Black Chrome Exhaust Tips Fitted

d4springer · 03-23-2014, 04:19 PM

After actually running out of things to clean on the car this weekend and with time to spare I decided to go for it and attempt to install the black exhaust tips I bought weeks ago.

Turns out it's very easy to do, although I did start by pulling and twisting at the original chrome covers, but this didn't seem to get me anywhere.

I simply held a piece of wood against the back of the exhaust trim and lightly tapped away with a hammer, the trim started moving along the exhaust and eventually I could just pull the trim off by hand.

Installing the new ones was just a reversal, push them on as far as you can, then move the wood to the face of the exhaust trim and tap away again to get it into place.

Probably even easier to do with one of those rubber mallets, either way don't hit it straight on with a metal hammer for obvious reasons.

I think they blend in nicely with the black diffuser, I'm going for the black and white look:

Southern Jay · 03-23-2014, 04:27 PM

Looking good mate.

BMWSKI · 03-23-2014, 04:34 PM

looks great! fitted mine the other day too. I sprayed a small amount of wax release inside the tips which made them go on a bit easier...
Are your diffuser and spoiler matt or gloss black? Did you fit the diffuser yourself?

gatsojon · 03-23-2014, 04:37 PM

Looks great. Just the chrome 330d badge to do then?

BMWSKI · 03-23-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gatsojon

Looks great. Just the chrome 330d badge to do then?

and the silver alloys

alex_chung · 03-23-2014, 04:42 PM

Very very nice!
Alex

Zippeh · 03-23-2014, 04:45 PM

Id like mine to look like that! But mine's silver!

d4springer · 03-23-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

and the silver alloys

Alloys are actually on the wish list! Have been looking at some black Lenso Alloys recently (keeping to 19's but a bit wider), still not too sure though.

Didn't fit the diffuser, dealer did all the M perf kit, spoiler and painting. I did ask them about fitting the exhaust trims for me, but they said I had to give them a weeks notice and it would take "at least" an hour!

BMWSKI · 03-23-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Alloys are actually on the wish list! Have been looking at some black Lenso Alloys recently (keeping to 19's but a bit wider), still not too sure though.

Didn't fit the diffuser, dealer did all the M perf kit, spoiler and painting. I did ask them about fitting the exhaust trims for me, but they said I had to give them a weeks notice and it would take "at least" an hour!

Black alloys would look amazing! Are your performance pieces gloss?

Dave_3 · 03-23-2014, 05:00 PM

Smart looking motor, one of the nicest F30s to me.

D.

d4springer · 03-23-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Black alloys would look amazing! Are your performance pieces gloss?

No they are matt black, although have painted the bottom sections (ie side skirts and bottom of the front splitter)

d4springer · 03-23-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_3

Smart looking motor, one of the nicest F30s to me.

D.

Cheers, your 3D work is pretty cool by the way, loving those Escorts! (my Dad had a orange Mexico)

teaston · 03-23-2014, 05:24 PM

When i fitted mine i just pulled and twisted the old ones off, then pushed the new ones up to the sharp prong bits, then hit them with my hand, went on pretty easy like that!

Kinjo · 03-23-2014, 05:59 PM

Looks really good, where did you get the tips from?

teaston · 03-23-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinjo

Looks really good, where did you get the tips from?

I got mine from bmminiparts.com for Â£35 each. Think they're Â£40 each from a dealer.

d4springer · 03-24-2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinjo

Looks really good, where did you get the tips from?

I just got them from BMW parts, was keen on getting those Cyba tips but bought these for now

DazC · 03-24-2014, 07:07 AM

Cars looking well!

Tengocity · 03-24-2014, 08:02 AM

Looks great! I think I will get these until I can get round to changing the exhaust for the setup that the 335d should have always had!

d4springer · 03-24-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Looks great! I think I will get these until I can get round to changing the exhaust for the setup that the 335d should have always had!

Kelleners Sport seem to do a nice set of stainless steel exhausts for 330D and 335D, obviously I would only go for the left hand twin pipe setup! They still look good. The 335D exhaust seems to be the split and quad type.

Dave_3 · 03-24-2014, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d4springer

Cheers, your 3D work is pretty cool by the way, loving those Escorts! (my Dad had a orange Mexico)

Thanks. I have sketched a spline cage guide for an F32 ... may start on that, time allowing.

D.

Tengocity · 03-24-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Kelleners Sport seem to do a nice set of stainless steel exhausts for 330D and 335D, obviously I would only go for the left hand twin pipe setup! They still look good. The 335D exhaust seems to be the split and quad type.

When I've looked at the Kelleners website before I think I only saw the square style tips, like Mercedes and Jag seem to like. Are the split single pipes on a 335i the same diameter, or larger, as each of the pipes on the 330d/335d? Just wondering if I will be able to re-use these if I do change to the split single pipes later?

What size is the 330d/335d pipes actually?

J33lus · 03-24-2014, 01:20 PM

Car looks great. Very similar to mine, except mine is a 318d. lol

Your tints look darker. Were they dealer fitted or aftermarket?

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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	Black Chrome Exhaust Tips Fitted After actually running out of things to clean on the car this weekend and with time to spare I decided to go for it and attempt to install the black exhaust tips I bought weeks ago. Turns out it's very easy to do, although I did start by pulling and twisting at the original chrome covers, but this didn't seem to get me anywhere. I simply held a piece of wood against the back of the exhaust trim and lightly tapped away with a hammer, the trim started moving along the exhaust and eventually I could just pull the trim off by hand. Installing the new ones was just a reversal, push them on as far as you can, then move the wood to the face of the exhaust trim and tap away again to get it into place. Probably even easier to do with one of those rubber mallets, either way don't hit it straight on with a metal hammer for obvious reasons. I think they blend in nicely with the black diffuser, I'm going for the black and white look: Attached Images __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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BMWSKI Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: E63 AMG Saloon :) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	looks great! fitted mine the other day too. I sprayed a small amount of wax release inside the tips which made them go on a bit easier... Are your diffuser and spoiler matt or gloss black? Did you fit the diffuser yourself?
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Looks great. Just the chrome 330d badge to do then? __________________ Current: F82 CP SS/SS
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	When i fitted mine i just pulled and twisted the old ones off, then pushed the new ones up to the sharp prong bits, then hit them with my hand, went on pretty easy like that!
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J33lus Private 13 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 318d M Sport Auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Car looks great. Very similar to mine, except mine is a 318d. lol Your tints look darker. Were they dealer fitted or aftermarket?
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