M performance exhaust tip issues?

rye m3 · 08-19-2011, 10:03 PM

There were a lot of issues with tip paint on these, are people still having problems? A friend of mine has not had any peeling issues on his after a couple thousand miles. Looking for feedback.

BostonRocket · 08-19-2011, 10:50 PM

700 miles and no issues yet.

edu09 · 08-19-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rye m3

There were a lot of issues with tip paint on these, are people still having problems? A friend of mine has not had any peeling issues on his after a couple thousand miles. Looking for feedback.

I received a replacement unit under BMW warranty due to tip paint peeling, I have driven it for more than 3000 miles and havent had any issues with the new unit, I am very pleased with this exhaust

sawzall · 08-19-2011, 11:09 PM

I've had mine on for two track days and about 3,000km with no issues so far. Sounds and looks great.

spdy330 · 08-20-2011, 12:52 AM

Mine started peeling after 200 miles approx. I now have less than 1300 miles and 3 of the 4 tips almost have no paint while the 4th one is starting to peel. Does not really bother me just yet.

H2887 · 08-20-2011, 06:53 AM

3000 miles and no issues

Gearhead999s · 08-20-2011, 07:29 AM

10000 kms & 10 trackdays with no issues.I am very happy with this exhaust!

JCtx · 08-20-2011, 04:29 PM

Tips look A LOT better without paint, so I'd just remove it, polish them, and call it a day

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aussiem3 · 08-20-2011, 04:58 PM

I've had since May and haven't seen any issues yet. I am more inclined to think it is something to do with cleaning. I haven't cleaned the inside but there are people who do clean the inside for appearance. I have to wait and see how it copes during the hot summer months. That will be the real test. If it can withstand our heat then I can't see any issues.
I am yet to see other Aussie ///3 owners with /// Performance exhaust discussing their experience.

J08M3 · 08-20-2011, 07:15 PM

No issues here. 2,600 miles

rye m3 · 08-20-2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Looks like this may have been an issue for early units only. Looks like the reviews on the exhaust are still solid!

spdy330 · 08-20-2011, 11:51 PM

Mine will be 2 months old tomorrow and I have the peeling issue big time. Not sure if it has anything to do with earlier or later units.

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Originally Posted by rye m3

Thanks for all the responses. Looks like this may have been an issue for early units only. Looks like the reviews on the exhaust are still solid!

Denk · 08-21-2011, 11:27 AM

I liked the look without the paint so I removed it as soon as I put it on.
My dremel w/soft wire brush attachment worked great.

EdM5 · 08-21-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Denk

I liked the look without the paint so I removed it as soon as I put it on.
My dremel w/soft wire brush attachment worked great.

Great idea, I'm gonna do the same

spdy330 · 08-21-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks Denk for the tip. I was going to wait to let it burn off as I did not want to use paint remover and be stuck with the remover that i will never use again. Here are some photos I took with a little over 1300 miles. You can see it was peeling off pretty good. I did do the dremel trick and it did come off in 15 minutes, then another 15 minutes of polishing the inside of the tips. One mistake I did make was when my daughter came out and asked me something I did not pay attention and the dremel hit up on my right side of the bumper just above the exhaust tips and took a little paint off. Kind of sucked but lucky I have touch up paint and the only person that will ever see it is me. Lesson learned don't get distracted with a dremel tool in your hand

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My2010M3 · 08-22-2011, 09:45 AM

I've got a little over 2000 miles on mine. No problems so far. Looks just like new, but I'm thinking of removing the paint also. I like that look. If the paint starts to peel, I would do it right away.

Denk · 08-22-2011, 09:01 PM

The tips really pop visually with the paint removed, they were kinda hidden with the paint on when viewed straight on. I love this exhaust! It totally does the M3 justice in such a classy way.

08-19-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
rye m3 Lieutenant 33 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	M performance exhaust tip issues? There were a lot of issues with tip paint on these, are people still having problems? A friend of mine has not had any peeling issues on his after a couple thousand miles. Looking for feedback. __________________ E92 M3 MR on Red/Black ZCP Sound Carbon 2007 997S - sold 2003 E46 M3 Steel Grey on Red- sold 1997 E36 M3 Arctic Silver on Black- sold
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BostonRocket Private First Class 21 Rep 118 Posts Drives: ‘20 Mini Clubman JCW Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	700 miles and no issues yet.
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08-19-2011, 11:09 PM	#4
sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	I've had mine on for two track days and about 3,000km with no issues so far. Sounds and looks great.
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08-20-2011, 12:52 AM	#5
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Mine started peeling after 200 miles approx. I now have less than 1300 miles and 3 of the 4 tips almost have no paint while the 4th one is starting to peel. Does not really bother me just yet. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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08-20-2011, 06:53 AM	#6
H2887 Private 31 Rep 95 Posts Drives: M235I/ 01 z3mrdstr Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coral springs fl iTrader: (0)	3000 miles and no issues
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08-20-2011, 07:29 AM	#7
Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	10000 kms & 10 trackdays with no issues.I am very happy with this exhaust!
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08-20-2011, 04:29 PM	#8
JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Tips look A LOT better without paint, so I'd just remove it, polish them, and call it a day .
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08-20-2011, 04:58 PM	#9
aussiem3 Colonel 274 Rep 2,664 Posts Drives: Goggomobil Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kangaroo land iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X6/// F86 [0.00]	I've had since May and haven't seen any issues yet. I am more inclined to think it is something to do with cleaning. I haven't cleaned the inside but there are people who do clean the inside for appearance. I have to wait and see how it copes during the hot summer months. That will be the real test. If it can withstand our heat then I can't see any issues. I am yet to see other Aussie ///3 owners with /// Performance exhaust discussing their experience. __________________ F86 X6///
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08-20-2011, 07:15 PM	#10
J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	No issues here. 2,600 miles __________________
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08-20-2011, 09:49 PM	#11
rye m3 Lieutenant 33 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Thanks for all the responses. Looks like this may have been an issue for early units only. Looks like the reviews on the exhaust are still solid! __________________ E92 M3 MR on Red/Black ZCP Sound Carbon 2007 997S - sold 2003 E46 M3 Steel Grey on Red- sold 1997 E36 M3 Arctic Silver on Black- sold
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08-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#13
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I liked the look without the paint so I removed it as soon as I put it on. My dremel w/soft wire brush attachment worked great.
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08-21-2011, 09:16 PM	#15
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Thanks Denk for the tip. I was going to wait to let it burn off as I did not want to use paint remover and be stuck with the remover that i will never use again. Here are some photos I took with a little over 1300 miles. You can see it was peeling off pretty good. I did do the dremel trick and it did come off in 15 minutes, then another 15 minutes of polishing the inside of the tips. One mistake I did make was when my daughter came out and asked me something I did not pay attention and the dremel hit up on my right side of the bumper just above the exhaust tips and took a little paint off. Kind of sucked but lucky I have touch up paint and the only person that will ever see it is me. Lesson learned don't get distracted with a dremel tool in your hand . Attached Images __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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08-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#16
My2010M3 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2010 AW DCT FR E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	I've got a little over 2000 miles on mine. No problems so far. Looks just like new, but I'm thinking of removing the paint also. I like that look. If the paint starts to peel, I would do it right away.
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08-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#17
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	The tips really pop visually with the paint removed, they were kinda hidden with the paint on when viewed straight on. I love this exhaust! It totally does the M3 justice in such a classy way.
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