11-13-2014, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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Dinan Exhaust Installed
First impression is that the exhaust sounds awesome. Throaty with nice burbles on deceleration. Not overly loud (i like loud) but definitely a vast improvement over stock. Thanks to BLK235iNJ for his videos and photos. Helped seal the deal for me.
Installation was fairly straight forward and the Dinan instructions are good. I did not have a punch mark on the stock inlet pipe so i had to measure per Dinan's instructions (7 1/4 - 7 1/2 inches). I measured from behind the weld mark, against the muffler itself. That left a slight gap (no big deal) - a better measurement would have been from the backside of the weld on the inlet pipe. To correctly align the exhaust, you definitely need a second set of hands. I had a buddy push and lift the exhaust at the tips as I tightened the clamps. Tools I used: 10mm: bolts for the actuator valve. 13mm: exhaust hanger nuts. 16mm: bolts for the clamp. Exhaust pipe cutter (Autozone has free tool rental). Torque wrench. Assortment of extensions. Would like to come up with a better method to hang the actuator valve out of the way. Springs will be installed tomorrow morning. Last edited by Roshi; 11-13-2014 at 03:46 PM.. |
11-13-2014, 04:02 PM | #3 |
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DIY on the springs!
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Awesome job! Wait until it breaks in it sounds amazing!glad my media helped!
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11-13-2014, 05:02 PM | #5 |
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I'm curious how the ride quality is vs stick with the springs. I'm not going to lie comfort mode can be nice sometimes
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11-13-2014, 05:29 PM | #6 |
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Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing! Fortunately, most Dinan performance parts can be installed at home and we really appreciate articles like this giving people confidence to do it themselves!
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11-13-2014, 07:09 PM | #7 |
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Just a thought, but those zip ties will likely break one day.
I would suggest just unplug it, cover up the connector, and tuck it away. I hear it might throw a silent code and won't really show up on your dash. |
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From looking at all the videos online of the many exhausts I decided to go with the Dinan exhaust as well. Waiting on a quote from the Dealership because I will just have them install it before I pick my car up.
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01-02-2015, 03:17 AM | #9 |
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please post pics as soon as you installed the springs.
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