E92 Chrome Tips - 330 tips fit?

JIMD1709 · 12-02-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

My dealer is ordering the two part numbers (18 307 553 641 and 18 307 553 642) for me. They have to come from Germany so will take about 10 days. However, the dealer is getting a 330i coupe in the next couple of days, so they said they will take the tips off that and try on the 325i.

Fingers crossed

Post up after install. Pics would be awesome. I need to order these if they are the right ones.

Z4 Beemer · 12-02-2006, 03:47 PM

Certainly will post pics. The car is due with me on the 18th and hopefully the tips should arrive before then, and can go straight on the car. I'll keep you updated.

JIMD1709 · 12-05-2006, 05:08 PM

Any update yet??

Z4 Beemer · 12-06-2006, 01:47 AM

Yes, well sort of! I've now got the tips (they just slip on and are held in place with a sort of spring/clip - no screw underneath). I havn't got the car but the dealer assures me they fit on a 325i (UK). I can take pics of them later and post here... but if you wanna see them on the car you'll need to wait another 12 days!! They are a matt chrome finish (not shiney) - just like the 330 and 335 models.

JIMD1709 · 12-07-2006, 08:56 AM

Post the pics when you get a chance. I just ordered them too.

Official word from the parts dept. was 18-30-7-553-641
and 18-30-7-553-642 were correct numbers for the 328 coupe accessory tips.
We'll see.

Z4 Beemer · 12-07-2006, 01:17 PM

642 is the smaller piece which is the left pipe trim (standing at the back of the car looking at it). There are 4 spring clips inside each bit of trim and a sort of claw. I guess once they are on it might be difficult to get back off!

JIMD1709 · 12-07-2006, 01:31 PM

Hey man thanks!! I should have mine soon too. No car though, until the end of the month!

Z4 Beemer · 12-07-2006, 01:58 PM

I should be collecting my car on the 18th December - can't wait!!

Next time I'll hopefully post pics of the chrome tips on the car!!

JIMD1709 · 12-07-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

I should be collecting my car on the 18th December - can't wait!!

Next time I'll hopefully post pics of the chrome tips on the car!!

I think the matt finish will look good. If not, neverdull and elbow grease does wonders!

dmboone25 · 12-07-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbenz0101

I have chrome tips on my 328i. The dealer put em in for free. I don't know if they are the 330i pipes or not, but they look :rocks:

My dealer did this for me as well. Either the 325 or the 330 will fit, but the 330 tips are bigger and look better IMO. Not sure if that is the correct part number, but if those are 330 chrome tips, you have a winner.

DJ Kaz · 12-09-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

My dealer did this for me as well. Either the 325 or the 330 will fit, but the 330 tips are bigger and look better IMO. Not sure if that is the correct part number, but if those are 330 chrome tips, you have a winner.

My CA said mine were from a 335i and are a perfect fit. Sorry the photo isn't that great.

Z4 Beemer · 12-09-2006, 03:48 PM

The 335i has 80mm chrome tips whereas on the 330i they are 72mm.

ParaDiddle · 12-12-2006, 12:45 PM

So, are these part numbers the official tips for the 328xi?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Post the pics when you get a chance. I just ordered them too.

Official word from the parts dept. was 18-30-7-553-641
and 18-30-7-553-642 were correct numbers for the 328 coupe accessory tips.
We'll see.

Z4 Beemer · 12-12-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ParaDiddle

So, are these part numbers the official tips for the 328xi?

I think the answer has to be 'sort of'. They are not an official accessory for the 325i but they are the proper part from the 330i which would appear to have the same style exhaust as the 325i.

I collect the car on Monday

so will post pics and update then.

JIMD1709 · 12-12-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

I think the answer has to be 'sort of'. They are not an official accessory for the 325i but they are the proper part from the 330i which would appear to have the same style exhaust as the 325i.

I collect the car on Monday

so will post pics and update then.

Come on....the wait is killing me!

dmboone25 · 12-12-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

I think the answer has to be 'sort of'. They are not an official accessory for the 325i but they are the proper part from the 330i which would appear to have the same style exhaust as the 325i.

I collect the car on Monday

so will post pics and update then.

I agree--when I picked my car up in Oct. these were the only ones that were able to fit--not sure if a new and exclusive part to the E92 has come out, but these work fine for me.

JIMD1709 · 12-13-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I agree--when I picked my car up in Oct. these were the only ones that were able to fit--not sure if a new and exclusive part to the E92 has come out, but these work fine for me.

My local dealer looked up the "accessory" tips that are to be released soon, and those were the part numbers that came up. So it looks like these will be the correct part that will be in the catalog soon.

ParaDiddle · 12-13-2006, 11:05 AM

I'll still wait for a picture confirmation.

dmboone25 · 12-14-2006, 01:15 PM

I think you can see my tips on the pics in my garage--I think they look very nice. Much better than without anything back there.

Z4 Beemer · 12-14-2006, 01:21 PM

I'm taking the tips into the dealer tomorrow to fit them to the car and sign a few bits of paper. I'll post confirmation tomorrow and pics to Monday when I actually collect the car

ParaDiddle · 12-14-2006, 01:31 PM

You don't have a picture of the rear of your car.

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I think you can see my tips on the pics in my garage--I think they look very nice. Much better than without anything back there.

dmboone25 · 12-14-2006, 03:29 PM

Sorry--I thought there was one in there--I will try and post one tonight.

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