Beefing Up Exhaust Tips

Russmov · 02-22-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Here we go. The first ones are 4" the 2nd ones are 3.5".

I thought I was taking straight pictures but, oh well, they are all kinda crooked.

They give an idea about the size difference between 3.5 inch dual and 4" dual tips.

The 4" inch is 8 3/4" in total width including the gap. The 3.5" is 7 1/4" in total width including the gap.

Thanks for posting these!

M302_imola · 02-23-2019, 07:54 AM

Hufington, are you an engineer? I like they way you think. I actually did the same and made cardboard cutouts to visualize how large the outlet of my tips would be. 4" looked good but 4.5" filled out my rear valence better. I went with the 4.5" and I'm glad I did. I'll be looking forward to pics once you get this finished.

Russmov · 02-23-2019, 09:20 AM

Now I'm debating on changing my order to go 4" again. I think 3.5" are going to look fine, but 4" just seems perfect

M302_imola · 02-23-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Now I'm debating on changing my order to go 4" again. I think 3.5" are going to look fine, but 4" just seems perfect

Yeah I agree. If you install the 3.5" you'll always yearn for the look of the 4" or at least I would.

Russmov · 02-23-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Now I'm debating on changing my order to go 4" again. I think 3.5" are going to look fine, but 4" just seems perfect

Yeah I agree. If you install the 3.5" you'll always yearn for the look of the 4" or at least I would.

Only problem is if they are too tight it's gonna be hard to send em back. I should probably just stick to the 3.5" and call it a day lol

M302_imola · 02-23-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Only problem is if they are too tight it's gonna be hard to send em back. I should probably just stick to the 3.5" and call it a day lol

A valid point there sir! At least you know the 3.5" will fit. Less stress involved.

hufington · 02-23-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Hufington, are you an engineer? I like they way you think. I actually did the same and made cardboard cutouts to visualize how large the outlet of my tips would be. 4" looked good but 4.5" filled out my rear valence better. I went with the 4.5" and I'm glad I did. I'll be looking forward to pics once you get this finished.

Well, thank you, Sir. I indeed have a degree in mechanical engineering from Stuttgart, but I am currently a management consultant.

I always try to visualize something before jumping into it. Unfortunately, I don't have a garage or tools right now, otherwise, I would have tig-welded two 4"inch steel tips with 2mm gap and staggered with a 15 degree angle onto a 5-inch long Y-pipe and then powdercoat them to manufacture the perfect fitting tip.

I do not want to install 3.5-inch tips knowing the size should be 4"; however, the reality is that the available tips in the market and the limited skilled muffler shops dictate what we do at the end.

Russmov · 02-23-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Hufington, are you an engineer? I like they way you think. I actually did the same and made cardboard cutouts to visualize how large the outlet of my tips would be. 4" looked good but 4.5" filled out my rear valence better. I went with the 4.5" and I'm glad I did. I'll be looking forward to pics once you get this finished.

Well, thank you, Sir. I indeed have a degree in mechanical engineering from Stuttgart, but I am currently a management consultant.

I always try to visualize something before jumping into it. Unfortunately, I don't have a garage or tools right now, otherwise, I would have tig-welded two 4"inch steel tips with 2mm gap and staggered with a 15 degree angle onto a 5-inch long Y-pipe and then powdercoat them to manufacture the perfect fitting tip.

I do not want to install 3.5-inch tips knowing the size should be 4"; however, the reality is that the available tips in the market and the limited skilled muffler shops dictate what we do at the end.

And if you made up those tips you would have forum members asking for a set as well lol

hufington · 02-23-2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

And if you made up those tips you would have forum members asking for a set as well lol

That sounds good. I would not mind it.

hufington · 03-07-2019, 07:52 AM

4" quad tips have finally arrived. It looks like they would fit. Taking them to powder coating today...

Russmov · 03-07-2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hufington

4" quad tips have finally arrived. It looks like they would fit. Taking them to powder coating today...

Those look just like the ones that I bought originally. Mine weren't staggered though.

BimmerTy · 03-07-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hufington

4" quad tips have finally arrived. It looks like they would fit. Taking them to powder coating today...

Can't wait to see the final product!

mrod81 · 03-07-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerTy

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Originally Posted by hufington

4" quad tips have finally arrived. It looks like they would fit. Taking them to powder coating today...

Can't wait to see the final product!

Looks good. Let me know if you want to sell the original tips I want to see if they will fit on mine

Russmov · 03-07-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mrod81

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Originally Posted by BimmerTy

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Originally Posted by hufington

4" quad tips have finally arrived. It looks like they would fit. Taking them to powder coating today...

Can't wait to see the final product!

Looks good. Let me know if you want to sell the original tips I want to see if they will fit on mine

I would have sold you mine but you are quite a ways from me.

hufington · 03-07-2019, 01:24 PM

Freshly back from powder coating...

Russmov · 03-07-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Freshly back from powder coating...

Look good bro! Can't wait to see them installed

hufington · 03-07-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Look good bro! Can't wait to see them installed

Thanks, mate. I am still waiting for the USPS to deliver my X pipe. If they can deliver today, I might get it installed tomorrow.

mikew2069 · 03-07-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Thanks, mate. I am still waiting for the USPS to deliver my X pipe. If they can deliver today, I might get it installed tomorrow.

Can't wait to see them installed!

hufington · 03-07-2019, 04:13 PM

Last piece just arrived: Stamped aluminized steel X Pipe...

M302_imola · 03-08-2019, 08:11 AM

Looking forward to hearing the exhaust note once everything is installed!

201 · 03-08-2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Last piece just arrived: Stamped aluminized steel X Pipe...

Can't wait to see them pics

hufington · 03-08-2019, 02:22 PM

Finally installed the 4" quad staggered stainless steel tips. They are wet gloss black powder coated.

They look awesome on the car and completely change the rear end.

If you are planning to do the same mod, please be aware that if you purchase any dual tips that are welded to far apart from each other WILL NOT fit. the gap between the two tips must be less than 4 mm in order to fit tightly into the existing M sport bumper hole.

Also, if the dual tips are any longer than 10 inches, it will hit the aluminum heat protector in the back.

So please choose wisely after measuring several times.

I also did the muffler delete with the x-pipe and dual Vibrant resonators. Sounds freakishly good!! I will post a clip soon.

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