F30 335i M Performance Exhaust Install DIY (with Exhaust Clips) - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

dd1981 · 11-11-2012, 08:13 PM

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As I said here is my DIY for the M performance exhaust. Not very difficult. The dealerships charge hundreds of dollars to do this

and its so easy. It took me about 1h and 15m because I took photos and stopped a couple times.

I paid $900 for the exhaust shipped to my door and $0 for installation.

Please do this at your own risk. Iam not responsible if you mess something up. If you feel like you cant, dont attempt it. Take it to someone.

Tools:
Exhaust cutting tool, I rented one at Autozone for $50
Ratched
17MM socket
Wire (golf tee mod)
Wire cutter
Pry bar or screwdriver.
Car ramps or jack stands.

If you guys have any questions just ask. Hope this helps, and Enjoy the exhaust.
Sorry for the few typos I was typing fast trying to get done so I can go watch the Bears game.
EDIT: Fixed Typos.

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VIDEOS:

Took some videos before and after I bolted on the M Performance. I used my Iphone5 so hope it came out ok. I pointed the speaker towards the exhaust for better sound.

EDIT: Here is the video after 1000 miles. Its "borken in". I think it sounds deeper, and it did get louder. I expected this reading up on past threads. I think its the perfect amount of exhaust noise and its not intrusive at all. If you get a killer deal on it I suggest get it.
Its a warm start, revs are up to 4k, golf tee mod done flap fully open. I started in comfort mode and switched to sport in the end of the video.

jamesems · 11-12-2012, 01:37 AM

Nicely done

Number · 11-12-2012, 02:03 AM

Cheers on a very good DIY.

dcg71 · 11-12-2012, 03:42 AM

Excellent DIY, thanks for that! I'll be having a go myself soon.

dd1981 · 11-12-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesems

Nicely done

Thank you.

[quote=Tremolo;12979813]Cheers on a very good DIY.[/QUOTE

Thanks now I just want to get it broken in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcg71

Excellent DIY, thanks for that! I'll be having a go myself soon.

Post up pics when it's all done.

JamesMA · 11-12-2012, 07:02 PM

Very well done and thank you for sharing.

johnofcross · 11-16-2012, 11:18 AM

Awesome, awesome DIY post. This makes the exhaust much doable for me now. Thanks a bunch sir.

dd1981 · 11-17-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesMA

Very well done and thank you for sharing.

I enjoyed making this DIY most of all. Glad I can be of service.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnofcross

Awesome, awesome DIY post. This makes the exhaust much doable for me now. Thanks a bunch sir.

Take your time, let us know how it turns out, and if you like your new exhaust.

silentassasin · 01-08-2013, 02:05 AM

Cool

JohnSprm69 · 02-23-2013, 01:53 PM

WTF, no sound clip???

good job tho

Rioter · 02-23-2013, 02:24 PM

Nice write up. Good job buddy

DrivenByE30 · 02-23-2013, 02:26 PM

Good Job !!

the last two views shows a lot of pipes ??! looks kinda weird... i thought it would be just one or two... but three?

a great DYI if i had $900 to spare... but i am getting married.

riM3 · 02-23-2013, 02:33 PM

Well done... I can't thank folks (like you) who take the time to put these DIYs together, enough!

EdwinF10 · 02-23-2013, 03:21 PM

Epic DIY
That's why we love bimmerpost.

Jason · 02-23-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnSprm69

WTF, no sound clip???

good job tho

He posted them in another thread previously: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769179

I've also added them to the first post above.

Diver · 02-23-2013, 03:53 PM

Nice how to. Used bailing wire, but no spit

f30fanboy · 02-23-2013, 04:25 PM

Good job, thanks for sharing. We need more DIY posts.

strati1 · 02-23-2013, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f30fanboy

Good job, thanks for sharing. We need more DIY posts.

Agreed

Beemw335 · 02-23-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f30fanboy

Good job, thanks for sharing. We need more DIY posts.

Nice!
Im curious as to how the f30 with M exhaust sounds compared to the e9x with performance exhaust.
Anyone heard both??

MSPORTWORLD · 02-23-2013, 06:55 PM

Good work on the DIY and the corresponding write-up.

EINSER M · 02-23-2013, 08:54 PM

you need to do DIY for a living! bitchen!!!!

dd1981 · 02-24-2013, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rioter

Nice write up. Good job buddy

Thank You

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Good Job !!

the last two views shows a lot of pipes ??! looks kinda weird... i thought it would be just one or two... but three?

a great DYI if i had $900 to spare... but i am getting married.

Congrats on the marriage, I am getting married next year as well. She got a fat ring I got a F30 lol jk. No I set money aside for the exhaust specifically.

As for the 3 piece piping, I know it looks strange. What they did was add those big chrome tips with the M logo, and instead of them being sort of tapered to fit the muffler pipes they used a smaller pipe welded the tips on it, and then slipped that on the muffler tips and then welded that. Its a bit strange but whatever saves them money I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by riM3

Well done... I can't thank folks (like you) who take the time to put these DIYs together, enough!

I enjoy it. I love working on cars and staying busy in the garage. Plus it helps everyone else on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwinF10

Epic DIY
That's why we love bimmerpost.

Why thank you sir for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

He posted them in another thread previously: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769179

I've also added them to the first post above.

Thanks for putting up the thread on the front page. I posted this DIY a few months ago, I didnt really think anyone cared or wanted to know how to do it. Plus everybody is way more interested in coding so most regular DIY's get overshadowed by the cooler stuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diver

Nice how to. Used bailing wire, but no spit

No spit just good old wire. It's the only thing that works for now, untill someone comes up with something different (I have something in the works

stay tuned)

Quote:

Originally Posted by f30fanboy

Good job, thanks for sharing. We need more DIY posts.

F30 community is still fairly new, but theres a lot of good DIY's on there already. I have quite a few myslef. Squeak and rattle fixes, fascia removal, radar detector hardwire. Im planning a ton more DIY's in the spring when the weather gets nicer. Planning a laser jammer DIY. Thats should be fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemw335

Nice!
Im curious as to how the f30 with M exhaust sounds compared to the e9x with performance exhaust.
Anyone heard both??

I Heard the n54 is way louder and more aggressive, but thats just hearsay. As for the e9x N55 no clue. Just the clips on youtube for aftermarket exhaust.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EINSER M

you need to do DIY for a living! bitchen!!!!

I do do it for a living, well sort of. Im automotive manufacturing. Trying to take this certified electrical course

venturing into new things. But getting a free course out of my company is like pulling teeth.

11-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
dd1981 Kapetan Svog Života Drives: 2012 335i sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [4.50] 1999 Ford Ranger [0.00] 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 [0.00]	F30 335i M Performance Exhaust Install DIY (with Exhaust Clips) Featured on BIMMERPOST.com As I said here is my DIY for the M performance exhaust. Not very difficult. The dealerships charge hundreds of dollars to do this and its so easy. It took me about 1h and 15m because I took photos and stopped a couple times. I paid $900 for the exhaust shipped to my door and $0 for installation. Please do this at your own risk. Iam not responsible if you mess something up. If you feel like you cant, dont attempt it. Take it to someone. Tools: Exhaust cutting tool, I rented one at Autozone for $50 Ratched 17MM socket Wire (golf tee mod) Wire cutter Pry bar or screwdriver. Car ramps or jack stands. If you guys have any questions just ask. Hope this helps, and Enjoy the exhaust. Sorry for the few typos I was typing fast trying to get done so I can go watch the Bears game. EDIT: Fixed Typos. VIDEOS: Took some videos before and after I bolted on the M Performance. I used my Iphone5 so hope it came out ok. I pointed the speaker towards the exhaust for better sound. EDIT: Here is the video after 1000 miles. Its "borken in". I think it sounds deeper, and it did get louder. I expected this reading up on past threads. I think its the perfect amount of exhaust noise and its not intrusive at all. If you get a killer deal on it I suggest get it. Its a warm start, revs are up to 4k, golf tee mod done flap fully open. I started in comfort mode and switched to sport in the end of the video. __________________ Ex///M Performance Exhaust. Modified OEM axle back, Black Gloss Grills, 20% Tint Last edited by dd1981; 11-17-2012 at 01:31 PM.
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11-12-2012, 03:42 AM	#4
dcg71 Captain Drives: F30 335i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 740 iTrader: (2)	Excellent DIY, thanks for that! I'll be having a go myself soon. __________________ ------------------------------ 2012 F30 335i Sapphire Black Sport Line \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| H&R Sport \| ///M Performance 405M Wheels \| ///M Performance Grilles 2006 E92 325i Titan Silver 2000 E46 318i Cosmos Black

11-12-2012, 07:02 PM	#6
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 263 iTrader: (0)	Very well done and thank you for sharing. __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

11-16-2012, 11:18 AM	#7
johnofcross Second Lieutenant Drives: Superman 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	Awesome, awesome DIY post. This makes the exhaust much doable for me now. Thanks a bunch sir. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i Sedan Estoril Blue II M Sport 19" 403M\|6MT\|Dynamic Handling\|Tech Package\|Coral Red Leather\|Park Distance Control\|Harmon Kardon

01-08-2013, 02:05 AM	#9
silentassasin Major Drives: '07 BMW E90 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (0)	Cool __________________

11-12-2012, 01:37 AM	#2
jamesems Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i msport f30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Nicely done

11-12-2012, 02:03 AM	#3
Number ✚ Drives: ✚ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ✚ ✚ Posts: 989 iTrader: (1)	Cheers on a very good DIY.

02-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#10
JohnSprm69 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,631 iTrader: (4)	WTF, no sound clip??? good job tho __________________ FOR SALE: 2009 AW E92 335I, 28,XXX MILES, FULLY LOADED, 6AT......27K

02-23-2013, 02:24 PM	#11
Rioter Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Nice write up. Good job buddy __________________ -Joeyballs N54/DCT

02-23-2013, 02:26 PM	#12
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,184 iTrader: (0)	Good Job !! the last two views shows a lot of pipes ??! looks kinda weird... i thought it would be just one or two... but three? a great DYI if i had $900 to spare... but i am getting married. __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

02-23-2013, 02:33 PM	#13
riM3 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 ZCP M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England Posts: 354 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Well done... I can't thank folks (like you) who take the time to put these DIYs together, enough!

02-23-2013, 03:21 PM	#14
EdwinF10 Major Drives: f10 535d M & e70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,081 iTrader: (0)	Epic DIY That's why we love bimmerpost. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2006 e92 335d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.) 2009 e70 X5 35d & 2010 f10 535d M-sport

02-23-2013, 03:53 PM	#16
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02-23-2013, 04:25 PM	#17
f30fanboy Enlisted Member Drives: bimmer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: northern california Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Good job, thanks for sharing. We need more DIY posts.

02-23-2013, 06:55 PM	#20
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02-23-2013, 08:54 PM	#21
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