[beanbaguk]

I've finally got around to buying the twin tailpipe M Performance mod for my 320d.



It should make the exterior of the car look much better.

I've also gone for the non-difuser bumper trim. I really can't see how BMW justify the ridiculous cost for it and it's not even painted so €65 for the regular twin pipe version is fine for me.

I plan to fit this myself so is the old pipe easy enough to remove with a hacksaw?

Obviously I'll seal with exhaust paste around the clamp but is this mod pretty straightforward to do at home?

[akru88]

Originally Posted by beanbaguk

I've finally got around to buying the twin tailpipe M Performance mod for my 320d.



It should make the exterior of the car look much better.

I've also gone for the non-difuser bumper trim. I really can't see how BMW justify the ridiculous cost for it and it's not even painted so €65 for the regular twin pipe version is fine for me.

I plan to fit this myself so is the old pipe easy enough to remove with a hacksaw?

Obviously I'll seal with exhaust paste around the clamp but is this mod pretty straightforward to do at home?

i did this mod and love it , the single tailpipe on a bmw in 2016 is not so sexy

51122297464
18302296889 part numbers if anyone would order it.



and here is a guide how to do it mate
https://www.drive2.ru/l/5923366/

[beanbaguk]

Cheers!

I remember that trim part comes with it but I've bought the bottom part of the trim for €60.

[TomaGo]

I really like the look of this M Performance tailpipe, here is another Tutorial but on BMW X4 20d : http://www.ma-bmw.com/forum/viewtopi...art=40#p526892

Thomas

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by TomaGo

I really like the look of this M Performance tailpipe, here is another Tutorial but on BMW X4 20d : http://www.ma-bmw.com/forum/viewtopi...art=40#p526892

Thomas

Great find! I need one of those pipe cutting tools too!!!

I have noticed nobody seems to use exhaust sealer which is odd. Is it simply not needed?

P.S. Just had confirmation. It's on its way....

[beanbaguk]

I just bought one of these to cut the old pipe off. Here's hoping it works!!!



I'll make sure I document the whole process and post it on here once done.

[awyongcarl]

Just installed this on my F30 320d pre-LCI.
Absolutely one of the best cosmetic mod around for a single-tailpipe F30 IMO. It makes the tips looks more aggressive than the 328i or even the dual tips on the F10.

I would recommend you to visit a exhaust workshop to get the job done. The exhaust pipe is very very tough lol, and you kinda need a welding machine to secure the tips properly after you tightened the clamp.

All in all, if I have to be frank about it, this tailpipe mod is more worthwhile than any of the interior carbon fiber nonsense lol!

[tomsab0]

Does anybody know if the M tailpipe will also fit on the GT??

[awyongcarl]

Originally Posted by tomsab0

Does anybody know if the M tailpipe will also fit on the GT??

Unfortunately it didn't show up in the RealOEM.
The 320d GT also doesn't seems to have any accessories/retrofitting.

But I guess you can always take a look at the exhaust tips of your 320d GT and see if it has the same layout as the F30/F31? In the Real OEM diagram both F30 and F34 have the exact same layout.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=18_0964

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=18_0964

There is no reason why it can't fit, I guess the only issue is that you have to cut your bumper to accommodate the dual tips.

[tomsab0]

Yes, but it is a different partnumber...

[beanbaguk]

If the part numbers don't match it could be a risk as your exhaust system may no match the required layout.

Perhaps you could take a photo of the underside of your car? Also you need to keep in mind you need the trim too but if it's a single pipe you have, you may be able to modify it but I can't really say how good that will look....

There's always an option.

Anyway. I just had a notification to let me know my kit is now in Madrid and I should get delivery tomorrow. Looks like I'll have a weekend project on my hands so long as my exhaust pipe cutter turns up!

[tomsab0]

My dealer said, that it should fit; only problem is the rear bumper... But: They are searching for a solution :-)

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by tomsab0

My dealer said, that it should fit; only problem is the rear bumper... But: They are searching for a solution :-)

Just make sure your dealer fits it so you don't lose out financially if it goes wrong!

[beanbaguk]

So, I received my exhaust tip yesterday. It looks amazing but no install instructions!

Can anyone tell me if there is an install guide and how much do I have to leave on the existing exhaust box to connect the new tip?

[awyongcarl]

There you go, I hope you find this useful.

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by awyongcarl

There you go, I hope you find this useful.

Magic! Thank you!

[beanbaguk]

So! After a bit of a long afternoon, I got the exhaust fitted.

So this is before. Excuse the car being so dirty. This is what a week of commuting does....



I was going to wait until next week to take it to my mechanic but I thought I could do this myself



First things first. I removed the trim. This was nice and easy to do. Just 7 bolts. Two 8mm and five 10mm bolts.



I started with the exhaust cutter but that was a pile of absolute shite so that's getting returned to Amazon. Shame on Draper for selling such a pile of shit.

(The oil is WD40 to lubricate the blades slightly but that didn't help)



I went to my local hardware store and picked up a dremel and some metal cutting discs and a hacksaw. Job done!







I cleaned up the edges slightly but since it's not seen, I don't think it's much of an issue.

After attaching the exhaust, I struggled a bit with the 15mm bolt as my socket was a little shallow.



After tightening slightly, I reattached the trim to help align everything.



I then tightened up the bolt and voila. Job done!









Now off to the car wash!

[Dave DDS]

Nice work Beanbag!
I've been looking to do this mod as well but the cost of the diffuser part isn't very appealing.
The insert trim for the rear bumper, the black part that goes on the bottom of the bumper, did you just buy the corresponding part from a 330d?
And if so, do you per chance know the parts number.
From looking around, I guess you need part # 51128054198 but I don't want to order without knowing for sure.

[TomaGo]

Very nice, and you did it by yourself :-)

[Gabreigns]

Can anyone confirm that this fits even with a invisihitch installed?

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by Dave DDS

Nice work Beanbag!
I've been looking to do this mod as well but the cost of the diffuser part isn't very appealing.
The insert trim for the rear bumper, the black part that goes on the bottom of the bumper, did you just buy the corresponding part from a 330d?
And if so, do you per chance know the parts number.
From looking around, I guess you need part # 51128054198 but I don't want to order without knowing for sure.

You don't need the M Diffuser part. It's a huge f***ing rip-off for a piece of plastic. If it were carbon, I'd be more lenient but it's just an unpainted piece of moulded plastic.

You can instead purchase the twin pipe M-Sport bumper trim which cost just €65. What's more amusing is the fact that this is a painted part so from a production cost perspective, this probably cost more to make than the m-performance part.

Here are the part numbers:

M-Sport bumper trim (will ONLY fit an M-Sport bumper) - 51128054198

Performance exhaust tip - 18302296889

I bought both my parts from Leebmann24.de who had a fantastic service. Quick delivery and no delays.

I agree it's a little tricky and if I were to do this again, I would probably buy the right-angle tool for the dremel.



There is very little space for cutting the pipe properly with the dremel, hence using a hack-saw to finish it off. Using the right-angle accessory would have allowed me to cut the whole pipe with the dremel.

Another option would be to remove the exhaust from the rubber hangers holding it in place but I couldn't for the life of me work out how to remove them!

Either way, it's not a tough job to do. You just need to be a little patient and take your time when cutting the pipe. Once you make that first cut, there's no going back and you cannot reattach the old pipe!

[Dave DDS]

Thanks buddy!
I've ordered the parts now. Can't stand that puny one pipe exhaust, it's a disgrace on an otherwise good looking car.