lol the mods been complete already.. finished it up last week. I ended up going with magnaflow 4' round mufflers with 2.25'' custom piping. The sound clips can be heard on the you tube clips located on my first post in this thread. thanks though :thumbup:

here is one at start up for you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbJdUjL100

you can notice the right tip is crooked. I just got the X back from the body shop today for some hit and run damage, now time to get those tips fixed up.

So now that you've done the exhaust, what's next for the X5?

That sounds great! :thumbup:

I need to get a lady in the seat next to me :bustingup lol!


I think I might be taking a breather for a bit. I have been considering the BSW stealth sub upgrade. Also I need either an intravee or a new cd changer as my cd changer is dying. 4.6 kit would be nice too.. but I'm not trying to spend near $1000 on that now.

Posted clip of my new X-pipe setup here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...tml#post577299

Awesome! unlike the 3.0 (before removing the stock exhaust), you can really notice the x pipe.

OK, I've noticed many saying the X pipe doesn't change the sound of the 3.0, but does it increase performance? What is the benefit? If I wanted a little more power out of my 3.0 without changing the sound too much would the x pip help or should I do a different mod?

3.0 X-pipe w/ X-pipe........
 

......I just had a X-pipe installed on my '01 3.0 and they're right, you're not going to hear much difference, but if you really listen, you'll notice a nice little purr (both at idle and throttle) that wasn't there before the install. But even more significantly, you'll notice the new found 'pep' when you give it the gas - it most definitely has more kick!! You'll be able to throw your passengers to the backs of their seats!!

I also installed a (home-made version) CAI a couple of weeks ago. That new cone-shaped air filter seems to have added a noticeable boost to the 'acceleration' mode.

After these 2 mods, you've got some (quite) noticeable increase 'ooomph'.

If you want more sound, all that's left is to cut a deal with mtX5 for a set of his DynaFlow exhausts........;)

Does it make any difference if the X-pipe is installed as it is in post # 103 or further back (to the rear), just behind the hold-down rod/hanger and just before the flange connectors?

What size x pipe did you put on? Was it the MagnaFlow?