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Boges · 11-17-2010, 06:09 AM

Hey all,

Been reading the posts for a while, but finally decided to join up and say hello! I'm driving a 2009 E92 325 - Black, M Sport package

I've also been a keen reader on the mods posts, especially importing parts from overseas. Being new to this though, I was wondering that even if you import say an exhaust from o/s, where is the best place to get it installed? I don't mind doing simple DIY stuff, but that would be a bit out of my league...

Any thoughts for places in Sydney?

Cheers

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-17-2010, 06:58 AM

Welcome!

Any decent exhaust shop should be able to install an exhaust for you. Depends if you trust you're local mechanic, or would like to take it to a BMW dealer.
What part of Sydney are you coming in?

Feel free to introduce yourself at one of two upcoming sydney events:

Sunday 21st Nov - Photoshoot. Location & Time TBA

Sunday 28th Nov - Drive Day. Location TBA but will be starting around 9am and lasting a few hours I imagine.

Samoht · 11-17-2010, 07:02 AM

Welcome.

I have a few mods on my e92. You should be able to see it on the day,

sbce90 · 11-17-2010, 07:55 AM

Welcome mate! Let's see some PICS!!!!!!!!!!

Also, as bmroxm5 has said, come for photoshoot and drive day this month.

Boges · 11-17-2010, 05:22 PM

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies and the invite, unfortunately I'll actually be out of Sydney on leave at the time for the meetup, so maybe next time!

In terms of location, I'm in the inner west around Camperdown - any good exhaust places around there? I'm thinking of importing the BMW Performance exhaust and Air Intake combo, but don't think I can install the exhaust on my own.

Dealership I bought from (North Shore BMW) didn't seem to be too helpful on the Performance mods (which I thought was odd), but has anyone else come across the same thing?

sbce90 · 11-17-2010, 06:40 PM

They should be fine with the intake (as they sell it themselves!!), but exhaust is not ADR tested/approved. I think John_01 has the intake on his 325i, maybe ask him about where + how he had it done. As for the exhaust, it is highly unlikely that a BMW dealership will install it, especially if it is a main Germany owned dealer. With my bolt on rear silencer BMW Sydney wouldn't install it, but the guys were actually helpful in trying to provide info about gaskets, mounts and other miscellaneous parts. They actually seemed pretty keen and interested in the part. Because mine was bolt on, it was easily done at the side of the road by a BMW Syd mechanic (in his down time.)

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-17-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBC

it was easily done at the side of the road by a BMW Syd mechanic (in his down time.)

Was that Joe by any chance?

HiTech mufflers in Darlinghurst are pretty good http://www.hitechmufflers.com.au/contact.php

sbce90 · 11-17-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Was that Joe by any chance?

HiTech mufflers in Darlinghurst are pretty good http://www.hitechmufflers.com.au/contact.php

na, Steve. HiTech is also well known and BMW even recommended them!!!

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Boges Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, Thanks for the replies and the invite, unfortunately I'll actually be out of Sydney on leave at the time for the meetup, so maybe next time! In terms of location, I'm in the inner west around Camperdown - any good exhaust places around there? I'm thinking of importing the BMW Performance exhaust and Air Intake combo, but don't think I can install the exhaust on my own. Dealership I bought from (North Shore BMW) didn't seem to be too helpful on the Performance mods (which I thought was odd), but has anyone else come across the same thing?
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sbce90 Me Boosta 262 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	They should be fine with the intake (as they sell it themselves!!), but exhaust is not ADR tested/approved. I think John_01 has the intake on his 325i, maybe ask him about where + how he had it done. As for the exhaust, it is highly unlikely that a BMW dealership will install it, especially if it is a main Germany owned dealer. With my bolt on rear silencer BMW Sydney wouldn't install it, but the guys were actually helpful in trying to provide info about gaskets, mounts and other miscellaneous parts. They actually seemed pretty keen and interested in the part. Because mine was bolt on, it was easily done at the side of the road by a BMW Syd mechanic (in his down time.)
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