Question about installing chrome exhaust tips

Tennberg · 12-07-2006, 04:02 PM

I picked up a set of BMW chrome exhaust tips for my '07 328xi coupe today and am hitting up Home Depot later for the correct tool to fit into the screw.

I apologize if this comes off as newbish, but do I simply push the tip as far as it will go onto the pipe and then tighten the screw, or do I need to hammer it on slightly with a rubber mallet and then tighten the screw?

I also assume that these can be easily removed in the future and not cause any permanent damage to the existing exhaust pipes.

DJ Kaz · 12-07-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennberg

I picked up a set of BMW chrome exhaust tips for my '07 328xi coupe today and am hitting up Home Depot later for the correct tool to fit into the screw.

I apologize if this comes off as newbish, but do I simply push the tip as far as it will go onto the pipe and then tighten the screw, or do I need to hammer it on slightly with a rubber mallet and then tighten the screw?

I also assume that these can be easily removed in the future and not cause any permanent damage to the existing exhaust pipes.

No big deal.
My CA installed the OEM tips in 5 minutes just using an allen wrench. No mallet needed.They are the same as the 335i tips.

Chesmu · 12-07-2006, 09:07 PM

and it's normal for one tip to stick out farther than the other....

do a search on this topic... I believe there is a DIY on this as well.....

here it is: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2026

Josh49 · 12-08-2006, 07:19 AM

Hey.. didn't know if you saw the Boston thread. I'll bring bits tomorrow to the G2G, no need to go buy them just for this... We'll get you all fixed up..

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Tennberg Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i w/ xDrive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive Sedan [0.00]	Question about installing chrome exhaust tips I picked up a set of BMW chrome exhaust tips for my '07 328xi coupe today and am hitting up Home Depot later for the correct tool to fit into the screw. I apologize if this comes off as newbish, but do I simply push the tip as far as it will go onto the pipe and then tighten the screw, or do I need to hammer it on slightly with a rubber mallet and then tighten the screw? I also assume that these can be easily removed in the future and not cause any permanent damage to the existing exhaust pipes.
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	and it's normal for one tip to stick out farther than the other.... do a search on this topic... I believe there is a DIY on this as well..... here it is: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2026 __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Hey.. didn't know if you saw the Boston thread. I'll bring bits tomorrow to the G2G, no need to go buy them just for this... We'll get you all fixed up.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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