[Charter23]

How much are you guys paying to have new mufflers installed?

I just got a quote from my local custom exhaust shop for $250 bucks.

The place came highly recommended but as soon as he asked me what kind of car it was I felt like I was screwed...

Can any old muffler shop install f10 M5 mufflers on a 535 or should I pay more and go with the shop that specializes in custom work??

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by Charter23

How much are you guys paying to have new mufflers installed?

I just got a quote from my local custom exhaust shop for $250 bucks.

The place came highly recommended but as soon as he asked me what kind of car it was I felt like I was screwed...

Can any old muffler shop install f10 M5 mufflers on a 535 or should I pay more and go with the shop that specializes in custom work??

I paid $100 bucks to swap out 535i mufflers for M5 mufflers. I think I paid around $180 to remove mufflers, make some piping and install tips.

Well these are "nice" cars so people do charge more but as long as their work matches up.

I think most muffler shops are able to do this job. Its about cutting the pipe after the axle; installing new mufflers, welding the pipes and adjust the mounts to they are secure. Overall $250 isn't that. Try to bargain with them down to $200.

[Teddylongtooth]

I paid $140+$20 tip to my exhaust guy. For the price I paid he did the following:

1. made new piping from the axle to the new mufflers

2. I had him cut all 4 tips off the mufflers to extend them to stick out where I wanted them.

3. He made new hanger brackets

[Charter23]

Thanks guys. I do live in the northeast where labor always seems to cost more, but this has me wanting to shop around a bit more.

The mufflers didn't arrive today, probably due to the storm, so I have time to sort this out tomorrow.

[lsturbointeg]

i believe i paid $65 per side for my Meisterschaft's which included couplings to go from 2.5-2.75" pipe for both sides as well as hanger modifications

[John H.]

Originally Posted by Charter23

Thanks guys. I do live in the northeast where labor always seems to cost more, but this has me wanting to shop around a bit more.

The mufflers didn't arrive today, probably due to the storm, so I have time to sort this out tomorrow.

If possible, talk with other members in your region/area for recommendations. You may want to check the other forums on this site. I would prolly start with the 3 forum, regional.

What mufflers did you get?

[Charter23]

Originally Posted by John H.

If possible, talk with other members in your region/area for recommendations. You may want to check the other forums on this site. I would prolly start with the 3 forum, regional.

Funny you should say that, posted on the 3 series regional forum a week ago and have gotten no response.

Originally Posted by John H.

What mufflers did you get?

I got a set of M5 Competition Package mufflers.

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[doughboy650gc]

Charter23 I'd recommend R&D custom exhaust in Billerica,ma (978) 670-5222 they did really a very good job on my e60 550i when i did my m5 conversion and will be using them to install my competition mufflers onto my 650i gran coupe

[Charter23]

Originally Posted by doughboy650gc

Charter23 I'd recommend R&D custom exhaust in Billerica,ma (978) 670-5222 they did really a very good job on my e60 550i when i did my m5 conversion and will be using them to install my competition mufflers onto my 650i gran coupe

Thanks man. I went to a shop in town that installed the exhaust on my wife's 4Runner and they quoted me 2 hours max with an hourly rate is $100 bucks. I think I am going to use them and just wait there while the work is done. That way I can keep an eye on the fitment...and my watch.