Just bought a PE, do i need other parts?

dtla1 · 10-01-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Merbie

Any of you guys need exhaust putty to assemble? or should the gasket seal it up well enough on its own?

Gasket with those spring bolts should work just fine.

Merbie · 10-05-2019, 08:55 AM

So the exhaust is on sounds little better but not a huge difference, also that gasket was a bastard to fit! And for a cruel twist of fate the guy I purchased the exhaust from now has a y pipe as well, 100 pounds later and I've ordered the y pipe. I'll fit the y pipe around Christmas time I think and see how it goes with just the back box for now

Merbie · 10-09-2019, 07:16 AM

Do you guys know if i have to taken off the resonator to cut it?

tracer bullet · 10-09-2019, 08:04 AM

That depends on your cutting skills... hah. But basically, yes, it's kind of hidden up in a channel of sorts under the car, I can't imagine doing it while still on the car. It might hang enough from the front to get some clearance but I'd be cautious.

(I have the PE, I didn't install it, but I have had to replace the clamps, so I'm going on memory from that).

Merbie · 10-10-2019, 01:10 AM

Okay thanks tracer bullet! i have to admit now that back box has settled in it does sound good but i need more pops and bangs! hopefully the Y pipe will deliver that!

Ill update once i get the Y pipe on, thanks for all your help fellas

Merbie · 11-21-2019, 01:31 AM

Sorry chaps do any of you have measurements for the clamps? specifically the internal diameter? i think i have some that will work without having to buy the extortionate ones from BMW.

tracer bullet · 11-21-2019, 08:49 AM

One of Dack's pictures above shows the number of the clamp that comes w/ the kit. At a minimum that should be enough to tell you the size. Plenty of other vendors will sell them as well, or something equivalent.

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Merbie Enlisted Member 13 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	So the exhaust is on sounds little better but not a huge difference, also that gasket was a bastard to fit! And for a cruel twist of fate the guy I purchased the exhaust from now has a y pipe as well, 100 pounds later and I've ordered the y pipe. I'll fit the y pipe around Christmas time I think and see how it goes with just the back box for now
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Merbie Enlisted Member 13 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Do you guys know if i have to taken off the resonator to cut it?
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2383 Rep 3,527 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	That depends on your cutting skills... hah. But basically, yes, it's kind of hidden up in a channel of sorts under the car, I can't imagine doing it while still on the car. It might hang enough from the front to get some clearance but I'd be cautious. (I have the PE, I didn't install it, but I have had to replace the clamps, so I'm going on memory from that).
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10-10-2019, 01:10 AM	#27
Merbie Enlisted Member 13 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Okay thanks tracer bullet! i have to admit now that back box has settled in it does sound good but i need more pops and bangs! hopefully the Y pipe will deliver that! Ill update once i get the Y pipe on, thanks for all your help fellas
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11-21-2019, 01:31 AM	#28
Merbie Enlisted Member 13 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry chaps do any of you have measurements for the clamps? specifically the internal diameter? i think i have some that will work without having to buy the extortionate ones from BMW.
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11-21-2019, 08:49 AM	#29
tracer bullet Brigadier General 2383 Rep 3,527 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	One of Dack's pictures above shows the number of the clamp that comes w/ the kit. At a minimum that should be enough to tell you the size. Plenty of other vendors will sell them as well, or something equivalent.
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