63 Plate 320i xDrive

GavMcM · 10-13-2016, 07:16 AM

Hello all

new to this forum but not new to the bmw world.
I've just purchased a mint, well specced 63plate 320i xdrive. Will take a bit of getting used to the lack of power having previously owned a couple of 6pot e90's.

It has the really shitty single tip exhaust, so i'm wanting to make it a bit better looking for little coin.

Is the diffuser gap too small to fit a twin tip? Is it a different diffuser to the 328?
Is the pipe the same diameter as say a 328i?

Any advice would be grateful. I collect the car tomorrow.

Gaz2309 · 10-13-2016, 08:46 AM

Same question but for the touring?

Thanks

AlanYoro35i · 10-13-2016, 08:54 AM

is it an M sport? then chances are you can buy a twin pipe version and bolt it on! might aswell buy a Mperformace one then go to a local and get a twin pipe welded in. i think i read somewhere the Oem only has screws to hold the pipe. need some 320 owners to clarify more but ive given u some direction . hope it helps

Dyl · 10-13-2016, 09:05 AM

How about changing it to a genuine BMW black one...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=22

Quite a few people have done this on here over the last few months.

GavMcM · 10-13-2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanYoro35i

is it an M sport? then chances are you can buy a twin pipe version and bolt it on! might aswell buy a Mperformace one then go to a local and get a twin pipe welded in. i think i read somewhere the Oem only has screws to hold the pipe. need some 320 owners to clarify more but ive given u some direction . hope it helps

Yeah it's an Msport. The diffuser gap looks kinda small to weld in or even just replace with a twin tip rear section.

I'm kinda hoping i don't need to replace the diffuser to put in a twin tip.

GavMcM · 10-13-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyl

How about changing it to a genuine BMW black one...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=22

Quite a few people have done this on here over the last few months.

What's involved in that? Is it still a cut and weld job or do the trim finishers pull off for replacement?

NorthEastX5 · 10-13-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GavMcM

What's involved in that? Is it still a cut and weld job or do the trim finishers pull off for replacement?

full thread here:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1305616

looks like they just pull off (sometimes with gentle persuasion) and push back on.

Gaz2309 · 10-13-2016, 09:23 AM

just came across this on a search:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=927946

Dyl · 10-13-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GavMcM

What's involved in that? Is it still a cut and weld job or do the trim finishers pull off for replacement?

Yeah they 'pull off', though that involved using a hammer and block of wood for me because it was very tight.

This thread shows a few who have done it too... http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1303967

stefan4 · 10-13-2016, 10:52 AM

yeah the pea shooter really pissed me off on my 320i

leeme · 10-13-2016, 11:00 AM

I just went with the m performance twin tail pipes on my 320d, I brought a mint 330 diffuser £40 from eBay and the tips were £217 from Cotswolds. A bit pricey but it looks nice and oem

simon the pieman · 10-13-2016, 11:00 AM

Hi mate. I've got a 320i and changed the rear box to a twin pipe. Got a 328i box from a forum member and had it fitted properly ie welded not using a clamp as the pipe diameters are different. Then I had to buy a new rear diffuser (car has m performance kit) and it looks so much better. It's a nice mod to do.

CazuaLLUK · 10-13-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by simon the pieman

Hi mate. I've got a 320i and changed the rear box to a twin pipe. Got a 328i box from a forum member and had it fitted properly ie welded not using a clamp as the pipe diameters are different. Then I had to buy a new rear diffuser (car has m performance kit) and it looks so much better. It's a nice mod to do.

Can I ask what this cost, have a buddy looking to do the same to his 320i?

simon the pieman · 10-13-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

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Originally Posted by simon the pieman

Hi mate. I've got a 320i and changed the rear box to a twin pipe. Got a 328i box from a forum member and had it fitted properly ie welded not using a clamp as the pipe diameters are different. Then I had to buy a new rear diffuser (car has m performance kit) and it looks so much better. It's a nice mod to do.

Can I ask what this cost, have a buddy looking to do the same to his 320i?

Yeah sure. I was lucky enough to find a 428i back box from a forum member which is the same as a 328i. He was having the mpe fitted and the back box was a month or 2 old and I offered him Â£150. It was Â£500+ for a new one.
Fitting cost me Â£70 (that was welding the 2 pipes together with a reducing coupler).
New diffuser cost me Â£320 but it's oem.
Obviously you can get aftermarket ones but my car has m performance kit already so I wanted an oem diffuser. I fitted perfectly and took 5mins to fit myself.
You could do It cheaper I'm sure but I was very happy with the results.

Also forgot to mention the flap inside the second pipe needs welding open so both pipes are in use. The 320i has no electronics to control this.

simon the pieman · 10-13-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by leeme

I just went with the m performance twin tail pipes on my 320d, I brought a mint 330 diffuser £40 from eBay and the tips were £217 from Cotswolds. A bit pricey but it looks nice and oem

Unfortunately this accessory isn't available for the 320i. Would have saved me a few pennies if it was.

GavMcM · 10-14-2016, 02:19 AM

I guess this answers my questions. The 320 diffuser exit gap is too small for a twin pipe, so i'd need to replace the diffuser to accomodate twin pipes.
And by the sounds of it, i'd need a reducer to fit 328 back box to a 320 system.

Thanks for your help

simon the pieman · 10-14-2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GavMcM

I guess this answers my questions. The 320 diffuser exit gap is too small for a twin pipe, so i'd need to replace the diffuser to accomodate twin pipes.
And by the sounds of it, i'd need a reducer to fit 328 back box to a 320 system.

Thanks for your help

Correct.

wezzie · 10-14-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GavMcM

Hello all

new to this forum but not new to the bmw world.
I've just purchased a mint, well specced 63plate 320i xdrive. Will take a bit of getting used to the lack of power having previously owned a couple of 6pot e90's.

It has the really shitty single tip exhaust, so i'm wanting to make it a bit better looking for little coin.

Is the diffuser gap too small to fit a twin tip? Is it a different diffuser to the 328?
Is the pipe the same diameter as say a 328i?

Any advice would be grateful. I collect the car tomorrow.

I got a standard rear diffuser from my 14 plate 330d if you are interested ..

2CRO4TV · 10-14-2016, 02:16 PM

I have a 328i back box that's been in storage for a month since I got the MPE. Pm me if your interested

GavMcM · 10-17-2016, 06:03 AM

What would you be asking for it?

GavMcM · 10-17-2016, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wezzie

I got a standard rear diffuser from my 14 plate 330d if you are interested ..

What would you be asking for it?

wezzie · 10-17-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GavMcM

What would you be asking for it?

How about £30 plus pnp....

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GavMcM Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Central Scotland iTrader: (0)	63 Plate 320i xDrive Hello all new to this forum but not new to the bmw world. I've just purchased a mint, well specced 63plate 320i xdrive. Will take a bit of getting used to the lack of power having previously owned a couple of 6pot e90's. It has the really shitty single tip exhaust, so i'm wanting to make it a bit better looking for little coin. Is the diffuser gap too small to fit a twin tip? Is it a different diffuser to the 328? Is the pipe the same diameter as say a 328i? Any advice would be grateful. I collect the car tomorrow.
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