Broken Exhaust Bracket

badbimmer · 06-14-2011, 07:29 PM

Just an FYI - I have been experiencing vibration and the dealer took a good look and found a broken exhaust clamp above the muffler. Exhaust needs to be dropped and clamp replaced. Quality of exhaust clamps not the best.

immiketoo · 06-14-2011, 07:49 PM

Anything can be over tightened or a production flaw...

FVM3 · 06-14-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Anything can be over tightened or a production flaw...

=!

elp_jc · 06-15-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbimmer

Quality of exhaust clamps not the best.

Have you seen the aftermarket ones?

A rare failure; it happens. Good luck.

badbimmer · 06-15-2011, 05:05 PM

update: Dealer says the bracket is attached to the exhaust system and since it's stainless steel, it can't be welded back on. So they have to replace both mufflers and rear exhaust! Amazing. If your exhaust bracket breaks you will have to replace your whole exhaust.

Seattle S65B40 · 06-15-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbimmer

update: Dealer says the bracket is attached to the exhaust system and since it's stainless steel, it can't be welded back on. So they have to replace both mufflers and rear exhaust! Amazing. If your exhaust bracket breaks you will have to replace your whole exhaust.

You should ask them if you can get a credit on the factory exhaust towards a M performance exhaust. This is your chance to upgrade son!

badbimmer · 06-15-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

You should ask them if you can get a credit on the factory exhaust towards a M performance exhaust. This is your chance to upgrade son!

Ah, you and I both think alike. That is exactly what I asked. However, credit was only $1,200 so I decided not to do it.

tlp · 06-15-2011, 05:23 PM

You can probably buy an lightly used OEM exhaust here for less than $150. The $1200 credit is not that bad if the M Performance Exhaust is reasonably priced to begin with.

badbimmer · 06-15-2011, 05:29 PM

M performance exhaust is over $4,000. Not worth it in my opinion.

Seattle S65B40 · 06-15-2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbimmer

M performance exhaust is over $4,000. Not worth it in my opinion.

Not if you hit up one of the Dealer sponsors on here! I don't think you get the credit though if you don't buy it from them...

Twinbo · 09-22-2011, 11:07 AM

My car is going in for this same problem on Oct 3rd! Fingers crossed for a broken clamp so I can upgrade to the M Performance Exhaust

1MOREMOD · 09-22-2011, 11:32 AM

crap i think i have this as well. is it a buzz sound. ive been under there trying to figure out the issue and thought it was the new challenge sport x pipe i installed but nothing is loose or touching. they will probably not replace if that is the case because of the install of aftermarket center exhaust section.

elp_jc · 09-22-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbimmer

Just an FYI - I have been experiencing vibration and the dealer took a good look and found a broken exhaust clamp above the muffler.

Which of the several exhaust brackets (not clamps) was broken? Just curious. Good luck.

1MOREMOD · 10-01-2011, 05:02 PM

finally got my exhaust rattle/buzz sorted out today. took it to the dealer and they said my brackets are fine on the exhaust just slight contact with the new xpipe and the black crossmember that runs under it. i had the car up on jacks today and put 2 washers 1 on each side of the center bolts that locate the exhaust onto the crossmember. i put them on the top side so held the exhaust a little higher up and created just enough space between the crossmember and exhaust to make my buzz go away.

06-14-2011, 07:29 PM	#1
badbimmer Private Drives: E92 M3 White/Fox Red CF Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	Broken Exhaust Bracket Just an FYI - I have been experiencing vibration and the dealer took a good look and found a broken exhaust clamp above the muffler. Exhaust needs to be dropped and clamp replaced. Quality of exhaust clamps not the best.
	Tweet

09-22-2011, 11:32 AM	#12
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,518 iTrader: (3)	crap i think i have this as well. is it a buzz sound. ive been under there trying to figure out the issue and thought it was the new challenge sport x pipe i installed but nothing is loose or touching. they will probably not replace if that is the case because of the install of aftermarket center exhaust section. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

10-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#14
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,518 iTrader: (3)	finally got my exhaust rattle/buzz sorted out today. took it to the dealer and they said my brackets are fine on the exhaust just slight contact with the new xpipe and the black crossmember that runs under it. i had the car up on jacks today and put 2 washers 1 on each side of the center bolts that locate the exhaust onto the crossmember. i put them on the top side so held the exhaust a little higher up and created just enough space between the crossmember and exhaust to make my buzz go away. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

06-15-2011, 05:05 PM	#5
badbimmer Private Drives: E92 M3 White/Fox Red CF Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	update: Dealer says the bracket is attached to the exhaust system and since it's stainless steel, it can't be welded back on. So they have to replace both mufflers and rear exhaust! Amazing. If your exhaust bracket breaks you will have to replace your whole exhaust.

06-15-2011, 05:23 PM	#8
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	You can probably buy an lightly used OEM exhaust here for less than $150. The $1200 credit is not that bad if the M Performance Exhaust is reasonably priced to begin with.

06-15-2011, 05:29 PM	#9
badbimmer Private Drives: E92 M3 White/Fox Red CF Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	M performance exhaust is over $4,000. Not worth it in my opinion.

09-22-2011, 11:07 AM	#11
Twinbo First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F150 Platinum Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 327 iTrader: (0)	My car is going in for this same problem on Oct 3rd! Fingers crossed for a broken clamp so I can upgrade to the M Performance Exhaust