128i Magnaflow Exhaust Install

KellyK · 08-28-2013, 12:38 AM

Magnaflow Catback Exhaust for 128i
Perfect OEM Fitment, 10/10
Installed at Outlaw Offroad in Santa Ana, CA
Give Mitch a call for all install/part needs..he took care of me and was top notch!! 949-581-5001

Big thanks again to the management over at magnaflow! They were so good with helping me with all my questions and concerns and got it to me just in time for socal euro!

Heres some install pics...i'll upload a video this week.

going up..up....uup!

about to begin the fun

last shot of the stock exhaust

sawing it off!

gone

out with the old, in with the new

fitting it on

adjusting

its on...ready to take the foam off

beautiful!!

some on the ground pics..

TheSt|G · 08-28-2013, 07:22 AM

Get some good video and get it into the Exhaust Media thread.

tapout2taxes · 08-28-2013, 08:08 AM

Very nice

now about that video???

Billup · 08-28-2013, 08:14 AM

Damn, this is really convincing me to go with Magnaflow over BMWPerf.

KellyK · 08-28-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billup

Damn, this is really convincing me to go with Magnaflow over BMWPerf.

Well you get way more piping with your money, I love the way it sounds

strati1 · 08-28-2013, 10:38 AM

Video needs to happen, this looks great.

Kgolf31 · 08-28-2013, 12:27 PM

Where'd you order this from?

I didn't know magnaflow offered a solution for the 128

EDIT: Just saw the contact info. How much was it though?

Billup · 08-28-2013, 12:43 PM

From what I found it was looking to be around $775 range? Correct me if I'm wrong.

edit: $722 on google shop.

https://www.google.com/#fp=81e54aa49...haust&tbm=shop

JimD · 08-28-2013, 04:15 PM

Did you happen to measure the pipe diameters? Looks good.

Two different suppliers (Summit and Mod Bargains) show 2.5 inch tubing = 63.5mm. Real OEM shows 65mm for my 128i vert and 75mm for the highest output n52. The bends look less restrictive but if the pipe is smaller.... Real OEM is talking about a clamp diameter, however, so maybe the stock pipe is not really 65mm?

Jim

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2013, 04:20 PM

Wow that looks good. Hard to tell how it looks though from behind now to see how big those tips are and how they look say compared to the BMW PE. They look pretty massive (from below at least). Any chance you have any pics of it back on the ground showing its fine, newly worked on rear end?

Fume · 08-28-2013, 05:41 PM

This looks nice. Need to post a video of the exhaust!

KellyK · 08-28-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimD

Did you happen to measure the pipe diameters? Looks good.

Two different suppliers (Summit and Mod Bargains) show 2.5 inch tubing = 63.5mm. Real OEM shows 65mm for my 128i vert and 75mm for the highest output n52. The bends look less restrictive but if the pipe is smaller.... Real OEM is talking about a clamp diameter, however, so maybe the stock pipe is not really 65mm?

Jim

Unfortunately I didn't do any measuring. It fit no problems at all, all the hangers were perfectly in place and it clamped with no problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Wow that looks good. Hard to tell how it looks though from behind now to see how big those tips are and how they look say compared to the BMW PE. They look pretty massive (from below at least). Any chance you have any pics of it back on the ground showing its fine, newly worked on rear end?

lol that would have been a good idea to include...just updated first post with pics of it on the ground. It fills in the hole much better.

KellyK · 08-28-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Where'd you order this from?

I didn't know magnaflow offered a solution for the 128

EDIT: Just saw the contact info. How much was it though?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billup

From what I found it was looking to be around $775 range? Correct me if I'm wrong.

edit: $722 on google shop.

https://www.google.com/#fp=81e54aa49...haust&tbm=shop

I am not at liberty to discuss pricing, due to an agreement I made with magnaflow. I ordered it through Outlaw Offroad with Mitch. Give him a call with any questions on pricing, he was very helpful.

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2013, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyK

lol that would have been a good idea to include...just updated first post with pics of it on the ground. It fills in the hole much better.

Oh wow, ya, they don't look quite as big or massive as I might have thought from the below shot, but they sure are beefy! I think they look even better than the BMW PE tips and really fill out that hole perfectly and look like they were made for that opening in the bumper. Those might be the nicest looking exhaust tips I've seen on a 1. I'm sure it sounds great, too. Congrats!

Kgolf31 · 08-28-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Where'd you order this from?

I didn't know magnaflow offered a solution for the 128

EDIT: Just saw the contact info. How much was it though?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billup

From what I found it was looking to be around $775 range? Correct me if I'm wrong.

edit: $722 on google shop.

https://www.google.com/#fp=81e54aa49...haust&tbm=shop

I am not at liberty to discuss pricing, due to an agreement I made with magnaflow. I ordered it through Outlaw Offroad with Mitch. Give him a call with any questions on pricing, he was very helpful.

so you got it cheaper with promises for a write-up.

got it

KellyK · 08-28-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Oh wow, ya, they don't look quite as big or massive as I might have thought from the below shot, but they sure are beefy! I think they look even better than the BMW PE tips and really fill out that hole perfectly and look like they were made for that opening in the bumper. Those might be the nicest looking exhaust tips I've seen on a 1. I'm sure it sounds great, too. Congrats!

yeah i love it! its making me want the msport bumper/diffuser next!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

so you got it cheaper with promises for a write-up.

got it

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2013, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyK

yeah i love it! its making me want the msport bumper/diffuser next!

Ya, I was going to say, it might look even better with the carbon fiber diffuser, but as I was looking at the bumper, I'm so used to the 135 one, it took me a minute to look at yours and think, oh wait, it's not as easy as swapping out the diffuser since there is none to begin with. Bumper + Diffuser sounds pricey, especially if you go BMW Carbon Fiber one to the lovely tune of like $1200. Wish it were more like $500. =(

Luckily they are all easy to do down the road if you so desire.

Kgolf31 · 08-28-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyK

yeah i love it! its making me want the msport bumper/diffuser next!

You're in luck!

Give the exhaust to me, and I'll tell you how nice it looks!

Just don't expect it back

KellyK · 08-29-2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

You're in luck!

Give the exhaust to me, and I'll tell you how nice it looks!

Just don't expect it back

I'll give you a deal...you take the exhaust and I take your M coupe!
I was originally looking for one, before I got my 1
Been a dream car since I was little

Greenkirby21 · 08-30-2013, 09:41 AM

good to see another person sporting this exhaust. I love it

pdisher · 08-31-2013, 07:57 AM

Great exhaust, great sound...

Just be careful you convertible guys... The web sites with fitment guides don't distinguish between coupe and convertible.

I ordered and had to have some custom work done to make it fit.

Find a good shop and have it all welded in place and be prepared for custom work for the vert owners....

They do not make a separate system for the convertibles!

Consult the manufacturers' site for confirmation....

Iron Man · 08-31-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimD

Did you happen to measure the pipe diameters? Looks good.

Two different suppliers (Summit and Mod Bargains) show 2.5 inch tubing = 63.5mm. Real OEM shows 65mm for my 128i vert and 75mm for the highest output n52. The bends look less restrictive but if the pipe is smaller.... Real OEM is talking about a clamp diameter, however, so maybe the stock pipe is not really 65mm?

Jim

It would be nice if someone could measure. Maybe the smaller pipe is why dyno results show no real gains with the exhaust?

Looks really nice though.

08-28-2013, 12:38 AM	#1
KellyK Lady Driven 50 Rep 279 Posts Drives: AW 2011 128i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	128i Magnaflow Exhaust Install Magnaflow Catback Exhaust for 128i Perfect OEM Fitment, 10/10 Installed at Outlaw Offroad in Santa Ana, CA Give Mitch a call for all install/part needs..he took care of me and was top notch!! 949-581-5001 Big thanks again to the management over at magnaflow! They were so good with helping me with all my questions and concerns and got it to me just in time for socal euro! Heres some install pics...i'll upload a video this week. going up..up....uup! about to begin the fun last shot of the stock exhaust sawing it off! gone out with the old, in with the new fitting it on adjusting its on...ready to take the foam off beautiful!! some on the ground pics.. Last edited by KellyK; 08-28-2013 at 08:52 PM..
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Billup Banned 472 Rep 928 Posts Drives: Your mum crazy. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Baconopolos Island iTrader: (0)	From what I found it was looking to be around $775 range? Correct me if I'm wrong. edit: $722 on google shop. https://www.google.com/#fp=81e54aa49...haust&tbm=shop
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Did you happen to measure the pipe diameters? Looks good. Two different suppliers (Summit and Mod Bargains) show 2.5 inch tubing = 63.5mm. Real OEM shows 65mm for my 128i vert and 75mm for the highest output n52. The bends look less restrictive but if the pipe is smaller.... Real OEM is talking about a clamp diameter, however, so maybe the stock pipe is not really 65mm? Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09 Last edited by JimD; 08-28-2013 at 04:31 PM..
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