Exhaust Hanging Low

AlpineE90ZCP · 02-28-2017, 11:42 AM

Hi,

I recently switched the an MPE, but it is hanging lower than I would like. My stock exhaust before this was also hanging low. I tried loosening all connections, lifting the exhaust with a jack and then re-tighting, but it did not make a difference. I am thinking that it could possibly just be old hangers (44k miles).

Do you have any suggestions on ways to adjust the tips (and whole exhaust) up? Do I need to just buy new hangers? If so, do you just replace the larger black rubber hangers or all red rubber hangers as well?

I was also looking into these aftermarket hangers and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mw-18201401797

Attaching photos of how the exhaust sits in case it looks fine to you as is. Appreciate any advice.

WickedE93 · 02-28-2017, 11:45 AM

squartus · 02-28-2017, 12:01 PM

Yea the baby diper look is why most paint the cans black if going to run stock or MPE.

1MOREMOD · 02-28-2017, 12:08 PM

Do they drag in the snow

Locksmythe · 02-28-2017, 04:29 PM

That does look normal from the angle you took the picture. All the play is in the vertical slots where you bolt the exhaust hangers to the small frame that attaches to the car.

AlpineE90ZCP · 02-28-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Locksmythe

That does look normal from the angle you took the picture. All the play is in the vertical slots where you bolt the exhaust hangers to the small frame that attaches to the car.

Appreciate the input. When you say the small frame that attaches to the car, do you mean the one that is closest to the rear of the car (with the metal bracket and red hangers)? Or are you meaning the larger black hangers that have two bolts on each side and are closest to the muffler cans? Thanks!

GMWNashville · 03-01-2017, 07:49 AM

It does look a little lower than what it should be-check the hangers and make sure something isnt wrong there. 44k is still fairly low miles but anything is possible!

Locksmythe · 03-01-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE90ZCP

Appreciate the input. When you say the small frame that attaches to the car, do you mean the one that is closest to the rear of the car (with the metal bracket and red hangers)? Or are you meaning the larger black hangers that have two bolts on each side and are closest to the muffler cans? Thanks!

I was thinking of the small frame in the back center, but I have not touched mine in 5 years so memory could be fuzzy. Seems to me there was only the one place to adjust height. I had to make an ajustment there to get mine straight.

BigRussia · 03-01-2017, 11:27 AM

I think its wise to buy new hangers anytime doing an exhuast install. Not sure if that would help your issue for sure but it wouldn't hurt. I bought all new red hangers when I swapped exhausts and they were fairly cheap and worth it. My exhaust doesn't even budge when I try to move it.

AlpineE90ZCP · 03-02-2017, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the tips, I will double check the hangers and possibly replace.

Drifter2090 · 04-17-2019, 07:28 AM

You can get the Revshift M3 Exhaust Hanger Insert (http://www.revshift.com/product-p/pei-m3.htm)

bmwlover0725 · 04-17-2019, 09:11 AM

I have one side doing what yours is on both. Mine exhaust is tight and close to the bumper on one end and sagging on the other. I've checked the mounts and the side that is hanging has a broken one. I'd just replace both mounts if I were you. That's what I'm doing to fix the issue.

RedScytheM3 · 04-17-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE90ZCP

Hi,

I recently switched the an MPE, but it is hanging lower than I would like. My stock exhaust before this was also hanging low. I tried loosening all connections, lifting the exhaust with a jack and then re-tighting, but it did not make a difference. I am thinking that it could possibly just be old hangers (44k miles).

Do you have any suggestions on ways to adjust the tips (and whole exhaust) up? Do I need to just buy new hangers? If so, do you just replace the larger black rubber hangers or all red rubber hangers as well?

I was also looking into these aftermarket hangers and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mw-18201401797

Attaching photos of how the exhaust sits in case it looks fine to you as is. Appreciate any advice.

Looks normal to me. Maybe we're not used to looking at the exhaust while laying on the ground so when you do it looks off? I wouldn't worry about it

1MOREMOD · 04-17-2019, 10:24 PM

Do they wobble too and fro?

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Locksmythe First Lieutenant 48 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	That does look normal from the angle you took the picture. All the play is in the vertical slots where you bolt the exhaust hangers to the small frame that attaches to the car.
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	It does look a little lower than what it should be-check the hangers and make sure something isnt wrong there. 44k is still fairly low miles but anything is possible!
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BigRussia Captain 152 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SFL iTrader: (5)	I think its wise to buy new hangers anytime doing an exhuast install. Not sure if that would help your issue for sure but it wouldn't hurt. I bought all new red hangers when I swapped exhausts and they were fairly cheap and worth it. My exhaust doesn't even budge when I try to move it. __________________ 2004E46M36MTCBCinn 'Clubsport'
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AlpineE90ZCP Private 15 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Alpine White E90 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tips, I will double check the hangers and possibly replace.
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