My "chrome" tips were anything but chrome... It was time to change them.

There is two ways to do it:
1- Remove the muffler then work on the tips.
2- Your muffler is one long piece that goes to the catalytic converter, in this case it might be easier to remove the rear bumper to have access to the muffler tips.

Cost: I bought a set of DTM tips (DTM - 3 Inch x 9 Inch x 2.5 Inch Inlet) for $22.95 ea. Ask them to ship you two of the same length.You will need to have access to a welder to weld the tip to your muffler.

You can still buy the BMW chrome tips from the dealer at about $28 Cdn (US$18) each. They look good and install in no time. No cutting, welding, clamping - a simple push on operation. Part # 82119401504. (Thanks to Roman)

Procedure

• New tips.
• Set of wrenches and sockets.
• Welder.

1. If you have to remove the bumper, remove the central trim, remove the side marker. Unbolt the four 17mm bolts that hold the bumper in place then pull on it to remove if from the side brackets.