Chrome Exhaust Tips for a E70 3.0si ???

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by Alex Bidarian

I just came from Crevier BMW in Santa Ana, California today at lunch. I went to their parts department and asked a specialist there if the tips of the 4.8i could fit into the 3.0si. After looking at both cars' exhaust tips and measuring the diameter (well, eyeballing is more like it), he said that the 4.8i chrome tips WOULD fit the 3.0si's. The only thing you have to do is to pop the extra plastic piece out of the rear bumper and they fit.

I hope I have not been given wrong info. So if I am wrong, please do not shoot the messenger !!!

Alex Bidarian

2007 E70 3.0si - on order

Thanks Alex. I will also check at my local dealership here in Valencia and see what they say. I was at Glendale BMW earlier today and one of the guys there told me it should also fit but they did not really do any measurement. You're lucky you're out there in OC. It's going to be super hot out here the next few days so we're spending the weekend at Newport Beach and kick back.

[jamesboags]

The exhaust diameter on the 3.0 is 70mm I believe ...

[cpd1]

X5JDX,

Are these from a 3 series 335i and they are just plugged over the standard tips?
Thx

C

Originally Posted by X5JDX

See attached photo of chrome exhaust tips as fitted to my 3.0dSE. These were supplied by BMW.

[X5JDX]

Originally Posted by cpd1

X5JDX,

Are these from a 3 series 335i and they are just plugged over the standard tips?
Thx

C

Pretty sure that they are specific to the E70, the cut matches the rear profile perfectly.

I will post the part number and price here soon (don't have the spec sheet to hand just now).

BTW: I was hoping that the dealer was going to fit the 4.8 squarer tips, but to be honest the round ones look pretty good and I don't have to go hacking and welding a brand new car. The price of the round tips was very reasonable.

[cpd1]

Thanks X5JDX, I also prefer the round ones vs the 4.8, and they look like a very easy fit too. They do look great. Any moreinfo/part numbers greatly appreciated.
thanks

C

[CS6913]

Originally Posted by Alex Bidarian

Has anyone changed the standard dull looking black exhaust tips of the 3.0si to the chrome tips ??? If yes, who has the best deals on the net on these puppies with a BMWCCA discount ?

Thanks,

Alex Bidarian
2007 X5 3.0si - on order for Sept/Octob delivery

Here are photos of the stainless exits gone up on my diesel E70.

It is about tips available on the catalog accessories of BMW. Price: 98 euro the pair.

[X5fwc]

Originally Posted by dencoop

I think he means similar ones, but not quit yours look too round/oval....

I looked into the same thing...

The reason you can not get the E70 4.8 tips is because they are part of the muffler and for a set it will run you about $600 USD.

Here is the next best thing. You can purchase the E53 (X5) 4.6/4.8is tips...they are very similar to the E70 4.8 tips and are OEM...you can order them from the board sponcer Morristown BMW for $220 (set).

...Or if you want to spend even less, then just get the aftermarket ones like some of the people on this board already did from e-bay for $110.

through my research this is the best you can do...unless you find a totaled E70 4.8 at your local junk yard purchase the rear mufflers with the exhous and cut the tips off then have them welded....

Anyone have info how to install these tips? Asked about them from my dealer and they said it's not going to fit just like that, you have to modify the existing tips...

[mpgrant5]

Hi

I have just taken delivery of e70 3.0d. Do an of you guys have any part numbers for the tips that fit the car. I am in the uk i will post pictures of the car if it ever stops raining

[CS6913]

Originally Posted by Alex Bidarian

I just called a couple of local BMW dealers and asked if the E53 4.6is/4.8is chrome tips fit the E70 3.0si muffler ends, and they said NO. It does NOT fit it. You would have to go an aftermarket chrome set to get a square chrome tip for the E70 3.0si.

Can you guys verify through your sources if this information is correct or not ???

Thanks.

Alex Bidarian

The french dealers indicate that it is not possible to go up the tips of E53 4.6 nor those of the E70 4.4.

The assembly of these last ones requires adaptations of the existing exits and thus pulls the loss of the guarantee manufacturer in case of problem of the system of escape.

[jamesboags]

Part #'s anyone , anyone, anyone ? Bueller , Bueller ?