X6 tailpipes - change to 50i type from round type.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:59 am

I rather like the look of the 50i tailpipes and just wondered if there's an official kit to change them? RealOem lists a possible retrofit kit, but is it any good and how major a job is it to fit?

Are there any disadvantages in terms of engine breathing, I'm assuming not as it seems to fit after the rear silencer?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=18&fg=95

Jalf · Post by **Jalf** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:43 pm

I remember someone getting a 40d was told by BMW that it has a different fitting on its tail pipes so the BMW ones won't fit, I think they need to be moddified to get them on so its not a out of the box and on soloution.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:11 pm

[quote=""Jalf""]I remember someone getting a 40d was told by BMW that it has a different fitting on its tail pipes so the BMW ones won't fit, I think they need to be moddified to get them on so its not a out of the box and on soloution.[/quote]

Spheroids.....

Have to think of a different approach. Interesting that a retrofit kit 'appears' to show it as being possizble. I thought there might be a catch with the pipe diameters. I'll have to go talk with the dealer and see what they can tell me (I think I know the answer to that one

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:52 pm

I've done it on my X5

Actual BMW accessory and fitted by them

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:41 pm

Now I am all ears. I notice in the US they get these tailpipes on the 35i now as an option. I'll go talk to parts when I pick the X6 up from the Body Doctor next week..........and let people know - assuming I haven't had a heart attack from the cost.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:20 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""]Now I am all ears. I notice in the US they get these tailpipes on the 35i now as an option. I'll go talk to parts when I pick the X6 up from the Body Doctor next week..........and let people know - assuming I haven't had a heart attack from the cost.[/quote]

I paid about Â£350 fitted at BMW

I think they make a good visual difference

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:56 pm

they are proper shiny when clean, which they are now.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:03 pm

Can you post a pre-change picture as well so the difference is clear?

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:28 pm

[quote=""pvr""]Can you post a pre-change picture as well so the difference is clear?[/quote]

No because some knob will come along soon and make sarcy comments, even if pictures are requested !

However, as it is you and I like you

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:30 pm

hmm, yes. The new ones are nicer.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:35 pm

[quote=""pvr""]hmm, yes. The new ones are nicer.[/quote]

A compliment from you!?

Sit down and rest, I don't want you over exerting yourself !

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:39 pm

It is a compliment about the car, not you or your poor driving standard

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:45 pm

[quote=""pvr""]It is a compliment about the car, not you or your poor driving standard

[/quote]

Nice to have you back ! Happy New Year

When is the next Z-run, I've got some 'wet' tyres now !

flyfs6 · Post by **flyfs6** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:47 pm

If these fit, maybe we could do a group buy if there's enough interest. Through another forum Sytner offer 15% off, and the last time I checked it covered these (might change if margins have changed).

Through a GB we could save a bit more perhaps.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:45 pm

B.18.30.2.147.646

And as above ending in 647 instead

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