PE Exhaust install

nynyny · 11-10-2014, 01:43 PM

Got my VANOS bolts done today... I recently bought the BMW PE (2011 e92 335xi) and figured I would have them install it while the car was at the dealer already...

Well they just called and quoted me 3 hours of labor and ~$400 to install it...

Am I crazy or is that a ridiculous amount of time and money to install mufflers... EVEN if it did involve cutting things...

mashimarho · 11-10-2014, 01:51 PM

What's more ridiculous is my dealer won't mount my tires on my F14.

M.a.r.k.u.s · 11-10-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nynyny

Got my VANOS bolts done today... I recently bought the BMW PE (2011 e92 335xi) and figured I would have them install it while the car was at the dealer already...

Well they just called and quoted me 3 hours of labor and ~$400 to install it...

Am I crazy or is that a ridiculous amount of time and money to install mufflers... EVEN if it did involve cutting things...

yes that's insane. You'd be better off doing it yourself if you have a jack and some basic tools. Or take it to an indy where you'll pay less than half of what the dealer is trying to charge you.

nynyny · 11-10-2014, 02:18 PM

Also... what labor rates are you guys used to seeing? I believe I was quoted $125/hr...

Johnny Boost · 11-10-2014, 04:24 PM

Just take it to an indy shop. It should be an easy install for them to do.

tkong · 11-10-2014, 07:36 PM

Got my pe exhaust done for $75 at an exhaust shop

ethanjoon · 11-10-2014, 07:48 PM

Yikes. And they get away with it so easily :/

piker28 · 11-11-2014, 11:26 AM

I did my install and although it was not a quick as others have said the install was simple.

nynyny · 11-11-2014, 12:17 PM

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I did my install and although it was not a quick as others have said the install was simple.

I may end up taking this route... just worried about any CEL's that may arise. I tend to have bad luck with these kind of things.

Meineke is my other option

oneup335 · 11-11-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tkong

Got my pe exhaust done for $75 at an exhaust shop

which exhaust shop did you go to?

rr006rbc · 11-11-2014, 01:43 PM

Mike’s Muffler Shop
12222 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91732 (626) 443-5139

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which exhaust shop did you go to?

jwzimm · 11-11-2014, 02:33 PM

Keep in mind you have to cut off your old mufflers and bolt up the PE ones (there is no bolted connection you can just undo). There is also a good deal of "fiddling" you need to do to get it all aligned properly.

Not saying the dealer quote is cheap but the hours they quote seem not outside the realm of reason for a perfect fitment.

piker28 · 11-11-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nynyny

I may end up taking this route... just worried about any CEL's that may arise. I tend to have bad luck with these kind of things.

Meineke is my other option

I do not think there is anything that can even give you a cel. Simply put the rear on ramps, cut the mufflers in two places, and undo 4 bolts. Only thing is the bolts are that torx socket so make sure you have that before you start. Then just reverse the process. Main thing is take your time marking and cutting the pipes.

bfritzsch · 11-19-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nynyny

I recently bought the BMW PE (2011 e92 335xi)

Where did you get it? How much did the PE cost?

nynyny · 11-19-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bfritzsch

Where did you get it? How much did the PE cost?

Bought it new off Ebay, around 1250 I think? Did the install 'myself'

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