy to work with.

Is this the one that will fit for my car?

http://www.bmwpartscenter.net/partlo...catalogid=4894

Satalite · 10-05-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

Is this the one that will fit for my car?

http://www.bmwpartscenter.net/partlo...catalogid=4894

I would call them and check it out. Since it doesn't say anything about 128 vs 135 you might wanna just be sure. Should only take a few mins on the phone!

adobeee · 10-06-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

I would call them and check it out. Since it doesn't say anything about 128 vs 135 you might wanna just be sure. Should only take a few mins on the phone!

Thank buddy!!

adobeee · 10-06-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

I would call them and check it out. Since it doesn't say anything about 128 vs 135 you might wanna just be sure. Should only take a few mins on the phone!

By the way, why is there such a huge price variance between these 2 products if they're the same thing?

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=8519

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

1001 · 10-06-2011, 04:41 PM

buy from LTBMW, as i can remember they quoted me much cheaper than anywhere else.

adobeee · 10-06-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1001

buy from LTBMW, as i can remember they quoted me much cheaper than anywhere else.

Could you provide a referral?

I will be in SoCal for winter break.

Riley1524 · 10-07-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolim1t

I got a Berk exhaust and local shop I took 45 mins to do mine.
I am assuming its the same, I am sure you can DIY the install

I would think its going to be a 45min to 1hr job.
Of course the labour rates differ from place to place

Not trying to jack this thread, but what does the berk sound like?

mrow · 10-15-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

Thanks! Do you know how long labor would take?

Do you have a friend, sawzall and a jack? My dad and I put mine on in about 45 minutes. It was a breeze.

And in terms of price, I got it on ebay for about $650 shipped.

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