Custom Exhaust Tips Project

[MShift]

After getting my one piece race test pipe/x-pipe combo a while back I found myself very happy with the results of that paired with the OEM muffler in terms of sound. Perfectly quiet below 3K RPM, but still letting you know its there, yet screaming at WOT. The only downside is that I didnt find the factory tips to be aggressive enough for the look I was going for so I started researching. I found a few options, but wasn't particularly crazy about the price of some or the look of others so I figured why not just create my own. These mate right up to the OEM muffler with rivets so no modification is required other than removing the factory ones.

Started with these nice single walled SS tips.





Had them ceramic coated black which gave them a nice matte satin finish.





Then I had them laser engraved with the M logo. Notice I had them partially engraved rather than going all the way to the bare metal. This was done on purpose because I didnt want the logo to be "blingy" or to draw too much attention. I wanted an aggressive, yet subdued look to them and this achieved that perfectly in my opinion.






Finally, installed! Fit perfectly no issues and the exact look I was going for.





What do you guys think?

[BimmerRookie]

Looks good! Kind of like a cross between Dinan and MPE

[msan]

Looks great. Where did you get the single walk tips from?

[abren]

Seconded ^. What's the diameter of these tips?

[6ixSpd]

Looks great! When I had my OEM modded muffler I wanted to get the EAS extended tips and have them engraved. Ultimately I couldn't find anyone locally to do the engraving so I just ended up with a MPE...

Do share where you got those tips! I'd be willing to revisit the OEM muffler mod route if I can change the tips.

[MShift]

Thanks guys, they are 80mm tips. I got them off of another member on the boards. I think they are EAS, however I'm pretty sure I can source more internationally.

[M3@Apex]

Looks great I'm glad you're making good use of the tips! They sat in my close for 2 years.

When I bought them from another member, he told me they are EAS tips.

[FMLYSDN]

Wow. Very nice. I like it. If I wasn't able to refinish my MPE I may have considered something like this.

Well done!!!

[MShift]

Thanks! If people are interested I could have a few more sets made. Shouldn't be that hard now that I have all the services lined up.

[FMLYSDN]

Originally Posted by MShift

Thanks! If people are interested I could have a few more sets made. Shouldn't be that hard now that I have all the services lined up.

@JFB here's something to spend some more money on

[abren]

Originally Posted by MShift

Thanks! If people are interested I could have a few more sets made. Shouldn't be that hard now that I have all the services lined up.

Any idea what the rough cost would be?

[Evolve Automotive]

very cool!

[MShift]

Originally Posted by abren

Any idea what the rough cost would be?

If there is enough interest I'd say I can probably sell them with coating and laser engraving for about $300-$350. If I can source the tips abroad then maybe even less, but I wouldn't go through all the trouble unless there's a healthy number of interested folks.

I was toying with the idea of having the logo aligned horizontally on the side of the 2 outermost pipes and not on the tops, I think that might look really good too.

Also, before people start getting upset, this is all theoretical and I'm not a shop or a business, not trying to cheat the vendor rules. If it makes sense to do that in the future then I would take any necessary steps per the rules.

[JFB]

Group buy... count me in...

Damn you FMLYSDN

[MShift]

Originally Posted by JFB

Group buy... count me in...

Damn you FMLYSDN

If we get 10+ people I'll do it.

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[FMLYSDN]

Originally Posted by MShift

If we get 10+ people I'll do it.

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Unfortunately I'm not.....

MPE Exhaust Tips - Is There a Fix or Do I Just Replace??? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1357686

This is a great effort for those looking to jazz up there tips. This will be a no brainer. Good on you!

[MShift]

No one else interested?

[6ixSpd]

I would be but with the current exchange rate that's a lot of money for exhaust tips, not that Im criticizing what you're offering.

[MShift]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I would be but with the current exchange rate that's a lot of money for exhaust tips, not that Im criticizing what you're offering.

I used to think so too until I saw them installed, they completely change the look of the back of the car, much more beefy and aggressive. People regularly spend as much or more in small aesthetic mods and I think if you look at it as that then it starts to make a little more sense. They just look badass on the car.

[Todd0131]

Do you offer the, not engraved? Just black. Thanks

[MShift]

Originally Posted by Todd0131

Do you offer the, not engraved? Just black. Thanks

Yep, cheaper too obviously.

[JFB]

Originally Posted by MShift

Yep, cheaper too obviously.

Where do you get it engraved?