Chrome Exhaust Trim 20D UK - XBimmers

Bustofa · 10-18-2011, 11:46 AM

Unbelievably, the parts department at my dealer reckons that the chrome exhaust finisher does not exist in the UK for the 20D SE! This in spite of me emailing them the relevant web page from the online accessories brochure.

Now I know that a fair few of you have this part fitted and wondered whether any of you had similar trouble?

Also very helpful if one of you could check their invoice and post the part number if you still have it to hand.

Many thanks.

ninoo · 10-18-2011, 01:04 PM

I ordered tailpipe chrome trim for my 2.0d from my local dealer here in Ireland, it was delivered and fitted four days later and looks well . Code B18.30.8.511.364 on my invoice

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-18-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bustofa

Unbelievably, the parts department at my dealer reckons that the chrome exhaust finisher does not exist in the UK for the 20D SE! This in spite of me emailing them the relevant web page from the online accessories brochure.

Now I know that a fair few of you have this part fitted and wondered whether any of you had similar trouble?

Also very helpful if one of you could check their invoice and post the part number if you still have it to hand.

Many thanks.

What a lazy parts monkey boy!

Give realoem a try for any future parts requirements so that you can give the spares monkey all the info they need

Bustofa · 10-18-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ninoo

I ordered tailpipe chrome trim for my 2.0d from my local dealer here in Ireland, it was delivered and fitted four days later and looks well . Code B18.30.8.511.364 on my invoice

Many thanks, Ninoo.

VikingOne · 10-18-2011, 02:00 PM

Ordered mine at point of order at dealer's, but self fit. It took about 20 seconds with a rubber mallet. Was not going to pay £100 for fitting.

Bustofa · 10-18-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

What a lazy parts monkey boy!

Give realoem a try for any future parts requirements so that you can give the spares monkey all the info they need

Thanks, Bimmer. RealOEM was going to be my next stop, although I did check yesterday before I emailed the dealer. Re-checked and the part number matches that given on Ninoo's invoice. Now have print out to take in to the dealer!

What a bunch!

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-18-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bustofa

Thanks, Bimmer. RealOEM was going to be my next stop, although I did check yesterday before I emailed the dealer. Re-checked and the part number matches that given on Ninoo's invoice. Now have print out to take in to the dealer!

What a bunch!

I was originally told it was only for sports version and had to tell them to stop fretting and just sell me the freaking thing!

They must employ some real deadbeats in spares at bmw dealers (our business is mainly spares and as this is our core business and provides far superior margins to capital sales we ensure our spares team are well informed and care about sales no matter the value - we put the oems to shame on service levels)

thefreeze · 10-18-2011, 04:21 PM

I'm sure it can be found somewhere, but I gave up after a minute.

Does anybody perhaps have a pic of this accessory?

Bustofa · 10-18-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thefreeze

I'm sure it can be found somewhere, but I gave up after a minute.

Does anybody perhaps have a pic of this accessory?

It can certainly be found on the BMW UK website. You can also download a digital brocure from there which shows the part. But here is a pic of it anyway:
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......probably.

thefreeze · 10-18-2011, 05:08 PM

thx!

That tip looks more like stainless steel than chrome. Not really a big difference to the original is it? The version for the 6 cylinder looks much better (IMHO)

DJ Daddy-O · 10-18-2011, 05:26 PM

That picture in the accessories brochure doesn't show the chrome tip.

There are plenty on here somewhere just I can't link through as I am on
My iPhone.

If you look under the space grey forum mine is on there.

I still can't believe this isn't standard as it makes the car look significantly better and more premium.

Lotus7 · 10-18-2011, 06:07 PM

Exhaust Finisher:
(images from previous posts by BIMMER UK 76)

If you like these images, please send a small contribution to:
http://www.stampoutnakedX3s.uk

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-19-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus7

Exhaust Finisher:
(images from previous posts by others)

others? they are all mine ;-) the 20d is naked without this

Lotus7 · 10-19-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

others? they are all mine ;-) the 20d is naked without this

Sorry! Photo credits noted and corrected. The royalty check is in the mail.

Are naked X3s allowed to be displayed on UK streets? Sounds naughty.

TuffLittleUnit · 10-19-2011, 02:51 PM

Exhaust pipe fixations ... wonder what Dr Freud would make of that

I bought chrome tips for my last car and they looked great for the first few months but soon became stained and tarnished even though I cleaned them (even with special stuff).

Are these truly stainless? Do they clean back up to their original condition?

sfax · 10-19-2011, 03:06 PM

Show us how clean your pipe still is Bimmer!

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-19-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffLittleUnit

Exhaust pipe fixations ... wonder what Dr Freud would make of that

I bought chrome tips for my last car and they looked great for the first few months but soon became stained and tarnished even though I cleaned them (even with special stuff).

Are these truly stainless? Do they clean back up to their original condition?

7500 miles and no tarnishing, go for bmw part and no worries

Had bmw chrome trim on previous E60 and this was almost perfect after 60000 miles and 4 years

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-19-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Show us how clean your pipe still is Bimmer!

I dont get to polish mine as much as i used to

Lotus7 · 10-19-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffLittleUnit

Exhaust pipe fixations ... wonder what Dr Freud would make of that

I bought chrome tips for my last car and they looked great for the first few months but soon became stained and tarnished even though I cleaned them (even with special stuff).

Are these truly stainless? Do they clean back up to their original condition?

Don't know about the 20d version, but the ones BMW puts on the 35i are made of non-ferrous stainless steel. I wipe mine once a week with a damp paper towel and polish them with Semichrome every (2) months, or so, and they look as good as new.

TuffLittleUnit · 10-19-2011, 03:52 PM

Tempting ... so long as it doesn't become a "rusty bullet hole"

DJ Daddy-O · 10-19-2011, 03:57 PM

These things are about Â£40. Not even half a tank of diesel.

Everyone get one. Give it a polish about one a month to keep the black exhaust soot at bay.

If in 18 months it looks a bit tarnished get a new one. That's my plan if it happens.

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-19-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Daddy-O

These things are about Â£40. Not even half a tank of diesel.

Everyone get one. Give it a polish about one a month to keep the black exhaust soot at bay.

If in 18 months it looks a bit tarnished get a new one. That's my plan if it happens.

A frivalous yorkshireman Wow!

10-18-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
Bustofa Lieutenant Drives: F25 X3 XDrive20D SE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, UK Posts: 463 iTrader: (0)	Chrome Exhaust Trim 20D UK Unbelievably, the parts department at my dealer reckons that the chrome exhaust finisher does not exist in the UK for the 20D SE! This in spite of me emailing them the relevant web page from the online accessories brochure. Now I know that a fair few of you have this part fitted and wondered whether any of you had similar trouble? Also very helpful if one of you could check their invoice and post the part number if you still have it to hand. Many thanks.
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10-18-2011, 02:00 PM	#5
VikingOne Private First Class Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wokingham, UK Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	Ordered mine at point of order at dealer's, but self fit. It took about 20 seconds with a rubber mallet. Was not going to pay £100 for fitting. __________________ UK Order 10 Feb 2011 - picked up 30th Sept 2011

10-18-2011, 04:21 PM	#8
thefreeze Hans Drives: 2011 X3 2.0D Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Holland Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	I'm sure it can be found somewhere, but I gave up after a minute. Does anybody perhaps have a pic of this accessory? __________________ X3 20D auto High Executive. Moonroof, privacy glass, sport seats, professional audio & sat nav, 19" 309 wheels summer, 18" 307 winter, X-Line, Xenon, parking heater. Mineral Silver / Oyster leather interior, wave trim. V70 2.5T (private)

10-18-2011, 05:08 PM	#10
thefreeze Hans Drives: 2011 X3 2.0D Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Holland Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	thx! That tip looks more like stainless steel than chrome. Not really a big difference to the original is it? The version for the 6 cylinder looks much better (IMHO) __________________ X3 20D auto High Executive. Moonroof, privacy glass, sport seats, professional audio & sat nav, 19" 309 wheels summer, 18" 307 winter, X-Line, Xenon, parking heater. Mineral Silver / Oyster leather interior, wave trim. V70 2.5T (private)

10-18-2011, 06:07 PM	#12
Lotus7 Major Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: xxxx Posts: 1,041 iTrader: (0)	Exhaust Finisher: (images from previous posts by BIMMER UK 76) If you like these images, please send a small contribution to: http://www.stampoutnakedX3s.uk Attached Images Last edited by Lotus7; 10-19-2011 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Correct credit for images

10-18-2011, 01:04 PM	#2
ninoo New Member Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	I ordered tailpipe chrome trim for my 2.0d from my local dealer here in Ireland, it was delivered and fitted four days later and looks well . Code B18.30.8.511.364 on my invoice

10-18-2011, 05:26 PM	#11
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	That picture in the accessories brochure doesn't show the chrome tip. There are plenty on here somewhere just I can't link through as I am on My iPhone. If you look under the space grey forum mine is on there. I still can't believe this isn't standard as it makes the car look significantly better and more premium.

10-19-2011, 02:51 PM	#15
TuffLittleUnit Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 xDrive 20d SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	Exhaust pipe fixations ... wonder what Dr Freud would make of that I bought chrome tips for my last car and they looked great for the first few months but soon became stained and tarnished even though I cleaned them (even with special stuff). Are these truly stainless? Do they clean back up to their original condition? __________________ X3 xDrive20d SE, Auto, Space Grey/Oyster, Cold weather pack (heated seats front/rear, heated steering wheel, through load), Business loudspeaker system, Electric lumbar support, Voice control system + Bluetooth prep.

10-19-2011, 03:06 PM	#16
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Show us how clean your pipe still is Bimmer! __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

10-19-2011, 03:52 PM	#20
TuffLittleUnit Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 xDrive 20d SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	Tempting ... so long as it doesn't become a "rusty bullet hole" __________________ X3 xDrive20d SE, Auto, Space Grey/Oyster, Cold weather pack (heated seats front/rear, heated steering wheel, through load), Business loudspeaker system, Electric lumbar support, Voice control system + Bluetooth prep.

10-19-2011, 03:57 PM	#21
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	These things are about Â£40. Not even half a tank of diesel. Everyone get one. Give it a polish about one a month to keep the black exhaust soot at bay. If in 18 months it looks a bit tarnished get a new one. That's my plan if it happens.

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