Will the 128i Performance Exhaust fit the 130i?

[AlexGT]

Guys,

Here's my story. I live in Guatemala, I have an E87 four door hatchback 130i and I want the BMW Performance Exhaust, but the thing is that I'm not able to find it at a reasonable price. My local BMW dealer quoted it in US$1,500 which for me is doesn't make sense.

So, I've been doing some online research about the BMWP Exhaust for the 128i coupe (which I can find online from US$750 ) and comparing the pictures, what I see is basically that the exhaust tips for the 128i are longer and the hanging bases are more towards the bumper, compared to the 130i which has shorter exhaust tips and the bases more close to the exhaust structure.

Do you think that with some modifications to the hanging bases and the tips, I would be able to install the 128i BMWP Exhaust on my hatchback?

Here are two pics for you to compare them:





Many many thanks for your comments!!

[andrey_gta]

I think so. But its a lot of modification on the Left side.
Maybe consider a cheaper exhaust like Maganflow or the soon to be released AA exhaust to justify extra costs for modification

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

I think so. But its a lot of modification on the Left side.
Maybe consider a cheaper exhaust like Maganflow or the soon to be released AA exhaust to justify extra costs for modification

Thanks andrey for the reply. Actually I managed to install the Magnaflow full catback designed for the 128i on my 130i, but honestly I'm not happy with it. The performance increase was not actually there and the sound is cool but not as the sound of the BMWP.

I have a great exhaust shop in my country, I really hope that they can manage to modify it just like they did with the Magnaflow. I guess I will have to go there, try and show them the pictures and see what they think

[631twentyeighteye]

Only the hanger points look different and i'm sure those can be cut off and welded on in the correct positions. it shouldn't be a problem for any competent exhaust shop.

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Only the hanger points look different and i'm sure those can be cut off and welded on in the correct positions. it shouldn't be a problem for any competent exhaust shop.

Thanks man! I really hope those guys from the shop who helped to fit the 128i's Magnaflow on my 130i find this new challenge "a piece of cake" hehehe

[Pothole]

http://www.leebmann24.de/bmw-perform...-130i-n52.html

I'm pretty sure they ship worldwide.

740 USD according to the current rate.

[Chandon]

My mate fit a 135i exhaust on his e87 118i, so I wouldn't see any reason why this can't be made to fit your 130i

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by Pothole

http://www.leebmann24.de/bmw-perform...-130i-n52.html

I'm pretty sure they ship worldwide.

740 USD according to the current rate.

Thank you Pothole, looks good but that price is without shipping (if they do ship it to this side of the planet). I don't speak german so I'm screwed trying to understand the website hehehe

I found the 128i BMWP exhaust for $750 with a known provider in the USA + free shipping (within the US), I have an address in Miami and from there a company can re-ship it to my country

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by viciousgook

My mate fit a 135i exhaust on his e87 118i, so I wouldn't see any reason why this can't be made to fit your 130i

Wow, that with that comment, I'm sure that my local exhaust shop will take care of it then, thanks vicious!

[andrey_gta]

In that case I like my 135i mufffler on a catlesss and no resonator pipe. Go for what you can find 128i PE or 135i take off muffler

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

In that case I like my 135i mufffler on a catlesss and no resonator pipe. Go for what you can find 128i PE or 135i take off muffler

Thanks for the suggestions andrey!

I'll let you guys know when I finally get it installed