F95 X5M Frequency Intelligent Exhaust Installed and Sound Clip

HZX540e · 08-07-2021, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanBMW

Not impress!

What's not impressive, the look, the sound, my driving, armature video editing skills???

cfm56d7b · 08-07-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HZX540e

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Originally Posted by RyanBMW

Not impress!

What's not impressive, the look, the sound, my driving, armature video editing skills???

Vectoring opinions towards more than impressive and more than appreciated. Your detailed installation notes are standard setting.

BenF87M2 · 08-08-2021, 07:34 AM

Be careful. I love the sound of FI exhausts but mine split clean at the welds with about 15k miles on it. Not great quality of an exhaust

HZX540e · 08-08-2021, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BenF87M2

Be careful. I love the sound of FI exhausts but mine split clean at the welds with about 15k miles on it. Not great quality of an exhaust

Wow….i'll keep an eye on that. When I inspected it before installation it looked pretty solid to me, only time will tell as the parrot head says.

HZX540e · 08-17-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mokest03

Sticks out way too far.

I've been meaning to post these pictures with the adjusted tips. What do you think?

r33_RGSport · 08-18-2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HZX540e

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Originally Posted by mokest03

Sticks out way too far.

I've been meaning to post these pictures with the adjusted tips. What do you think?

Much better now.

mokest03 · 08-18-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HZX540e

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Originally Posted by mokest03

Sticks out way too far.

I've been meaning to post these pictures with the adjusted tips. What do you think?

Looks great!!!

-Vanguard- · 08-18-2021, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HZX540e

I've been meaning to post these pictures with the adjusted tips. What do you think?

100% better

Justinandwhat · 03-30-2022, 09:06 AM

Havent ordered my x6m yet but already looking into this

Did you need to jack up the car to do the job?

Ryan_R_f80f8m4 · 03-30-2022, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Justinandwhat

Havent ordered my x6m yet but already looking into this

Did you need to jack up the car to do the job?

You'll want to get it professionally installed. Great sound, and quality looks pretty good out of box.

BUT— Fitment issues galore. Nothing that persistence can't overcome, but I needed the front pipes (I didn't get downpipes) shortened.

At the end of the day, I'm very happy, but it was definitely a pain in the ass to get installed.

Also, be sure you have all parts/clamps. FI is produced out of Taiwan and the clamps are basically irreplaceable.Not typical metric/US sizes.

Justinandwhat · 03-30-2022, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan_R_f80f8m4

You'll want to get it professionally installed. Great sound, and quality looks pretty good out of box.

BUT— Fitment issues galore. Nothing that persistence can't overcome, but I needed the front pipes (I didn't get downpipes) shortened.

At the end of the day, I'm very happy, but it was definitely a pain in the ass to get installed.

Also, be sure you have all parts/clamps. FI is produced out of Taiwan and the clamps are basically irreplaceable.Not typical metric/US sizes.

Appreciate it very much man! Btw, have you noticed anything in your Fi exhaust as in how well it’s holding up, since someone said his slipped or something?

Justinandwhat · 03-30-2022, 04:09 PM

Can’t decide whether I want the screaming sound of Fi or that low frequency growling of AK. I had a catless dp with ak catback with my 335 before, and I had to admit I was kinda embarrassed leaving business setting with s cold start. Not gonna lie, I attended an interviewing outing with a employer, and I literally sat in my car for half hour to make sure all of them left before I started my car. I can definitely relate when you say you don’t wanna leave a business meeting like that haha

Justinandwhat · 03-30-2022, 04:14 PM

Sorry for posting all over dude. Just wondering does the FI pop like it in the video starting at 2:36? I know that's even more obnoxious than a cold start but welllllll you know lolol

Ryan_R_f80f8m4 · 03-30-2022, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Justinandwhat

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Originally Posted by Ryan_R_f80f8m4

You'll want to get it professionally installed. Great sound, and quality looks pretty good out of box.

BUT— Fitment issues galore. Nothing that persistence can't overcome, but I needed the front pipes (I didn't get downpipes) shortened.

At the end of the day, I'm very happy, but it was definitely a pain in the ass to get installed.

Also, be sure you have all parts/clamps. FI is produced out of Taiwan and the clamps are basically irreplaceable.Not typical metric/US sizes.

Appreciate it very much man! Btw, have you noticed anything in your Fi exhaust as in how well it’s holding up, since someone said his slipped or something?

I have had no issues thus far— approx 4,000 miles on exhaust. I feel confident there shouldn't be any structural issues on a $5k exhaust (fingers crossed)

I love the exhaust setup. Sounds amazing. Cold starts are loud for sure, but every time I jump in the car, I hope the engine is cold because I like the sound.

OP could attest more to setup with FI downpipes. He has documented the differences very well (with and without DP's)

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BenF87M2 Enlisted Member 70 Rep 41 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: South Lyon, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Be careful. I love the sound of FI exhausts but mine split clean at the welds with about 15k miles on it. Not great quality of an exhaust
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Justinandwhat First Lieutenant 125 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Havent ordered my x6m yet but already looking into this Did you need to jack up the car to do the job?
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Justinandwhat First Lieutenant 125 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Can’t decide whether I want the screaming sound of Fi or that low frequency growling of AK. I had a catless dp with ak catback with my 335 before, and I had to admit I was kinda embarrassed leaving business setting with s cold start. Not gonna lie, I attended an interviewing outing with a employer, and I literally sat in my car for half hour to make sure all of them left before I started my car. I can definitely relate when you say you don’t wanna leave a business meeting like that haha
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03-30-2022, 04:14 PM	#57
Justinandwhat First Lieutenant 125 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Sorry for posting all over dude. Just wondering does the FI pop like it in the video starting at 2:36? I know that's even more obnoxious than a cold start but welllllll you know lolol
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