A matter of exhaust

[Blaylock]

Hi guys, I am a BMW 320d owner and I would like to equip my car with the twin exhaust system which is used in the six cylinder engines production. The twin exhausts are a nice touch (as well as being functional, helping the engine achieve its storming headline figures) as they also add to the car's sporting demeanour and look so much better than four cylinder models' offering.
Unfortunally, I do not know if this operation is actually possible and, in case, whom I should apply to, etc.
So you would greatly oblige me if you could supply all the concerning informations. I know the offerings from the major BMW tuners, but I really love the wide muffler of six cylinder BMW models that all these unfortunately do not reproduce. I was thinking about Alpina D3 exhaust system for my 320d. It seems to me something more "familiar" and compatible (both cars have the same engine). Yet ALPINA is not a tuner but a real manufacturer of exclusive automobiles and, although it can offer retrofit spare parts for Bmw, I guess it does not offer any performance parts like engines, exhaust systems, etc. What do you think? I thank you in advance.

[bennno]

i think you can get the look for little cash

1. take a jigsaw to the back bumper and make a pair of cut outs

2. take 4 tin cans and wrap with duct tape in to pairs

3. affix to bumper with glue,

4. Stand back and admire your new M3 look 320i

bennno

[Blaylock]

You slave to humour! You think you're funny, bennno, don't you?

[m3evo2]

Will a standard 6cyl (twin exhaust) back box not fit? Your not referring to the Quad M3 system,......... are you?

[bennno]

Go take a look at Remus, Supersprint, Schnitzer etc - somebody will offer a twin pipe rear box for your car - I expect it will cost £250-£700 dependent upn quality

bennno

[swansea v6]

why don't you try one of the companies that will custom build you an exhaust? I had a twin pipe specially made for my E36 325i, excellent build quailty, you decide what tail pipes you want and how loud/quiet you want the system and all in for around £299. Plus a lifetime guarantee, can't be bad

[DaveR]

Mike, who made the custom exhaust for your E36?

BTW, very tasteful Fantasy Garage.

[swansea v6]

Hi had the exhaust made by longlife in Cardiff, although they have a few branches around the UK, think their website is www.exhausts.uk.com. Have always upgraded the exhausts on all my cars and these were without the best ive ever had, in fact I wouldn't go anywhere else now.
Regarding my fantasy garage, how about we swap my mx-5 for your cerbie for a few weeks?????? im so jealous, hey are absolutely stunning cars, i have to own one!!!!!!!!!