this thread got a lot of replys pretty fast.

I bought it for $2300 + shipping, so i was thinking $1700 shipped is reasonable, it is in perfect condition, I'd even throw in four new spring bolts. but like i said earlier my buddy has first dibs.
http://www.ind-distribution.com/deta...make=44&part=1

awesome exhaust. good price. still out of my budget though. hopefully your buddy gets it or some other lucky member. what size are those tips?

guess im sticking with the magnaflow custom setup. this has to work! *crosses fingers* :thumbup:

Exhaust tips are 83mm each,
Good luck with the Magnaflow route.

Thanks I put in the order today. HOPEFULLY all goes well and it sounds awesome. might be finding out this thursday! i'll let you all know.

I had a fabricated exhaust from MIJ performance this was custom made. It has x2 oval rears same as 4.8. They totally removed the silencers and fabricated these in place to come through the bumper slots. Looks good, sounds unique and nothing what you would think from a diesel. Also it not to loud it just sounds more throaty as a car like this should. Getting better fuel economy as well.
Will post some pics in the next few days.

I have a 3.0i with the Supersprints and straight pipes. It sounds pretty awsome...but I was curious about what you mentioned losing power and the back pressure with the straight pipe. I'm not sure if I sure if I actually noticed anything, but sometimes I feel itmight not be pulling as hard, not really sure. I am considerng to switching to the X pipe.

nickjc001,

Nice mod..can't wait to see those pics....:thumbup:

note. I did the same mods in my 02 E53 X5 3.0d euro...:D

i mean i'm no mechanic and someone correct me if i'm wrong, but this is what i understood. basically you need some backpressure for power. if you allow it all to escape too quickly, as in putting straight pipes in the 3.0, there will be little or no back pressure created, and you will lose that power, but it will sound great. the x pipe allows the two pipes' exhaust to mix in then split back in to two pipes, creating back pressure, and no loss of power (possible increase). it might all be in my head, but i feel a bit of a power gain when i hit the throttle after putting the x pipe.

you are correct

i keep wondering, where did you get your carbon fiber stickshift cover thing?