[NGT2]

I feel like this question will be counter to most, but here it is…

The Dinan exhaust comes with larger black ceramic tips. The larger size is fine. But my 540 is a 2018 Luxury Line model with chrome finishes and trim. I don't think I want to chrome delete it, and these tips are going to bother me since they won't match the rest of the accents.

Any ideas on how I can modify the Dinan tips or find others with chrome finish that will fit with that system?

I asked them if I could use the stock tips. They said someone might be able to modify things to make it work, but the pipe diameter is different so it won't naturally fit.

Any input, experience, or ideas are appreciated. Maybe I'm over thinking the change in appearance?

[DealBMW]

Not to sound rude, but would you sell me your dinan muffler instead?

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by DealBMW

Not to sound rude, but would you sell me your dinan muffler instead?

Haha I haven't bought it yet

[DealBMW]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Haha I haven't bought it yet

I had to cancel my order because it was taking to long to fulfill..

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by DealBMW

I had to cancel my order because it was taking to long to fulfill..

If I pulled the trigger, I wouldn't care about the wait. I just don't want to order unless I know it will be how I want it.

[Sam_M550i]

Can you not order it with chrome tips?

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Sam_M550i

Can you not order it with chrome tips?

Nope. Black ceramic is the only option. And now the rep says the valve remote option isn't available on a 2018 540, but their website says that it is compatible.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by Sam_M550i

Can you not order it with chrome tips?

Originally Posted by NGT2

Nope. Black ceramic is the only option. And now the rep says the valve remote option isn't available on a 2018 540, but their website says that it is compatible.

The Dinan G30 540i exhaust tips are not standard tips and are trapezoidal. Made of bent and shaped stainless that is then welded. Given the welding they would not be very attractive hence only being offered in ceramic black.

In regards to the valve remote compatibility --- I think the confusion there is based on what options are being discussed at any specific time. The valve remote kit is available for the G30 540i with a stock exhaust. The Dinan exhaust eliminates the valve so the valve remote would have nothing to control when paired with the Dinan exhaust.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

The Dinan G30 540i exhaust tips are not standard tips and are trapezoidal. Made of bent and shaped stainless that is then welded. Given the welding they would not be very attractive hence only being offered in ceramic black.

In regards to the valve remote compatibility --- I think the confusion there is based on what options are being discussed at any specific time. The valve remote kit is available for the G30 540i with a stock exhaust. The Dinan exhaust eliminates the valve so the valve remote would have nothing to control when paired with the Dinan exhaust.

Thanks! That really clears those things up.

So I assume that means the exhaust will have a similar sound, whether in comfort or sport mode, since there is no more valve to open or close. Is that right?

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Thanks! That really clears those things up.

So I assume that means the exhaust will have a similar sound, whether in comfort or sport mode, since there is no more valve to open or close. Is that right?

Similar volume but not the same character. Driving mode dictates how certain parameters such as under/overruns are done so there is a noticable change between modes in that department even without the valve present.