Exhaust tip question

Ex_Stig · 12-04-2017, 12:20 PM

So, my X5 got clipped on the rear passenger corner. Not terrible damage and the other driver's insurance is taking care of everything.

Today I went to one of their "preferred" body shops because the work is all cosmetic. The exhaust tip has a slight dent and the chrome is scuffed up. The estimator said that it isn't an exhaust tip and that an entirely new muffler needs to be ordered. Is that right? $1,400 for a new muffler seems a little egregious when it is just the chrome cover that needs to be fixed.

At the end of the day, I don't care too much as it is the other guy's insurance paying, but that just doesn't seem right.

Zamorskii · 12-04-2017, 12:25 PM

Looking at RealOem it appears that the is no option for changing of just the tips. The whole unit comes together. The adjuster is correct.

Jlu88 · 12-04-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

So, my X5 got clipped on the rear passenger corner. Not terrible damage and the other driver's insurance is taking care of everything.

Today I went to one of their "preferred" body shops because the work is all cosmetic. The exhaust tip has a slight dent and the chrome is scuffed up. The estimator said that it isn't an exhaust tip and that an entirely new muffler needs to be ordered. Is that right? $1,400 for a new muffler seems a little egregious when it is just the chrome cover that needs to be fixed.

At the end of the day, I don't care too much as it is the other guy's insurance paying, but that just doesn't seem right.

Yup, the muffler and tips are 1 whole piece. Only way to replace the tip separately is to cut it off.

DuSh · 12-04-2017, 12:48 PM

I personally would just paint it black - it will look a lot better than stock chrome and be around $100 max, but insurance companies don't work that way

Ex_Stig · 12-04-2017, 12:49 PM

I'll ask if I can keep the exhaust that they remove. Lol

neverdone · 12-04-2017, 12:56 PM

Why don't you ask if you can upgrade for a bit more or maybe less.

Ex_Stig · 12-04-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by neverdone

Why don't you ask if you can upgrade for a bit more or maybe less.

It's a lease and I'm just not interested in changing the exhaust.

LocksmithNick · 12-04-2017, 01:43 PM

For $1200, you can have the M Performance Exhaust.....

Just sayin!

Maverik259 · 12-04-2017, 02:07 PM

It's there insurance so who cares. Milk em baby. They rip you off at every turn.

Kzang · 12-04-2017, 02:57 PM

Yeah get the M performance exhaust and then at the end of the lease reinstall the old exhaust and sell the M performance on this forum. That is what I would do.

never mind, he has a 50i lol

Ex_Stig · 12-04-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

For $1200, you can have the M Performance Exhaust.....

Just sayin!

Wait a sec, the M Performance Exhaust is only $1200? The repair shop quoted $1,480 for just the regular muffler. I'd definitely swap if it were cheaper.

Double wait a sec... Is the 50i already equipped with the MPE?

neverdone · 12-04-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Wait a sec, the M Performance Exhaust is only $1200? The repair shop quoted $1,480 for just the regular muffler. I'd definitely swap if it were cheaper.

Double wait a sec... Is the 50i already equipped with the MPE?

No such exhaust for the 50i

DuSh · 12-04-2017, 05:45 PM

Technically you can order 1 chrome tailpipe tip part #: 18307633311 (Left) and 18307633312 (Right) https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...302287154.html they are identical for 35i or 50i with trapezoid tips

but that's still $450 each and it will require a clamp, so imho since you are not paying for it - not worth it

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Zamorskii Lieutenant 186 Rep 476 Posts Drives: '23 M3CX Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bloomington, MN iTrader: (1)	Looking at RealOem it appears that the is no option for changing of just the tips. The whole unit comes together. The adjuster is correct.
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DuSh Colonel 2114 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I personally would just paint it black - it will look a lot better than stock chrome and be around $100 max, but insurance companies don't work that way
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Yeah get the M performance exhaust and then at the end of the lease reinstall the old exhaust and sell the M performance on this forum. That is what I would do. never mind, he has a 50i lol __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE Last edited by Kzang; 12-04-2017 at 03:08 PM..
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DuSh Colonel 2114 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Technically you can order 1 chrome tailpipe tip part #: 18307633311 (Left) and 18307633312 (Right) https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...302287154.html they are identical for 35i or 50i with trapezoid tips but that's still $450 each and it will require a clamp, so imho since you are not paying for it - not worth it Attached Images
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