[jiggyboiswagg]

Originally Posted by zvery777

Thank you, how is the fitment?

It’s great. Had no issues installing. Simple plug and play. Still looks brand new, no fading even in the Texas heat.

[Sam_M550i]

As mentioned, my diffuser is a ebay knockoff and still looks new. 4 inch tips fill the opening perfect. This diffuser fits like a glove and n easy install.

[Sam_M550i]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Got it. I am just admiring the work and wondering if he did all that in the tight area without dropping it. I know nothing about this stuff! Just purely curious how he welded 360 degrees.

Looks good, I'll keep an eye out for you. Easy to spot.

You may have to keep an eye out for a while haha. I WFH and drive the car like twice a week.

[jiggyboiswagg]

Originally Posted by Sam_M550i

Got quad black tips installed on stock muffler. Looks perfect.

Sam_M550i Did you use a reference or a guide on placement of the tips? As in how far to push them in/stick out

Does the car sound significantly more throaty now?

[Sam_M550i]

Originally Posted by jiggyboiswagg

Sam_M550i Did you use a reference or a guide on placement of the tips? As in how far to push them in/stick out

Did the shop help you out for placement?

Shop did it all. I provided the tips and showed the shop pics of how the Dinan tips look installed and he said he can match it but he said he have it more flush and I agreed. I trusted his idea and it came out perfect.

[xander_g]

Not my flavor but looks like quality chinesium. The welds came out good too.


If I do anything to my exhaust, I will keep my original tips but I'm happy with just dps so far.

[Sam_M550i]

Originally Posted by xander_g

Not my flavor but looks like quality chinesium. The welds came out good too.


If I do anything to my exhaust, I will keep my original tips but I'm happy with just dps so far.

Each to their own. What is it that you aren't a fan of, quad tips or these particular tips?

[xander_g]

Originally Posted by Sam_M550i

Each to their own. What is it that you aren't a fan of, quad tips or these particular tips?

Quad tips in general, I like the way the oem tips flow with the original bumper.

If I was to change the exhaust on my car, I would ensure that it retains the original tips. Personally, I'm a fan of the oem+ look.

Ultimately, it comes down to what the owner likes.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by xander_g

Quad tips in general, I like the way the oem tips flow with the original bumper.

If I was to change the exhaust on my car, I would ensure that it retains the original tips. Personally, I'm a fan of the oem+ look.

Ultimately, it comes down to what the owner likes.

It really does come down to what you like. For me, there is a reason why real ///M cars get the double round bad boy pipes. It's a look I love. When BMW went to trapezoids built into the bumper, it just resonates as Lexus to me.

Not gonna lie, I moved to a Dinan exhaust 99% for the look and 1% for the sound.

[Sam_M550i]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

It really does come down to what you like. For me, there is a reason why real ///M cars get the double round bad boy pipes. It's a look I love. When BMW went to trapezoids built into the bumper, it just resonates as Lexus to me.

Not gonna lie, I moved to a Dinan exhaust 99% for the look and 1% for the sound.

I also swappethe tips for looks only. For sound I did an X pipe. I think the aggressive looks of quad tips, specifically 4 inch straight cut reallsuits the car. I am going for the OEM+ look.

[BrocksM550i]

Anyone know of any shops in SoCal that quad tips on a M550? The shop that did my resonator delete wouldn’t do it. Not enough space they said.

[xander_g]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

It really does come down to what you like. For me, there is a reason why real ///M cars get the double round bad boy pipes. It's a look I love. When BMW went to trapezoids built into the bumper, it just resonates as Lexus to me.

Not gonna lie, I moved to a Dinan exhaust 99% for the look and 1% for the sound.

Yep

[DaWhole9]

Originally Posted by BrocksM550i

Anyone know of any shops in SoCal that quad tips on a M550? The shop that did my resonator delete wouldn’t do it. Not enough space they said.

SoCal is a pretty wide net....San Diego? Riverside? Los Angeles? Santa Barbara? I would go to a few shops and look at the cars they work on...if they do higher end cars, they would probably do it. Just because one shop doesn't do it...I would bet another one would.

[Sam_M550i]

There definitely is enough space, they just aren't skilled enough. Try other shops, for sure you can find a shop with skilled workers.

[RTPenland]

Originally Posted by DaWhole9

SoCal is a pretty wide net....San Diego? Riverside? Los Angeles? Santa Barbara? I would go to a few shops and look at the cars they work on...if they do higher end cars, they would probably do it. Just because one shop doesn't do it...I would bet another one would.

B R O Muffler in Huntington Beach

[BrocksM550i]

Awesome I work in HB. I’ll look them up. Thanks