Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Catalytic converters stolen! Catalytic converters stolen!
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
Page 3 of 9 12 3 456789
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-08-2021, 04:51 PM
X5only's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 1,562
X5only is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmw540san View Post
Man, I hate it for you!

You may want to look into HJS cats, made in Germany and best of best.

I've used them on my M5, 540 and have them on my 532M now.

Pricey, but much less than OEM BMW.

If you're interested, PM me and I'll look it up for you.

I had to order them from Germany and I have some reputable sources I'll be glad to share with you.
PM sent and thanks for the offer. I woke up this morning to the reality and thought I had a nightmare. So the HJS cats will change the sound of my X5 4.4 to better than factory? It has the N62 engine with factory exhausts - all stock.
__________________
'05 E53 X5 4.4i, '97 E39 528, '07 E92 335i, '16 F86 X6M.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-08-2021, 04:51 PM
andrewwynn's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Racine, WI
Posts: 12,514
andrewwynn will become famous soon enoughandrewwynn will become famous soon enough
I have had similar experiences and it really does suck when you realize it’s not a dream


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-08-2021, 05:05 PM
X5only's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 1,562
X5only is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewwynn View Post
I have had similar experiences and it really does suck when you realize it’s not a dream


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Thank you everyone for your comforting words and support. It does really make me feel better and want to move on. Great community here .
__________________
'05 E53 X5 4.4i, '97 E39 528, '07 E92 335i, '16 F86 X6M.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-08-2021, 09:31 PM
haigha's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Machine
Posts: 1,575
haigha is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by X5only View Post
Thank you everyone for your comforting words and support. It does really make me feel better and want to move on. Great community here .
Adding my sympathies. A friend's son had his stolen off his Chevy truck last spring near Houston. No fun at all!

I've spent some time on the Bellevue campus. Met some great people there.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-08-2021, 10:01 PM
Happy's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Golden Coast/Lake Houston
Posts: 1,578
Happy is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by haigha View Post
Adding my sympathies. A friend's son had his stolen off his Chevy truck last spring near Houston. No fun at all!



I've spent some time on the Bellevue campus. Met some great people there.

Yeah it’s been an issue in Houston.
__________________
02 BMW 5 Speed Supercharged Ethanol Burnin Meth Injected E53

Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-08-2021, 05:03 PM
andrewwynn's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Racine, WI
Posts: 12,514
andrewwynn will become famous soon enoughandrewwynn will become famous soon enough
I have look for cats for my car on Amazon and if I found one with a good enough review that would fit in my car I will definitely consider a third-party option option


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-08-2021, 05:04 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 747
nick325xit 5spd is on a distinguished road
The other option if you can find someone parting one out is to pick up a set of used manifolds. Probably the cheapest option, but much harder with the current inflated value of cats. (Also not entirely legal. You're not supposed to install used cats for reason that don't really make sense compared to most of the new aftermarket options.)
__________________
2011 M3
2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2004 X5 3.0i 6MT
1995 M3 S50B32
1990 325is
1989 M3 S54B32

Hers:
1989 325iX
1996 911 Turbo

Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-08-2021, 05:16 PM
X5only's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 1,562
X5only is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd View Post
The other option if you can find someone parting one out is to pick up a set of used manifolds. Probably the cheapest option, but much harder with the current inflated value of cats. (Also not entirely legal. You're not supposed to install used cats for reason that don't really make sense compared to most of the new aftermarket options.)
Yeah, I want to flip this predicament into an opportunity to get my beloved X5 sounding better. I'm interested in the hjs cats and PM'ed bmw540san.
__________________
'05 E53 X5 4.4i, '97 E39 528, '07 E92 335i, '16 F86 X6M.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-08-2021, 06:00 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ooltewah, TN
Posts: 714
bmw540san is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by X5only View Post
Yeah, I want to flip this predicament into an opportunity to get my beloved X5 sounding better. I'm interested in the hjs cats and PM'ed bmw540san.
Yes, I got your PM.
Do you or anyone else know the tubing ID?
Several HJS cat models may fit as they are designed to fit multiple ID's but if I know the correct ID I can point you out toward particular HJS part # and you may not have to cut any material.

Here is my latest build with HJS cats:

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ly)&p=30612023
__________________
2010 BMW M6 * Black Saphire Metallic * Full Black Merino Leather
2019 BMW X3 M40i * Alpine White * Mocha Leather
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 10-08-2021, 06:24 PM
X5only's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 1,562
X5only is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmw540san View Post
Yes, I got your PM.
Do you or anyone else know the tubing ID?
Several HJS cat models may fit as they are designed to fit multiple ID's but if I know the correct ID I can point you out toward particular HJS part # and you may not have to cut any material.

Here is my latest build with HJS cats:

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ly)&p=30612023
The inner diameter of both ends as shown in the pic?
Attached Images
 
__________________
'05 E53 X5 4.4i, '97 E39 528, '07 E92 335i, '16 F86 X6M.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 9 12 3 456789

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:51 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.