Running No Exhaust // X-Pipe Back

lm1z · 10-01-2012, 05:59 PM

Hey guys,

The M is no longer my daily so I'm excited to say that louder = better.

Currently I am running a Meisterschaft GT.
During installation we revved with no exhaust for grins. I definitely grinned.

My question is can I run from the x-pipe back without doing any damage to the undercarriage of the car. If I remember correctly, we have a heat shield that runs along the entire stock exhaust system up until the header.

I also have a CF diffuser that extends about 36" underneath the car toward the front. The x-pipe would "dump" between the shield and the diffuser.

I'll be going with a straight pipe system by Challenge when I S/C in the spring. I would plan on running this way until then.

Thoughts?

L

Lagunae92 · 10-01-2012, 07:02 PM

Um, looks weird? And cops will not let it pass by. Bet it sounds cool though!

VCMpower · 10-01-2012, 07:17 PM

MY thought is, that is the craziest looking mineral white ever!! Sounds Dakar to me

m3an · 10-01-2012, 07:21 PM

It's your ride so yo can do it, but def run some turndowns at the end; you're better off running some straight pipes to the back if that's what you really want

lm1z · 10-01-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Um, looks weird? And cops will not let it pass by. Bet it sounds cool though!

See, what's cool is that my diffuser encloses the exhaust tips. Without the exhaust tips, it will look ridiculous (in a good way). It doesn't look like the video. Cops don't care about noise in Texas

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Originally Posted by VCMpower

MY thought is, that is the craziest looking mineral white ever!! Sounds Dakar to me

Yes!

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Originally Posted by m3an

It's your ride so yo can do it, but def run some turndowns at the end; you're better off running some straight pipes to the back if that's what you really want

I agree, which is why I'll be going with a straight pipe Challenge setup at the end of the day. I'm more concerned about running it this way for now, though. Could be fun

Just don't want to do any damage.

10-01-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
lm1z Major 194 Rep 1,278 Posts Drives: 2017 GT350 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (22)	Running No Exhaust // X-Pipe Back Hey guys, The M is no longer my daily so I'm excited to say that louder = better. Currently I am running a Meisterschaft GT. During installation we revved with no exhaust for grins. I definitely grinned. My question is can I run from the x-pipe back without doing any damage to the undercarriage of the car. If I remember correctly, we have a heat shield that runs along the entire stock exhaust system up until the header. I also have a CF diffuser that extends about 36" underneath the car toward the front. The x-pipe would "dump" between the shield and the diffuser. I'll be going with a straight pipe system by Challenge when I S/C in the spring. I would plan on running this way until then. Thoughts? L __________________ PAST 2007 Black Sapphire E90 335i, 2010 Jerez Black E92 M3, 2012 Mineral White E92 M3, 2013 Singapore Grey F10 M5, 2016 Azurite Black F80 M3, CURRENT 2017 Oxford White GT350
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Lagunae92 Captain 74 Rep 753 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	Um, looks weird? And cops will not let it pass by. Bet it sounds cool though! __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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VCMpower Banned 25 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 2010 Dakar, 2013 Fire Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Victoria B.C. iTrader: (0)	MY thought is, that is the craziest looking mineral white ever!! Sounds Dakar to me
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m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	It's your ride so yo can do it, but def run some turndowns at the end; you're better off running some straight pipes to the back if that's what you really want
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