M Performance Exhaust Tips

[JS_M3_F80]

so a guy is trying to sell me a MPE Exhaust (in a good condition) and there's only one problem with the tips and I was wondering if can this be fixed

[M3_Boss]

Hey dude. I've installed several of these MP exhausts on M3/M4. So I'm pretty knowledgable about the whole system. The photo is showing a damaged/stripped screw. It happens often if someone wasn't careful in removing the exhaust. Or the screw couldn't be removed because of heat. It happens. But you can drill out that stripped screw and re-tapp the hole to make new threads. Then simply put a new screw in. If you're not mechanically inclined, have a shop do it. How is the condition of the CF? How is the rest of the exhaust look? That's the most important. The screw isn't a big deal.
Good luck!

[JS_M3_F80]

Originally Posted by M3_Boss

Hey dude. I've installed several of these MP exhausts on M3/M4. So I'm pretty knowledgable about the whole system. The photo is showing a damaged/stripped screw. It happens often if someone wasn't careful in removing the exhaust. Or the screw couldn't be removed because of heat. It happens. But you can drill out that stripped screw and re-tapp the hole to make new threads. Then simply put a new screw in. If you're not mechanically inclined, have a shop do it. How is the condition of the CF? How is the rest of the exhaust look? That's the most important. The screw isn't a big deal.
Good luck!

Originally Posted by M3_Boss

Hey dude. I've installed several of these MP exhausts on M3/M4. So I'm pretty knowledgable about the whole system. The photo is showing a damaged/stripped screw. It happens often if someone wasn't careful in removing the exhaust. Or the screw couldn't be removed because of heat. It happens. But you can drill out that stripped screw and re-tapp the hole to make new threads. Then simply put a new screw in. If you're not mechanically inclined, have a shop do it. How is the condition of the CF? How is the rest of the exhaust look? That's the most important. The screw isn't a big deal.
Good luck!

U think this can be fixed easy ?

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by JS_M3_F80

U think this can be fixed easy ?

re tapping a screw is no biggie at all, shit, they do it on oil pan drain plugs weekly; but since you're questioning it, you've obvi never done it, which is ok. Like he said, have a shop do it

[JS_M3_F80]

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

re tapping a screw is no biggie at all, shit, they do it on oil pan drain plugs weekly; but since you're questioning it, you've obvi never done it, which is ok. Like he said, have a shop do it

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

re tapping a screw is no biggie at all, shit, they do it on oil pan drain plugs weekly; but since you're questioning it, you've obvi never done it, which is ok. Like he said, have a shop do it

I hope I can fix this

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by JS_M3_F80

I hope I can fix this

Google a couple vids on "tap and die" so you can see what an easy process it is. that may relieve some of your anxiety. If not, JB weld her on there

[Poiseuille]

you might even get lucky and be able to back that out with an easy-out and impact. then you'll still have the original threads. worth a shot anyway.

[JS_M3_F80]

Definitely can't be fixed ... [IMG][/IMG]

[aBMWfan]

Originally Posted by JS_M3_F80

Definitely can't be fixed ... [IMG][/IMG]

I would pass