where to get perf exhaust installed

[dr.bmw]

sylvania BMW quoted me $180 for the install, which I think is a bit fat considering its a 30 min job.
Can anyone recommend a place? i'm in Mascot, so anywhere within reasonable 10k radius
Was thinking about TuffyToned - they are local, cheap and know their exhausts but not sure if I'd trust them with the bmw?
http://www.tuffytoned.com.au/index.htm
thanks

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

sylvania BMW quoted me $180 for the install, which I think is a bit fat considering its a 30 min job.
Can anyone recommend a place? i'm in Mascot, so anywhere within reasonable 10k radius
Was thinking about TuffyToned - they are local, cheap and know their exhausts but not sure if I'd trust them with the bmw?
http://www.tuffytoned.com.au/index.htm
thanks

Try HiTech exhausts in East Sydney. Have done many BMW's with custom exhausts and are very good.

[minijet]

Hi tec is a rip off.
Quoted me >600 just to install mine... Install only!!! I was providing the exhaust

Originally Posted by WOPALX

Try HiTech exhausts in East Sydney. Have done many BMW's with custom exhausts and are very good.

[Orlin]

Originally Posted by minijet

Hi tec is a rip off.
Quoted me >600 just to install mine... Install only!!! I was providing the exhaust

ouch! 5 - 6 hours is a long time to install an exhaust lol

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

sylvania BMW quoted me $180 for the install, which I think is a bit fat considering its a 30 min job.
http://www.tuffytoned.com.au/index.htm
thanks

Stick with the BMW install..For $180, at least they cover it with their warranty.

Originally Posted by WOPALX

Try HiTech exhausts in East Sydney. Have done many BMW's with custom exhausts and are very good.

Agree.. have used Lambros several times at Hi Tech..

He built my custom mid pipes..fantastic job..Highly recommended..

[sbce90]

A bit surprised BMW dealer will install the exhaust considering it is not available here and "not ADR tested/approved" or whatever.

[dr.bmw]

Meh its just an exhaust, and any self-respecting shop will provide warranty for their install... Called HiTech and they sounded pretty confident @$120 per hour

I just don't trust dealerships to do any mechanical work, all they can do is follow service protocols, and they make mistakes with that. A friend is a mechanic and they all get apprenticeships at large dealerships - business is sales - and service is more of an afterthought

Will update this thread in a week - still in Darwin till then!

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Stick with the BMW install..For $180, at least they cover it with their warranty.



Agree.. have used Lambros several times at Hi Tech..

He built my custom mid pipes..fantastic job..Highly recommended..

[Jeef Beef]

Try the blokes at Advan performance. Most of the N54 guys get our work done there

[dr.bmw]

yeah i've searched the forums, advan come highly recommended, i'll probably insult them with such a simple request... they're also a bit far from me
thanks for the suggestion anyway

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

yeah i've searched the forums, advan come highly recommended, i'll probably insult them with such a simple request... they're also a bit far from me
thanks for the suggestion anyway

Haha no problems. I'm actually heading there later today so I'll just ask how much they reckon a BMWP exhaust is to install. That'll at least give you a reference point for prices.

[dh58]

$120ph + tools + experience + + + ..

$180 doesn't sound that bad?

[dr.bmw]

I hope the $120 is inclusive of tools and experience lol otherwise what the hell am I paying them for?

[1q2w3e4r]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

yeah i've searched the forums, advan come highly recommended, i'll probably insult them with such a simple request... they're also a bit far from me
thanks for the suggestion anyway

Pete had no problem just doing an exhaust swap on my 911 for me. They'll be pulling it off and putting the stocker back on as well in the next few weeks before the car goes in for annual service.

[dr.bmw]

cool, what did he charge you?

[Hawkeye 135i]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Try the blokes at Advan performance. Most of the N54 guys get our work done there

+1000 on Advan. Couldn't be happier with their customer service, expertise and workmanship. Absolutely A1.

[1q2w3e4r]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

cool, what did he charge you?

No idea to be honest Pete's done work on my cars for 6+ years. It wasn't much at all, I think it was invoiced as a line item on one of my other cars that is down there. A 911 is more work due to the engine layout and rear bar.

I wouldn't think it'd be more than an hour or so's labour? Best thing would be to call and ask, or shoot Pete an email.

[dr.bmw]

Didn't make it to the HiTech, Tuffy mufflers did it for me for $80 and took them 20 mins, didn't even have to take off the diffuser! Boy the exhaust is loud!
ordered from www.getbmwparts.com - $US695 and P&H $185 which i thought was very reasonable and sent USPS express - arrived in 1 week. Thoroughly recommend those guys, good communication and no BS like wire transfer only or Pilot freight (yep, **********s P&H quoted at $US375!)

[MrBlonde]

I find the US website often sting you with over the top frieght and handling charges

[Orlin]

its just another way to increase their overall profit. Its obviously a tough industry and I can relate to selling goods online, you need to be alot more competitive in order to get the sale. When I am on the hunt for new mods I ask around a few vendors on the landed price and compare that because some look cheaper then others but then they sting you hard on the freight..such a **********s.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by dr.bmw

Didn't make it to the HiTech, Tuffy mufflers did it for me for $80 and took them 20 mins, didn't even have to take off the diffuser! Boy the exhaust is loud!
ordered from www.getbmwparts.com - $US695 and P&H $185 which i thought was very reasonable and sent USPS express - arrived in 1 week. Thoroughly recommend those guys, good communication and no BS like wire transfer only or Pilot freight (yep, **********s P&H quoted at $US375!)

Thats a heaps good price! I'm going to try hit them up for an N54 PE...

So the N52 PE from the states bolts up no issues? I think a few of the E9X guys had slight issues in that the US PE includes/doesn't include a centre resonator or somethign...

[MrBlonde]

**********s was who I had in mind

[dr.bmw]

Yeah no problems at all