My car's progress - Page 5

YGOAMG · 07-10-2012, 09:58 PM

Burnt tips are growing on me lately

ating · 07-10-2012, 10:44 PM

Hmm, bad news. What we thought was going to be $US300-400 shipping, the seller now thinks FedEx and UPS quotes are close to $1k. Not keen on paying that much for an exhaust! Surely other places can ship it cheaper? $1k is what you pay to ship a set of wheels!? The exhaust is big I assume, but it's also light (like 5-6kgs). Anyone had any dealings with international shipping from the US? I've only dealt with FedEx and UPS and their quotes have been reasonable...but if it's $1k? Errr...

Oz 330 · 07-10-2012, 10:53 PM

Is it just a muffler ? or full exhaust ? Sounds right fr full exhaust, way over for muffler section. See if you can get USPS ?

DamoBMW · 07-10-2012, 11:01 PM

$1k definitely sound like too much imo!

I bought a bunch of parts for my car which arrived in an almost 1 meter squared box.
It was light since there were mainly big plastic parts in there (probs around 3-4kg).
Anyway, they charged me $85 for shipping from the US, through USPS.

ating · 07-10-2012, 11:05 PM

It's just the muffler. Thanks guys, I'll ask him to try USPS.

Rajvosa · 07-10-2012, 11:08 PM

hey man, i know a guy in Perth has been using a forwarding freight company who are in USA. maybe get in touch with him through PM on M3forum.net.

his username is kook. his name is Mal.

ating · 07-10-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rajvosa

hey man, i know a guy in Perth has been using a forwarding freight company who are in USA. maybe get in touch with him through PM on M3forum.net.

his username is kook. his name is Mal.

Thanks Adin, I'll look him up.

11EAS · 07-10-2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ating

I've only dealt with FedEx and UPS and their quotes have been reasonable...but if it's $1k? Errr...

When I bought my SS race, it was $500 shipped from California via UPS

steve.k · 07-11-2012, 12:03 AM

That exhaust must sound as tough as it looks. Hopefully all goes well with the shipping costs!!

MSportBMW · 07-11-2012, 02:53 AM

Ti bling! Nice bit of gear

LSM3 · 07-11-2012, 06:42 AM

<3

You are achieving greatness with your build.

Dixis zorst - unreal. Hope you solve your shipping woes.

M3_Aaron · 07-11-2012, 08:05 AM

Congrats, I'm sure it won't disappoint! From memory I paid around $180 to ship mine from LA to SYD with Schenker. Beware of quarantine inspection fees if it is declared as used.

ating · 07-11-2012, 05:37 PM

Thanks for all the comments and help guys! Appreciate it. Finally sorted out the shipping and it's on its way now, should be here ~1 week.

ating · 07-25-2012, 02:03 AM

Today I got the dixis installed as well as new front rotors and took the opportunity to install akebono ceramic pads. Wanted to try ceramic pads as the oem pads produce so much brake dust! I haven't had a good chance to drive the car, but driving around town here are my first impressions:

Akebono pads - Feels like oem. Brake bite is good and stopping feels just like my previous oem pads. No squeaks, nothing.

Dixis exhaust - On idle sounds like oem. Was very surprised how quiet it is on idle. I remember my custom exhaust on my EVO was much louder on idle. As the revs go up, it does get quite loud, but still tolerable

Cruising at 60km/hr is fine, no drone. Will have to see tomorrow when I take her to work when I drive on the highway.

My mechanic couldn't get the dixis to sit perfectly. The right side sits a bit lower but he got it as best he can. It's not too bad.

steve.k · 07-25-2012, 02:14 AM

**** me dead that is amazing!!

[SeN] · 07-25-2012, 02:59 AM

Amazing!!! Grats man

Maybe the exhaust hangers are worn or broken or put on the wrong way around?

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Bimmer App

ating · 07-25-2012, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve.k

**** me dead that is amazing!!

Thanks! Yes it's a beautiful piece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by [SeN]

Amazing!!! Grats man

Maybe the exhaust hangers are worn or broken or put on the wrong way around?

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Bimmer App

Thanks! Yeah well the original hangers broke, so the previous owner put custom hangers on. My mechanic said my existing exhaust mounts are okay. It's not bad anyway, can't really notice the fitment issue unless you really look.

I'll try get some clips of the sound. It's definitely different to other exhausts.

forzamilan10 · 07-25-2012, 05:03 AM

Once more loving this car... if I could buy an M3 and mod it, I would take virtually the same path, very impressed! We want exhaust vid now!

steve.k · 07-25-2012, 05:04 AM

Is there any rasp or does it eliminate it? so keen to see a vid of it!!

ating · 07-29-2012, 02:57 AM

Quick video. Ignore the watermark (lol) and sorry for the bad quality. Need to take a higher quality video sometime.

07-10-2012, 10:44 PM	#82
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,259 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Hmm, bad news. What we thought was going to be $US300-400 shipping, the seller now thinks FedEx and UPS quotes are close to $1k. Not keen on paying that much for an exhaust! Surely other places can ship it cheaper? $1k is what you pay to ship a set of wheels!? The exhaust is big I assume, but it's also light (like 5-6kgs). Anyone had any dealings with international shipping from the US? I've only dealt with FedEx and UPS and their quotes have been reasonable...but if it's $1k? Errr... __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

07-10-2012, 11:01 PM	#84
DamoBMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 611 My Ride: '02 325Ci M-Sport View My Garage	$1k definitely sound like too much imo! I bought a bunch of parts for my car which arrived in an almost 1 meter squared box. It was light since there were mainly big plastic parts in there (probs around 3-4kg). Anyway, they charged me $85 for shipping from the US, through USPS. __________________ '02 BMW 325Ci 5MT M-Sport Individual Stratus Grey Last edited by DamoBMW; 07-10-2012 at 11:02 PM.

07-10-2012, 11:05 PM	#85
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,259 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	It's just the muffler. Thanks guys, I'll ask him to try USPS. __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

07-10-2012, 11:08 PM	#86
Rajvosa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 874 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	hey man, i know a guy in Perth has been using a forwarding freight company who are in USA. maybe get in touch with him through PM on M3forum.net. his username is kook. his name is Mal. __________________

07-11-2012, 12:03 AM	#89
steve.k Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 1,326 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	That exhaust must sound as tough as it looks. Hopefully all goes well with the shipping costs!! __________________

07-10-2012, 10:53 PM	#83
Oz 330 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,391 My Ride: 2004 DYII M3 Vert View My Garage	Is it just a muffler ? or full exhaust ? Sounds right fr full exhaust, way over for muffler section. See if you can get USPS ?

07-11-2012, 02:53 AM	#90
MSportBMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 552 My Ride: TS2 E46R, EVO8 MR View My Garage	Ti bling! Nice bit of gear __________________

07-11-2012, 06:42 AM	#91
LSM3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 595 My Ride: E46 ///M3 View My Garage	<3 You are achieving greatness with your build. Dixis zorst - unreal. Hope you solve your shipping woes. __________________ ___________________________________________ 2006 CS M3 \| ESS Tune : CSL SMG tune : Eisenmann Race : Eibach : Tekarbon

07-11-2012, 08:05 AM	#92
M3_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,150 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Congrats, I'm sure it won't disappoint! From memory I paid around $180 to ship mine from LA to SYD with Schenker. Beware of quarantine inspection fees if it is declared as used. __________________

07-11-2012, 05:37 PM	#93
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,259 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Thanks for all the comments and help guys! Appreciate it. Finally sorted out the shipping and it's on its way now, should be here ~1 week. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs Last edited by ating; 07-11-2012 at 05:39 PM.

07-25-2012, 02:03 AM	#94
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,259 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Today I got the dixis installed as well as new front rotors and took the opportunity to install akebono ceramic pads. Wanted to try ceramic pads as the oem pads produce so much brake dust! I haven't had a good chance to drive the car, but driving around town here are my first impressions: Akebono pads - Feels like oem. Brake bite is good and stopping feels just like my previous oem pads. No squeaks, nothing. Dixis exhaust - On idle sounds like oem. Was very surprised how quiet it is on idle. I remember my custom exhaust on my EVO was much louder on idle. As the revs go up, it does get quite loud, but still tolerable Cruising at 60km/hr is fine, no drone. Will have to see tomorrow when I take her to work when I drive on the highway. My mechanic couldn't get the dixis to sit perfectly. The right side sits a bit lower but he got it as best he can. It's not too bad. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

07-25-2012, 02:14 AM	#95
steve.k Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 1,326 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	**** me dead that is amazing!! __________________

07-25-2012, 02:59 AM	#96
[SeN] Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne, VIC Posts: 184 My Ride: 2002 M3 Imola Red View My Garage	Amazing!!! Grats man Maybe the exhaust hangers are worn or broken or put on the wrong way around? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Bimmer App __________________ Bilstein PSS10 /// Vorshlag Camber Plates /// Turner Motorsports RSM /// Rogue Engineering Octane SSK w. ZHP gear knob /// Dice MediaBridge 1500

07-25-2012, 05:03 AM	#98
forzamilan10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 275 My Ride: '04 325Ci Sport View My Garage	Once more loving this car... if I could buy an M3 and mod it, I would take virtually the same path, very impressed! We want exhaust vid now! __________________ '04 325Ci + MYSTIC BLUE + EISENMANN RACE EXHAUST & MID-PIPE

07-25-2012, 05:04 AM	#99
steve.k Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 1,326 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	Is there any rasp or does it eliminate it? so keen to see a vid of it!! __________________

07-29-2012, 02:57 AM	#100
ating Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,259 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Quick video. Ignore the watermark (lol) and sorry for the bad quality. Need to take a higher quality video sometime. __________________ Evolve CSL airbox w/Alpha-N tune \| KW v2 \| Vorshlag Camber Plates \| Rogue Engineering RSMs \| BBS LM 19x9.5 19x11 \| Dixis Ti exhaust \| EAS Aurora 60 LED AEs

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