Satin Black exhaust tips are just SEXY!!

aus · 01-12-2010, 01:21 AM

I had the Bastuck exhaust for sale FOREVER and had not takers, so I decided the RISS was too loud and I would get the Bastuck ceramic coated and maybe get a midpipe to get some added volume, since it wasn't quite loud enough.
I think they turned out great and the look is what I wanted. The build quality of the exhaust is excellent. It's build like a Panzer tank. I've always loved the tips, even before the coating.

As a side note, the day after I sent the exhaust to the coaters a buyer PM's me, then 3 days later a SECOND guy PM's me saying he also wants the exhaust!!!

Before the Ceramic Coating:

AFTER coating. The car's not clean at all, but you get the idea:

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Ca$hOnly · 01-12-2010, 01:25 AM

Tips look really nice...but shit that's a huge can.

JayeJaymes · 01-12-2010, 01:32 AM

agreed!!

rsmamg · 01-12-2010, 01:33 AM

that is nice

Lemans_Blue_M · 01-12-2010, 01:47 AM

Looks great Aus.

And you did it the right way. (high-temp ceramic coating)

Great high-quality exhaust + custom flat black 'stealth' tips = WIN

leeor · 01-12-2010, 01:55 AM

nice! enjoy

Singletrack · 01-12-2010, 09:26 AM

I like it both ways. It actually looks similar to the GTS exhaust in the unpainted form IMHO.

Alias · 01-12-2010, 10:22 AM

how much did you pay for the ceramic coating and how long did it take

Martin_D · 01-12-2010, 10:28 AM

It looks great, I am going to go this route as well. I like the quality, the looks, the fitment, and the noise levels are exactly what the car needs without being annoying!

MMMorish · 01-12-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Looks great Aus.

And you did it the right way. (high-temp ceramic coating)

Great high-quality exhaust + custom flat black 'stealth' tips = WIN

+1

aus · 01-12-2010, 01:19 PM

It cost $225. I'll post where I got it done later tonight in the Cali section when I get home. I don't have the info with me since someone dropped it off for me.

bavarian19 · 01-12-2010, 03:27 PM

I like the eisenmann black exhaust with polished tips better:

http://new.ind-distribution.com/ezstock/12621930621.jpg

Crazy Bimmer · 01-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Looks great!

Would love to hear what the Bastuck sounds like with an xpipe, bet the combo would be amazing.

M3Alpine · 01-12-2010, 03:57 PM

looking good

montreal red · 01-12-2010, 04:16 PM

it looks great ! not the mufflers wont be so visible.

Green///Hell · 01-12-2010, 07:18 PM

Easy cosmetic fix. I had the tips of my Agency Power done that way and the look from the rear looks really cool with black tips
Good choice, but sucks you couldn't sell it

BCA · 01-12-2010, 08:29 PM

Tips before and after look really good. If it was mine I would have left them alone because before the coating they looked absolutely excellent IMO. But to each his own, I guess!

aus · 01-12-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ca$hOnly

Tips look really nice...but shit that's a huge can.

LOL. That's why I got the can coated too. You really can't see it in person... unless you're sitting on the ground like I was taking that pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Looks great Aus.

And you did it the right way. (high-temp ceramic coating)

Great high-quality exhaust + custom flat black 'stealth' tips = WIN

Thanks and I was surprised to learn the powder-coating is only good for about 600F and an exhaust can get much hotter than that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singletrack

I like it both ways. It actually looks similar to the GTS exhaust in the unpainted form IMHO.

The GTS is an Akra, which is a couple steps up, but thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesal@Project 808

Looks great!

Would love to hear what the Bastuck sounds like with an xpipe, bet the combo would be amazing.

That's what I'm thinking too. It's just a little too quiet as it is now for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCA

Tips before and after look really good. If it was mine I would have left them alone because before the coating they looked absolutely excellent IMO. But to each his own, I guess!

I loved them before too, but this will go with the look I'm going for.

The info on the coating and installer is here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340204

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Maseroche · 01-13-2010, 01:01 AM

Tips look so much better in black!

MrHarris · 01-13-2010, 07:15 PM

What you guys think of a black ceramic coated exhaust with a diffuser on an AW car?

Jack28 · 01-13-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

What you guys think of a black ceramic coated exhaust with a diffuser on an AW car?

That would look nice... I was thinking the same thing of how that would look on my AW with a cf diff...
I think it will look really nice...

aus- The tips looks great man...

Da20040820 · 01-13-2010, 08:57 PM

nice

01-12-2010, 01:21 AM	#1
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Satin Black exhaust tips are just SEXY!! I had the Bastuck exhaust for sale FOREVER and had not takers, so I decided the RISS was too loud and I would get the Bastuck ceramic coated and maybe get a midpipe to get some added volume, since it wasn't quite loud enough. I think they turned out great and the look is what I wanted. The build quality of the exhaust is excellent. It's build like a Panzer tank. I've always loved the tips, even before the coating. As a side note, the day after I sent the exhaust to the coaters a buyer PM's me, then 3 days later a SECOND guy PM's me saying he also wants the exhaust!!! Before the Ceramic Coating: AFTER coating. The car's not clean at all, but you get the idea: . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires." Last edited by aus; 06-17-2015 at 05:01 PM..
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Lemans_Blue_M Automotive Industry Insider 462 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: Lemans Blue M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Looks great Aus. And you did it the right way. (high-temp ceramic coating) Great high-quality exhaust + custom flat black 'stealth' tips = WIN __________________ The best is yet to come...
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Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	It looks great, I am going to go this route as well. I like the quality, the looks, the fitment, and the noise levels are exactly what the car needs without being annoying!
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	It cost $225. I'll post where I got it done later tonight in the Cali section when I get home. I don't have the info with me since someone dropped it off for me. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I like the eisenmann black exhaust with polished tips better: http://new.ind-distribution.com/ezstock/12621930621.jpg
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Looks great! Would love to hear what the Bastuck sounds like with an xpipe, bet the combo would be amazing. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	looking good
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Easy cosmetic fix. I had the tips of my Agency Power done that way and the look from the rear looks really cool with black tips Good choice, but sucks you couldn't sell it
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BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Tips before and after look really good. If it was mine I would have left them alone because before the coating they looked absolutely excellent IMO. But to each his own, I guess! __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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