Dinan Exhaust Install Question

bigjae1976 · 03-04-2012, 08:59 PM

I may be a massive retard but I've got a question. I bought a used Dinan exhaust. Looking at it...I don't see how the rear hangers will fit onto the dinan exhaust. Am I supposed to use a bolt to bolt the hanger onto the exhaust?

The first pic is the dinan exhaust
The second pic is the OEM exhaust

AMPowerJ · 03-04-2012, 09:53 PM

Yes! You should have gotten two hangers that have to bolt on in those locations. Now that I think about it, maybe it was just a couple bolts. Hmmm. Let me see if I can find some instructions.

bigjae1976 · 03-04-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Yes! You should have gotten two hangers that have to bolt on in those locations. Now that I think about it, maybe it was just a couple bolts. Hmmm. Let me see if I can find some instructions.

That would be appreciated..thanks! I'm guessing its a bolt with a large washer under the nut against the hanger.

AMPowerJ · 03-04-2012, 10:11 PM

I can't find any instructions online or any pics I took but I am 95% sure after thinking about it that it is just a bolt. I seem to remember three nuts per bolt. One was copper or something. You have to double nut it first on the exhaust and then the final bolt keeps the rubber hanger on it. Does that make sense?

Martin_D · 03-04-2012, 10:18 PM

Yep ^ Ashley is right

bigjae1976 · 03-04-2012, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

I can't find any instructions online or any pics I took but I am 95% sure after thinking about it that it is just a bolt. I seem to remember three nuts per bolt. One was copper or something. You have to double nut it first on the exhaust and then the final bolt keeps the rubber hanger on it. Does that make sense?

3 nuts? Makes total sense but I only have 2.

Seriously...got it!

EDIT...now that I look at the posts on the OEM exhaust...they are kind of phallic looking.

I feel better...apparently I'm not a total idiot all of the time.

Brainofjjj · 03-04-2012, 11:03 PM

Jesus man, we're gonna have the same damn car. I'm probably going the Dinan route later this spring once I get through my wedding.

I haven't heard one in person but i'm hoping to. Are you in Houston or Austin?

bigjae1976 · 03-04-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainofjjj

Jesus man, we're gonna have the same damn car. I'm probably going the Dinan route later this spring once I get through my wedding.

I haven't heard one in person but i'm hoping to. Are you in Houston or Austin?

I got my exhaust first! Lol.

I'm an hour north of Austin. When are you moving?

Brainofjjj · 03-05-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I got my exhaust first! Lol.

I'm an hour north of Austin. When are you moving?

Yes, yes you did. Don't have a date yet. Wedding is the end of the month in Houston. We're off to Hawaii and India after that. Play....then work. I should know a lot more after that.

Post a video please, I'd love to hear the exhaust.

bigjae1976 · 03-16-2012, 10:25 AM

In case anyone runs into this same issue, I used a fully threaded 3/8"x3" bolt with 2 nuts and 3 fender washers. You should probably use a 2" long bolt...I had to chop off about an inch since the bolt was really close to the diff.

It sounds just like stock except a little louder. Can't tell with the window up unless you turn the radio off. There is a noticeable increase with the windows down. I dropped off my OEM exhaust at Soul Speed in Austin to do the OEM mod covering the large perforated section. I'm going to try the OEM mod and then decide.

CCLSVTM3 · 03-19-2012, 10:05 PM

So any decision on the exhaust? MOD or Dinan?? I was looking at picking up a used Dinan. What do you think? I also heard that two of the 4 exhausts are fake??? Is that true??

AMPowerJ · 03-19-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CCL16M3

So any decision on the exhaust? MOD or Dinan?? I was looking at picking up a used Dinan. What do you think? I also heard that two of the 4 exhausts are fake??? Is that true??

Yes that is true.

bigjae1976 · 03-20-2012, 08:29 AM

I'm going to stick with the Dinan and not mess with the exhaust mod. I've decided I'm happy with the Dinan.

Yes, 2 pipes are fake but that's a worthwhile trade off for what you get.

///M Ryder · 03-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Go here and click on E92 exhaust to read about the 2 dead tips.......Phil

http://www.dinancars.com/university/

Brainofjjj · 03-20-2012, 08:53 AM

I'm going to same route Jae, if only to copy you so we have clones.

Are you running just the rear section or the Xpipe as well?

bigjae1976 · 03-20-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Go here and click on E92 exhaust to read about the 2 dead tips.......Phil

http://www.dinancars.com/university/

I read a white paper about this awhile ago, it looks like its the same info. Basically a single exit was the only way they could prevent drone while still meeting customer expectations.

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Originally Posted by Brainofjjj

I'm going to same route Jae, if only to copy you so we have clones.

Are you running just the rear section or the Xpipe as well?

This is funny because we have a pretty rare car. It looks like these will look about the same and soon, both be in the same state.

As I've said before...you have exquisite tastes in cars and mods!

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03-16-2012, 10:25 AM	#10
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,063 iTrader: (8)	In case anyone runs into this same issue, I used a fully threaded 3/8"x3" bolt with 2 nuts and 3 fender washers. You should probably use a 2" long bolt...I had to chop off about an inch since the bolt was really close to the diff. It sounds just like stock except a little louder. Can't tell with the window up unless you turn the radio off. There is a noticeable increase with the windows down. I dropped off my OEM exhaust at Soul Speed in Austin to do the OEM mod covering the large perforated section. I'm going to try the OEM mod and then decide. __________________ Sponsored by Momentum BMW #593...We Bleed BMW BLUE!

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Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (34)	Yep ^ Ashley is right

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CCLSVTM3 Lieutenant Drives: Interlagos blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 528 iTrader: (1)	So any decision on the exhaust? MOD or Dinan?? I was looking at picking up a used Dinan. What do you think? I also heard that two of the 4 exhausts are fake??? Is that true?? __________________ BMC filter, OEM Exh Mod, ESS Direct Flash tune, flat black kidney grills, color painted front reflectors, LUX Angel eyes, -2012 SVT Raptor 4 dr -09 E90 M3

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bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,063 iTrader: (8)	I'm going to stick with the Dinan and not mess with the exhaust mod. I've decided I'm happy with the Dinan. Yes, 2 pipes are fake but that's a worthwhile trade off for what you get. __________________ Sponsored by Momentum BMW #593...We Bleed BMW BLUE!

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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,996 iTrader: (3)	Go here and click on E92 exhaust to read about the 2 dead tips.......Phil http://www.dinancars.com/university/ __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

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