N52 BMW PE

rayz · 03-30-2012, 08:04 PM

Has anyone with a N52 e9x has had the BMW PE installed? I've been reading on and off on the other threads and there's a few things I've picked up so far:

1. The US BMWPE includes pipes while UK is just the muffler box. Also there is a diameter difference for the pipes?
2. Also if I were to source it, should I be looking at the US sites e.g., Tischer or UK sites like bmwminiparts? Does anyone bring it in locally and how much are we looking at?
3. BMW PE is not ADR compliant coz of the sound (?) - so does that mean if we're pulled over, our cars may be defected?
4. If we have it installed, would it void the warranty given BMW AU does not bring them in?

It's been on mind on whether to do it, just need more info on this before I decide. I know some of the 1-ers have that installed, so any experiences, thoughts, costs and practically of doing so. I'm not looking for an overly loud muzza - just find that the stock exhaust boring and dull

RaihaX · 03-30-2012, 08:13 PM

If the cops pull you over - it has BMW stamp all over the place so unless you met a cop that was a BMW fanatic and knows that the BMW PE is not ADR compliance I am sure you will be fine.

In terms of warranty is an axleback the dealer will be fine! It would be the gayest dealer ever to void your drivetrain warranty for an axleback..

Can't help you with the rest sorry

Max555 · 03-30-2012, 08:42 PM

Interesting question. If it is not ADR compliant how does it effect insurance?

Ninjaoz · 03-31-2012, 01:57 AM

some insurance companies are dodgy, they'll come up with any lame excuses to deny your claim. i suggest you should check your product disclosure statement for non-ADR modification.

bmwaddiction · 03-31-2012, 07:55 AM

just because BMW Oz doesn't offer PE for N52 doesn't necessarily mean that its not ADR compliant. Just have a look at the relevant ADR (Australian Design Rule) on the web and you should be able to check yourself if its compliant or not. ADRs are actually quite liberal as they provide the 'left and right of arc' not just to aftermarket modders but the big manufacturers like Holden and Ford as well (think HSVs and FPVs).

rayz · 04-01-2012, 04:34 AM

^ The issue with ADR is that it may be subject to interpretation, and it may be interpreted differently by the insurers when it's in their favour no?

Doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of BMW PEs installed for the e9x than the 1-ers!!

RaihaX · 04-01-2012, 07:07 AM

Probably cause we got way more people modding the 135i then the 335i IMO

03-30-2012, 08:04 PM	#1
rayz Lieutenant 8 Rep 425 Posts Drives: E90 323 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (4)	N52 BMW PE - anyone's installed one in AU before? Has anyone with a N52 e9x has had the BMW PE installed? I've been reading on and off on the other threads and there's a few things I've picked up so far: 1. The US BMWPE includes pipes while UK is just the muffler box. Also there is a diameter difference for the pipes? 2. Also if I were to source it, should I be looking at the US sites e.g., Tischer or UK sites like bmwminiparts? Does anyone bring it in locally and how much are we looking at? 3. BMW PE is not ADR compliant coz of the sound (?) - so does that mean if we're pulled over, our cars may be defected? 4. If we have it installed, would it void the warranty given BMW AU does not bring them in? It's been on mind on whether to do it, just need more info on this before I decide. I know some of the 1-ers have that installed, so any experiences, thoughts, costs and practically of doing so. I'm not looking for an overly loud muzza - just find that the stock exhaust boring and dull
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	If the cops pull you over - it has BMW stamp all over the place so unless you met a cop that was a BMW fanatic and knows that the BMW PE is not ADR compliance I am sure you will be fine. In terms of warranty is an axleback the dealer will be fine! It would be the gayest dealer ever to void your drivetrain warranty for an axleback.. Can't help you with the rest sorry
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Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Interesting question. If it is not ADR compliant how does it effect insurance? __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	some insurance companies are dodgy, they'll come up with any lame excuses to deny your claim. i suggest you should check your product disclosure statement for non-ADR modification.
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bmwaddiction Lieutenant 25 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	just because BMW Oz doesn't offer PE for N52 doesn't necessarily mean that its not ADR compliant. Just have a look at the relevant ADR (Australian Design Rule) on the web and you should be able to check yourself if its compliant or not. ADRs are actually quite liberal as they provide the 'left and right of arc' not just to aftermarket modders but the big manufacturers like Holden and Ford as well (think HSVs and FPVs).
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rayz Lieutenant 8 Rep 425 Posts Drives: E90 323 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (4)	^ The issue with ADR is that it may be subject to interpretation, and it may be interpreted differently by the insurers when it's in their favour no? Doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of BMW PEs installed for the e9x than the 1-ers!!
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Probably cause we got way more people modding the 135i then the 335i IMO
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