Tailpipe Trims

bigbob · 05-25-2007, 02:53 PM

Hi Guys,
Just took delivery of a 2.5i sport today, brand new 07 plate, absolutely love it!
Prior to the cars delivery I purchased the geniune bmw tailpipe trips which I was told were for this model, but I just cant seem to make them fit, I dont want to force them and damage my exhaust, has anyone had issues fitting these? The raised grooves inside the trim seems to be too big for the tailpipe itself, I just cant slide them on

Cheers in advance,
Nick

Yal · 05-26-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbob

Hi Guys,
Just took delivery of a 2.5i sport today, brand new 07 plate, absolutely love it!
Prior to the cars delivery I purchased the geniune bmw tailpipe trips which I was told were for this model, but I just cant seem to make them fit, I dont want to force them and damage my exhaust, has anyone had issues fitting these? The raised grooves inside the trim seems to be too big for the tailpipe itself, I just cant slide them on

Cheers in advance,
Nick

I had to run out the set screw, then they were a firm press fit, but not too hard.

takedown8 · 05-26-2007, 02:18 PM

I had to use a pair of pliers to bend the bottom portion of each tailpipe up slightly so that I could fit the bolt underneath it while sliding the exhaust tip over. Then I used a sponge and a hammer to knock them in as far as they would go. The sponge is of course to prevent you from damaging your tips while hammering them.

They look awesome!

bigbob · 05-27-2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takedown8

I had to use a pair of pliers to bend the bottom portion of each tailpipe up slightly so that I could fit the bolt underneath it while sliding the exhaust tip over. Then I used a sponge and a hammer to knock them in as far as they would go. The sponge is of course to prevent you from damaging your tips while hammering them.

They look awesome!

Did they have raised grooves on the inside of the tailpipe trim? There are 4 inside mine and these are what seem to be preventing them from going on, they are raised much higher than my actual tailpip, I dont want to damage either if I try to hammer them on

takedown8 · 05-27-2007, 09:22 AM

Hmmm. It doesn't sound the same as mine, but then again, yours is a much newer model, and I think the exhaust pipes are much more circular in yours.

If you still have your receipt or label on your tips, you should check the part # and make sure that it is indeed the right part(s) for your car. If it is, then you can be more confident about being aggressive in putting the tips on.

How are your tips supposed to stay on then? Mine has a built in nut on the underside of the chrome tip with a screw that you tighten into the original pipe within.

jaz4 · 05-27-2007, 10:20 AM

I poached mine from my old 2.5SE. tried to fit on 06 2.5 si sport, wont fit.

The 2.5 SE has smaller and slightly oval pipes and the trims do have 4 rims that slide on top and underneath the exhaust pipe. The si has larger round pipes.

Wonder why I have not seen a si with trims?? would not damage or bend exhaust pipe bmw would void wty if any issues.

So I have a couple of tale pipe trims up for sale.

bigbob · 05-27-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Hmmm. It doesn't sound the same as mine, but then again, yours is a much newer model, and I think the exhaust pipes are much more circular in yours.

If you still have your receipt or label on your tips, you should check the part # and make sure that it is indeed the right part(s) for your car. If it is, then you can be more confident about being aggressive in putting the tips on.

How are your tips supposed to stay on then? Mine has a built in nut on the underside of the chrome tip with a screw that you tighten into the original pipe within.

The part number is 82.12.0.151.089. It does have a screw with a bolt underneath but it also has 4 raised lips. Is there anyway I can find out the correct part number for car specifically?
Cheers,
Nick

AlanL · 05-27-2007, 02:50 PM

What does the tailpipe option look like? Anyone got pics?

bigbob · 05-27-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanL

What does the tailpipe option look like? Anyone got pics?

These are the actual trims I purchased
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...B:EOIBSA:UK:11

They are also shown as an option in the bmw accessories book

Wondermike · 05-27-2007, 04:31 PM

The ones you've bought are for a pre-facelift car. Because yours is a facelift model, the part number you need is 18307551507.

srhutch · 05-28-2007, 05:13 AM

BigBob

You ave my sympathies. I was looking at those trims on fleabay, but as the link below shows they wont fit the 2.5si

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...18&fg=20&hl=20

this site is excellent for checking part numbers etc

bigbob · 05-28-2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by srhutch

BigBob

You ave my sympathies. I was looking at those trims on fleabay, but as the link below shows they wont fit the 2.5si

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...18&fg=20&hl=20

this site is excellent for checking part numbers etc

Thanks, mine isnt an si though, its a 2.5i sport

takedown8 · 05-28-2007, 11:41 AM

Well at least you found out before you started trying to hammer them onto your car. Just sell 'em here or on roadster.net

bigbob · 05-28-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wondermike

The ones you've bought are for a pre-facelift car. Because yours is a facelift model, the part number you need is 18307551507.

Do you know if there is anywhere online I can get these Mike? I cant seem to google that part number
Cheers,
Nick

Samiad · 05-29-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaz4

Wonder why I have not seen a si with trims?? would not damage or bend exhaust pipe bmw would void wty if any issues.

My 2.5si was supplied with chrome tips - I'm not 100% sure, but perhaps it's included with the Sport model?

They should look like this

Yal · 05-29-2007, 09:11 AM

Wasn't it 20Ducks that polished his stock tips until they shone almost like chrome?

the thing I like best about the chrome tips is the rolled edge.

takedown8 · 05-29-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Samiad

My 2.5si was supplied with chrome tips - I'm not 100% sure, but perhaps it's included with the Sport model?

Yeah, on the post-facelift models, the si models have chrome tips based on the specs I've seen.

Yal, I remember 20Ducks saying that he polished his metal exhaust pipes to a near-chrome finish, but he never got a chance to post the pics before z4um went down.

20Ducks, you gonna post 'em or you gonna wait until z4um comes back on?

ovrkll · 05-29-2007, 04:38 PM

Question is, HOW did 20Ducks polish his tip(s)?

Wondermike · 05-29-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbob

Do you know if there is anywhere online I can get these Mike? I cant seem to google that part number
Cheers,
Nick

Nick I don't, I had a look on LeatherZ too but no luck. Think the dealer is your only bet

srhutch · 05-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Samiad
when did get you car, as my Facelifg Aug 06 2.5si Sport doesnt seem to have Chrome Pipes.

Wondermike · 05-29-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by srhutch

Samiad
when did get you car, as my Facelifg Aug 06 2.5si Sport doesnt seem to have Chrome Pipes.

Just to answer on his behalf, he only got it a few weeks back, maybe 6 weeks, not long before Z4um went down because he'd just posted the pics there? It's an 07 plate.

takedown8 · 05-29-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ovrkll

Question is, HOW did 20Ducks polish his tip(s)?

05-25-2007, 02:53 PM	#1
bigbob New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Audi TT Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Tailpipe Trims - 2.5i Sport Hi Guys, Just took delivery of a 2.5i sport today, brand new 07 plate, absolutely love it! Prior to the cars delivery I purchased the geniune bmw tailpipe trips which I was told were for this model, but I just cant seem to make them fit, I dont want to force them and damage my exhaust, has anyone had issues fitting these? The raised grooves inside the trim seems to be too big for the tailpipe itself, I just cant slide them on Cheers in advance, Nick
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takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I had to use a pair of pliers to bend the bottom portion of each tailpipe up slightly so that I could fit the bolt underneath it while sliding the exhaust tip over. Then I used a sponge and a hammer to knock them in as far as they would go. The sponge is of course to prevent you from damaging your tips while hammering them. They look awesome!
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takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm. It doesn't sound the same as mine, but then again, yours is a much newer model, and I think the exhaust pipes are much more circular in yours. If you still have your receipt or label on your tips, you should check the part # and make sure that it is indeed the right part(s) for your car. If it is, then you can be more confident about being aggressive in putting the tips on. How are your tips supposed to stay on then? Mine has a built in nut on the underside of the chrome tip with a screw that you tighten into the original pipe within.
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jaz4 New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M240 convertable Join Date: May 2007 Location: england iTrader: (0)	I poached mine from my old 2.5SE. tried to fit on 06 2.5 si sport, wont fit. The 2.5 SE has smaller and slightly oval pipes and the trims do have 4 rims that slide on top and underneath the exhaust pipe. The si has larger round pipes. Wonder why I have not seen a si with trims?? would not damage or bend exhaust pipe bmw would void wty if any issues. So I have a couple of tale pipe trims up for sale.
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Wondermike Private 1 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2007 SLK350 Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The ones you've bought are for a pre-facelift car. Because yours is a facelift model, the part number you need is 18307551507. __________________ Mike 2007 SLK350 Auto
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srhutch Enlisted Member 12 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Z4M & F11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	BigBob You ave my sympathies. I was looking at those trims on fleabay, but as the link below shows they wont fit the 2.5si http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...18&fg=20&hl=20 this site is excellent for checking part numbers etc
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takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Well at least you found out before you started trying to hammer them onto your car. Just sell 'em here or on roadster.net
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Yal Lieutenant 10 Rep 490 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 2.5 Maldives Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	Wasn't it 20Ducks that polished his stock tips until they shone almost like chrome? the thing I like best about the chrome tips is the rolled edge. __________________
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srhutch Enlisted Member 12 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Z4M & F11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Samiad when did get you car, as my Facelifg Aug 06 2.5si Sport doesnt seem to have Chrome Pipes.
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