5.0 Exhaust tips?

[palmer02]

You don't need the dremmel just remove the black trim
BMW E70 X5 4.8 oval exhaust tip 3.0 tips | eBay

[X5X]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

If you want the single pipe black chrome tips, they're available to retrofit, it's part 18302218603. They're also included with the performance muffler for the 35i as well, part: 18302166934.

If you want the dual pipe black chrome for the 50i, they're part number: 18307639891. They comes standard on the 50i with the M Performance Package (ZMX), full exhaust system part number: 18307639892.

Had to do a ton of research on this trying to figure out what exhaust was supposed to come on my 35i with ZMX.

Apparently (according to my BMW dealer) the single pipe won't fit on my X5, is this correct? Or is the dealer just being a typical dealer.

[ND40oz]

If your existing pipes are welded, then you'll have to cut them off for these to clamp on, so that may be why they're telling you they won't fit. I know the stock 35i m sport ones were welded, but when you install the performance exhaust they aren't.

[X5X]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

If your existing pipes are welded, then you'll have to cut them off for these to clamp on, so that may be why they're telling you they won't fit. I know the stock 35i m sport ones were welded, but when you install the performance exhaust they aren't.

Mine are not welded. I had the ac schnitzer tips, but removed them as they looks good from the rear, but crap from the sides (sticked out too much) Now I have the standard ones on (had to buy new ones, very $$$ for that crap looking tip). I also think that my exhaust is aftermarket, as its stainless steel and have a louder growl than a 4.8, but has the standard clamp for the tips.

[5seriesHB]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

Which model do you have, 50i or 35i? They're both clamp on, so if you're current exhaust has them welded, it's a cut and clamp.

I had mine adjusted at the dealer today to get them sitting even, BMW didn't make the performance exhaust for the 35i an easy install, have to adjust the exhaust and the tips to make sure everything lines up but they got it right after a few tries.

This is what mine look like:

ND40oz
SO i i wanted just the black tips on my reg Msport chrome 5.0 tips didu have ur from factory or put on after the fact
1. is there a separate piece they sell in just the black that can be fitted over the chrome or do i need to have it painted and then attached?
2 can it be fitted to the existing tip and how
3Hopefully no exhaust has to be removed!
Thanks ROb

[zx45]

Originally Posted by Larry Cable

looking closer at the diagram for the 50 it appears as though the pipes have a solenoid attached to them, which might imply that there is a butterfly valve on those, that means that the other pipes are also functional... since when the butterfly is closed, no exhaust would be able to escape?

you are totally right my e89 Z4 use the same system (patern).

[BeamerandBimmer]

As far as I know there are very few aftermarket exhaust options for the 50i. I was thinking of just doing away with the muffler and just connecting strait to the tips. Anyone done this?

[5seriesHB]

Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

As far as I know there are very few aftermarket exhaust options for the 50i. I was thinking of just doing away with the muffler and just connecting strait to the tips. Anyone done this?

that will be obnoxiously loud.....but i cant wait to hear it
Do IT!

[BeamerandBimmer]

Originally Posted by 5seriesHB

that will be obnoxiously loud.....but i cant wait to hear it
Do IT!

I'm not so sure about that. I would think that the turbos would act like a muffler. I'll take a look under the truck and see if my exhaust is welded. If it uses clamps ill just take them off and see what that sounds like.

[5seriesHB]

Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

I'm not so sure about that. I would think that the turbos would act like a muffler. I'll take a look under the truck and see if my exhaust is welded. If it uses clamps ill just take them off and see what that sounds like.

sure!
video if u do it
I remember back in the day i did my mustang 5.0
and sounded like a jet plane taking off
It wasn't the prettiest sound but i was a lot younger then and didn't care!

ps i think the 5.0 sound is amazing and just perfect. definitely better sounding than a x5M
Just my opinion!