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      06-10-2020, 10:25 PM   #683
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I liked those tips... have you had a chance to install them? I'm interested to see how they look.
I will probably be installing them in a couple of weeks time so will put a pic for you then. They're really good in terms of quality but obviously it's fake carbon fibre so it will be interesting to see how they last over time.
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      06-10-2020, 11:04 PM   #684
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If anyone wants my set up. Have it for free. Pay for shipping. Going back to stock exhaust. If not, I'll just toss it!
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      06-11-2020, 01:28 AM   #685
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If anyone wants my set up. Have it for free. Pay for shipping. Going back to stock exhaust. If not, I'll just toss it!
I'd like your tips if that's an option..
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      06-11-2020, 03:27 AM   #686
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If anyone wants my set up. Have it for free. Pay for shipping. Going back to stock exhaust. If not, I'll just toss it!
Whyyyyyyyyyy are you going back to stock!?
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      06-11-2020, 11:29 AM   #687
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Anyone can recommend a good shop in Chicago area that could do this?
And djrabbi I’ll take your setup.
Why you going back to stock tho?
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      06-11-2020, 11:30 AM   #688
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I will probably be installing them in a couple of weeks time so will put a pic for you then. They're really good in terms of quality but obviously it's fake carbon fibre so it will be interesting to see how they last over time.
Cool! Thanks!
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      06-11-2020, 11:32 AM   #689
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If anyone wants my set up. Have it for free. Pay for shipping. Going back to stock exhaust. If not, I'll just toss it!
Don’t toss it, I’ll take it if still available.
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      06-11-2020, 11:42 AM   #690
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I have many people interested. Should be $150 to ship or so.

Expecting first child in September, car is going to the wife.
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I have many people interested. Should be $150 to ship or so.

Expecting first child in September, car is going to the wife.
Congrats! I'm the same (except 2nd kid) coming in September and I'm planning on doing the exhaust mods even though it will be predominately driven by my wife!
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Funny thing. I bought the x5 50i primarily for my wife, but ended up enjoying it so much that she's taken over the 2010 535 wagon as her primary daily. X5 does make loading kids in/out even easier than the wagon with a higher roof height.
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If no one pays by this Saturday, I will toss it.
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      06-12-2020, 11:13 PM   #694
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Ignore my previous posts, will throw in trash tomorrow.
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      06-14-2020, 02:30 AM   #695
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Ignore my previous posts, will throw in trash tomorrow.
So I can't have the tips then?
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      06-14-2020, 09:44 AM   #696
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So I can't have the tips then?
I kept the tips for stock setup. I sold my old tips for $400 lol
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I know this isnt the classifieds but since these parts deal directly with this thread, I figured itd be ok to post them in here. I bought these things last year and have decided to not go this direction.

Slant cut, offset, dual walled tips and a Magnaflow X-pipe:

IMG_4560[1] by Russ Vastano

IMG_4562[1] by Russ Vastano


$200 shipped takes em.

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Done !

So Happy I did this looks and sounds awesome - Thanks to everyone
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So Happy I did this looks and sounds awesome - Thanks to everyone
Looking great! Enjoy!
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      07-03-2020, 02:40 PM   #700
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I just started to mod mine: X-pipe, resonator delete, muffler mod with pneumatic straight pipe cutouts.

I am in no mood to weld under a car anymore so removed the entire system and built a jig. Will post pics and video when its done of how it sounds for those interested.
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What advantage does an x-pipe have in this exhaust system? I have catless downpipes already installed and am content with the noise levels, but the exhaust note is a bit funky.
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What advantage does an x-pipe have in this exhaust system? I have catless downpipes already installed and am content with the noise levels, but the exhaust note is a bit funky.
I have read pros and cons on the power increase but mainly it is to get rid of the funky exhaust note you speak of. Mine had it too ever since I put in the downpipes. With that being said, I have just learned DON'T remove your resonators unless you plan on putting race resonators in its place...

Installed X-pipe and resonator delete (muffler is still stock). Sounds AMAZING inside the truck but outside...not so much, HORRIFIC cold startup, like a dozen straight pipe Hondas in your garage, strange trumpet-like sounds between shifts. Again Inside you don't hear any of this and sounds awesome but outside the truck....yikes....Was hoping the X-pipe would eliminate the need for the stock resonators.

On positive side there is a noticeable mid range and higher increase in power, assuming this is due to the X-pipe.

Ordered a pair or 3" race resonators to install, going to install them temporary at first with clamps just in case I want to try other resonators before weld them in permanent.

Tascam Stereo Mic just arrived, will get before and after for those interested.
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Finished installing the new resonators and aboustely love how it sounds now. Highly reccomend this combo of resonator and X-pipe to anyone still using the stock muffler.
( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072C6FD5H and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BJZ7FTC )

Overall Cold Start is louder but that is due to the downpipes, idle and part throttle/cruise at highway speeds are only very slightly louder, just a slight deep rumble in the background, your kids and significant other will only notice if you point it out. Love the sound at full throttle now inside and outside the truck. In the next week or two I will be adding vacuum actuated cut-outs to bypass the muffler and will post up some clips of how that sounds. I am hoping this will uncork more power as much as I love the sound now, the design of the stock muffler has to be one of the most restrictive I have ever scene. Done on purpose I am sure to keep the power down and away from M levels.

Here are a few clips of it during cold start, revving, and a drive by

Revving from Idle: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-Xqryt3Ij9oU

Drive By: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-ULu9mQdpe4e

Cold Start: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-ANJ39IanIVS
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      07-17-2020, 04:08 PM   #704
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Finished installing the new resonators and aboustely love how it sounds now. Highly reccomend this combo of resonator and X-pipe to anyone still using the stock muffler.
( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072C6FD5H and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BJZ7FTC )

Overall Cold Start is louder but that is due to the downpipes, idle and part throttle/cruise at highway speeds are only very slightly louder, just a slight deep rumble in the background, your kids and significant other will only notice if you point it out. Love the sound at full throttle now inside and outside the truck. In the next week or two I will be adding vacuum actuated cut-outs to bypass the muffler and will post up some clips of how that sounds. I am hoping this will uncork more power as much as I love the sound now, the design of the stock muffler has to be one of the most restrictive I have ever scene. Done on purpose I am sure to keep the power down and away from M levels.

Here are a few clips of it during cold start, revving, and a drive by

Revving from Idle: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-Xqryt3Ij9oU

Drive By: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-ULu9mQdpe4e

Cold Start: https://soundcloud.com/project-n63/b.../s-ANJ39IanIVS
I really like the turbo noise in your setup.. probably from the downpipes huh?
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