Another successful exhaust mod...

[X5rolls]

I found the x pipe on my 4.8is to give a bit more sound/db at idle and partial throttle, not a huge amount. But side by side to stock you absolutely can tell the difference at idle and partial throttle.

It's an inexpensive mod - for more bark than just the x-pipe I'd get new mufflers.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...oday-pics.html

Originally Posted by JT///MC

BTW, how does the X-pipe sound on the 4.8is. I know it already sounds good, but are there any clips? If the gain is marginal, I might not bother, but if its really good, then why not. Right now, it only sounds good at WOT and sitting around revving. But when we drive it normally, its very mellow. I wouldn't mind for some more bark around town without going WOT.

[X5rolls]

Nice looking set of pipes - this would be the slickest way to go but not sure if it's worth the extra $ over a standard x pipe you can get for less than $100. You will save some time welding but not sure it would be enough to make up the cost difference. But it is nice looking.

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Not sure if anyone has bought it, but the X-Pipe setup from Hartge looks particularly nice. Here is the photo of one for the 4.8is. They are also running a discount right now of half price for remaining stock.

[sbarsap]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Around 250 euros or so.

Where can you buy that setup from, here in the US?

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by JT///MC

BTW, how does the X-pipe sound on the 4.8is. I know it already sounds good, but are there any clips? If the gain is marginal, I might not bother, but if its really good, then why not. Right now, it only sounds good at WOT and sitting around revving. But when we drive it normally, its very mellow. I wouldn't mind for some more bark around town without going WOT.

Anytime you're on the throttle you will hear the difference. Even at idle its a little louder than stock. It really makes a difference the more and more you get on it.

Here's my clip but there are others if you search:

X5world - View Single Post - Performance Exhaust System

[NyMench]

OK where did you source the "x" pipe....itself?

Part number for 06' 4.8is please

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by NyMench

OK where did you source the "x" pipe....itself?

Part number for 06' 4.8is please

I just bought it on ebay for like $70. Just search ebay on "magnaflow x-pipe 2.25".

[JT///MC]

The xpipe seems so simple, I wonder if the exhaust shop can just fabricate one for me.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by JT///MC

The xpipe seems so simple, I wonder if the exhaust shop can just fabricate one for me.

Probably, but is all that trouble really worth saving $50?

[JT///MC]

No, its not!

Just ordered the one from ebay $75 shipped! Great price. Hope to get it on there as soon as I get it. Thanks for the vid links!

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by JT///MC

No, its not!

Just ordered the one from ebay $75 shipped! Great price. Hope to get it on there as soon as I get it. Thanks for the vid links!

No prob. Not much vid but sound is alright.