09-18-2018, 07:42 PM | #1 |
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440i back box for 430d
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New to this forum, just picked myself up a 16 plate 430d GC. First BMW I have owned, coming from Mercedes and I must say I don't think I'd ever go back!!! Been having a scour of these forums and just have a few questions was hoping I could get answered as I've never really done any car mods before. 1) I would like a dual exhaust set up like the 440i, and I have seen this on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-4-S...-/202226757919 Would this fit my car? If so, what sort of garage do I look for to carry out this sort of work? 2)Are the LCI rear lights a large improvement over the pre-LCI lights? And if I was to buy a set, is it as simple as putting them in and connecting these cables? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-4-Ser...YAAOSwlndZDDzI Sorry for the long post! I appreciate your time! Thanks! |
09-18-2018, 11:49 PM | #2 |
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In terms of the rear lights, when you say an improvement, it is purely down to personal preference. The pre LCI lights are perfectly functional but are not LED. I don't think it's as simple as take the old ones out and put new ones in either but I'm sure someone more technically minded than me will pop along soon.
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09-19-2018, 12:19 AM | #3 |
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LCI rear lights will require coding as well as the extra wire.
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As for the exhaust, The Powerflow dealer locator will show where your nearest custom exhaust firms are. They will easily be able to adapt the exhaust to fit your car.
https://www.powerflowexhausts.co.uk/dealer
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Thanks for the response guys. I can see there is a Poweflow just near me so thats perfect.
Has anyone had any experience with the 440i back box? Would that be the only part that i need that i posted in the opening post? Could it cause any issues with the car ? Sorry for all the questions ! Thanks |
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Cut the old one off after measuring where to cut and make up a coupler. Job done. You just need to make sure that your diffuser can take a dual exit exhaust.
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09-19-2018, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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The exhaust hanging brackets underneath might need need to be moved slightly - they did on my F31 335D when fitting a 340i backbox
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I had the OEM 440i back box fitted to my 430d GC recently but the hangers on the backbox required repositioning slightly as I think the 430d hangers on the body are a slightly different type/position. I got the box fitted at a Powerflow exhaust place so they weren't phased at having to reposition the back box hangers slightly, all in a day's work for them. They were meticulous when it came to tip alignment and symmetry and it cost me about £120 to get fitted.
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Hi mate, Thanks for the info -definitely helped to put my mind at ease. Your car looks absolutely mint!!! Decent price for a very effective mod! I'm pretty OCD about things so i'm glad they pay close attention to the work. Could I ask where you got your rear diffuser from ? Thanks! |
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Thanks for the info i’ll get that ordered ! I rang powerflow silchestrt today and they told me they won’t fit anything they haven’t made? I said I have a 440i back box and he said he won’t touch it and unless I get a custom exhaust made by them i’ll have to go elsewhere. Pretty rude bloke! Bit stuck now ! Anyone know any decent places in the South East? Basingstoke area preferably ? Cheers guys |
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