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    Just installed an El Diablo exhaust, and have Euro Headers coming in. The dilemma now is that I really like the tone and volume of just the ED muffler (everything else is stock). Regarding the headers, other than the slight power increase, how much is sound really affected in terms of volume and rasp? Trying to avoid the install and "wish I would've kept it the same" situation, being that I like how it sounds now.

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      Euro headers especially when there’s no cats can be very raspy. You may want to consider a rogue engineering section 1 with the resonator. They have a new version that came out last year that looks promising.

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        I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I like the look of the BMW CCA badges.

        It seems like 99.9% of E46 owners put them in the kidney grille.



        But I think the lower grille looks a lot better, but it's so rare I had to photoshop this. Looks like it'd be tricky to install without removing the bumper too.



        Anyone rocking the CCA badge?? Putting here to avoid getting flamed, haha.
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          Originally posted by ridebikes View Post
          I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I like the look of the BMW CCA badges.

          It seems like 99.9% of E46 owners put them in the kidney grille.



          But I think the lower grille looks a lot better, but it's so rare I had to photoshop this. Looks like it'd be tricky to install without removing the bumper too.



          Anyone rocking the CCA badge?? Putting here to avoid getting flamed, haha.
          I'd like to see, but dead links on my end at least.
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            Any issues that I may run into installing RHD Euro headers on a LHD car?

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              Originally posted by sbay View Post
              Any issues that I may run into installing RHD Euro headers on a LHD car?
              Nope, they'll fit up just fine
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                Originally posted by heinzboehmer View Post

                Nope, they'll fit up just fine
                Nice, thank you.

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                  Originally posted by sbay View Post
                  Any issues that I may run into installing RHD Euro headers on a LHD car?
                  I just had a set installed on my car with no hiccups. Just use oem gaskets and hardware and you’ll be fine.

                  depending on mileage, I would also replace the precat o2 sensors.

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                    Anyone know what Ohlins R&T rear spring ID and length are? Thanks

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                      I'm about to pull the trigger on a SG SCZA with 76mm brushed double wall tips. I've had their diffuser for almost 10 years and I'm not replacing it until I can get one from mile end.

                      Will this exhaust and 76mm tip option fit with their diffuser?

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                        Anybody got a part number/name/link for this cap? Specifically gray, if possible. Dug through Realoem and Google, but to no avail. Thank you!
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                          It's under seat belt section in realOEM

                          https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=72_0374

                          There are 2 part numbers listed, however (besides the grey color one). Just search both and you'll see which is the most recent or used by part retailers.
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                            Originally posted by Tbonem3 View Post
                            It's under seat belt section in realOEM

                            https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=72_0374

                            There are 2 part numbers listed, however (besides the grey color one). Just search both and you'll see which is the most recent or used by part retailers.
                            Awesome, thank you for the info! Much appreciated.

                            72147014809

                            Part # for the gray cap if anyone ever needs it.
                            Last edited by sbay; 12-16-2021, 06:27 PM. Reason: Added part #.

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                              I remember somebody was selling m stripes to renew the faded ones on the old forum. Nothing like those here?

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                                My car came with stickers in the door jambs "Side Airbag Not Operational". Putting my internet sleuthing skills to good use, the general consensus is that these were either disabled by the dealer or shipped from BMW that way. Not sure which rumor is true, both seem plausible.

                                Regardless, my questions are:

                                1. Does this apply to only the rear side airbags? (rear seats) Presumably this does not apply to the front door-mounted airbags, which are still operable?

                                2. Since these rear seat airbags are deactivated, can I remove them altogether? Or will my car throw an airbag fault code?
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