New 330i Tips installed

Bimmer325 · 05-18-2006, 08:59 AM

fitted the new 330i tips. but they almost touch each other by just a mere 1 mm. is this normal for the 330i tip as well?

KL2DC · 05-18-2006, 09:01 AM

Would they slap each other when the car is running i.e. normal exhaust vibrations?

Looking good, my friend

Bimmer325 · 05-18-2006, 09:05 AM

no, they are tight fit...doesnt shake

Dante · 05-18-2006, 09:22 AM

Here's a pic of ksfrogman's 330i.

Looks pretty tight to me, seems to be normal.

tl_boy · 05-18-2006, 09:25 AM

i fitted mine last night as well, plus removed front license plate and am bondoing holes, plus chrome grills.

I was wondering why the left one goes in more than the right one, is this normal? i can't tell very well by the pic of ksfrogmans on here.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer325

fitted the new 330i tips. but they almost touch each other by just a mere 1 mm. is this normal for the 330i tip as well?

KL2DC · 05-18-2006, 09:29 AM

330's left ones are longer as a butterfly valve (I think thats what they call it) is accomodated on the right pipe...

bavarian19 · 05-18-2006, 12:18 PM

My car is without chrome tips now and it looks pretty bad without any tips on...

I also will be putting the 330 tips on today, so Ill let you know how it goes.

shragon · 05-18-2006, 02:36 PM

nice!

my tips are close together too. there's always rocks stuck in between the two tips.

Dante · 05-18-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tl_boy

I was wondering why the left one goes in more than the right one, is this normal? i can't tell very well by the pic of ksfrogmans on here.

That is due to regulations in Germany (at least here), the exhaust pipes may not protude over the back of the car (bumper).

That's why the left one goes in more, it follows the shape of the bumper, when looked at from above.

bavarian19 · 05-18-2006, 04:52 PM

Well, it looks like Ill be going to the DC meet 'tipless'

Dealership ordered the wrong parts, and the new tips wont be in until Tuesday of this next week... Oh well... DC Metro people will see my new custom exhaust this weekend!!!

HRC · 05-18-2006, 05:21 PM

My tips dont seem that close at all. I have to look at them later, and maybe take a pic. I can fit a terry cloth between the tips to dry them.

Danny

tl_boy · 05-19-2006, 12:19 AM

okay, okay, just tell me if mine will look like 330i, thats the look i want, does 330i go in slightly more (the left one i think).

oh yeah, and chrome grills mod. lol, best mod evar. so easy. i'm bondoing up my holes and will take pics so you guys who have bumper holes can do it too, if it looks good. i don't want to use butt plugs i mean bumper plugs..

Bimmer325 · 05-19-2006, 11:07 AM

can you see how close they are?

Paul330d · 05-19-2006, 11:10 AM

The factory-fit tips on my 330d (same as 330i) are approx. 3mm apart.

golfpro · 05-19-2006, 11:11 AM

my 330 tips are close too, not that close but close, the left one fits right up against the muffler, the right one doesnt but you cant even tell the right is shorter unless your under the car so dont worry about it, IMO the 330 tips are a much cleaner look than the 325 tips

Bimmer325 · 05-19-2006, 11:13 AM

perhaps the gap for 330i exhaust tips are a little wider than the 325i?

Bimmer325 · 05-19-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by golfpro

IMO the 330 tips are a much cleaner look than the 325 tips

absolutely...!!! :rocks:

D-Rock · 05-19-2006, 08:52 PM

yes it is very nice.

tl_boy · 05-20-2006, 12:59 AM

the chrome tips are a must guys. i installed chrome grille and the exhaust. if you don't get the grill, its still okay, but get the 330i chrome exhausts

ZuerstBMW · 05-20-2006, 01:02 AM

Those look great. Can wait to get mine. The 325 exhaust looks like crap without them.

05-18-2006, 08:59 AM	#1
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	New 330i Tips installed fitted the new 330i tips. but they almost touch each other by just a mere 1 mm. is this normal for the 330i tip as well? Attached Images __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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05-18-2006, 09:01 AM	#2
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Would they slap each other when the car is running i.e. normal exhaust vibrations? Looking good, my friend __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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05-18-2006, 09:05 AM	#3
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	no, they are tight fit...doesnt shake __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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05-18-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	Here's a pic of ksfrogman's 330i. Looks pretty tight to me, seems to be normal.
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05-18-2006, 09:29 AM	#6
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	330's left ones are longer as a butterfly valve (I think thats what they call it) is accomodated on the right pipe... __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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05-18-2006, 12:18 PM	#7
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	My car is without chrome tips now and it looks pretty bad without any tips on... I also will be putting the 330 tips on today, so Ill let you know how it goes.
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05-18-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	nice! my tips are close together too. there's always rocks stuck in between the two tips. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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05-18-2006, 04:52 PM	#10
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Well, it looks like Ill be going to the DC meet 'tipless' Dealership ordered the wrong parts, and the new tips wont be in until Tuesday of this next week... Oh well... DC Metro people will see my new custom exhaust this weekend!!!
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05-18-2006, 05:21 PM	#11
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	My tips dont seem that close at all. I have to look at them later, and maybe take a pic. I can fit a terry cloth between the tips to dry them. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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05-19-2006, 12:19 AM	#12
tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	okay, okay, just tell me if mine will look like 330i, thats the look i want, does 330i go in slightly more (the left one i think). oh yeah, and chrome grills mod. lol, best mod evar. so easy. i'm bondoing up my holes and will take pics so you guys who have bumper holes can do it too, if it looks good. i don't want to use butt plugs i mean bumper plugs..
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05-19-2006, 11:07 AM	#13
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	can you see how close they are? Attached Images __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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05-19-2006, 11:10 AM	#14
Paul330d Torque junky 115 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	The factory-fit tips on my 330d (same as 330i) are approx. 3mm apart. Attached Images __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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05-19-2006, 11:11 AM	#15
golfpro Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New York iTrader: (1)	my 330 tips are close too, not that close but close, the left one fits right up against the muffler, the right one doesnt but you cant even tell the right is shorter unless your under the car so dont worry about it, IMO the 330 tips are a much cleaner look than the 325 tips
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05-19-2006, 11:13 AM	#16
Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	perhaps the gap for 330i exhaust tips are a little wider than the 325i? __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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05-19-2006, 08:52 PM	#18
D-Rock Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami iTrader: (2)	yes it is very nice.
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05-20-2006, 12:59 AM	#19
tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	the chrome tips are a must guys. i installed chrome grille and the exhaust. if you don't get the grill, its still okay, but get the 330i chrome exhausts
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05-20-2006, 01:02 AM	#20
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Those look great. Can wait to get mine. The 325 exhaust looks like crap without them. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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